Leonard (née Murphy) August 26, 2025 (peacefully) at Nightingale Care Home, in her 89th year, Mavis, formerly of Braeside Cottages, Orritor Road, Cookstown, dearly beloved wife of the late Bertie, loving mother of Roberta (Thomas), Trevor (Evelyn) and Carol (Jonathan), devoted granny of David, Aaron, Andrew, Steven, Jonathan, Alan, Megan, Hannah, Sara and James and precious great-granny to her 22 great-grandchildren. A service of thanksgiving for Mavis's life was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Friday, 29 August, followed by burial in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in her memory, if desired, to Faith Mission c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Redeemed.”

Cookstown Independent Methodist Church. The Church board, members and friends are deeply saddened to learn of the home calling of their long standing board member and former Church secretary, Mrs Mavis Leonard. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family circle at this difficult time. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord” 2 Cor 5 v 8. E Young (Sec)

McConnell August 19, 2025 (peacefully) at home in his 96th year, Robert (Bob), late of 101 Milburn Park, Cookstown and formerly of Cavanalee, Strabane, dearest dad of Reta (Billy), Reba (Darius), Georgina (Ricky), Bobby (the late Karen and Roberta), Gerald (Lorraine) and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. A thanksgiving service was held in R. Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Friday, 22 August, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in Bob's memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by the wider family circle.

Thom (née Black) August 16, 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Muriel, formerly of Cluntydoon, Cookstown, dearly beloved wife of the late Howard, cherished mother of Julie, Hamilton and Victoria, dear mother-in-law of Ken and Carlaine, loving granny of David, Ellie, Lewis and Rebecca, great-granny of Katie and Hallie and dearest sister of Pearl, Nuala and the late Sadie. A thanksgiving service was held in Kildress Parish Church on Tuesday, 19 August, followed by a private interment. Donations in Muriel's memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Peace is yours, memories ours.

Boggs (née Anderson) August 15, 2025 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, in her 96th year, Eileen, late of Elm Lodge Gate House, Bush, Dungannon and formerly of Coolreaghs Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Matt, loving mum of Lynn and the late Mark, dear mother-in-law of Tom and dearest sister of Gertie (Terry) and the late Margaret and Emmie. A thanksgiving service was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 17 August, followed by interment in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family. Forever with the Lord.

Burton August 8, 2025 (peacefully) at home, 62C Killymoon Road, Cookstown, William Thomas (Billy), devoted husband of Dorothy and a dear dad, father-in-law, granda, great-granda and brother. A thanksgiving service was held in his late home on Sunday, 10 August, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in Billy’s memory, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, we will always remember you.