Irene Larkham obituary published

A clear notice of Irene Larkham's death and the funeral arrangements in Glengormley.

Irene Larkham obituary

The death notice confirms Irene Larkham died peacefully on 18 August 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. It notes she was the wife of the late Colin and the mother of Alan and Angela, with Sarah as a step-mother and Ciaran as son-in-law. The notice also mentions her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and ends with the line, At peace, perfect peace.

funeral arrangements list a family reposing at her daughter's home from 3.00pm on Wednesday 20 August, with the remains to be received at St Mary’s Church, Glengormley on Thursday 21 August at 7.00pm. A Requiem Mass is scheduled for Friday 22 August at 11.00am, followed by burial in Carnmoney Cemetery. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie are requested via the funeral directors, O’Kanes, in Belfast.

Obituary notices like this function as small public rituals that help a community mark a private loss. The emphasis on family roles and the explicit naming of a charity channel care beyond the home into a shared act of remembrance. This notice also reflects local religious tradition, with a Requiem Mass and a Saint Mary’s church setting, common in Northern Ireland communities. The inclusion of a donation option to Marie Curie shows how grief is often connected to ongoing care for others.

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