George Preston Funeral Director

09/11/2026

Those wishing to view the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Rosemary Murphy on Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 2pm, at Riverside Reformed Presbyterian Church Newry; may do so for free via the attached link set up by the church.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Dh6UUHj4_LM?si=yS4ZB0J0FJ21r-Db

07/11/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Rosemary Murphy.

MURPHY (nee Cartmill) (Newry) 6th November 2026 Rosemary, peacefully at hospital surrounded by her loving family, late of 37 Damolly Road Newry. Dearly beloved wife of Archie, loving mother of Sharon (Cowan), Christine (MacLeod), Gavin and Paul, dearest mother-in-law of Brian, Lisa and the late Kenny. Treasured grandmother of Jonathan and Kris; Owen, Aimee and Stephen; loving sister of Daphne (Magee), Lynn (Rothwell) and the late Anne (Lyons) and Derick, loving sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

House strictly private please.

Following a family committal service at the Meeting House Green burial ground Newry, a Service of Thanksgiving for Rosemary’s life will take place in Riverside Reformed Presbyterian Church Newry on Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired payable to Evora Hospice Care Newry and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ or via the attached link set up by the family: https://rosemary-murphy.muchloved.com

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

Ps23 “The Lord is My Shepherd”.

24/10/2026

PLAN THE FUNERAL THAT YOU WOULD LIKE...
If you are interested in a funeral plan for yourself, relative or just helping a friend, give George Preston Funeral Directors a ring on 028 3025108 or email us at [email protected] for a no obligation chat to avail of this offer.
Our main Funeral Home is based in the village of Bessbrook.
We Cover ALL areas and religious denominations.

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

23/10/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Joy Donaldson.

DONALDSON (nee Taylor) (Newry) 22nd October 2026, Joy Lindsay peacefully at home "Ardkeen" 61 Ashgrove Road Newry. Dearly beloved wife of the late Dr Gerald Donaldson, devoted and much loved mother of Neil and Gina, dear mother-in-law of Joanna and Steve; treasured grandmother (Nana) of Matthew, Christy (Ryan) and Megan; Jack (Katy) and Ruth (Luke) and loving great-grandmother of Beatrice, sister of the late Billy and a much loved aunt and friend.

Family and Friends welcome at her late home on Tuesday 27th October 2026 between 4pm and 8pm. House private outside of this time please.

Following a private family cremation, a Service of Thanksgiving for Joy's Life will take place on Friday 30th October 2026 at 11.30am in St Mary’s Parish Church, John Mitchel Place, Newry.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, payable to Evora Hospice Care Newry (formerly Southern Area Hospice) and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ or via the attached link set up by the family: https://joylindsaydonaldson.muchloved.com/

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

20/10/2026

18/10/2026

If you are interested in a funeral plan for yourself, relative or just helping a friend, give George Preston Funeral Directors a ring on 028 3025108 or email us at [email protected] for a no obligation chat to avail of this offer.
Our main Funeral Home is based in the village of Bessbrook.
We Cover ALL areas and religious denominations.

15/10/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Jean Hamilton.

HAMILTON (nee Henry) (Whitecross) 15th October 2026, Jean peacefully at home. Dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Mervyn, Olive, Jacqueline, Daphne and Jeffery; dear mother-in-law of Roberta, Benny, Ivor and Nerys; treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Loving sister of Fred and the late Taylor, sister-in-law of Pamela and Olive and a loving aunt.

Family and Friends welcome at her late home 18 Corlat Drive Whitecross BT60 2SP, on Thursday from 7pm and on Friday from 12 noon.

Funeral from her late home on Saturday 17th October 2026 at 2pm, for Service in St Luke’s Parish Church Ballymoyer at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, payable to Alzheimer’s Society and forwarded to George Preston Funeral Directors, 1 Main Street Bessbrook BT35 7DJ, or via the attached link set up by the family https://jean-hamilton-1937-2026.muchloved.com

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

“The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended”.

14/10/2026

The wake and funeral arrangements for the late Ester Da Silva Carvalho R.I.P. have now been updated on the main notice.

13/10/2026

We regret to inform you of the death of Ester Da Silva Carvalho.

DA SILVA CARVALHO (Bessbrook/Newry), Ester R.I.P., 12th October 2026 suddenly at her home, Thomas Street Bessbrook.

Dearly beloved mother of Adriana and the late Rafael R.I.P., mother-in-law of Daniel and loving grandmother of Martim and Mariana; dearest and beloved friend of Rui Rocha.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on her soul.

Family and Friends welcome at George Preston's Funeral Home Bessbrook, on Friday 16th October 2026 between 7pm and 9pm.

Funeral Prayer Service in the Funeral Home on Saturday 17th October 2026 at 10am, followed by burial in Monkshill Cemetery Newry.

Ester will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends and work colleagues in the Sunray Home Bakeries.

May she Rest in Peace.

12/10/2026

George Preston Funeral Directors Bessbrook. We cover all geographical areas and religious denominations. Contact us today on 028 30265108 or [email protected] for a no obligation chat about funeral planning.