Taylor July 23, 2024 at Antrim Area Hospital, in the presence of his family, Brian, 14 O’Neill Park, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, dearly loved Husband of Doreen, dear Dad of Keith (Karen), Elizabeth (the late Gregory), Gillian (Melvin) and John (Tracy), loving Granda of Lee, Joshua, Chelsie, David, Jamie, Jessica, Kerry, Gary, Emma-Jayne and Adam and Great-Granda of Caleb, Taylor, Olivia, Charlie and Darcy. A private funeral took place on Thursday, 25 July. Will be forever missed and remembered.

Glasgow July 19, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Alfred, 18 Creevagh Road, Cookstown, much loved Husband of Florence, devoted Father of Roberta (Andrew), Norman (Diane), Colin (Laura) and Karen (Andrew), cherished Granda of Sophia, Caleb, Maya, Jack, Isaac, Lydia, Archie, Jacob, Natalie and Eli and a dear Brother and Uncle. Everyone welcome at the family home between 2.00pm and 9.00pm daily. Funeral service in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Monday, 22 July at 1.00pm, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Orritor Presbyterian Church and N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”

Forrest promoted to glory July 11, 2024 (peacefully) in hospital, Edward John (Ted), 27 Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, beloved son of the late John and Georgina Forrest, loving father of Adrian and Gary, treasured father-in-law of Ruth and Gillian, devoted grandfather of Aaron (Karen), Clarke (Fiona), Luke (Rebekah), Stuart and Paige, proud great-grandfather of Cooper, Isabella, Annie, Amelia, Zach, Ted, Isla, Penny and Thea, dearest brother of Robert (Bert) and George and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Saturday, 13 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Cookstown Independent Methodist Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3

Crooks July 9, 2024 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital,  Rachel (Rita), 28 Drumcree, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late William and Rachel Crooks, dearest sister of Nat and the late Margaret, Bob, Billy, Gerald, Ernie, Gordon, Mervyn, Victor, Pearl, Dorothy, Mary, Daisy and Helen and dear aunt of James and Harry.  A service of thanksgiving for Rachel’s life took place in her late home on Thursday, 11 July, followed by interment in Donaghey Congregational Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Patterson – Lynn (née Sharpe) June 29, 2024, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Derrycaw Road, Moy, much loved wife of Mark, beloved mother of Rebekah, Jessica and Sophie and treasured daughter of Richard and the late Jenny. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 2 July, followed by a private burial. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.