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 Samuel Lindsay (Lynn) Buchanan Suddenly August 22nd 2026, much loved husb...
24/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Samuel Lindsay (Lynn) Buchanan Suddenly August 22nd 2026, much loved husband of the late Idena, devoted dad of Mark, Richard (Elaina) Adam (Emma) David, Cherilyn and the late Ashley, loving father-in-law of Joanne, adored granda of Keegan, Eva, Olivia and Sonny, cherished brother of Sandra, Ivan, Drew, Barry and Ruth, and his best friend Ben the dog.

Funeral leaving his late home 14, Stoneyfalls Park, Donemana on Wednesday 26th August at 12.30pm, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Donemana Presbyterian Church at 1.00pm, burial afterwards in Mountcastle Cemetery.

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

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

“One of life’s true gentlemen”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of George Patrick (Geordie) Shields August 4, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin ...
04/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of George Patrick (Geordie) Shields August 4, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family, in his 88th year) much loved husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Garvin and Darren, loving father-in-law of Michelle, an adored grandfather of Niall, Graham and Robyn, dearest brother of Emma, a dear brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral leaving his late home 55, Shearwater Way, Clooney on Thursday 6th August at 12.30 p.m. for a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Waterside Presbyterian Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family time on Tuesday please, all are welcome to pay their respects in his late home on Wednesday from 1.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m..

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

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

“Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert James (Bobby) Reid August 3rd, 2026 Peacefully at his home, much lo...
03/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert James (Bobby) Reid August 3rd, 2026 Peacefully at his home, much loved husband of the late Jean, devoted dad of George‘s, Bobby, Steven, Scott, Vanessa, and Cathy, loving father-in-law of Mervyn, an adored grandfather and great-grandfather, a cherished brother, uncle, neighbour and friend.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at his son Scott’s home 49 Ivy Mead, Drumahoe on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th August.

Service of Thanksgiving for his life in his late home 19 Riverview Crescent, Drumahoe on Wednesday 5th August at 2.00pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, (cheques made payable) to Cumber Presbyterian Church 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.

“One of life’s true Gentlemen”.

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

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Barbara Ann Robinson (nèe Brace) August 1st 2026 Peacefully at her home 15...
01/08/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Barbara Ann Robinson (nèe Brace) August 1st 2026 Peacefully at her home 15, Elder Crescent, Brigade (surrounded by her loving family after an illness courageously borne) dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest, much loved mum of Ian, Michael, Rachel and Susan, loving mother-in-law of Donna, Amanda and Denis, adored granny of Zoe, Lauren, Adam, Lydia, Reuben, Jacob, Ethan, Jordan, Nathan, Caolin and Julia, great-granny of Gia and Mabel.

Service of Thanksgiving in her late home on Tuesday 4th August 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 please for receipts) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay Funeral Director 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ

House private on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home from 12.00noon until 8.00pm on Sunday and Monday.

Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle
“Safe in the arms of Jesus”
“Gone to be with the Lord which is far better”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Cameron Montgomery July 29th 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surr...
30/07/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Cameron Montgomery July 29th 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family and close friend Evelyn, formerly of 1, Rushcroft Gardens, Londonderry) dearly beloved husband of the late Linda McIlhinney, much loved brother of Mervyn, loving brother-in-law of Bonna, dearest uncle of Donis, Delwyn and Stuart.

Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church on Saturday 1st August at 10.00am followed by Cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan at 3.30pm.

Refreshments will be served immediately after the Service of Thanksgiving .

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to W. H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital (1.C.U.) or the (Renal Unit) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry. BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home (above address) on Thursday evening and Friday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his many friends and entire family circle.
“The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”.

50th AnniversarySamuel (Uel) McCorkellIn Loving memory of Samuel (Uel) McCorkell who tragically died at Culmore Point on...
28/07/2026

50th Anniversary
Samuel (Uel) McCorkell

In Loving memory of Samuel (Uel) McCorkell who tragically died at Culmore Point on 28th July 1976 at only 24 years old.

Fifty years on and his name is still spoken with warmth and affection - A testament of his character, kindness and lasting impression he left on all who knew him.

Often thought of and always loved by Audrey, Paul and the McCorkell family.

"AT THE RIVERS CRYSTAL BRINK CHRIST SHALL JOIN EACH BROKEN LINK".

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Thomas John WatsonJuly 26th, 2026, Peacefully in Longfield Care Home, Egli...
27/07/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Thomas John WatsonJuly 26th, 2026, Peacefully in Longfield Care Home, Eglinton (surrounded by his loving family in his 79th year, formerly of 15 McNaul Park, Brigade, Londonderry) dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving brother of Ivan and partner Violet and the late Noel, dear stepdad of Kingsley, adored granda of Amy and Ryan.

Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ, on Wednesday 29th July at 11.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday from 6.00pm 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”.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Edna Georgina Po***ck (nee Ashenhurst) July 17th 2026 Suddenly at Altnagel...
18/07/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Edna Georgina Po***ck (nee Ashenhurst) July 17th 2026 Suddenly at Altnagelvin Hospital, dearly beloved wife of the late Wray, much loved mum of Jayne, loving mother-in-law of Doug, granny Ireland of Fraser, dearest sister of Trevor, Doreen, Joyce and Kenny and the late Roy and Stuart, a dear sister-in-law and aunt.

Funeral leaving her late home 28, Liscurry Gardens, Artigavan on Tuesday 21st July at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining burial ground.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if desired (cheques made payable) to Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Julie-Ann Rankin, 38, Hall Stevenson Park, Artigarvan, Strabane, Co. Tyrone BT82 0EF.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Sunday and Monday from 12.00noon until 7.00pm.

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 William Henry (Billy) Henderson - July 18th 2026, Peacefully at his home, ...
18/07/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William Henry (Billy) Henderson - July 18th 2026, Peacefully at his home, 2, Sandown Drive, Kilfennan (surrounded by his loving family in his 79th year) dearly beloved husband of Hilda, much-loved father of Alan, Christopher and Alyson, loving father-in-law of Louise, an adored grandfather of Georgia, Isobel and Michael, dearest brother of Pearl, Irene and Ernie.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home on Monday 20th July at 1.00pm, followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Sunday from 1.00 p.m. until 3.00 p.m. and evening from 5.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m..

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

“Peace after suffering.”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Shirley Ann O’Bryan July 4th 2026 Suddenly at her home 76, Milltown View, ...
07/07/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Shirley Ann O’Bryan July 4th 2026 Suddenly at her home 76, Milltown View, Drumahoe, loving partner of the late Bob, much loved mum of Christopher and partner Kerry and her son Jonathan, precious daughter of Minnie and the late Ken, devoted sister of Alan and Mark, dearest sister-in-law of Cheryl, loving aunt of Matthew (Sharlene), Simon, Dean (Seana) and Jack and a great-aunt of Freddie and William.

Service of Thanksgiving in her mum Minnie’s home 100, Stevenson Park, Tullyally on Wednesday 8th July at 1.00pm followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

Everyone is welcome to call her mum’s home on Tuesday from 11.00am until 10.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her entire family circle.
“God’s garden must be beautiful, he only picks the best”
“Peace is yours, memories ours”

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24a Church Road, Altnagelvin
Londonderry
BT473QQ

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+442871312567

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