Darren Wainwright 10 February 2026
Wainwright February 10, 2026 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, Darren, dearly loved partner of Jennifer, 6 Coolmount Way, Cookstown, adored daddy and step-dad of Harriet and Lachlan, dear brother of Gareth and Christopher and a much loved uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. A service of thanksgiving was held in Darren's late home on Friday, 13 February, followed by burial in Sandholes Presbyterian Churchyard. Donations in Darren's memory, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Close to our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.
Esther Patricia Armstrong 31 January 2026
Armstrong January 31, 2026 (peacefully) at Mater Hospital, Esther Patricia, dearly loved wife of the late William Armstrong, formerly of Drumcree, Cookstown, dear mother of Jill and Kenneth, mother-in-law of Kevin and Nadine and much loved grandmother of Alessandra, Katherine, Jonathan and Julie. A private funeral has taken place. Donations in Patricia's memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, Co Tyrone BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered by her daughter, son, grandchildren, former daughter-in-law Sylvia and the wider family circle. “Peace, perfect peace.”
Eleanor Dallas 17 January 2026
Dallas (née Kirkpatrick) January 17, 2026 (peacefully) at the Royal Victoria Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, in her 90th year, Eleanor, 115 Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Raymond, very special mum of Linda (Seamus), Edna (Harold), Lorna, Mona (Ross), Barbara (David) and Malcolm (Gail) and a loving granny to her 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A thanksgiving service was held in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, 21 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in Eleanor's memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.
Olga Victoria (Vera) Ferguson 15 January 2026
Ferguson (née Anderson) January 15, 2026 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 91st year, Olga Victoria (Vera), 54 Mullanahoe Road, Ardboe, beloved wife of the late Bertie, loving mother of Andrew (Jenni), special ‘great-granny’ to wee George and dearest sister of Colin and the late Noel and Cherie. A thanksgiving service was held in St. Colman’s Parish Church, Ardboe on Saturday, 17 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in Vera's memory, if desired, to Stewartstown Health Centre c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind.
Colin Keane 8 January 2026
Keane – Colin January 8, 2026 peacefully at Fairfields Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, in his 93rd year, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, 3 Muff Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, dearest father of John, William and Harold, father-in-law of Ashley and Ann, loving granda of Hannah, Jack, Adam, Andrew and Nicola, dear brother of Madeline, Tom and the late Honor, Frances, John and William, brother-in-law of Carlile, Ian and the late Alva and Jim and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. A thanksgiving service was held in First Moneymore Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 11 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in Colin's memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Dementia U.K. Northern Ireland and Alzheimer’s Society. Will be forever loved and remembered by all the family circle. “The Lord is my shepherd.”


