Obituary:
McWilliams (Updated Arrangements), Marcella

McWilliams (Updated Arrangements)

September 16, 2021

McWilliams (nee Gribbon) Kilrea 16th September 2021

Suddenly Marcella R.I.P. beloved wife of Francis; loving mother of Barry, Brenda (Turner), Francine (Mullan) and Claire (Cassidy); mother-in-law of Martha, Patrick, Barry and Stephen and cherished granny of James, Charlie, Elena and Dylan.

Daughter of the late Harry & Vera and loving sister of Kathleen, Patricia, Geraldine, Enda and the late Eugene.

Funeral from her late residence, 13 Harvey Hill Road, on Tuesday at 11:15am for 12 Noon Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Drumagarner. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Due to government restrictions the family home is private and funeral Mass numbers are limited to social distancing within the
church.

Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

No flowers please. Donations if desired, to Diabetes UK
c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.


23 messages


  • Ann McAleese

    17 Sep 2021

    RIP Marcella thoughts and prayers with the family.

  • jennifer mc guckian ballymoney

    17 Sep 2021

    with sympathy to all the families on the sudden passing of marcella rest in peace.

  • Vincent Donnelly (Newbridge)

    17 Sep 2021

    So sad to learn of Marcella’s passing. I offer my sincerest condolences to Frances, Barry, Brenda, Francine and Claire on their grievous loss. May their cherished memories give them some consolation in their grief

  • Gribbon family

    17 Sep 2021

    ….. a “heart-of-corn” Marcella – we love you; rest in peace now sis …..

  • Vincent Drain

    17 Sep 2021

    Very sorry to hear of Marcella’s sudden passing.Sincere sympathies to the entire family circle.

  • St. Columba's P.S. Kilrea. (Celine Kielt, Principal)

    17 Sep 2021

    The staff of St. Columba’s P.S. Kilrea, deeply regret the passing of Marcella, former colleague and dear friend. We have so many wonderful memories of a great woman. We offer our sincerest condolences to Francis, Barry, Brenda, Francine and Claire. St. Columba pray for her.

  • Kevin And Bernie O Boyle and family

    17 Sep 2021

    Heartbreaking news about Marcella’s passing .
    Sincere Sympathy to her husband , son and Daughters , also our condolences to her sisters, and brother,and entire family circle.
    May she Rest in Peace Safe in the Arms of Jesus

  • Anne Bradley

    17 Sep 2021

    Deepest condolences to Francis and the family and to Pat & Kathleen. Rest in peace Marcella.

  • Kevin And Bernie O Boyle and family

    17 Sep 2021

    Heartbreaking news about Marcella’s passing .
    Sincere Sympathy to her husband , son and Daughters , also our condolences to her sisters, and brother,and entire family circle.
    May she Rest in Peace Safe in the Arms of Jesus

  • Francis MC Williams aka muttley

    18 Sep 2021

    So sorry to here the sad news about Marcella my thoughts and prayers are with you Francis and family may she rest in peace godbless you all

  • Robert Donaghy

    18 Sep 2021

    My heart goes out to Marcella’s family.
    My deceased mother, Mary Margretta Donaghy nee Gribbon was Marcella’s aunt.
    Condolences from Canada.
    Robert Donaghy.

  • Gerard and Anne kelly

    18 Sep 2021

    So sorry to hear of Marcella’s passing our deepest sympathy to Francis and her family

  • Anthony, Elisabet, Samuel, Michael, Sofia, David and Johanna

    18 Sep 2021

    The sad news just reached us in Sweden of the sudden passing of Marcella. Condolences to everyone, comforting hugs to all the family, and stay strong for each other. Our thoughts will be with you all these coming days. Rest in Peace

  • Kathleen McMaster Campbell

    18 Sep 2021

    So sorry to hear of Marcella deepest sympathy Francis and family at this sad time

  • Declan Dunlop/Claire Dunlop

    18 Sep 2021

    We are so sorry to hear about Marcella and condolences to all the family. Sending our love ❤️❤️

  • Nugent Family, Omagh

    18 Sep 2021

    Very saddened to hear about Marcella, our sympathy and prayers to Francis and family, and also the Gribbon family at this sad time.
    May Our Lady and Jesus comfort you all .

  • Bernadette Maguire

    18 Sep 2021

    Sincere condolences to Brenda and all the McWilliams family. I have the loveliest memories of Marcella when we worked together during my time at Crossroads P.S. We were never short of a laugh or a giggle. She will be sorely missed by all. In my thoughts and prayers. Sleep tight lovely lady xx

  • Patricia McGarrell

    19 Sep 2021

    Heartbroken to learn of the death of my dear friend Marcella. Condolences to all the family.

  • Anne Clarke

    19 Sep 2021

    Totally heartbroken that my beloved & much loved friend Marcella has died. I am really going to miss her. "In Gods harbour at the break of day"...God rest her Loving, Caring, Gentle Soul.

  • Angela Dooey

    20 Sep 2021

    Rip you beautiful woman xxxx

  • Pat and Maureen mc grath

    22 Sep 2021

    Rip marcella such a gentle kind caring soul. Condolences to all the family in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Séamus Donaghy

    23 Sep 2021

    Sincere condolences from all the cousins in Canada. Marcella will be remembered for her many endearing qualities especially her wry wit that was a hallmark of her father Harry and my mother Mary.
    May they all Rest In Peace.

  • Danny &Martha Hasson

    23 Sep 2021

    So sorry to hear about Marcella..Our Condolences to Francis and all The Family May She Rest in Peace

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