KEATLEY Dr John Desmond – January 8, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, aged 100 years. Late of 19 Tobermore Road, Magherafelt.

Dearly beloved husband of Yvonne, much loved and devoted father of Carole, Barbara and John, dear father-in-law of Terence and Caroline, dearest papa of Jack and Harry and loving brother of the late Mary.

Family and friends welcome at John’s home, “Mullaghboy House” 11 Desertmartin Road, Magherafelt, BT45 5HD on Wednesday (Jan 10) from 12noon to 8:00pm.

Funeral service in St Swithin’s Parish Church, Magherafelt on Thursday (Jan 11) at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Research UK and Stroke Association payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.

Lovingly remembered by his family and the entire family circle.

“We will never cease to miss you, we will never cease to care, in a special corner of our hearts, you will always be there”