Obituary:
McLaughlin (Ballymoney), William Joseph

McLaughlin (Ballymoney)

October 07, 2021

McLaughlin (Ballymoney) 7th October 2021

Peacefully at Causeway Hospital, William Joseph (Willie) R.I.P. dearly loved husband of the late Sarah Josephine and a much loved and caring father of Noeleen, Liam, Gerard, Patrick, Anne, Kathleen, John, Brendan and Terence and cherished Grandad of his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dear brother of Pauline, John and the late Elizabeth, James, Bridie, Margaret, Kathleen and Patrick.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11am in Our Lady & St. Patrick’s Church, Ballymoney.  Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Willie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on Our Lady & St. Patrick’s, Ballymoney YouTube channel.

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

Family flowers only please.  Donations in lieu, if desired, to Saint Vincent De Paul or the Salvation Army c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. BT51 5QL.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the large family circle. 

“God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Rest In Peace.”


12 messages


  • Mary McLaughlin

    07 Oct 2021

    Rest in peace Willie. A true gentleman.

  • Brian and Mary Kelly

    08 Oct 2021

    Our sincerest condolences to Anne Gérard and all the family on the loss of your daddy . He was a gentleman with a great talent for music and a ready smile for those he met . He will be sorely missed by his loving family . Rest in peace Willie

  • Joe Bradley

    08 Oct 2021

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Willie. He was a true gentleman. Have fond memories of Willie and myself working around the steam engine Wee Mary Ann at McIlfatricks. May he Rest in peace

  • Linda and staff The Cara

    08 Oct 2021

    RIP William a true gentleman you will be missed by all it was a great pleasure to have known you

  • Myles Gallagher

    08 Oct 2021

    A true gentleman to the end, be sadly missed,may he rest in peace.

  • Stephen Barry

    08 Oct 2021

    In loving memory of one of life’s true gentlemen. For well over three decades we toured Wee Mary Ann around the country, from steam rallies and fairs. Through James and Toms ownership then my own. Rest in peace dear friend.

  • Tommy fox.

    08 Oct 2021

    Lovely happy memories of a happy happy man sorry i only knew you for a few years rest in peace gentleman Willie you will be greatly missed by all who knew you.

  • SVP Conference Ballymoney

    08 Oct 2021

    Sincere and deep condolences to the Mc Laughlin family on the death of of their father the late William Mc Laughlin long time member of SVP may his gentle soul rest in peace.

  • Jason Dunlop

    08 Oct 2021

    A nicer man you will not meet. God Bless Willie

  • Ethna McGonigle, Salthill.

    09 Oct 2021

    My sincere condolences to Liam and family.

  • Mary McLaughlin

    09 Oct 2021

    Rest in peace Willie. A true gentleman.

  • Kevin and Bernie O Boyle

    09 Oct 2021

    Rest in Peace Willie . A wee gentleman, always stopped for a wee chat when I seen him walking in the town . Deepest Sympathy to the family circle .

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