McALLEN Rev James – June 11, 2026 (peacefully) at home in Carlisle, and formerly of Derrygarve, Castledawson, Rev James, a dearly loved Husband of Margaret and devoted father of Simon (Claire) and Philip and loving Granda of Ayla, Freya, Ciara and Issac. A dearest brother of John (Mary), Marlene (Norman), Rosemary (the late Quinto), Elizabeth (Danny), Hugh, Pamela (Jim), and Richard (Sandra).

Funeral to St John’s Church, Houghton, Carlisle on Saturday 4th July at 12 noon. Donations in lieu, if desired, for St John’s Church, Houghton and Caring for Life payable to Garvin’s Funeral Service (Donation’s A/c), 15 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6BP.

Lovingly remembered by all his family, nephews, nieces and the wider family circle at home and abroad. “A Life Well Lived.”

“With Christ which is far better” Philippians 1 v 24