Baby Archie Peter Balmer
Baby Archie Peter Balmer: 6th January 2026 – 23rd January 2026.
Baby Archie passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his Mummy and Daddy, Claire and Darren, at the NI Children's Hospice on 23rd January 2026.
House strictly private at all times please.
A Service of Thanksgiving took place at St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Ballymoney on the 26th January with the burial afterwards in St Patrick's Church of Ireland graveyard.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to the NI Children's Hospice and/or the Children's Heartbeat Trust c/o James McMullan and Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com. House strictly private at all times please.
A special thanks from Claire and Darren to all the staff who took care of Archie at the Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin Hospital, the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and the NI Children's Hospice.
Deeply loved and will never be forgotten by his heartbroken Mummy and Daddy and sadly missed by his grandparents Audrey, Michael, Lorraine and Peter, as well as the wider family circle.
Psalm 139 v 13-16
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Messages of condolence
Forever in our hearts and prayers.
. Nigel & Karen Kane
In remembrance of Baby Archie. "Be still and know that I am God" Psa, 46 v 10
Lucy Boyd
In loving memory of precious Archie
Miss Jennifer Kennedy
To Claire and Darren, We were so sorry to hear of your beloved son, Archie’s passing. You have had a difficult journey, we are praying for God’s strength for you both and your parents. Gareth and Liz.
Mr & Mrs Gareth and Liz Moffett
Heartfelt condolences to Darren, Claire and the family circle. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Mr & Mrs Paul and Janette Tweed
So sorry for your loss.
Mr Noel Dunlop
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mrs Hilary Nicholl
Wee Archie and the whole family have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs Fern Turner
💔so sorry x
Mr & Mrs Jemima & Jonjo Small
Sending you lots of loving thoughts & prayers , Darren & Claire in the loss of your beautiful, wee baby boy. Rest in peace, darling Archie.xo💕
Ms Marlene Hanna
Our heartfelt sympathy to the whole family
Mr & Mrs Willie Tweed
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious boy. 🙏 God's Richest blessings to you both and the extended family. Very precious memories. God knew you were special parents . I want to say so much more but often finding the right words of comfort are hard to find, Always here if you feel like a chat. Deborah
Mrs Deborah McAfee
Sending sincere condolences on the passing of your darling baby Archie Peter. Praying god will hold you in his care, comfort you and give you strength to face the days and weeks ahead. Praying also for Archie’s grandparents. May your faith sustain you in the days and weeks ahead.
Mrs Wilma Johnston
With deepest sympathy all and ongoing prayers
Mr & Mrs Samuel & Helen McCollum