George Preston Funeral Director

George Preston Funeral Director Our experienced team of Funeral Directors offer a caring, considerate 24 hr personalised service. Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors.

09/10/2025
We regret to inform you of the death of Albert Jones.JONES (Newry) 29th September 2025 Albert,  suddenly at home 4 Criev...
29/09/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Albert Jones.

JONES (Newry) 29th September 2025 Albert, suddenly at home 4 Crieve Court, Newry. Dearly beloved husband of the late Eleanor, much loved father of Janet and Colin, father-in-law of Karen; treasured Grandpa of Eleanor and Hannah, loving brother of the late Sammy, Jim and Gladys and a dear uncle and great-uncle; and dearest friend of the late Hazel Acheson.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston’s Funeral Home Bessbrook, on Wednesday 1st October 2025 between 5pm and 9pm.

At Albert’s own request, the funeral will be private.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Evora Hospice Newry and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Albert will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle and friends.

“The Lord is My Shepherd” Ps23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Doreen McIlwrath.The family of the late Doreen McIlwrath Newry, would...
26/09/2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOTICE from the family of the late Doreen McIlwrath.

The family of the late Doreen McIlwrath Newry, would like to express their heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to everyone who sympathised and supported them during their recent bereavement.

They would like to extend a special thankyou to all the staff and volunteers at Evora Hospice Newry, who provided such outstanding care. Thankyou to everyone who donated to the hospice in Doreen's memory.

Sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors Bessbrook, for all their professional guidance and support to us all.

Special thanks to Rev Dr John Nelson for such a beautiful service and helping us through a very hard time; and to Rev Norman Hutton and his wife Doris, for all their support.

Also a huge thanks to the ladies of the church who provided refreshments afterwards, it was very much appreciated.

Lastly, a massive thankyou to Dr. McKernan from Bessbrook Surgery, for her outstanding help and support to us all, our mum was in the best hands having such a wonderful Doctor.

Please accept this acknowledgement of our thanks to you all x.

We regret to inform you of the death of Sylvia Hanna.HANNA (Bessbrook) (nee Lloyd) Sylvia, 15th September 2025,  peacefu...
15/09/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Sylvia Hanna.

HANNA (Bessbrook) (nee Lloyd) Sylvia, 15th September 2025, peacefully at home 16 Fountain Street, Bessbrook. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Karen, Julie, James, Debbie and Gilly, mother-in-law of David Hegan, David Cartmill, Donelda, Dave McKenzie. Treasured Nanny of her 10 Grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren; loving sister of Jean and the late Doris and Norman.

Friends and family welcome at her late residence on Tuesday, between 2pm and 9pm. House private outside of these hours please.

Funeral from her late home on Wednesday 17th September at 1.40pm, for Service in Bessbrook Presbyterian Church at 2pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining Burial Ground.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Dementia NI and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Sylvia will be lovingly remembered by her entire family circle and friends.

“It is Well with My Soul”.

08/09/2025

The funeral arrangements for the late Kenneth (Kenny) Cowan, have now been updated on the main notice.

We regret to inform you of the death of Kenneth (Kenny) Cowan.COWAN (Newry) 7th September 2025 peacefully at hospital, K...
08/09/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Kenneth (Kenny) Cowan.

COWAN (Newry) 7th September 2025 peacefully at hospital, Kenneth (Kenny) late of 27A Damolly Road Newry. Dearly beloved husband of Sharon, much loved father of Jonny and Kris. Dearest son of Norma and the late Kenneth, son-in-law of Archie and Rosemary Murphy, loving brother-in-law of Christine and Brian MacLeod, Gavin, Paul and Lisa Murphy; a treasured uncle, nephew and cousin.

House strictly private please.

Funeral Service on Thursday 11th September 2025 at 1.30pm, in Sandys Street Presbyterian Church Newry, followed by burial in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Armagh Road, Newry.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Kenny will be lovingly remembered, by his entire family circle and many friends.

Acknowledgement notice from the family of the late Dr. Anne Stanyon.The friends and family of the late Dr. Anne Stanyon,...
13/08/2025

Acknowledgement notice from the family of the late Dr. Anne Stanyon.

The friends and family of the late Dr. Anne Stanyon, Donaghcloney, would like to express their heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to those who sympathised and supported them during their recent bereavement.

They would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Evora Hospice Care, Newry, who provided outstanding care. Thank you also to those who donated to the hospice in Anne’s memory.

Sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors, Bessbrook, for the guidance they provided and the professional and dignified manner in which they carried out Anne’s wishes.

Please accept this acknowledgement of our thanks to all.

We regret to inform you of the death of William James (Jim) Revels.REVELS (Bessbrook) 8th August 2025 peacefully at hosp...
08/08/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of William James (Jim) Revels.

REVELS (Bessbrook) 8th August 2025 peacefully at hospital, William James (Jim), late of 1 Dale Terrace, Bessbrook. Dearly beloved husband of Irene, much loved father of William and Derek. Treasured grandfather of Reuben and Chloe, dear brother of Mary (Duncan), David and the late Graham and George, loving brother-in-law, father-in-law, beloved uncle and friend.

House strictly private please.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston’s Funeral Home 1 Main Street Bessbrook, on Saturday 9th August 2025, between 2pm and 5pm.

Funeral Service on Sunday 10th August 2025 at 2.30pm, in St Luke’s Parish Church Mullaglass, followed by committal in the adjoining Churchyard.

Lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.

Acknowledgement notice, from the family of the late Robert (Bobby) Gordon (Sheeptown, Newry).The sisters, Phyllis Strain...
06/08/2025

Acknowledgement notice, from the family of the late Robert (Bobby) Gordon (Sheeptown, Newry).

The sisters, Phyllis Strain and Lillian Hegan and their respective families, would like to thank all who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement of Bobby Gordon, to those who called at the home, brought gifts of food, sent sympathy cards and kindly sent donations in lieu of flowers.

A special thanks to the North West Care Team, who looked after Bobby so well. To the Doctors and Staff at Meadowlands Surgery; the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Daisy Hill Hospital and the Trauma Team. Thanks to the management and staff of Mayobridge Pharmacy.

Thanks also to the Rev Dr John Nelson, for his comforting ministry at Bobby’s home and at the Funeral Service; to the Ladies of the church who kindly provided refreshments after the service.

Our sincere thanks to George Preston Funeral Directors, who carried out the arrangements in a very caring, dignified and professional manner.

We trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all of our grateful appreciation.

Sheeptown and Katesbridge.

We regret to inform you of the death of Doreen McILWRATH.McILWRATH (nee Cowan) (Newry) Doreen, 27th July 2025,  peaceful...
28/07/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Doreen McILWRATH.

McILWRATH (nee Cowan) (Newry) Doreen, 27th July 2025, peacefully at Evora Hospice Newry and late of 41 Carnbane Gardens, Newry. Much loved mother of Dorothy, Norma, Esther, David; their late father Samuel, loving mother-in-law of Paul, Don, Alan and Lynn. Treasured grandmother of Melissa, Christopher, Melanie, Dean, Stephen, Jamie, Lauren, Daniel, Amanda and Dylan, great-grandmother of Emily, Adam, Grace and Ethan; dear sister of David, Ernie and the late Betty.

Family and friends welcome at her late home on Monday 28th July 2025, between 7pm and 9pm and on Tuesday between 2pm and 9pm.

Funeral Service on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 2pm in the First Presbyterian (Non Subscribing) Church Newry, burial afterwards at The Old Meeting House Green, High Street, Newry.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Evora Hospice Care, and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

Lovingly remembered by all of her family circle and friends.

We regret to inform you of the death of Anne Stanyon (Donaghcloney).STANYON (Donaghcloney) Anne Dr., 16th July 2025,  pe...
16/07/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Anne Stanyon (Donaghcloney).

STANYON (Donaghcloney) Anne Dr., 16th July 2025, peacefully at Evora Hospice Care Newry, late of Lagan View, Donaghcloney and formerly Coventry, Banbury and Hull England. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Fred and Jesse (Coventry), much loved cousin, neighbour, friend to many and treasured friend of Joanne (Jo).

At Anne’s own request, the house and funeral will be strictly private please.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired, payable to Evora Hospice Care and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street, Bessbrook BT35 7DJ.

“Anne had a long and fabulous life, with many joyous friends, many cats and had fun throughout her life”.

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