Steenson Funeral Services

Nelson March 28, 2021 (peacefully) at Cove Manor Nursing Home, Ardboe, Robert Alexander (Bobby), formerly of 2 Drumgarrell Road, Cookstown, son of the late Thomas and Martha, brother of Victor, Thomas and the late Ivan and beloved friend of Étain. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 30 March, followed by interment in Ardtrea Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Cove Manor Nursing Home Residential Fund c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. In our hearts your memory lingers.

Farley – John, March 27, 2021 (peacefully) at home in Cookstown, surrounded by his loving family, much loved husband of Ruth, dearly loved dad of Stephen, Michael, Karen and Jon, dear father-in-law of Anna, Katrina and Mark, much adored granda of Jonathan, Stefan, Hannah, Jamie, Matthew and Hannah, great-granda of Ruby and Molly and dearest brother of Anne. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Baptist Church on Monday, 29 March, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Parkinson’s U.K. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Thompson March 26, 2021 (suddenly) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, Norman, formerly of Smith Street, Moneymore, loving brother of Lily and Samuel and brother-in-law of George and Lois. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Monday, 29 March, followed by interment in St. John's Parish Churchyard, Moneymore. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Ferguson March 19, 2021 at Antrim Area Hospital, Frederick James (Freddie), dearly loved husband of Mary, 76 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, treasured father of Jonathan, father-in-law of Ashton, cherished grandfather of Isla, dearest brother of Eric, Jack, Ian, Norman and David also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 21 March, 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 Insight Group and Brigh Presbyterian Church. "Peace, perfect peace."

Laird March 11, 2021 at Antrim Hospital,  Alastair, beloved husband of the late Carol, 1b Killycurragh Road, Cookstown, much loved dad of Emma and Nick, father-in-law of Ben and Zadie and adored grandfather of Daisy, Ella, Katherine and Harvey. Private cremation service in Roselawn Crematorium on Tuesday, 16 March at 10.00am, followed by a service of thanksgiving in the summer. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Mid Ulster Stroke Support Group c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Coulter March 11, 2021 (peacefully) at home, in his 99^th year, Dennis, 19 Cloghog Road, Cookstown, son of the late Daniel and Margaret Coulter and much loved brother of Vina, Sadie, Florrie and the late Jim, Lily, Gretta and Ross. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 13 March (a recording of the service is available via Molesworth Presbyterian Church YouTube Channel), followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Molesworth Presbyterian Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

McMullan February 22, 2021, after a short illness, Ian, late of 48 Castle View Park, Portrush and formerly of Lindesayville Road, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of David and Brian, father-in-law of Karen, grandfather of Maddie and dear brother of Norman and David. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Friday 26 February, followed by interment in Desertcreat Parish Churchyard. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

McMenemy February 17, 2021 (peacefully) at home, 87 Main Street, Coagh, David (Charlie), much loved husband and best friend of Arlene, dearly loved ‘son’ of Roma, beloved ‘brother’ of Joe (Eleanor), James (Lilian), John (Sharon), Isabell (Kenny) and Roma (Brian), treasured brother-in-law of Maurice (Sandra) and Laurence (Maureen) and a very special uncle to all his nephews and nieces. A service of thanksgiving was held in Coagh Baptist Church on Friday, 19 February, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Every Home Crusade c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be greatly missed by the entire family circle.  “With Christ which is far better.” Phil. 1 v23

Glasgow (née Slaine) February 11, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Yvonne, 54 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of Laverne, Robert, Steven and the late William, mother-in-law of William and Michaela, devoted nana of Sarah-Louise, Michael, Jake, Daniel, Zack, Tyrone, Brooke, Matthew, Ryan and the late Jolene, great-granny of Alfie, Theo and Abigail, precious sister of Frances, Kathleen, Vivian, Jacqueline and the late John and Glen and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 13 February, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Wallace (née McFarland) February 5, 2021 (peacefully) at Slemish Nursing Home, Janet Long, formerly of Westland Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Robert Wallace, much loved mother of Lesley, Robert and Anne, dear mother-in-law of Brian, Rosemary and Desi, devoted grandmother of James, Jennifer, Jillian, Andrew, Jane and David and great-grandmother of Florence and Martha. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Sunday, 7 February, followed by interment in Dunseverick Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Cancer Focus N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered by the family circle.

Boyd January 27, 2021 (peacefully) at home, 2 Main Street, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, Wilson James, special husband of Roberta, beloved dad of Colin and Cheryl, father-in-law of Jackie and David, loved granda of Ashley, Finlay and Ellis, dear brother of the late Muriel and Ivan and loved brother to Sydney and Joan. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Friday, 29 January, 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. Forever in our hearts.

McWhirter January 21, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Joseph Henry (Harry) M.B.E., loving husband of Irene, 17 Coolmount Park, Cookstown, much loved father of Malcolm, father-in-law of Andrea, dearest granda of Jamie, Andrew and Corrin and dear brother of Dessie, Bobby, David, Hettie, Joan, Linda and the late Mary, Margaret and Samuel. A service of thanksgiving and interment took place in Sandholes Presbyterian Churchyard on Sunday, 24 January. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Wilkinson January 20, 2021 (peacefully) at home in Stanford, California, Dr David Ian, formerly of William Street, Cookstown, beloved husband of Carol, dear father of Shaun and Gavin, a loving grandfather, dearest brother of Dorothy and the late Bertie, brother-in-law of Dorothy and uncle of Elaine. Interment will take place in Stanford. Happy memories.

Cahoon (née Warwick) January 21, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Margaret Emily (Pearl), devoted wife of Robert Joseph, late of 35 Claggan Lane, Cookstown and formerly of Lower Kildress Road, Cookstown, cherished mummy of Derek, Irene and Beverley, loving mother-in-law of Dorothy, Ivan and Jim, dear granny of Sharon, Robin, Victoria, Kerry, Paul, Julie and Lynne, great-granny of Harmony, Harper, Rory, Finlay, Lola, Cobin, Layla and Lincoln, dearest sister of Geordie, Albert and the late Johnny, Leslie, Dinah and Davy and a dear sister-in-law and auntie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Saturday, 23 January, 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 Faith Mission or Kildress Parish Church. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Smyth (née McLaughlin), died peacefully, January 16, 2021 in her 98th year, Mary (Mamie) Sophia, late of 3 Riverview, Moneymore, devoted wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother of Desmond, June, Donald and the late Mervyn, Marie, Eileen and Olive, loving mother-in-law of Nora, Maxwell and the late Joan, beloved grandmother of Alan, Maxine, Ian, Nevin, Lee, Reuben, Ryan, Keegan and Connor and a cherished great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in St. Swithin’s Parish Church on Monday, 18 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Will be sadly missed by the wider family circle. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.

McCartney January 14, 2021 (tragically), Ian, loving husband of Joy, 49 Killygarvan Road, Dungannon, treasured son of Nigel and Olive, dearest grandson of Billy and the late Susan McCartney and the late Norman and Norah McIvor and step brother of Stephen, Neil, Darren and Frazer. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Tuesday, 19 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Wonderful memories of one so dear.

Gravesend RPB 65

The Worshipful Master, Officers and Sir Knights of the above preceptory deeply regret the death of Sir Knight Ian McCartney, and extend our sympathy to the family circle. William Stewart WM, Stephen Fulton REG.

Apprentice Boys of Derry, Walker Club, Drumnacross Branch

The Officers and Members of Drumnacross Walker Club Apprentice Boys of Derry deeply regret the death of their esteemed member Bro. Ian McCartney and extend our sympathy to the family circle. Raymond Graham - President, Stephen Fulton - Secretary.

Hickie January 12, 2021 (peacefully) at S.W.A.H. Enniskillen, Nelson, formerly of 151 Lough Fea Road, Cookstown, beloved son of the late William and Kathleen Hickie, dearly loved brother of Dorothy, Beryl, Basil and the late William and David and brother-in-law of Winnie and Claire. A private funeral took place on 14 January. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Carson (née Cheevers) January 7, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Annie (Nan), 2 Giboney Court, Cookstown, wife of the late Francis, much loved mother of Michelle, Alan and the late Keith, mother-in-law of Trevor and Margaret, treasured nana of Neil, Aaron and Alan, great-grandmother of Arthur and dear sister of Billy, Ethne and the late Matt, Helen and Alan. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Sunday, 10 January, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Peace, perfect peace.”

Blemmings January 7, 2021 at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Thomas Edward (Tommy), darling husband of Betty, 6 The Ash, Cookstown, loving daddy of Maxine, Robert and Marcus, dear father-in-law of Russell, Dawn and Hazel, devoted granda of Kathryn, Andrea, Julia, Ellie, Robyn, Louis, Annie and Lydia and dearest brother of Peggy, May, David and the late Bobby. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 9 January, followed by committal 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. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.

Dickson January 5, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, W.R.J. (Bobby), darling husband of Dorothy, 49 Windsor Crescent, Cookstown and loving brother of Harry and the late Freddie. Unfortunately, due to current restrictions, the house and funeral will be strictly private. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Friday 8 January followed by interment in Termonmaguirke Parish Churchyard, Carrickmore. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c) 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Derryloran Parish Church and Termonmaguirke Parish Church. Will be sorely missed by his loving wife Dorothy, brother Harry and the entire family circle. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”