Cahoon (née Warwick) January 21, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Margaret Emily (Pearl), devoted wife of Robert Joseph, late of 35 Claggan Lane, Cookstown and formerly of Lower Kildress Road, Cookstown, cherished mummy of Derek, Irene and Beverley, loving mother-in-law of Dorothy, Ivan and Jim, dear granny of Sharon, Robin, Victoria, Kerry, Paul, Julie and Lynne, great-granny of Harmony, Harper, Rory, Finlay, Lola, Cobin, Layla and Lincoln, dearest sister of Geordie, Albert and the late Johnny, Leslie, Dinah and Davy and a dear sister-in-law and auntie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Saturday, 23 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Faith Mission or Kildress Parish Church. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Smyth (née McLaughlin), died peacefully, January 16, 2021 in her 98th year, Mary (Mamie) Sophia, late of 3 Riverview, Moneymore, devoted wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother of Desmond, June, Donald and the late Mervyn, Marie, Eileen and Olive, loving mother-in-law of Nora, Maxwell and the late Joan, beloved grandmother of Alan, Maxine, Ian, Nevin, Lee, Reuben, Ryan, Keegan and Connor and a cherished great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in St. Swithin’s Parish Church on Monday, 18 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.
McCartney January 14, 2021 (tragically), Ian, loving husband of Joy, 49 Killygarvan Road, Dungannon, treasured son of Nigel and Olive, dearest grandson of Billy and the late Susan McCartney and the late Norman and Norah McIvor and step brother of Stephen, Neil, Darren and Frazer. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Tuesday, 19 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Wonderful memories of one so dear.
Gravesend RPB 65
The Worshipful Master, Officers and Sir Knights of the above preceptory deeply regret the death of Sir Knight Ian McCartney, and extend our sympathy to the family circle. William Stewart WM, Stephen Fulton REG.
Apprentice Boys of Derry, Walker Club, Drumnacross Branch
The Officers and Members of Drumnacross Walker Club Apprentice Boys of Derry deeply regret the death of their esteemed member Bro. Ian McCartney and extend our sympathy to the family circle. Raymond Graham - President, Stephen Fulton - Secretary.
Hickie January 12, 2021 (peacefully) at S.W.A.H. Enniskillen, Nelson, formerly of 151 Lough Fea Road, Cookstown, beloved son of the late William and Kathleen Hickie, dearly loved brother of Dorothy, Beryl, Basil and the late William and David and brother-in-law of Winnie and Claire. A private funeral took place on 14 January. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Carson (née Cheevers) January 7, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Annie (Nan), 2 Giboney Court, Cookstown, wife of the late Francis, much loved mother of Michelle, Alan and the late Keith, mother-in-law of Trevor and Margaret, treasured nana of Neil, Aaron and Alan, great-grandmother of Arthur and dear sister of Billy, Ethne and the late Matt, Helen and Alan. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Sunday, 10 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Peace, perfect peace.”
Blemmings January 7, 2021 at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Thomas Edward (Tommy), darling husband of Betty, 6 The Ash, Cookstown, loving daddy of Maxine, Robert and Marcus, dear father-in-law of Russell, Dawn and Hazel, devoted granda of Kathryn, Andrea, Julia, Ellie, Robyn, Louis, Annie and Lydia and dearest brother of Peggy, May, David and the late Bobby. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 9 January, followed by committal 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. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.
Dickson January 5, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, W.R.J. (Bobby), darling husband of Dorothy, 49 Windsor Crescent, Cookstown and loving brother of Harry and the late Freddie. Unfortunately, due to current restrictions, the house and funeral will be strictly private. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Friday 8 January followed by interment in Termonmaguirke Parish Churchyard, Carrickmore. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c) 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Derryloran Parish Church and Termonmaguirke Parish Church. Will be sorely missed by his loving wife Dorothy, brother Harry and the entire family circle. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”
Donaghy January 4, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Gordon, cherished husband of Valery, 7 Lough Fea Road, Cookstown, loving dad of Lisa, Sinead and Neil, father-in-law of Adam, Edwin and Kelly and a much loved granda. A private funeral service and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Wednesday, 6 January. Donations in memory, if desired, to Diabetes U.K. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed by all the family circle.
Charles December 25, 2020 (peacefully) at home, 160 Orritor Road, Cookstown, Winston, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, loving father of David, George and Robert and a devoted granda to his eight grandchildren. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Sunday, 27 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Very deeply regretted by all the family circle. “Peace, perfect peace.”
Young December 18, 2020 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Private Nursing Home, James Stewart (Jim), formerly of Randalstown and Cookstown, dearly loved brother of William and the late Hugo, brother-in-law of Beryl. Dear uncle to Caroline and Geoffrey, and the wider family circle. Father of Paula, David and Jeffrey and grandfather of Clarke, Lesley Anne, Alana, Benjamin and Ella. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in the Old Congregation Churchyard, Randalstown on Tuesday, 22 December. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for the Critical Care Unit Ulster Hospital. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”
Anderson (née Brodison) December 11, 2020 (peacefully) at home after a short illness, Betty, dearly loved wife of Stanley, 57 Soarn Road, Cookstown, dearest mother of Jacqueline and Gary, treasured mother-in-law of Adrian and Lynn, devoted granny of Ryan, Stuart, Katie and Faye, much loved sister of Dorothy, Stanley, Vi, Jim, Hazel and the late Gordon and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 13 December, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to First Stewartstown Presbyterian Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. We bless the years we had with you and leave the rest to God.
Turkington December 10, 2020 (peacefully) at the Robinson Memorial Hospital, Harold (Harry), late of Weaver’s House Care Home and formerly of 11 Festival Park, Cookstown, dearly beloved dad of Richard, David, Andrea, Linda and Wendy, a much loved gaga, former husband of Anna and dear brother of William, Joan, Des, Anne and the late Tom. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 12 December, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Wilkinson December 2, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, William, late of Fairfileds Care Centre, Cookstown, dearest father of Mae, Alan and Caroline, loving grandfather of Jenna, Lee, Kelly, Stacey, Mark, Louise and a much loved great-grandfather. A private funeral service and burial took place at Lisnagleer Baptist Church on Saturday, 5 December. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Thom December 2, 2020 (peacefully) at home, 48 Ballynasollus Road, Cookstown, Alfred (Alfie), dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father of George, Charles, Denise, Neil and Ricky, father-in-law of Simon, Elaine and Alan, devoted grandfather of William and Rachel and loving brother of Glasgow, Gretta and the late Betty and Ena. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Friday 4 December, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ, for Marie Curie & N.I. Hospice. Very sadly missed by his loving wife and entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd."
McConkey (née Morton) December 1, 2020 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, May, 1 Sperrin View, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of Carole, Malcolm, Thelma, Julie and Iris, dearest mother-in-law of Robert, Alastair, Nigel and Kenneth, cherished granny to David, Alison, Iain, Zoe, Alex and Erin and loving sister of James, David and the late Robert, Johnny, William and Samuel. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 3 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Molesworth Presbyterian Church Children’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Costello - Maureen (née Beatty) November 29, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), 4 Riverdale Drive, Ardcumber Road, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of Trevor and Lorna, mother-in-law of Oonagh and Tom, devoted grandmother of Mark, Amy, Mary and Gordon, great-grandmother of Iris and Edith and dear sister of Ruth, Valerie and the late Charlie and Irene. A private funeral was held on Wednesday, 2 December. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.
Carson November 28, 2020 (suddenly) at home, Killycurragh Road, Cookstown, Keith, dearly beloved son of Nan and the late Francis and brother of Michelle and Alan. A private funeral service and interment took place in Kildress Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, 1 December. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “At rest.”
Martin November 18, 2020 at Antrim Area Hospital, William James (Jim), dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, 129 Lough Fea Road, Brackagh, Cookstown, loving dad of Trevor, Pamela and Kenny, father-in-law of Faith, William and Leona, special granda of Hannah, Lucy, Chloe and Alexis and dear brother of Joyce and the late Samuel. A service of thanksgiving was held in Claggan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 21 November, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Claggan Presbyterian Church, c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Paine (née Brown) November 18, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Etta, treasured wife of Brian, 35 Coagh Road, Cookstown, cherished mum of Vivienne, Nigel and Linda, mother-in-law of Robert, Judith and Jim, loving grandmother to Simon, Callum, Amy, Luke and Oliver, dearest sister of Jim, Cecil, George, Bobby, Tommy and Sydney and sister-in-law of Raymond. A service of thanksgiving took place in St. Luke’s Parish Church Tamlaght on Saturday, 21 November, 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 and St. Luke’s Parish Church Tamlaght. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. In the hearts of those who loved you.
Currie (née Ferguson) November 18, 2020 (peacefully) at her daughter’s home in Edinburgh, Margaret, late of Corkhill Care Home and formerly of Moss Side, Donaghey, dearly beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of James and Elizabeth Grant, mother-in-law of Angus, devoted granny of Alex, Rebecca and Catriona and a dearly loved sister and aunt. A service of thanksgiving took place in Donaghey Congregational Church on Tuesday, 24 November, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Donaghey Congregational Church 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. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Scott (née McKnight) November 17, 2020 (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, Dorothy (Dot), late of Weaver’s House Care Home and formerly of Cooke Crescent, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Mac, much loved mum of Heather, Lorna and the late George, mother-in-law of Wilfred and John, loving grandmother of Donna, Leanne, Samantha, Morgan, Jack and the late Sharon and dear sister of Jim, June, Raymond and the late John, Roy and Gordon. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Thursday, 19 November. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.
Hagan (née Black) November 11, 2020 (peacefully) at Weaver’s House Care Home, Evangeline Constance (Eva), formerly of Lissan Drive, Cookstown, dearly beloved wife of the late Matthew and dear sister of Olive, Iris, Desmond and the late Bertie, Vera, Max and Edwin. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Kildress Parish Churchyard on Saturday, 14 November. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.
Armstrong November 9, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Susan, 90 Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, treasured daughter of Wilbert and Ruby, dearly loved sister of Heather, Brian and Claire, sister-in-law of Jennifer and beloved aunt of Niamh, Scarlett and Alexander. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Friday, 13 November. Donations in memory, if desired, to Antrim Area Hospital c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, what beautiful memories you leave behind. You may have left this world behind, but you will never leave our hearts and mind.
Williamson (née Spence) November 8, 2020 (suddenly) at home, 13 Westland Crescent, Cookstown, Isabel Doreen, devoted wife of Joseph, loving mum of Justin and Jo-Anne, dearest mother-in-law of Juliana and Gary, proud grandmother to Dylan, Katelyn, Luke, Ella and Josh and dear sister of Joy, Noel, Joan and the late Lorna. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Wednesday, 11 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N I Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account) 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.