David & Ruth Hay & Sons Dip F.D.

David & Ruth Hay & Sons Dip F.D. D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors are an independent, family owned and run firm

D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors are a fully licenced, family owned and run funeral directing firm based in Londonderry.

Clarke Mary (Aileen) nee Kincade January 16th 2026 Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded her loving family afte...
17/01/2026

Clarke Mary (Aileen) nee Kincade January 16th 2026 Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded her loving family after a short illness in her 96th year) much loved wife of the late Sam, devoted mum of Alison, Jimmy and the late Jean, loving mother-in-law of Nigel and David, adored grandmother of Nadine, Clarke, Megan, Catherine, Samuel, Amber, Sophie, Scarlett, Sam, Lucia, loving great-grandmother.

Funeral leaving her late home 1, Parkland View, Derry Road, Strabane on Monday 19th January at 2.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 2.30pm burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable) to Leckpatrick Parish Church or W.H & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital Ward 5 c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ (email address for receipts would be appreciated).

Everyone is welcome to call at the family on Sunday from 12.00noon until 9.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.

“Forever in our thoughts”.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William John Mooney ( Paul ) January 15th 2026 Suddenly at his home 44, Ab...
17/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William John Mooney ( Paul ) January 15th 2026 Suddenly at his home 44, Abbeydale Waterside, ( surrounded by his loving family in his 61st year ) much loved husband of Carol, devoted dad of Ryan (Laura) Matthew (Nicole), loving granda of Jack, dearest son-in-law of Anne.

Funeral leaving his late home on Monday 19th January at 11.00am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 11.30am burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to Royal British Legion (Waterside Branch) or All Saints Clooney Parish Church c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Sunday from 12.00 noon until 8.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.

“One of life's true gentlemen”.

16/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Dennis Blythe, January 15th 2026 Peacefully at his home 44, Lawson Park, Ballymagorry (surrounded by his loving family in his 83rd year), much loved husband of the late Mary, precious dad of Gary, Marina, Jonathan and Sonya, loving father-in-law of Robb, adored granda of Connor, Henry, Ben and Leah, dearest brother of Joan and the late Raymond.

Funeral leaving his late home on Sunday 18th January at 2.00 pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 2.30 pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Friday from 2.00 pm until 10.00 pm, Saturday from 11.00 am until 10.00 pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle.

“Your presence is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever.”

16/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Duncan Harper, January 14th 2026. Peacefully at his home 186, Hillcrest, Kilfennan (surrounded by his loving family in 92nd year, formerly of Plumbridge) dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Paul, Sharon and Keith, loving father-in-law of Andrew and Marie, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, dearest brother of Martha, dear brother-in-law of Ken and Margaret.

Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Saturday 17th January at 10.00am followed by burial in Aughalane Cemetery, Plumbridge.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) the British Heart Foundation c/o 51, Main Street, Bangor BT20 2AF.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (above address) on Thursday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and Friday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm

Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle.

“The Lord’s my Shepherd”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of James (Jim) Mccorkell January 8th 2026 Peacefully at his home 32, Rossbay,...
09/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of James (Jim) Mccorkell January 8th 2026 Peacefully at his home 32, Rossbay, Limavady Road (surrounded by his loving family and friends in his 85TH year) much loved and devoted husband of Ann, loving Daddy of Kathy (David), Jill (Mark) and Amy (Jamie). Adored Papa of Michael, Annie and Jill, dearest brother-in-law of Moira and Brian and life long friend of Jackie, Gail and Moore.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie Cancer Care or Neonatal Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ

“His life, a beautiful memory. His dying a silent grief”

Family home strictly private.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Baby Isabella Sam Noelle Clarkewho fell asleep 6th January 2026.Peaceful...
07/01/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Baby Isabella Sam Noelle Clarke
who fell asleep 6th January 2026.
Peacefully, in the tender loving care of her Mum, Natasha Nicholl and Dad, Darren Clarke.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Mervyn Critchley Stewart, January 4th 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospi...
06/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Mervyn Critchley Stewart, January 4th 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year) much loved husband of Joyce, devoted dad of Clodagh, Ciara, Neil and Sinead, loving father-in-law of Trevor, Joanne and Stevie, adored grandad of Lauren, Naomi, Andrew and Jessica.

Funeral leaving his late home 9, Breda Park, Drumahoe on Thursday 8th January at 1.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Parish Church at 1.30pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o 34, Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JQ.

You are welcome to pay your respects at the family home on Tuesday 6th from 6.00pm to 9.00pm and Wednesday 7th from 1.30pm to 5.00pm

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.

“I thank my God for every remembrance”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Norman Alexander Po***ck, January 4, 2026 at Antrim Area Hospital (surroun...
06/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Norman Alexander Po***ck, January 4, 2026 at Antrim Area Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, formerly of 12, Richill Park, Kilfennan) much loved husband of the late Rosemary, devoted father of Charlene, Amanda and Catherine, loving father-in-law of Gus, Eddie and Damian, an adored granda of Jordan, Daniel and Henry, dearest brother of Raymond and the late Desmond.

A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will take place in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ on Wednesday 7th January at 11.30 a.m., followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

All are welcome to come pay their respects at the Funeral Home (above address) from 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to The Salvation Army or Royal British Legion c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (at the above Funeral Home address).

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle.

“Tomorrow is promised to no-one.”

30/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Joanne Jacqueline Shields, December 26th 2025 Suddenly at her home 139, Carnamuff Road, Ballykelly (surrounded by her loving family) much loved partner of Colm, devoted daughter of Don and the late Eva, precious sister of Sharon and Rodney, loving aunt of Rachel, Samantha, Cameron, Adam, Leah and Haydn.

Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home on Friday 2nd January at 10.00 a.m. followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Church burial ground.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to ZEST N.I. or Rainbow Re-homing Eglinton c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Directors, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday and Thursday from 6.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m..

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.

“God’s garden must to beautiful, he only takes the best”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Mary Elizabeth McElhatton (nee Reid) December 30th 2025 Peacefully at Altn...
30/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Mary Elizabeth McElhatton (nee Reid) December 30th 2025 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family, formerly of 85, Stevenson Park, Tullyally) dearly beloved wife of the late Matt, much loved mum of Edwina, Bobby, Reba, Lorna, Olivia, Noelle, Joanne and the late baby Avril, loving mother-in-law of Gwen, Maurice, Angus, Tom, Steve and David, adored granny and great-granny, a dear sister of Bobby, Jean, Roberta, Billy, Avril, Sam, Tommy and the late Bella, Olive, Stephen, Sadie and Annie.

Funeral leaving her son Bobby’s home 12, Ivy Mead, Altnagelvin on Thursday 1st January at 12.00noon followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining burial ground.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Glendermott Presbyterian Church) c/o Mrs Joanna Walker, 28, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry. BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome call at her son Bobby’s home on Wednesday 31st December from 12.00noon until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

29/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of John (Jack) Martin, December 28th 2025, peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, in his 88th year) dearly beloved husband of Minnie, much loved daddy of Jacqueline, Heather and the late Bill, an adored granda, great-granda and a great-great-granda, dearest brother of Nell (New Zealand) and the late Mary, Jim and Bobby.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home 5, Lincoln Court, Waterside on Tuesday 30th December at 10.30am followed by burial in Glendermott New Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) to Ebrington Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Julie Faulkner, 22, Glenaden Park, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 2LJ

House Private (family and close friend are welcome to call at the family home from 11.00am until 8.00pm)

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.
“To know him was to love him”
“One of life’s true gentlemen”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Laura Christina McMonagle December 22, 2025 Suddenly at her home 125 Steve...
26/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Laura Christina McMonagle December 22, 2025 Suddenly at her home 125 Stevenson Park, Tullally, devoted mummy of Dawson, much loved daughter of Norah and the late Bryan, loving sister of Gail, a dear aunt of Joshua, a dear niece and cousin.

Funeral leaving her late home on Sunday 28th December at 11.30 a.m. followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Killaloo Parish Church at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Northland Addiction Treatment Centre c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

House private (close family and friends are welcome to call).

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.

“At Peace”.

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24a Church Road, Altnagelvin
Londonderry
BT473QQ

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+442871312567

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