Book of Condolence
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is saddened to announce
that the Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, has passed away.
This online book of condolence will remain open
until Wednesday 2 April 2025.
Click here to submit your condolences
Book of Condolence entries
| Name | Message |
|---|---|
| Valerie Watts | We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. We would like to extend our sympathies to Mrs Adger’s family and friends and to the entire community of Mid and East Antrim following this sad news. She will be greatly missed. |
| Deputy Mayor, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness | I am deeply saddened to hear this news. Beth was a truly kind and lovely person, and I’m so grateful for her guidance and support during my time as her Deputy. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this difficult time. God bless. |
| Jim Sandford | All all SuperCupNI wish to express our condolences to Beth’s family and friends and to all her colleagues on Council. Beth was a staunch supporter of our Tournament and we were always glad to have her as one of our guests. As Mayor last year she attended the Welcoming Ceremony in Coleraine and extended Councils good wishes to the participating teams and Tournament Organisers. She was a lovely lady always doing what was best for all her family her large foster family, her friends colleagues and constituents. Beth will be sadly missed. One of the best !! Our prayers are extended to all those mourning her passing. ���� |
| Elle Mcveigh | You will truely be missed Nana. You fought strong right to the end. Thankyou for always being family no matter where in the world we were. It means so much, more than you’ll ever know. Love and miss you forever. Rest in peace�� |
| Liz Weir | Beth performed her role as a councillor and first citizen to the hishest standards, demonstrating a terrific work ethic, welcoming people from all backgrounds at events and showing the best of the Borough. I knew her since the 70s when she stepped in to look after my very young niece when my sister died suddenly . She fostered and cared for many children, greatly enhancing their lives. Her loss is greatest to her family to whom I offer deepest sympathy but our community is also much the poorer for her passing. |
| demi-lee moon | my condolences go out to all the family,beth was a women that went out of here way to help other,that will never be forgotten.rest in peace beth you will be deeply missed. |
| Karen Ashe | Beth was a remarkable lady. My condolences go out to her family. Beth always went over and above in everything she has done. She has done amazing things in her life time and will never be forgotten. |
| Clifford Leckey | Sleep Tight my 2nd Mum. See you soon xxx |
| Tom Wiggins, Ballymena Chamber of Commerce | Had the pleasure of meeting Beth on many occasions, including as a guest at our Business Awards last year. Dedicated to her family and always wanting to do her best for her constituents. A lovely lady. Thoughts with Tommy and Beth's family. A sad day. |
| Edward Mcalpine | Very sudden news to hear about Beth adgers passing |
| Gordon McCaig | Condolences to Tommy,Gordon and the entire Adger clan. |
| Darcy Simpson | Thoughts and prayers to all the family circle. |
| Robin Swann | Beth was an ardent advocate for her constituents, my sympathies and thoughts are with her family and colleagues at this time. |
| Jimmy Healy | So very sorry to hear the sad news about Beth. Having worked with her for over twenty years, Beth has been one of the constants through the changes during that time. An unwaivering sense of pride for the Borough in which she served with grace and humbleness. Deepest condolences to Tommy and the extended family. Rest in peace Beth. |
| Marian and Paul Maguire | Condolences to Beth’s Husband and family and everyone who knows her we will miss her very much she was very popular in our group you just had to ask and she was on the phone to do her best to get the problem resolved we will miss her dearly Rest in peace Beth �� |
| Laura McAuley | Beth was a big part of my teenage years and always welcomed me into her home. I have alot of fond memories of Beth. Thinking of all the family at this time |
| William, Carla, Emily & Tyler Agnew | I wrote your name in the sand, but the waves washed it away. I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away. So I wrote your name in my heart, and that’s where it will always stay. |
| Alastair Donaghy | Beth was a mighty ambassasor for all that is giod about Ballymena. She gave me great support and encouragement when I started out as a tour guide. I will miss her wise counsel. |