The death has occurred of:
Margaret (Madge) CLOSE
May 6th 2026 peacefully in Glenkeen Nursing Home, Randalstown, formerly of Meadowlands, Antrim.
Dearly beloved wife of William.
Much loved mother of Annette and husband Brian, Valerie and late husband Aldo.
Devoted grandmother of Steven and wife Katie, Rhys, Annalucia and great grandmother of Joshua.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Madge’s life will be held in St. Judes Parish Church, Oldstone Road, Muckamore, Antrim on Monday 18th May at 12 noon, and afterwards a private family committal at Antrim & Newtownabbey Crematorium.
Family flowers only please
Donations, if so desired, can be made payable to Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. Please visit www.bairdsfuneralservice.com to donate online.
Those wishing to pay their respects can call at her daughter’s home, 36 Shane Street, Randalstown, on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May between 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband, daughter’s, son in law, grandchildren and great-grandson and her entire family circle.