M.J. Sawey And Sons Funeral Directors, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle (2026)

18/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

McVEIGH (formerly WALSH) (Née Murdock) Kathleen, January 18, 2026 peacefully at home, with her family. Beloved wife of the late Jackie. Kathleen was formally married to Raymond Walsh and is survived by children Marie, Sean, Paul, Nuala, Eamon and Colum.

Mum will be forever in our hearts.

Kathleen's remains will leave her home at 32 Belfast Road, Dundrum on Wednesday January 21, 2026 at 11:30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in the Sacred Heart Church, Dundrum.

Burial will follow in the cemetery of St. Patrick and St. Joseph, Ballykinlar.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Kathleen McVeigh to Marie Curie (Charity No. 207994).

House Private.

13/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Una Byrne, nee O’Hare, 12 Dundrum Road, Newcastle, died at home 13th January 2026, aged 98.

Beloved wife of the late Barney (died 1982). Mother of Claire, Roisin, John, Vincent and Tony.
Will be missed by spouses and partners Brian Hassall, Olatz Aizpuru, Ali White and Neena Bossayamas and grandchildren Bernard and Vincent Reed, Aine and Cormac Byrne and Antxon and Annie Byrne.
Survived by her sister Mena McKeown and sisters in law Cora and Margaret OHare.

Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle at 12 noon on Friday, 16th January 2026.
Followed by burial in St. Patrick’s cemetery Bryansford.

Everyone welcome to pay respects at the family home between 2pm and 9pm.

12/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of

HOWARD, Joan Marie, passed away peacefully, at home with family, on 12th January 2026. Wife of Pat, mother of Luke, mother in law of Máire, grandmother of Julia, Ellen and Méabh.

Joan will repose in M J Sawey and Sons Chapel Of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0AX. Those wishing to say goodbye are welcome on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4.00pm - 8.00pm.

Joan's funeral will take place at Roselawn Crematorium on Friday 16th January 2026 at 8.40am.

Joan will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

House private.

05/01/2026

Bridget Ann Knight Acknowledgement and Months Mind

We the family of the late Bridget Ann Knight, her husband Bert Knight, brother Thomas Magee, brothers-in-law Patrick and Harry, sisters-in-law, Kathleen, Pauline and Agnes, nieces and nephews and the entire family circle wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered sympathy and support on our recent bereavement.

A special thankyou to many family, friends, neighbours and whole community who attended the wake and funeral, sent mass offerings, sympathy cards and floral tributes.
To Fr Zeb Obasi, Fr C Byrne a special word of thanks for their pastoral care and visits during her illness. Thank you to Canon Denis McKinlay who celebrated the funeral mass and the Eucharistic ministers.
Thanks to Siobhan and Eimear for the beautiful music and singing which added so much to the funeral mass.
We are truly indebted to all the staff and management at The Rathfriland Manor Care Home, for their care, compassion and support shown to Bridget Ann during her illness.
To Kings Inn Castlewellan for the refreshments after the funeral.
Thank you to M.J. Sawey and Sons Funeral Directors for your personal and caring handling of the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a heartfelt appreciation.

Bridget Anns Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 11th January in St Malachys Church, Castlewellan at 10am.

28/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Anne O'BOYLE (née Byrne) RIP. Died 27th December 2025 peacefully at home - 81 Central Promenade, Newcastle BT33 0HH. Dearly beloved wife of Brian, loving mother of Paul, John, Brian and Elaine. Beloved grandmother of Reece, Megan, Aaron, Thomas, Grace, Aidan, Matthew, James, Peter, Oliver, Nicholas and Zara. Much loved sister of Peter and John.

Anne's remains will be received at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle on Tuesday 30th December 2025 at 10.00am for the celebration of her Requiem Mass. Burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bryansford.

Friends and family welcome to pay respects at the family home throughout the day (Monday 29th December 2025).

Anne will be sadly missed by all those who knew her, her entire family circle, friends and parish community.

Our Lady Queen of Knock pray for her.

26/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Morrow, Alan RIP, Aged 72, died peacefully on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at Wood Lodge Nursing Home, Castlewellan after a short illness.

Beloved son of Mary and the late George, much loved brother of Dawn and cousin of Jenny. Alan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of his family and friends

His remains are presently reposing in M.J. Sawey & Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle, BT330AX.

Cremation to follow at Roselawn on Wednesday 31st December 2025 at 10am.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

24/12/2025

For many families, Christmas is a time of joy, but we recognize that it can also be a difficult day for others.
To those who are eagerly anticipating Christmas, we wish you a wonderful and peaceful holiday.

We also want to take a moment to remember those who have faced loss this year or in years past. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

While this season is one of celebration, it can also bring feelings of sorrow for many. Let’s be generous with our love, listen with compassion, and offer kindness to those who need it most.

We are deeply humbled by the ongoing support we’ve received. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has entrusted us with the care of their loved ones' funeral arrangements. Your trust means the world to us, and we truly couldn’t do this without the strength of our community.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from MJ Sawey & Sons and staff.

19/12/2025

Acknowledgement

We, the family of the late Felicity Fitzsimons, who is deeply mourned and sadly missed wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who supported and sympathised with us in our recent bereavement. We would like to thank all those who attended the funeral, sent mass and sympathy cards, letters and messages of condolence, visited our family home or phoned to pass on their condolences.

A very special thank you to our extended family, friends and neighbours who helped during the wake and provided much needed support and comfort at this very difficult time.

A special word of thanks to Fr Jim Crudden for the lovely requiem mass and the parish volunteers for all their help in the background. To Aveen Doherty and Manus O’Boyle for the beautiful music and MJ Sawey & Sons Funeral Directors for the caring and dignified manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

We would especially like to thank Dr Hyland at the Causeway Surgery, the nurses, and carers who looked after Felicity with such kindness and compassion, particularly the staff in River House and, during her last years, in Slieve Dhu.

Furthermore we would like to thank the staff at the Burrendale Hotel for the catering after the funeral mass.

We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all of you as a token of our sincere gratitude.

Felicity’s Months Mind will be celebrated on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 10am at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle.

Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

15/12/2025

Acknowledgment

We the family of the late Harry Bryce who is very sadly missed and deeply mourned would like to thank those who offered condolences and sympathy in our time of mourning.
Your support and comfort during this time of loss have been invaluable to us.

A special thank you to Fr Jim Crudden for a beautiful service and the parish volunteers for all of their help in the background.
To Anna Moore for the beautiful singing at the chapel.
To MJ Sawey & Sons for all of their support, guidance and help with the funeral arrangements and taking care of everything.
To the community nurses, Lydian Care & Home Instead for looking after Dad the past few years.
To the staff at the Ulster Hospital for the care and compassion shown to us.
To his family and friends who were with Dad in his final days.
Also to the Burrendale Hotel for the catering after the funeral.

Harry’s Month’s Mind mass will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Church Newcastle on Sunday 28th December 2025 at 11.30am.

15/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Eleanor ROSE (née McQuarrie) R.I.P. (8 St. Patrick's Avenue, Burrenbridge, Castlewellan BT31 9BT). Died 14th December 2025 suddenly at home. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek, loving Mother of Marion, James, Lesley and the late Diane, devoted Nana, Sister of Sadie (Canada) and friend to many.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her gentle soul.

Her remains will repose at her home above Tuesday 16th December 2025 late afternoon.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 10.00am in the Church Of Our Lady Of The Assumption, Newcastle.

Burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bryansford.

Our Lady of Medjugorje pray for her.

12/12/2025

Acknowledgment

Mark, Louise, Judith and the wider family circle of the late Brenda Toland, who is deeply mourned and sadly missed, wish to thank all those who supported and sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement. We would like to thank all those who took time to call to the house, sent mass and sympathy cards, sent flowers and to those that travelled great distances and attended the Funeral.

A special word of thanks to our wonderful friends who helped during the wake, provided food and kind words of respect for our dear Mother, which was an unbelievable source of support during a very difficult time. A very special thank you to Father Jim Crudden who gave such comforting words, to Finbarr Keaveney for the music and to Granddaughters, Lily Toland and Rachel Burrows for their beautiful singing during the Funeral Mass. We are also grateful to MJ Sawey & Sons Funeral Directors for their compassionate handling of all funeral arrangements. Additionally, we would like to convey our sincere thanks to all those who supported and cared for our Mother in the past few years including the Doctors and Nurses at Donard Group Practice and the Carers from Down Community Care.

Furthermore, we would like to thank all the staff at the Mourne Golf Club for the catering after the Funeral Mass. Since we cannot thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our sincere and heartfelt appreciation by everyone who sympathised with us.

Brenda’s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on 3rd January 2026 at 6pm at Our Lady of The Assumption, Newcastle. May her dear soul rest in everlasting peace.

10/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the passing of

Payne, Laura Mary Wager (Bournemouth) died 26th November 2025, peacefully, dearly loved daughter of Michael and Paula, loving sister of Christopher.

Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her gentle soul.

Her remains will repose at M.J. Sawey and Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle BT33 0AX on Thursday late afternoon.
Funeral Service in the above Chapel of Rest on Saturday 13th December 2025 at 12.00 noon. Burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bryansford.

Family flowers only, please.

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