David & Ruth Hay & Sons Dip F.D., 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry (2025)

14/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Julie Wray (nèe Sheldrake), November 12th 2025 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by her loving family) devoted wife of George, precious mum of Tracey, Claire and the late Karen, adored nanny of Georgia, Aaron and Scott, cherished daughter of Louise and the late Roy, much loved sister of Peter and Mandy, special aunt of Claudia and Morgan, life long friend of Roberta O’Neill.

Service of Thanksgiving in her late home 10, Finn Gardens, Irish Street on Saturday 15th November at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheque made payable to 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 Friday 14th November from 11.00am until 7.00pm

Dearly loved and will greatly missed by her neighbours, community and entire family circle.

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

11/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing Mary Catherine Blythe (nee Stevenson, Hollyhill) November 10, 2025 Suddenly but peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved and devoted wife of Dennis, precious mum of Gary, Marina, Jonathan and Sonya, loving mother-in-law of Rob, adored granny of Connor, Henry, Ben and Leah, dearest sister of Bernadette and the late John, Jimmy, Tony and Martin, a dear sister-in-law of James, Helen and Joan, an adored aunt and friend.

Funeral leaving her late home 44, Lawson Park, Ballymagorry on Friday 14th November at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 2.00pm, burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) W.H & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital (I.C.U) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ.

Reposing at her family home from 7.00pm on Wednesday 12th and on Thursday 13th. Family time please from 10.00pm each day.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her many friends and entire family circle.
“God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best”
“ Memories are like threads of Gold, they never tarnish or grow old”

11/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Roland (Roly) Boyd, November 11, 2025 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of 52, Castlewarren Road, Donemana) much loved father of Christopher, precious son of the late Willie and Mary Boyd, cherished brother of Kay, Sylvia, Clifford, Alan, Sonya and the late Wilmont and Uel, a dear brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral leaving D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ on Friday 14th November at 10.15 a.m. followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in St James’ Parish Church at 11.00 a.m., burial afterwards in St. Michaels burial ground.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St James’ Parish Church c/o Mrs Heather Hamilton, 105 Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo, Londonderry BT47 3SU.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (above address) on Wednesday 12th November from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and Thursday 13th from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., evening from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m..

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

“God’s garden must be beautiful, he only picks the best.”

11/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Edith Dawna Laird November 10th 2025 Passed away peacefully at Foyle Hospice (after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family) much loved mother of David and partner Catherine, adored nanny D of Evie-Rose, loving sister to Robert, Ross, Stephen, Ann, Scott, Evelyn, Colin, Valerie and the late David.

Service of Thanksgiving in her late home 171 Lincoln Court, Londonderry on Thursday 13th November at 1.00pm followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable) to Foyle Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Support 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 D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home (above address) to-day Tuesday from 6.00pm until 9.00pm, Wednesday from 3.00pm until 5.00pm.

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

10/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William James (Bill) Selfridge, November 9th 2025 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by his loving family in his 83rd year) much loved partner of Caroline, devoted step-dad of Clive, Keith, Kane and Kim, a dear father-in-law, dearest brother of Betty, Eileen, Margaret, Ann, Brenda, Bob, John and the late Jim, a dear brother-in-law and uncle.

Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ, on Thursday 13th November at 11.00am.

No flowers, donations in lieu if desired to Ballyarnett Presbyterian Church (cheque made payable) c/o Mrs Margaret Jackson, 4, Glenabbey Cottages, Londonderry BT48 8LD or Foyle Hospice (cheque made payable to Foyle Hospice) c/o 61, Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JE.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (above address) on Wednesday 12th November from 11.00am until 3.00pm and evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his partner, step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and entire family circle.

“Your presences is missed, but in our hearts you will live forever”
“Memories are like threads of gold, they never tarnish or grow old”

07/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of George Robert Parke November 7th 2025 Peacefully at his home 18 Dellwood, Eglinton, (surrounded by his loving family in his 80th year) much loved and devoted husband of Valerie, precious dad of Jeffrey, Melanie and Lynsey, loving father-in-law of Lindsay, Paul and Aaron, adored granda of McKenzie, Harris, Grace, Emma, Ben and Jessica, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral leaving his late home on Sunday 9th November, at 2.30 pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in St Canice’s Parish Church, at 3.00 pm burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable) to either St Canice’s Parish Church or Alzheimer’s Society c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 6QQ (email address would be appreciated for receipts)

Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Saturday from 11.00am until 8.00pm

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle
“God bless until we met again”

06/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of David Simpson Brolly November 5th 2025 Peacefully at the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine (surrounded by his loving family formerly of 21 Janes Valley, Limavady in his 55th year) much loved son of Joan and the late Simpson, loving brother of Kenneth, Ronald, William and Glenn, dearest brother-in-law of Kerry, a dear uncle of Charlie, Harry and Gracie-Lynn.

Funeral leaving his mother Joan’s home 16 Faughan View Park, Drumahoe on Saturday 8th November at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 12.00noon, burial afterwards in the adjoining burial ground.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable) to N. H. & S.C.T. Causeway Hospital (ICU) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry. BT47 3QQ

Everyone is welcome to call at Joan’s home on Thursday from 6.00pm until 9.00pm Friday from 11.00am until 9.00pm

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.
“Peace-fully sleeping free from all pain, we wouldn’t awake you to suffer again”

04/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of David Alexander McSparron, November 3rd 2025 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 72nd year), much loved and devoted husband of Amanda, loving father of Stuart, Jennifer, David and Gemma, dearest father-in-law of Deborah, adored granda of Max, Charlie and Harry, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home 31 Silverbrook Park, Newbuildings on Thursday 6th November at 1.00pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday 4th November from 2.00pm until 9.00pm Wednesday from 11.00am until 9.00pm.

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

“God’s garden must be beautiful, he only picks the best”

03/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Haslett (nèe McMorris) November 1st 2025 Peacefully at her daughter Joan’s home “ Dunnfield House “ 93, Ballykelly Road, Ballykelly, formerly of 5, Ross Bay, Limavady Road. Much loved wife of the late Holmes, devoted mother of Keith and Joan, loving mother-in-law of Michael and the late Lynne, adored granny of Annika, Rowena, Sarah, Ruth, Rachael and a great-granny to 10 great-grandchildren, dearest sister of Avril Moore (Lincolnshire)

Private committal service will take place on Wednesday 5th November at 1.00pm followed by a Memorial Service for her life in St. Columb’s Cathedral at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to St. Columb’s Cathedral ) c/o “The Deanery” 30, Bishop Street, Londonderry BT48 6PP.

“At rest with the Lord “

29/10/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sharon Jayne Street (nèe Mccorkell), October 29, 2025 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded with love) much loved and devoted mummy of Lewis and Hannah, precious sister of Lorna, Craig and Joe, loving partner of Alison, dearest sister-in-law of Thomas, Ainsley and Gillian, special aunt of Joanne, Darren, Nicola, Arron, Jenna, Dijon, Marc and Lindsay.

Service of Thanksgiving for her life in All Saint’s Clooney Parish Church on Saturday 1st November at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Thursday and Friday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm evenings from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her many colleagues and friends and the entire family circle.

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

29/10/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Andrew John (Drew) Leslie, October 28th 2025 Peacefully at his home 611, Baranailt Road, Claudy (surrounded by his loving family in his 84th year) much loved husband of Evelyn, devoted dad of Anne, Graeme and Alison, loving father-in-law of David and Suzie, adored granda of Jordon, Alex, Kane and Daisy, dearest brother of the late Sandra.

Funeral leaving his late home on Friday 31st October at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Cumber Upper Parish Church (Alla) at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Upper Cumber Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Chest, Heart & Stroke Ass. Email address would be appreciated for receipts) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Wednesday and Thursday from 1.30pm until 10.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle.
To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die”

28/10/2025

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of George Noel Donnell, October 27th 2025 Peacefully at his home 53, Berryhill Road, Artigarvan (surrounded by his loving family in his 82nd year) dearly beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Mervyn, Noelle, Carl and Evan, loving father-in-law of Alison, Ian, Elaine and Pamela, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, dearest brother of Betty and the late William, Robert and Ezekiel.

Funeral leaving his late home on Thursday 30th October at 11.00am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 11.30am burial afterwards in Urney Cemetery (arriving approximately 2.30pm).

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Marie Curie or Macmillan Caner Support, email address would be appreciated for both Charities for receipts) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Wednesday from 10.00am until 10.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his many friends and the entire family circle.

“Now the labourer’s task is over”
“To know him was to love him”

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