Black February 19, 2016 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, John Knox Leslie (ex Sgt. R.U.C. G.C.), darling husband of Adele, 20 Corvanaghan Road, Cookstown, devoted father of Julie and Richard, only son of Freda and the late John Knox, “Old Hill”, brother of Beatrice (Phillips) and Grace (Hassard), father-in-law of John and Belinda, a precious grandfather and brother-in-law of William and Ian. A service of thanksgiving was held in Orritor Presbyterian Church, on Monday, 22 February followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Ward 4 North, Craigavon Area Hospital and Laurel House, Antrim Area Hospital. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle. “At peace with the Lord.”

Bates February 15, 2016 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Lily (Joy), beloved wife of the late Tom, formerly of 10 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, much loved mother of Annette, mother-in-law of Alan, loving granny to Caroline and her husband Paul, Christine and her husband Edgar and great-granny of Tommy, Freddie, Charlie, Pippa and Rosie. Funeral took place from her daughter Annette’s home on Wednesday, 17 February for interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church Building Fund, c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “At Home with the Lord.”

Rainey February 14, 2016, Harry, beloved husband of Nancy, 22 High Cross, Road, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, dearly loved father of Peter, Nicola and Michael, father-in-law of Joan and Ian and much loved papa of Coren, Matthew, Jordan, Caitlyn, Alice and Nathan. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Thursday, 18 February, followed by a private cremation on Friday 19th February. Donations in memory, if desired, to Belfast Central Mission, c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Harkness February 1, 2016 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Norman, much loved husband of Roberta, 44 Drumearn Road, Cookstown, loving father of Sandra, Norma, Pamela, Amanda, Joy and Thomas, a devoted father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather and dear brother of Nan, Doreen and the late Cyril, Desmond and Bertie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Orritor Presbyterian Church, on Thursday 4 February, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for The Oaks Family Practice and Lissan Vintage Club. Will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Gourley February 1, 2016 (suddenly) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Gladys Margaret, beloved wife of the late Harold, 3 Queens Avenue, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of George, Ian and Sharon, mother-in-law of Margaret, Madeline and Rodney and a devoted granny. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 3rd February, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery.   Donations in memory, if desired, to Ward A4 Antrim Area Hospital c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Very deeply regretted by the family circle. “Peace, perfect peace.”