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.

08/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sarah Kathleen Hughes (nee Norris) February 6th 2026 Peacefully at Foyle Hospice (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of Terry, devoted mum of Moira, Brian and Gareth, loving mother-in-law of Peter and Lisa, adored granny of Edward, Simon, Katherine, Sam and Evie, great-granny of Ida, Heidi and Hana, dearest sister of Deirdre, Sandra, Pamela and Heather.

Funeral leaving her late home 19, Drumcraig Road, Newbuildings on Monday at 12.15pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St. Columb’s Cathedral at 1.00pm burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

House Strictly Private

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle.

“Peace after suffering”

04/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of James (Jim) Allen, February 2, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, late of 6 Ebrington Street, Londonderry), much loved husband of the late Sarah, loving dad of Christine and Jacqueline, devoted father-in-law of Ian and the late Stephen, an adored grandfather and great-grandfather, a dear brother of Billy, May, Charlie and the late Bertie, Raymond and Lila.

Service of Thanksgiving for his life in his daughter Jacqueline’s home 43 Shearwater Way, Clooney on Friday 6th February at 2.30 p.m..

Funeral leaving Jacqueline’s home on Saturday 7th February at 7.45 a.m. for Cremation in Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast at 10.00 a.m..

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital Ward 5 c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle.

“Peace is yours, memories ours".

03/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Guthrie (née Goligher) February 2, 2026 Peacefully at Edgewater Nursing Home, Newbuildings (surrounded by her loving family in her 89th year, formerly of 23 Primity Park, Newbuildings), dearly beloved wife of the late Samuel, much loved mother of Sharon, Herbie and the late Samuel and John, an adored granny and great-granny.

Service of Thanksgiving for her life in D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ on Thursday 5th February at 10.00 a.m. followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Edgewater Care Home Patient Comfort Fund c/o Edgewater Care Home, 70 Victoria Rd, Londonderry, BT47 2RL.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m. and evening from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00p.m.

Very deeply regretted by the entire family circle.

“God bless until we meet again.”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert James Winston Lynch, February 2nd, 2026 at home 36 Kilburn Crescent...
02/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert James Winston Lynch, February 2nd, 2026 at home 36 Kilburn Crescent, Woodburn, (surrounded by his loving family in his 84th year) much loved husband of Eileen, loving dad of Wendy, Peter, and Nicola, dear father-in-law of Andrew, Samantha and Jonathan, adored Granda of Curtis, Emmy, Nicole, Georgia and Justin, dearest brother of Sue, Hugh, and the late Jim.

Funeral leaving his late home on Thursday 5th February at 12.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 12.30pm burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to All Saints’ Clooney Select Vestry) c/o Mrs Helen Henderson, 5 Manning Way, Brigade, Londonderry BT47 6GL.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Family Home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2.00pm until 8.00pm.

“Be still and know that I am God”.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sarah Jane (Jean) McCausland (nee Lynch) February 2nd 2026 Peacefully at A...
02/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sarah Jane (Jean) McCausland (nee Lynch) February 2nd 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late George, devoted mum of Gary and Wendy, adored granny of Jake, Sarah-Jane, Susan and Greg.

Funeral leaving her late home 5, Maple Road, Ballymagorry on Wednesday 4th February at 2.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 3.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Leckpatrick Parish Church Building Fund) c/o Mr Geoffrey Kelly, 15, Cananacor View, Ballymagorry, Strabane, Co Tyrone BT82 0BL

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.
“Forever in our thoughts”

3rd AnniversaryIvy Isobel Broad(nee Hamilton)Who entered eternal rest on the 2nd February 2023Gone are the days we used ...
02/02/2026

3rd Anniversary
Ivy Isobel Broad
(nee Hamilton)

Who entered eternal rest on the 2nd February 2023

Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close, we miss you more than anyone knows with tender love and deep regret, we who love you will never forget.

Loved always and missed everyday, by Percy and all your loving family. ###

02/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Andrew Thomas Robert (Drew) Bradley February 1st 2026 Peacefully at his home 32, Seein Road, Sion Mills (surrounded by his loving family in his 73rd year) dearly beloved husband of Lyn, loving dad of Russell (partner Ana) and the late Ross, dearest brother of Brian, Alwyn, Alastair, Mandy and Glynis, a dear brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral leaving his late home on Wednesday 4th February at 1.00pm followed by burial in Urney Cemetery.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home (address above) on Monday 2nd February from 11.00am until 2.00pm evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm also Tuesday from 11.00am until 2.00pm

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Tuesday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.
“ Peace is yours, memories ours”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert Trevor (RT) Dunn, January 29th 2026 Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospi...
29/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert Trevor (RT) Dunn, January 29th 2026 Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 73rd year) loving son of the late Bobby and Sarah, much loved brother of Anne, David (Dee) and the late Alan, Maurice and Norman (Chic) a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.

Funeral leaving his late home 38, Killymallaght Road, Cullion, on Sunday 1st February at 12.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in the Church of Ireland Centre, Newbuildings, at 1.00pm burial afterwards in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Church of Ireland Centre, Newbuildings) c/o The Rectory Office, Church Brae, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 2LS.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle.
“The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”
“One of life’s true gentlemen”

29/01/2026

Olive Donaghy

The family of the late Olive Donaghy wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.

The family are so appreciative to all who called at the funeral home, brought gifts, sent cards, telephoned, gave donations in lieu of flowers, attended the funeral or helped in any way.

Heartfelt thanks to the Staff of Melmount Manor Care Centre, Strabane for the care they provided to Olive over the past six years.

Special thanks to Rev. Seth Wright for his prayers, words of comfort and for conducting the funeral service in the Church and at the graveside.

An extended word of thanks to D & R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors for the dignified and caring manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deep sincere appreciation.

28/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Samuel James (Adrian) Hamilton, January 14th 2026 (passed away unexpectedly while on a trip to Benidorm, Spain) Loving father of Isaac and Ellie, precious son of the late Eileen and Jim and dear brother of the late Keith, dearest uncle of Alison and Andrew.

Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Friday 30th January, at 10.30am followed by burial in Banagher Presbyterian Burial Ground.

Family flowers donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as above).

Everyone is welcome to call at D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home on Thursday from 3.00pm until 6.00pm.

Adrian’s loss is deeply felt within his family circle.
“Gone but not forgotten”.

28/01/2026

William (Billy) Cormie

2nd anniversary Billy Cormie

Billy loving Husband, Father, Father-in-law and Granda.

Silent thoughts of times together,
hold memories that will last forever.

Sadly missed by Wife Avril, Sons, Daughters, Son-in-laws, Daughter-in-laws and Grandchildren.

28/01/2026

John (Jack) Martin

We the family of the late John (Jack) Martin would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us on the recent passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Granda.

Our heartfelt thanks to all who called at the family home, brought gifts of food, sent cards, attended the funeral, or helped in anyway. Your kindness and thoughtfulness were deeply appreciated.

We extend our sincere thanks to the medical teams within Altnagelvin Hospital for their care and compassion and to those who assisted Jack prior to his hospitalisation.

Special thanks to Rev. Paul Linkins of Ebrington Presbyterian Church for regularly visiting John in hospital. His prayers and words of comfort meant so much to the family during a very difficult time. Thank you also for the beautiful services at the family home and graveside, which so fittingly reflected the wonderful life and lasting legacy Jack has left behind.

Thanks to The Royal British Legion, particularly Hilary Lynch and Ruth Robson for providing the teas and food after the funeral and the continued support.

Finally, a huge thank you to David & Ruth Hay and Sons Funeral Directors. From the very first phone call through to the wake and funeral, we are truly grateful for the dignified and professional manner everything was carried out. Nothing was ever any trouble, and we cannot thank you enough for all you did for our family.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. Thank you.

"One of lives true gentlemen"

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24a Church Road, Altnagelvin
Londonderry
BT473QQ

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