FRANCIE McCrory arrived in the parish of Ballinderry as a stranger to most of us.

IT'S not often that one word can define the character and principles of an individual but for Peter John Murray the word ‘gentleman’ comes very close.

AS a solicitor Ursula Burns was a fearless litigator, an outstanding advocate committed to fighting for justice for all.

ON Berni McAvoy's ordination as a deacon in the Church of Ireland last October, she spoke of how she had "placed her life in God's hands".

WHEN the family of Harry Connolly were organising his funeral Mass they were advised not to hold it in the church he usually attended - St MacNissi’s in Magherahoney - but in the larger St Patrick’s Church in Loughgiel to cater for the expected crowds who would say farewell to a beloved father, grandfather, friend, neighbour and colleague from the worlds of politics and sport.

DOMINIC Anthony Burns was born in Belfast in 1931.

SAMUEL Alexander Blair had a lifelong association with Dalriada School in Ballymoney.

WILLIAM James Smith contributed to his community in Co Down in so many ways.