Butler March 13, 2024 (peacefully), Anna, 24 Upper Kildress Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Lex, loving mum of Anne (William) and Robert (Linda), cherished granny of Allistair (Cavell), Gareth and Jonathan and great-granny of Alex. A service of thanksgiving was held in Brackaville Parish Church on Friday, 15 March, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Bell March 9, 2024 (peacefully) in his 91st year, Richard Andrew (Dick), 12 The Dales, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Liz, father of Dennis, David, Brian and Howard and a dear father-in-law and grandfather. A service of thanksgiving was held in Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium on Friday, 15 March . Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Marie Curie and Save the Children. In the hearts of those who loved you.
Purdy March 8, 2024 (peacefully) at Ashbrook Care Home in his 94th year, Cecil, formerly of 49 Lissan Road, Cookstown, much loved husband of the late Dinah, loving dad of Norman and Laura, dear father-in-law of Pauline and Stephen, caring grandfather of Lynsey and Richard, Conor and Lyndsey, Shane and Chloé and great-grandfather of Elliot, Grace, Rosie and Beth. A private funeral took place on Sunday, 10 March. Donations in memory, if desired, to The Speedwell Trust c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.
McKenzie March 2, 2024 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by his loving family, Randall (Skin), 3 Edinburgh Drive, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of the late June, devoted dad of Rhonda, Emma, Graeme and Laura, dear father-in-law of Neil, Christopher, Helen and Kenneth and doting granda of Dean, Kenzie, Alex, Bobbi, Abbi, Alfie, Ruby, Rhys, Arrie and Finn. A service of thanksgiving was held in his late home on Tuesday, 5 March, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.
McCord March 2, 2024 (peacefully) at home, 18 Moveagh Road, Cookstown, Charles (Charlie), dearly loved husband of Thelma, caring dad of Denver, Alan (Chubby) and Lisa, dearest father-in-law of Joanne and Richard and devoted granda of Jordan and Matthew (Missile). A service of thanksgiving was held in Sandholes Presbyterian Church on Monday, 4 March, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Air Ambulance N.I. and Marie Curie. Loved always, sadly missed.
McIvor (née George) February 27, 2024 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, in her 92nd year, Valentine Lily, 11 Killycolp Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Anne and Keith, dearest mother-in-law of Pete and Julie, devoted nana of Alexandra, Ryan and Carolyn and sister of the late Annie and Dougie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Friday, 1 March, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke & Esme’s Umbrella (https://charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk). Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
Davidson (née Cowden) February 25, 2024 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family, Eleanor Jean, 5 Carryview, Coagh, Cookstown, dearly loved wife of Joe, devoted mum of Jolene and Steven, mother-in-law of Dee and Maura and precious nana of Lauren, Eden, Ava and Olivia. A private burial took place in Tamlaght Parish Churchyard on Thursday, 29 February. Donations in memory, if desired, to R.V.H. Neo Natal Unit c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.
Morrow February 3, 2024 (suddenly) at home, 48 Windsor Crescent, Cookstown, Rodney Marcus, devoted husband of Audrey, loving dad of Chloe (Darren), step-father of Claire, Gary (Lena), Keith (Leanne) and Amy (George), special granda of Marc, Alfie, Ruby, Bella, Levi, Ava, Lyla, Mya and Georgia, much loved son of Bobby and the late Ruby Morrow and dear brother of Gail, Claire and the late Shonagh and Euan. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Wednesday, 7 February, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Taken from our lives, but never from our hearts.
Robinson February 3, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Noel John, 33 Milburn Street, Cookstown, beloved son of the late John (Jack) and Elizabeth Jane (Lily) Robinson, dearest brother of Brian, Myrtle, Derek, Rodney and the late Stanley and a much loved uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in his late home on Monday, 5 February, followed by interment in Coolhill Cemetery Dungannon. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be lovingly remembered by all the family circle at home and abroad.
Farmer (née Kennedy) January 29, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Amy Elizabeth, 27 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, dear wife of the late Jim, special mum of Jennifer, John, Linda and Sharon, mother-in-law of Patrica, James, Trevor and the late Eric, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Sammy, Joan and the late Billy. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 1 February, followed by a private family burial. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”
Robinson (née Junk) January 29, 2024 (peacefully) at home, 17 Hillhead, Stewartstown, Margaret Eleanor (Nora), wife of the late David, loving mother of Stanley and Julie, mother-in-law of Christine and the late Robert, precious granny of Shannon and sister of Stanley and the late Sadie. A private funeral was held on Tuesday, 6 February. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for N I Hospice and Action Cancer. “Peace is yours, memories ours.”
Espie (née Irwin) January 28, 2024 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Mary Elizabeth (Elsie), formerly of 22 Sperrin Court, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Jack. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, 30 January, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. “The day thou gavest, Lord, is edned.”
Candido Oliveira – Pedro Manuel, January 5, 2024 suddenly at Antrim Area Hospital. Late of 63 Moneymore Road, Cookstown and formerly of Portugal. Loving husband of Maria, dearest father of Fredy (Ana), Elson (Sharon) and Leandro and a devoted grandfather. A service of thanksgiving for Pedro’s life was held in in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Friday, 12 January, followed by a private cremation. Will be forever loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Glasgow (née Richardson) January 5, 2024 (peacefully) Helen Gibson, 14 Downs Road, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late John, dear mother of Jason (Sabrina), Stuart (Emma) and Colleen (Gerald) and devoted grandmother of James, Kyle, Hannah, Philip, Katie, John, Scott, Sorcha, Peter and Thomas. A service of thanksgiving was held in Sandholes Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 7 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Charis Cancer Care and Marie Curie. Forever loved.
Rutherford - James Henry, December 30, 2023 after a long illness. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, sons Liam and Conail, daughter-in-law Eleanor, five grandchildren and sister Martha Thompson (Canada). A private committal was followed by a service of thanksgiving in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Wednesday, 3 January. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Peace, perfect peace.
Cheshire (née Rigley) December 27, 2023 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, after a short illness. Denise, 13 Judges Road, Campsie, BT47 6LN. Dearly loved mum of Neil and Keith, mother-in-law of Donna and Elaine and devoted nanna of Zoe and Adam. A service of thanksgiving was held in her late home on Saturday, 30 December, followed by interment in Tamlaght Parish Churchyard, Coagh. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Air Ambulance N.I. or Guide Dogs for the Blind. Will be much loved and always missed by all her family. Never selfish, always kind, these are the memories she leaves behind.
Morton - Kenneth (Kenny), December 22, 2023 at Antrim Area Hospital, much loved husband of Lorena, 35 Drumgrass Road, Cookstown, loving dad of Keith (Julie), Greg, Denise (Lloyd) and Gareth (Kirsty), devoted granda of Lynsay, Matthew, Grace, Anna, Jack, Jamie, Danielle, Kendra, Bobby, Harvey, Elise and great-granda of Mason. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Sunday, 24 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be ever so sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “At peace.”
Morton – Kenneth (Kenny). Dearly loved brother of Valerie Mills, Jim, Elma Brisbane, Carol Brodison, Hilary Samsin (Canada) and the late Derek, Bobby, Sammy, Maisie, Sinclair, Jean (Canada) and May. “At rest.”
Creighton December 13, 2023 (peacefully) at a private nursing home, Thomas Nathaniel, formerly of 59 Beechway, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Jean, dearest dad of Marie, Tom, Alex, Trudy, Maggie, Archie and the late Robert and a much loved granda, great-granda and brother. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, 16 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. In the hearts of those who loved you.
Averill (née Patterson) December 4, 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family, Betty, 91 Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late Herbie and Muriel Patterson, much loved mum of Marc, Steven, Ryan and Tanya, a doting granny to Zak, Grace, Jack and Benyamin, dearly loved sister of Iris, Jennifer and Wilbert, sister-in-law of Elaine and a loving aunt and great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 6 December, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Hospice c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
Parke December 3, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Norman, 15 Tullycoll Road, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Audrey, loving daddy of Gary, Aylwin, Philip, Sharon, Andrew and the late Elaine, father-in-law of Linda, Sally, Jacqueline, Adrian and Susan and a much loved granda and great-granda. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Wednesday, 6 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Dementia N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. The Lord is my shepherd.
Lele November 26, 2023 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Jana, R.I.P., formerly of Latvia. A private cremation has taken place. Will be sadly missed by her nieces and family in Latvia and the staff and residents at Fairfields Care Centre.
Hamilton November 16, 2023 (suddenly), Ryan John, 11 Millreagh, Dundonald, loving husband of Shauna, devoted daddy of Rory and Méabh, dearly loved son of Keith and Margaret, dearest brother of Colin (Claire), dear son-in-law of Joe and Anna Marie Harte and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and nephew. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Monday, 20 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to PIPS payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.
Hewitt November 10, 2023 (suddenly) at Belfast City Hospital, Malcolm, 75 Sweep Road, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Beth, dearest father of Julianne (Paul), Jonathan (Katie) and Emma (Steven), treasured granda of Amy, Nathan, Chloe and Louise and dear brother of Raymond, Graham and Hampton. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 14 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be fondly remembered by the entire family circle. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Lennox November 7, 2023 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Mildred Elizabeth, late of 67 Turnaface Road, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Lennox and dearest sister of Robert. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Thursday, 9 November, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kilcronaghan Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. The Lord is my shepherd.