Turkington December 10, 2020 (peacefully) at the Robinson Memorial Hospital, Harold (Harry), late of Weaver’s House Care Home and formerly of 11 Festival Park, Cookstown, dearly beloved dad of Richard, David, Andrea, Linda and Wendy, a much loved gaga, former husband of Anna and dear brother of William, Joan, Des, Anne and the late Tom. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 12 December, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Wilkinson December 2, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, William, late of Fairfileds Care Centre, Cookstown, dearest father of Mae, Alan and Caroline, loving grandfather of Jenna, Lee, Kelly, Stacey, Mark, Louise and a much loved great-grandfather. A private funeral service and burial took place at Lisnagleer Baptist Church on Saturday, 5 December. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Thom December 2, 2020 (peacefully) at home, 48 Ballynasollus Road, Cookstown, Alfred (Alfie), dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father of George, Charles, Denise, Neil and Ricky, father-in-law of Simon, Elaine and Alan, devoted grandfather of William and Rachel and loving brother of Glasgow, Gretta and the late Betty and Ena. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Friday 4 December, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ, for Marie Curie & N.I. Hospice. Very sadly missed by his loving wife and entire family circle. “The Lord is my Shepherd."
McConkey (née Morton) December 1, 2020 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, May, 1 Sperrin View, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of Carole, Malcolm, Thelma, Julie and Iris, dearest mother-in-law of Robert, Alastair, Nigel and Kenneth, cherished granny to David, Alison, Iain, Zoe, Alex and Erin and loving sister of James, David and the late Robert, Johnny, William and Samuel. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 3 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Molesworth Presbyterian Church Children’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Costello - Maureen (née Beatty) November 29, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), 4 Riverdale Drive, Ardcumber Road, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of Trevor and Lorna, mother-in-law of Oonagh and Tom, devoted grandmother of Mark, Amy, Mary and Gordon, great-grandmother of Iris and Edith and dear sister of Ruth, Valerie and the late Charlie and Irene. A private funeral was held on Wednesday, 2 December. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.
Carson November 28, 2020 (suddenly) at home, Killycurragh Road, Cookstown, Keith, dearly beloved son of Nan and the late Francis and brother of Michelle and Alan. A private funeral service and interment took place in Kildress Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, 1 December. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “At rest.”
Martin November 18, 2020 at Antrim Area Hospital, William James (Jim), dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, 129 Lough Fea Road, Brackagh, Cookstown, loving dad of Trevor, Pamela and Kenny, father-in-law of Faith, William and Leona, special granda of Hannah, Lucy, Chloe and Alexis and dear brother of Joyce and the late Samuel. A service of thanksgiving was held in Claggan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 21 November, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Claggan 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.”
Paine (née Brown) November 18, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Etta, treasured wife of Brian, 35 Coagh Road, Cookstown, cherished mum of Vivienne, Nigel and Linda, mother-in-law of Robert, Judith and Jim, loving grandmother to Simon, Callum, Amy, Luke and Oliver, dearest sister of Jim, Cecil, George, Bobby, Tommy and Sydney and sister-in-law of Raymond. A service of thanksgiving took place in St. Luke’s Parish Church Tamlaght on Saturday, 21 November, 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 N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke and St. Luke’s Parish Church Tamlaght. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. In the hearts of those who loved you.
Currie (née Ferguson) November 18, 2020 (peacefully) at her daughter’s home in Edinburgh, Margaret, late of Corkhill Care Home and formerly of Moss Side, Donaghey, dearly beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of James and Elizabeth Grant, mother-in-law of Angus, devoted granny of Alex, Rebecca and Catriona and a dearly loved sister and aunt. A service of thanksgiving took place in Donaghey Congregational Church on Tuesday, 24 November, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Donaghey Congregational Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Scott (née McKnight) November 17, 2020 (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, Dorothy (Dot), late of Weaver’s House Care Home and formerly of Cooke Crescent, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Mac, much loved mum of Heather, Lorna and the late George, mother-in-law of Wilfred and John, loving grandmother of Donna, Leanne, Samantha, Morgan, Jack and the late Sharon and dear sister of Jim, June, Raymond and the late John, Roy and Gordon. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Thursday, 19 November. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.
Hagan (née Black) November 11, 2020 (peacefully) at Weaver’s House Care Home, Evangeline Constance (Eva), formerly of Lissan Drive, Cookstown, dearly beloved wife of the late Matthew and dear sister of Olive, Iris, Desmond and the late Bertie, Vera, Max and Edwin. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Kildress Parish Churchyard on Saturday, 14 November. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Deeply regretted by all the family circle.
Armstrong November 9, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Susan, 90 Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, treasured daughter of Wilbert and Ruby, dearly loved sister of Heather, Brian and Claire, sister-in-law of Jennifer and beloved aunt of Niamh, Scarlett and Alexander. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Friday, 13 November. Donations in memory, if desired, to Antrim Area Hospital c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, what beautiful memories you leave behind. You may have left this world behind, but you will never leave our hearts and mind.
Williamson (née Spence) November 8, 2020 (suddenly) at home, 13 Westland Crescent, Cookstown, Isabel Doreen, devoted wife of Joseph, loving mum of Justin and Jo-Anne, dearest mother-in-law of Juliana and Gary, proud grandmother to Dylan, Katelyn, Luke, Ella and Josh and dear sister of Joy, Noel, Joan and the late Lorna. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Wednesday, 11 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N I Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account) 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.
Glendinning October 26, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Joy, formerly of Jubilee Park, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late Jack and Kathleen Glendinning, dear sister of Christopher, sister-in-law of Hazel and a much loved aunt. A private funeral service and interment took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Tuesday, 27 October. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Purvis (née Knipe) October 21, 2020 (suddenly) at the Ulster Hospital, after a short illness, Violet, late of Bangor and formerly of Lissan Road, Cookstown, Wife of the late Eric, devoted Mother of Dawn, Mother-in-law of Mark, much loved Granny of Harry, Jemma and Peter and a dearly loved Aunt and Great-Aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, 24 October, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Derryloran Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Loved always, sadly missed. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Purvis – Violet. Much loved Aunt and Granny P to the Beattie and Sampson families, Coagh. "I have fought the good fight, i have finished the race, i have kept the faith."
McNickle October 15, 2020 (peacefully) at home, 58 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, William George (Geordie), dearly loved husband of Isabel, precious daddy of Hilda, Deborah and Stephanie, father-in-law of Derek, David and David, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and a loving brother. A private family interment took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Saturday, 17 October. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Derryloran Parish Church or Marie Curie. Loved always, sadly missed. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Creighton (née Charles) October 13, 2020 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Phyllis Caroline, formerly of 37 Killymoon Street, Cookstown, loving mother of Edward and Marcus, dear sister of Muriel, Ronnie, Joyce, May, Heather, Colin and the late Gean, Norman, Kenneth, Eric, Denis and Avril and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home, on Friday, 16 October, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Charis Cancer Care c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown BT80 8PZ. Sweet memories will linger forever.
McFarland October 13, 2020 (peacefully) at hospital, William Robert (Bobbie), 104 Pomeroy Road, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Iris. A service of thanksgiving was held in Pomeroy Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 15 October, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Parkinson’s U.K. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed by the entire family circle.
Ferguson (née Watters) October 7, 2020 (peacefully) at Ashbrook Care Home, Stella Sadie, The Laurels, 45 Ballyblagh Road, Stewartstown, beloved wife of the late Robert Thomas (Tom), dearly loved mother of Daphne, Alistair and Thomas, mother-in-law of James, Linda and Evelyn, much loved grandmother of Robert, Keith, Sarah, Hannah, Alexander, Rodger, Adam and Marc and treasured great-grandmother of Jack, Ryan, Abigail, Isla, Arthur, Thea and Tommy. A service of thanksgiving was held in St. Patrick’s Church Ballyclog on Friday, 9 October, followed by interment in Ardtrea Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Ashbrook Care Home c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Lord is my shepherd.
Ferguson (née Watters) – Stella Sadie. Much loved sister of June, Claire and the late Margaret, Alec, Anna and Hetty, sister-in-law of Ethel and David and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Belfast, Canada, Lisburn, Dungannon, Bushmills and Coleraine.
Boomer October 3, 2020 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, after a short illness, René Wilson, 74 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, dearly loved life long partner of Anne and only son of the late Jack and Mildred Boomer. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Monday, 5 October, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.
Somerville (née Shannon) September 28, 2020 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Christina Mary (Ena), 58 Windsor Crescent, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Joe, precious mum of Karen and Dawn, mother-in-law of Derek, darling grandmother of Claire, Ruth and her husband David, Kerrie and her fiancé Alex, Gareth, Craig and his fiancée Amy and treasured great-grandmother of Isla. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Wednesday, 30 September, followed by interment in Tamlaght Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to MS Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered and will be very sadly missed by the entire family circle. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
Boggs September 25, 2020 (peacefully) at Lurgan Hospital, Matthew (Matt), late of Elm Lodge Gate House, Bush, Dungannon and formerly of Coolreaghs Road, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Eileen, loving father of Lynn and the late Mark, father-in-law of Tom and a dear brother. A service of thanksgiving and committal took place in Maghera Presbyterian Churchyard on Sunday, 27 September. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family. The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.
Reid September 18, 2020 (peacefully) at home, 13 Drumgrass Road, Cookstown, Nancy, dearly loved wife of Sam, treasured and devoted mother of Pamela, Stanley, Derek and the late Brian, mother-in-law of Alan, Gail and June, loving granny to Daniel, David and his wife Kathryn, Andrew, Caron, Harriet, Fergus, Paul and Connor and a dear sister. A service of thanksgiving was held at the family home on Sunday, 20 September, 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. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.
McFarland September 8, 2020 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Robert John, 12 Bankfield Drive, Coagh, Cookstown, former husband of the late Janet, loving father of Steven and Gayle, father-in-law of Mark, devoted Granda of Emily, Samuel, Aimee and Jessica and a dear brother of Nan, Kathleen, Shirley and the late Geordie. A service of thanksgiving was held at his late home on Friday, 11 September, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest Heart and Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.” “We bless the years we had with you and leave the rest to God.