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.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William (Billy) Kerr, April 23, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (s...
23/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William (Billy) Kerr, April 23, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 86th year) much loved husband of the late Wilma, devoted father of Ivan, William and Donna, dearest Father-in-law of Heather, Andrea and Norman, adored granda of Chantelle, Levi, Courtney, Abbie, Bruce and John, great-granda of Brodie and Arlie.

Funeral leaving his late home 16, Millhaven, Sion Mills, on Saturday 25th April at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Strabane Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm burial afterwards in Urney Cemetery.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Air Ambulance N.I) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ (email address would be appreciated for receipts)

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Friday from 11.00am until 9.00pm

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”

22/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Ann Toole (nee Laird) April 20. 2026 Suddenly at her home 6, Church Meadows, Londonderry (surrounded with love) much loved wife of Andy, loving mother of Mark and Suzanne, dearest sister of Robert, Ross, Stephen, Scott, Evelyn, Colin, Valerie, and the late David and Dawna, a dear sister-in-law and aunt.

Service in D & R Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Saturday at 8.30am followed by Cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan, at 11.30am.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 11.00am until 1.00pm and from 3.00pm until 5.00pm

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle
“Peace is yours, memories ours”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sheila (Bernadette) Sharkey nee McCloskey April 20th 2026, Suddenly at he...
22/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sheila (Bernadette) Sharkey nee McCloskey April 20th 2026, Suddenly at her home 52 Whitethorn Drive, Currynierin, much loved mum of Paul, Gerald, Teresa, Anne-Marie, Martin and the late Gary, loving mother-in-law of Karen, Mark, Ronnie and Kelly, special Granny and Great Granny and dearest sister of Gerry, Sean, James and the late Doreen and Mary.

Funeral leaving her home on Thursday 23rd April at 9.30am, followed by Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Ardmore at 10.00am, Cremation will take place at Roselawn Crematorium on Friday morning at 8.00am.

Family flowers only, donation in lieu if desired (cheque made payable to Foyle Hospice), c/o Foyle Hospice, 61, Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JE

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Wednesday 22nd from 10.00an onwards.

“Scared Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Margaret Elizabeth Barton (nee Olphert) April 16th, 2026 Peacefully at Alt...
19/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Margaret Elizabeth Barton (nee Olphert) April 16th, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family after a short illness courageously borne) much loved wife of Tommy, devoted mum of Carol-Ann, Tammy and Kenneth, loving mother-in-law of Paul, Gary and Kirsty, adored nanny, dearest sister of Gary, Clive, Ian, Heather, Philip, Stephen and the late Samuel and Caroline, a dear sister-in-law and aunt.

Service of Thanksgiving in her brother Ian’s home 33, Kinsale Park, Caw, on Monday 20th April at 12.00noon, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K c/o MRS Ruth HAY, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ

Everyone is welcome to call at Ian’s home on Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am until 9.00pm

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.
“The Lord is my Shepherd”
“God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Margaret Jean Donnell, (nee Caldwell) April 17, 2026 Peacefully at her hom...
19/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Margaret Jean Donnell, (nee Caldwell) April 17, 2026 Peacefully at her home 70, Ballee Road, Strabane (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of the late Robert (Robbie) devoted mum of Drew (Alison), Heather (Derek) and Karen, (Stephen), adored nana of Caroline, Rebecca, Dale, Stephen, Jayne, and Gary, special great-grandmother of Theo, Eva, Alex, Noah, Jack, Isla, Guy and Sophia, dearest sister of Anna, Robbie and the late Jim, dear sister-in-law of Ross, Betty and Phyllis.

Funeral leaving her late home on Sunday 19th April at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Leckpatrick Parish Church c/o MR Geoffrey Kelly, 15, Cavanacor View, Ballymagorry, Strabane, Co Tyrone BT82 0BL

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Friday from 6.00pm until 8.00pm Saturday from 12.30pm until 9.00pm.

“ Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle and many friends.”
“The Lord is my Shepherd”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of John (Ivan) Stokes April 11th 2026 Peacefully at his home 6 Shearwater Way...
13/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of John (Ivan) Stokes April 11th 2026 Peacefully at his home 6 Shearwater Way, Clooney, (surrounded by his loving family in his 78th year) much loved husband of Anne, devoted dad of Heather, Lisa and Jayson, loving father-in-law of Terri, adored granda of Zara, Nyah, Alice and Jayson, dearest brother of Dessi, Hilary and the late Sandra.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Wednesday 15th April at 11.00am, followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Clooney Hall Methodist Church or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Monday and Tuesday, from 2.00pm until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.
“Too good in life to be forgotten in death”.

The family circle of the late William (Billy) Miller wish to express their sincere thanks to all who sympathised with th...
09/04/2026

The family circle of the late William (Billy) Miller wish to express their sincere thanks to all who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement.

Heartfelt thanks to all the kind relatives, friends and neighbours who called at the hospital to visit Billy or at the family home, brought gifts, sent cards, messages, gave donations in lieu of flowers, attended the funeral or helped in anyway.

Sincere thanks to Doctor Gallagher and Partners, the Nursing Staff at Claudy Health Centre, also Ward 32, Ward 4 Altnagelvin Hospital and the Cancer Care Unit for all the care they gave Billy.

Sincere thanks to the Rev. Dr. Robert Buick and Oscar Spence for their prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service in the church and at the graveside.

Special thanks to the ladies of Upper Cumber Presbyterian Church for the beautiful tea they provided.

Extended thanks to D. & R. Hay & Sons, for the professional and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.

08/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Matilda (Muriel) Whiteside (nèe Gorman) April 8, 2026. Peacefully at Waterside Hospital, (surrounded by her loving family after a short illness) much loved wife of Bertie, devoted mum of Gillian and David, loving mother-in-law of Janeen, adored granny of Rachel, Amy, Eva, Baileigh and Myles, special great-granny of Josh, Kate and Elly.

Service of Thanksgiving in her late home 14 Ramin Park, Drumahoe on Friday 10th April at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in Glendermott Presbyterian Church burial ground.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to W.H. & S.C.T. Waterside Hospital Ward 3 c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Thursday from 12.00 noon until 8.00 p.m..

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

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46: 10

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Inder Pal Singh (Dr.) (Retired G.P.) April 6, 2026 Peacefully at home, 11 ...
06/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Inder Pal Singh (Dr.) (Retired G.P.) April 6, 2026 Peacefully at home, 11 Templegrove, Londonderry (in the tender loving care of his family in his 76th year), much loved husband of Jagir, devoted dad of Birinder, Ruby and Nina, loving father-in-law of Amanda, Kip and Angus, adored granda of Reuben, Millie, Cameron, Lilah, Ralph and Ottie, a dear brother (of his siblings abroad) and a special uncle.

Antam Sanskaar (Funeral Service) to take place in Sikh Gurdwara, 16 Simpsons Brae, Londonderry on Monday 13th April at approximately 9.30 a.m., followed by private Cremation.

Family time only at the family home, with an exception. All are welcome to call at the family home on Friday 10th April from 3.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m..

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Foyle Hospice or Marie Curie c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

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

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Jane McMorris (nèe Harper) April 5, 2026 Peacefully at her home 6 Finn Gar...
05/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Jane McMorris (nèe Harper) April 5, 2026 Peacefully at her home 6 Finn Gardens, Irish Street, (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of the late Richard Edward (Herbie) devoted mum of Doris, Brian, Sharon, Deane, Hugh, Niree and Stephen, adored granny and great-granny, dearest sister of Matilda, (Tillie) Helen, and the late John and William (Billy).

Funeral leaving her late home on Tuesday 7th April at 12.00noon, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Ebrington Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm, burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Ebrington Presbyterian Church or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ.

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

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Noel Hawthorne, March 31st 2026 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (surrounded b...
01/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Noel Hawthorne, March 31st 2026 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice, (surrounded by his loving family) dearly beloved husband of Florence, much loved father of Danielle and Jade, loving father-in-law to Cameron and Ryan, adored granda of Grace, dearest brother of George, Victor, Betty, Jim and the late Billy.

Service of Thanksgiving for his life in his late home 55 Mallory Park, Eglinton on Friday 3rd April at 11.00am followed by burial in Burt Presbyterian burial ground.

Family Home strictly private (please do not attend if not feeling well).

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to Foyle Hospice c/o, Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Londonderry, BT48 8JE.

Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family.

“Peace is yours, memories ours”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Bernadette Dinsmore (nèe O'Malley) March 26, 2026. Peacefully at home, 53,...
26/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Bernadette Dinsmore (nèe O'Malley) March 26, 2026. Peacefully at home, 53, Blackburn Crescent, Lisnagelvin (in the tender loving care of her family), much loved wife of George, loving mum and mother-in-law of Michele (Nick), Barry (Oonagh), David (Siobhan) and the late Henry (Michelle), an adored granny of Will, Catherine, Joe, Lucia, Georga, Ben, Toby, Eliza and Sophie, a dear sister of Annie and Shaun.

Bernadette’s remains are leaving her late home on Saturday 28th March at 9.30 a.m. for Funeral Mass in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road at 10.00 a.m., burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family home strictly private all day Thursday, family and friends are welcome to call to pay their respects at the family home on Friday between 1.00 p.m. until 9.00 p.m..

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie or Foyle Hospice c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

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

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

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24a Church Road, Altnagelvin
Londonderry
BT473QQ

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+442871312567

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