James Rutherford 30 December 2023
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.
Denise Cheshire 27 December 2023
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.
Kenneth (Kenny) Morton 22 December 2023
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.”
Thomas Creighton 13 December 2023
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.
Betty Averill 4 December 2023
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.

