Mrs Jessie (Jess) McConnell (nee Andrew)

Passed away peacefully on January 23rd 2026, in her 102nd year at her home, 11a Sawmill Road, Ballyclare.

Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Marretta, Drew and Max, dear mother-in-law of Heather, Rosalind and the late Rodney, devoted grandmother of Simon, Gareth, Julie, Annje and Andrea, and a loving great-grandmother.

Everyone is welcome at her home on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th between 2.00pm and 8.00pm.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in her home on Thursday 29th January at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Rashee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm)

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family circle.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.

Tired and weary you made no fuss, you tried so hard to stay with us. God closed your eyes and gave you rest, for He alone knows what is best.

Charity details

Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the largest charitable provider of end of life care in Northern Ireland.

We provide home-based nursing across all of Northern Ireland. We also provide palliative care services and bereavement counselling, including in our Belfast hospice, for people living within the Belfast and South Eastern Trust.

As well as policy and campaigning, we're the largest charitable funder of research to improve end of life care.

Registered Number 207994

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk

Service details

Thanksgiving Service

29 January, 2026 13:00

Jess's Home

11A Sawmill Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9TP

Burial

29 January, 2026 14:00

Rashee Cemetery

Springvale Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9JN

Messages of condolence

A life well lived. Thinking of Maretta and the family at this sad time. Rest in peace dear Jess.

Miss Anne Murdoch

In memory of our dear friend and neighbour Jess. We will miss you.

Mr and Mrs William & Lyla Steele

Sending all our love at this sad time.

Mr and Mrs Craig Carlisle

Thoughts are with you at this sad time

Mrs Doris Coulter

In memory of the mother of our dear friend and member Max, who passed away in her 102nd year. A contribution from the Captain and Members of the Club 2000 Golfing Society to honor a long and remarkable life well-lived. Our thoughts are with the family."

Club 2000 Golf Society

With love and sympathy to all the family.

Mr David Lynas

Thinking of you at this sad time

Mr and Mrs George Coulter

Our beloved Granny Jess. We will miss you so much. Another bright star in the sky. Love David, Annje, Zara & Ella xx

Mrs Annje McKeag