Mr Joseph Nelson

Nelson: 27th April 2026, at his home 162 Kilrea Road, Upperlands, surrounded by his loving family, Joseph (Joey) dearly beloved husband of the late Marion, much loved father of Joseph, Mervyn and Helen, dear father-in-law of Shirley, Cathy and James, loving grandfather of Mark, Nicole, Alex, Dean, Ethan, Josh, Adam and Zoe and great grandfather of Freddie, Ellie, Harper and Charlotte.  Funeral service in Churchtown Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 12 noon followed by interment in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard.  Family and friends welcome at his home on Thursday and Friday between 12 noon and 9pm.  Family flowers only please.  Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan & Son, 16 Church Street, Kilrea, BT51 5QU or online at mcmullanfunerals.com.  Sadly missed by his sorrowing family and entire family circle.

Charity details

Marie Curie

We provide care and support for around 4,000 people living with a terminal illness, their carers and loved ones in Northern Ireland each year.

Nursing care 

There are more than 190 Marie Curie Nurses working in Northern Ireland, caring for around 3,250 terminally ill people and their families in their homes each year.

Hospices

Our hospice in Belfast cares for around 480 people each year, including people staying in the hospice and those coming in for the day to use the hospice’s services.

Helper volunteers

Our Helper volunteers regularly visit terminally ill people in their home or talk on the phone, offering companionship and emotional support, as well as practical help.

Funding

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our services are offered free of charge to people with any terminal illness. We need to raise over £3.5 million a year to fund our hospices and nursing care in Northern Ireland.

Registered Number 207994

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk

Messages of condolence

Fond memories of Joey and many happy times spent at Killymuck.

Mrs Marjorie Nelson & Family

Sincere condolences to the Nelson family at this sad time.

Mr & Mrs Dermot McLees

Fond memories of Joey Sincere condolences to all the family William & Hilary xx

Mr & Mrs William & Hilary McKenzie

Thoughts and prayers are with all the Nelson family xx

Mr & Mrs Sinclair & Jennifer Dickson

Sincere sympathy to all the family

Mrs Hazel McLees

Sorry for your loss at this sad time.

Mr & Mrs Desmond Campbell

Service details

Funeral Service

25 April, 2026 12:00

Churchtown Presbyterian Church, Tamlaght Road, Maghera, BT46 5XW

Tamlaght Road, Maghera, BT46 5XW

Burial

25 April, 2026 13:15

Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard, 7 Meetinghouse Avenue, Maghera, BT46 5BA

7 Meetinghouse Avenue, Maghera, BT46 5BA