Steenson Funeral Services

Shepherd (née Davidson) July 14, 2021 (peacefully) at home, Mina, 47 Ballybeg Road, Dungannon, beloved wife of the late Edgar, dearly loved mother of June, Thomas, Sterling, Alan and Muriel, mother-in-law of Jim, Adrienne, Annie, Stephanie and Gary and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Stewartstown Presbyterian Church on Friday, 16 July, followed by interment in the church graveyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for First Stewartstown Presbyterian Church Repair Fund and Marie Curie Cancer Care. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8

Crooks (née Crooks) July 7, 2021, (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Sadie Isabel, 164 Drum Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Ernest Crooks, dear friend of John Service, mother of James (Lorraine), dear sister of Margaret and sister-in-law of John. A service of thanksgiving took place in R. Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Friday, 9 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Haggan July 5, 2021 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, John S., dearly loved husband of Noreen, 26A Glencon Road, Newmills, Dungannon. A private funeral took place on Thursday, 8 July. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, son Jan, daughter-in-law Maureen, grandchildren Conall and Jana and sister Jill. "In the hearts of those who loved you."

Junk (née Wilkinson) June 25, 2021 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her family, Dorothy, 6 Lisnanane Lane, Sandholes, Cookstown, much loved mum of Patricia and Alistair, mother-in-law of Colin and Marina and devoted nanny of Lynsey and Lee. A service of thanksgiving was held in Sandholes Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 27 June, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Sandholes Presbyterian Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Sloan (née McVicker) June 25, 2021 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her family, Peggy, 9 Limekiln Lane, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Hugh, loving and devoted mother of Trevor, Alan and Christine, mother-in-law of Doreen, Christine and Trevor, treasured grandmother of Laura, Roger, Peter, Stephen, Kathryn, Timothy, Rebecca and Andrew and a special great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Baptist Church on Sunday, 27 June, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Irish Baptist College c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Remembered with love by all the family circle. “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23 v 6.

Cuddy (née Gilkinson) June 20, 2021 (peacefully) at the Royal Victoria Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Maria, 20 Terrenew Road, Castlecaulfield, Dungannon, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mummy of Jennifer, Robert, Judith and Lorraine, mother-in-law of Ian, Arlene, Derek and Paul, a devoted granny and great-granny and dearest sister of Sandy and the late Tommy, Derek and Irene. A service of thanksgiving was held in St Michael's Parish Church on Tuesday, 22 June, followed by interment in adjoining Churchyard. A recording of the funeral service will be available via the church website from Tuesday evening onwards. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Magee June 18, 2021, (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Gilmore, 106 Morgans Hill Road, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Madge, adored daddy and father-in-law of Darryll and his partner Geraldine, Kyra and her husband Andy and Gail, devoted granda of Jessica, Sophie, Drew, Jason, Matthew, Gem, Leah and Morgan, great-granda of Kayden and Arlo and dearest brother of Ronnie and the late Ernie. Funeral took place from his late home on Sunday, 20 June for burial in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends at home and abroad. “At home with the Lord.”

Thom – Vernon Ernest (Ernie), June 6, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, late of Garden Village, Antrim and formerly of Cookstown. Dearly beloved Husband of Evelyn, father of Vernon and the late Lauren and Warren, much loved son of Vernon and Gwennie and dear brother of Gwyneth, Adrian and Arnold. A service of thanksgiving for Ernie's life was held in Bairds funeral home, Antrim on Wednesday 9th June 2021, followed by interment in six mile cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, made payable by cheque to Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary c/o Bairds of Antrim, 71 Church Street Antrim BT41 4BE, Or visit www.bairdsfuneralservice.com to donate online. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and entire family circle.

McCartney (née McCloy) June 7, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital, Eileen, dearly loved wife of George, 77 Sweep Road, Cookstown, much loved mum of Ian and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Julie and Paul and devoted grandmother of Matthew, Harry, Jamie and Leo. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Wednesday, 9 June, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Motor Neurone Disease Association N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

Stewart June 4, 2021, at Craigavon Area Hospital, after a short illness, Leon (Geordie), late of Milburn Close, Cookstown and formerly of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. A service of thanksgiving was held in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 6 June, followed by interment in Desertcreat Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to RAF Benevolent Fund c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his friends and family. Peacefully sleeping free from all pain, we wouldn’t awake you to suffer again.

Hamilton (née Osborne) June 2, 2021, (suddenly) at home, 3 Sweep Road, Cookstown, Christina (Teenie), beloved wife of the late Cecil (Skipper) and loving and devoted mother of Joy, Lynn, David, Beth, Billy and the late James. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Elim Pentecostal Church on Saturday, 5 June, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Mizpah.

Donnelly (née Baxter) May 8, 2021, (peacefully) at home, 41 Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, Eliza Ann (Elsie), beloved wife of the late Jack, precious mother of Sandy and Heather, mother-in-law of Anne and Don, treasured granny of Michelle, Ayshea (Colin) and Warren (Liz), dearly loved great grandmother of Ben, Ewan, Zoe, Eoghan, Rory, Fionn and sister of the late George, Bertie and Peggy. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Monday, 10 May, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Cookstown Independent Methodist Church c/o Rev Malcolm Patterson, “Ebenezer”, 29 The Dales, Cookstown, BT80 8TF. “With Christ which is far better.”

 Ritchie (née Megarry) May 6, 2021, (peacefully) at home, 4 Old Coagh Road, Cookstown, Cora Caroline, much loved wife of Harold, beloved mother of Margaret and Gary, mother-in-law of Ian and loving nanny of Joshua, Rachel, Kristopher and Thomas. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church, Cookstown on Sunday, 9 May, 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 Marie Curie and the Intestinal Failure Fund, Belfast City Hospital. In the hearts of those who loved you.

Black (née McCarroll) May 5, 2021, (peacefully) at home, 43 Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, Ruth, beloved wife of the late Thomas Gordon (Tommy John), loving mother of Maureen, Gordon and Denis, mother-in-law of Jim, Jennifer and Wendy, treasured granny of Jonathan, Elaine, Norma, Graham, Lesley-Ann and Rachel and great-granny of Naomi, Leah, Jake, Rhiannon, Callum, Tommy, Gracie-Mae, Harry and Theo. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Friday, 7 May. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Brisbane – James Joseph (Jim), April 21, 2021 (peacefully) at home in Cookstown, surrounded by his family, devoted husband of Rosemary, much loved dad of Jeremy and Jonathan, dear father-in-law of Amanda, treasured granda of Jody, Harvey and Charlotte and dearest brother of Edward, Philip and David. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Saturday, 24 April, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Diabetes UK and N.I. Hospice. “Beautiful memories, treasured forever."

Henry (née Anderson) April 20, 2021 at Craigavon Area Hospital, Maria, 11 Lurgy Road, Newmills, Dungannon, beloved wife of the late Jackie, dear mother of Kenneth, Sandra, Lorraine and John, mother-in-law of Marina, Kirk and Kenny, loving grandmother of Julie, Stephen, Mark, Denver, Gary and Christina and a treasured great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving took place in Tullanisken Parish Church on Friday, 23 April, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Tullanisken Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed by all the family circle.

Millar (née Maxwell) April 20, 2021, (peacefully) at home, 26 Lismoney Road, Cookstown, Elizabeth Ann (Beth), devoted wife of Glen, treasured mum of Linda, James, Glenda, Dorothy and the late Christopher, mother-in-law of Elaine, Colin and Colin, loving granny of Johnathan, Harry, Emily, Anna, Max and Kerrie and dear sister of Cynthia and the late Jim. A service of thanksgiving took place in First Presbyterian Church, Cookstown on Friday, 23 April, followed by interment in Donaghendry Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Charis Cancer Care and Marie Curie. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

Sinclair (née Patton) April 17, 2021, very peacefully at home, 2 Castle Road, Cookstown, Elizabeth Hazel, beloved wife of the late Andy, much loved mother of Philip and Bryan and mother-in-law of Alison, devoted grandma of Alyssa, Katelyn and Nathan, treasured twin sister of Olive and dearest sister of Iris and Billy. A service of thanksgiving took place in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 20 April, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Steenson Funeral Services, (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. All the way my Savior leads me, What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide?

Bell March 27, 2021 (peacefully) at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, William George Thompson (Junior), late of Arden Court, Bramhall, Cheshire and formerly of Wind Mill Farm, Coagh, beloved son of the late Thompson and Emma Bell, brother of the late Millar and Ellison and much beloved uncle to Rosemary, Kathryn, David and Gillian. A service of thanksgiving took place in Aghaveagh Gospel Hall on Wednesday, 21 April, followed by interment in Coagh Presbyterian Churchyard. Will be fondly remembered by his wider family.

Kelso April 11, 2021 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by his family, Gordon, dear husband of Anne, 52 Sherrygroom Road, Stewartstown, dearest dad of Elizabeth, Adrian, Philip, Kenneth and Melvyn, father-in-law of Paul, Sharon, Carlene, Sharon and Claire, loving granda of Laura, Nigel, Stuart, Joshua, Ruth, Timothy, Molly, Jacob and Henry, great-granda to Tyler and Aubree, dear brother of May, Joan, Elwyn and the late Jim and brother-in-law to Betty, Ivy, Sharon, William and the late Whann. A service of thanksgiving was held in Donaghey Congregational Church on Wednesday, 14 April, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Cancer Research UK and Donaghey Congregational Church. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”