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 Francis Kathleen Doherty (nèe Wade), January 23, 2026, Peacefully at her home...
24/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing Francis Kathleen Doherty (nèe Wade), January 23, 2026, Peacefully at her home 22, Culmore Point, Culmore (surrounded by her loving family), much loved wife of Eric, devoted mother of Jacqueline and Wesley, adored granny of Isaac and Rowan, loving sister of Margaret, Audrey, Hazel, David and the late Billy, Joan, Maurice and Bobby.

Funeral leaving her late home on Monday 26th January at 1.00 p.m. followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St Peters Church (Culmore Road) at 1.30 p.m., burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

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

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

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die.”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing William Thomas Mehaffey January 23rd 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital ...
23/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing William Thomas Mehaffey January 23rd 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded by his family) loving son of the late Carol and the Robert Mehaffey, dearest brother of Chanelle.

Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Monday 26th January at 11.00am followed by burial in Mountcastle Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Chest, Heart & Stoke Ass. c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (Address as above) email address would be appreciated for receipts.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 8.00pm

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle
“Too good in life to be forgotten in death”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert James Warnock Kilgore died January 22nd 2026 suddenly but peacefull...
23/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Robert James Warnock Kilgore died January 22nd 2026 suddenly but peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Robert, formerly of 91, Ballyheather Road, Ballymagorry, Strabane was a much loved husband of the late Winnie and loving father of Carol and John. Dearest father-in- law of Jacqui and the late Stephen and beloved granda of Rachael, John (and their spouses Brian and
Muireann) Jordon, Annie and Cassie. Greatly loved great-granda of Eli, Ada, Oisin, Ailbha, Seth, Niamh
and Mya, dear brother of David.

Service of Thanksgiving for his life in D. & R. Hay & Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Sunday 25th January at 2.30pm followed by burial in Leckpatrick Parish Churchyard.

Family flowers only and donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to either) Chest Heart & Stroke or Foyle Search and Rescue, c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, (above address) email address would be appreciated for receipts.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and from 6.00pm until 8.00pm

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

"Peace is yours, memories ours"

22/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Catherine Gamble (nee Devenney), January 22nd 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of Carrigans, Co Donegal) much loved wife of the late John, loving sister of David and the late James.

Funeral service in D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Saturday 24th January at 11.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to Waterside Presbyterian Church) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director (address as above) email address would be appreciated for receipts

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home on Friday 23rd January from 2.00pm until 4.00pm evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm

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

22/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Roberta Pyper (nee Moore) January 20th 2026 Peacefully at Ardlough Care Home, (surrounded by her loving family in her 65th year) loving wife of the late Samuel, much loved mum of Adam, Richard and Scott, dearest sister of David Wilson.

Service of Thanksgiving in D & R Hay & Sons Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Friday 23rd January at 11.00am followed by burial in Altnagelvin Cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home to-day Thursday from 2.00pm until 5.00pm

Very deeply regretted by the sorrowing family circle
“She died as she lived everyone’s friend”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Elizabeth Rosaline Middleton (nèe Moore) January 19, 2026 Peacefully at Al...
20/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Elizabeth Rosaline Middleton (nèe Moore) January 19, 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital (in the tender loving care of her family) much loved wife of the late David, loving mum of Trevor (Trisha) and Sharon (Ken), a devoted mother-in-law, an adored nanny of Johnny (Vicky), Emma (Edwin), Gary (Julie) and Darryl (Grace), a treasured great-grandmother of seven and a dear sister.

Funeral leaving her late home 85 Primity Crescent, Newbuildings on Thursday at 12.45 pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Crossroads Presbyterian Church at 1.30 pm, burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable to) “W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital Ward 31” c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 3QQ.

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

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

19/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of James Vincent McCarron, January 17th 2026 Peacefully at Melmount Manor Care Home, Strabane, husband of the late Mary, father of Kerry, Stephen, Emma and the late Andrea, grandfather, dear brother of Anne, Eamon, Bernard, and the late Terry and John and friend of Elizabeth Smithies.

Requiem Mass will be held in St Columb’s Church, Waterside, on Tuesday 20th January at 10.00am followed by burial in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to W.H. & S.C.T. Altnagelvin Hospital 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 on Monday evening from 6.00pm until 9.00pm.

“Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul”

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Scarlett Elizabeth Margaret Gardiner, 15th January 2026 Suddenly at her ho...
18/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Scarlett Elizabeth Margaret Gardiner, 15th January 2026 Suddenly at her home 10, Abbey View, Ballymagorry (surrounded by her loving family aged 15months) much loved and devoted baby daughter of Joanne and Richard, precious sister of Riley and Olivia, loving grandaughter of June and John Ballantine, and Margaret Gardiner and an adored niece.

Funeral leaving her parents home on Wednesday 21st January at 11.00am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 11.30am burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.

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

House Private (family and friends are welcome to call at the family home)

Jesus said “ Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these (Mark 10 v 14)

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Clarke Mary (Aileen) nee Kincade January 16th 2026 Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded her loving family afte...
17/01/2026

Clarke Mary (Aileen) nee Kincade January 16th 2026 Peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital (surrounded her loving family after a short illness in her 96th year) much loved wife of the late Sam, devoted mum of Alison, Jimmy and the late Jean, loving mother-in-law of Nigel and David, adored grandmother of Nadine, Clarke, Megan, Catherine, Samuel, Amber, Sophie, Scarlett, Sam, Lucia, loving great-grandmother.

Funeral leaving her late home 1, Parkland View, Derry Road, Strabane on Monday 19th January at 2.00pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 2.30pm burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to (cheques made payable) to Leckpatrick Parish Church or W.H & S.C.T Altnagelvin Hospital Ward 5 c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ (email address for receipts would be appreciated).

Everyone is welcome to call at the family on Sunday from 12.00noon until 9.00pm.

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

“Forever in our thoughts”.

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William John Mooney ( Paul ) January 15th 2026 Suddenly at his home 44, Ab...
17/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of William John Mooney ( Paul ) January 15th 2026 Suddenly at his home 44, Abbeydale Waterside, ( surrounded by his loving family in his 61st year ) much loved husband of Carol, devoted dad of Ryan (Laura) Matthew (Nicole), loving granda of Jack, dearest son-in-law of Anne.

Funeral leaving his late home on Monday 19th January at 11.00am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in All Saints’ Clooney Parish Church at 11.30am burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired (cheques made payable) to Royal British Legion (Waterside Branch) or All Saints Clooney Parish Church c/o Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ.

Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Sunday from 12.00 noon until 8.00pm.

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

“One of life's true gentlemen”.

16/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Dennis Blythe, January 15th 2026 Peacefully at his home 44, Lawson Park, Ballymagorry (surrounded by his loving family in his 83rd year), much loved husband of the late Mary, precious dad of Gary, Marina, Jonathan and Sonya, loving father-in-law of Robb, adored granda of Connor, Henry, Ben and Leah, dearest brother of Joan and the late Raymond.

Funeral leaving his late home on Sunday 18th January at 2.00 pm followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in Leckpatrick Parish Church at 2.30 pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) Macmillan Cancer Support 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 from 2.00 pm until 10.00 pm, Saturday from 11.00 am until 10.00 pm.

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

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

16/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the sad passing of Duncan Harper, January 14th 2026. Peacefully at his home 186, Hillcrest, Kilfennan (surrounded by his loving family in 92nd year, formerly of Plumbridge) dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Paul, Sharon and Keith, loving father-in-law of Andrew and Marie, adored grandfather and great-grandfather, dearest brother of Martha, dear brother-in-law of Ken and Margaret.

Service of Thanksgiving in D. & R. Hay and Sons, Funeral Home, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Londonderry BT47 3QQ on Saturday 17th January at 10.00am followed by burial in Aughalane Cemetery, Plumbridge.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired (cheques made payable to) the British Heart Foundation c/o 51, Main Street, Bangor BT20 2AF.

Everyone is welcome to call at the Funeral Home (above address) on Thursday from 2.00pm until 4.00pm and Friday evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm

Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle.

“The Lord’s my Shepherd”

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24a Church Road, Altnagelvin
Londonderry
BT473QQ

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+442871312567

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