David & Ruth Hay & Sons Dip F.D., 24a Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry (2026)

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.

26/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Mary Kathleen (Marlene) Hamilton nee McGarrigle March 25, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved wife of Martin, devoted mother of Lorraine, Cherilyn, Amanda, Diane and Graham, loving mother-in-law of Steve, Keith, Mark and Mervyn, adored granny of Victoria, Ryan, Rachel, Anna, Ross, Lucy, Adam and Alison, dear sister of John and the late Ann and Violet, much loved sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.

Funeral leaving her late home 41 Main Street, Feeny on Sunday 29th March at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Banagher Parish Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Friday and Saturday from 11.00am until 10.00pm.

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

25/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Charles (Walter) Hewitt March 24th 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by his loving family in his 82nd year) dearly beloved husband of Violet, much loved father of Kenneth (Karen), Trevor (Paula), Sharon (Ivan), Peter (Christine), Elaine (John), Diane (Phil) and Gareth (Yasmin), an adored grandfather, great-grandfather and a dear neighbour and friend.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home 56 Foyle Crescent, Newbuildings on Thursday 26th March at 12.00noon followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

(House strictly private during the wake, everyone is welcome to attend the Funeral on Thursday).

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

“One of life‘s true gentlemen”

24/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William Hamilton Thompson, March 22nd 2026. Peacefully at his home Holyhill, Strabane in his 92nd year. Much loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Bill, father-in-law of Victoria, grandfather of Peter and Christopher, brother of Elvin, David, Gretta and the late Donald.

Funeral leaving his late home on Wednesday 25th March at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining burial ground.

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

Family and friends are welcome to call at the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 12.00noon until 8.00pm.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.
“The day Thou gavest Lord is ended”

04/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of John Burke March 4th 2026 Peacefully at Ardlough Care Home, (surrounded by his loving family in his 92nd year) dearly beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Lizzie), much loved father of Robbie, Wesley, Helga and the late Jim, Noel and Joan, adored grandfather and great-grandfather.

Service of Thanksgiving in his late home 9, Blackstone Park, Magheramason on Saturday 7th March at 12.30pm followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery.

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

House Private.

Very deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his entire family circle.

“In heavenly love abiding”
“Resting where no shallow fall”

04/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Elizabeth Parke (Elsie) Bond (nee Scott), March 3rd 2026 Peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, Limavady, much love wife of the late William, devoted mother of Sylvia, Ivan, Ernest, Ronald, Gordon, Christine and the late Mildred, adored grandmother, great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother.

Funeral leaving her late home, 54 Caw Hill Park, on Friday 6th March at 1.30pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Faughanvale Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

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

Everyone is welcome to call at the family today Wednesday from 6.00pm until 9.00pm Thursday from 10.00am until 10.00pm.

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

27/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Andrew (Andy) Anderson, February 27, 2026 Peacefully at home (in the tender loving care of his family), much loved husband of Alice, dearly loved dad of Irene, Doreen, Drew, Avril, Trevor and Eric, loving father-in-law of Stanley, Dessie, Janice, Sam, Tracey and Jacquline a dearly loved and cherished granda and great-granda, a dear brother of Jim, Frances, Robert, Margaret and the late Joe and Maureen.

Funeral Service in his late home 439 Victoria Road, Ballymagorry, Strabane on Monday 2nd March at 1.00 p.m., followed by burial in Urney Cemetery.

All are welcome to pay their respects at the family home from 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m..

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

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

26/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Sadie Neely (nèe McCombe), February 26th , 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by her loving family) much loved and devoted wife of James, precious mum of Mark and Leona, loving mother-in-law of Lisa and Darran, adored nana of Jake, Mason, Jamie, Leah, Joshua and Lyla-May, dearest sister of Betty, Willie, Robert, Ken and the late Norrie, Stewart and Stephen.

Funeral leaving her late home 20, Drum Road, Ardmore, on Sunday 1st March at 2.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Glendermott Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining burial ground.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Glendermott Presbyterian Church (Building Fund) or Belfast City Hospital ( N.I Cancer Centre) c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home,

Dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her entire family circle.
God’s garden must be beautiful he only picks the best”

25/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Herbert Victor (Bertie) Crawford February 24th 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his loving family in his 85th year) much loved husband of the late Ena, devoted father of Diane, Gail and Gary, adored granda of Amy, Alex and Chloe, great-granda of Hannah, Harry and Thea, dearest brother of Margaret.

Service of Thanksgiving in his grand-daughter Chloe’s home 25, Clooney Terrace, Waterside on Friday 27th February at 10.30am followed by burial Ballyoan Cemetery

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to W.H & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital Ward 50) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ ( Email address would be appreciated for all receipts)

Everyone is welcome to call at Chloe’s home today Wednesday from 6.00pm - 9.00pm on Thursday from 12.00noon - 8.00pm

Dearly loved and be sadly missed by his entire family circle

“Too good in life to be forgotten in death”

24/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of John (Forrest) MacCombe February 24, 2026 Peacefully at home (in the tender loving care of his family), much loved husband of Margaret (Maggie), dearly loved daddy of Heather, Ashleigh and the late Richard, dearly loved and cherished granda of Cameron (Charley), Zack and Hannah, father-in-law to Ross and Dave, a dear brother of Robin, Alan, Murray and brother-in-law of Noel, Josie and the late Cecil, Leonard and families.

Funeral Service in his late home 162 Bonds Glen Road (Carrock), Claudy on Friday 27th February at 1.00 p.m., followed by burial in Upper Cumber Cemetery.

All are welcome to pay their respects at the family home from 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m..

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable) to “W.H. & S.C.T. Northwest Cancer Centre Ward 50” c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ (an email address for receipts would be appreciated when applicable).

Much loved and respected by all family circle, neighbours and many friends.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

24/02/2026

We the family of the late Caroline Noleen Labourn (nee McCarter) wish to express our deepest and most sincere thanks to everyone who supported and sympathised with us following our recent and deeply sad bereavement.

To all who telephoned, sent cards and messages, made charitable donation, brought food, attended the wake and funeral, or helped in any way, your kindness, prayers and presence gave us great comfort and strength during the most difficult of times. We are truly grateful.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Strabane Caring, Glendermott Medical Staff, the District Nurses, Dr Malek, and the team at the Northwest Cancer Care Centre, to Bradley’s of Lisnagelvin, and especially the Nurses and staff of Foyle Hospice and Marie Curie. Their exceptional care compassion and unwavering care support not only meant so much to Noleen but also to our entire family, because of their dedication, Noleen was able to remain at home, surrounded by love and for that we will be forever thankful.

A very special thank you to Noleen’s many dear friends who visited, prayed and supported us throughout her journey, particularly those close friends who stayed faithful by her side. Your loyalty, compassion, generosity and love will never be forgotten.

We offer our sincere gratitude to Rev. Colin Jones for his pastoral care, compassion and kindness. The funeral service was a beautiful and fitting celebration of Noleen’s life and captured her spirit so perfectly. We also wish to thank James McKean for his devoted care both at home and in Ward 50. The words he shared were deeply moving and honoured Noleen in a manner truly worthy of her life.

Our thanks also to Coffee Stop for so kindly providing tea and sandwiches following the funeral and to Glendermott Presbyterian Church for the generous use of their hall, allowing family and friends to gather together in comfort and fellowship.

We are especially grateful to D&R Hay and Sons Funeral Directors for the caring, dignified and professional manner in which every aspect of the funeral arrangements was carried out. Their guidance and support eased our burden greatly.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep heartfelt appreciation. The love and support shown to us will remain in our hearts always, and we thank each and everyone of you most sincerely.

24/02/2026

The family of the late John James Turner (Johnny)

Wish to express our sincere and heart felt thanks to all who offered sympathy kindness and support following our recent loss of our dearest brother. To all this who attended the funeral sent sympathy cards and supported us all at this difficult time.

We send our thanks to Foyle Hospice Care Team and City View Medical Practice.

Our sincere gratitude all goes to D&R Hay Funeral Directors for their compassion, dignity and professionalism throughout.

While it’s impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

David & Ruth Hay & Sons Dip F.D.

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