Steenson Funeral Services

Joan Moore 28 October 2022

Moore (née McDonald) slipped peacefully from this earth on Friday, 28 October 2022 at her daughter’s residence (where she had been residing since 2020) in the Isle of Man, surrounded by her loving family. Joan, beloved Wife of Jim, formerly of Gortalowry Park, Cookstown, cherished Mother of Elaine, Gareth and Keith, treasured Mother-in-law of Norman, Esther and Donna, a dearly loved and adored Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, only Daughter of the late Tommy and Evelyn and Sister of the late Jackie. Joan’s funeral and cremation was held on the Isle of Man on 4 November. A service of thanksgiving for her life was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Friday, 18 November, followed by the interment of her ashes in Cookstown Cemetery. Greatly missed!

Robert Joseph Cahoon 5 November 2022

Cahoon November 5, 2022 (suddenly) at Ann’s Care Home Moneymore, Robert Joseph, beloved husband of the late Margaret Emily (Pearl), late of 35 Claggan Lane, Cookstown and formerly of Lower Kildress Road, Cookstown, cherished daddy of Derek, Irene and Beverley, loving father-in-law of Dorothy, Ivan and Jim, dear granda of Sharon, Robin, Victoria, Kerry, Paul, Julie and Lynne, great-granda of Harmony, Harper, Rory, Finlay, Lola, Cobin, Layla and Lincoln, dearest brother of Eileen and the late Thomas and George-Ernest and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Tuesday, 8 November, 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 Ann’s Care Home Moneymore and Kildress Parish Church. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Ballybriest Purple Marksmen LOL 356

Cahoon - The officers and brethren of the above lodge are saddened to hear of the death of their esteemed Honorary Chaplin Bro Robert Joseph Cahoon and tender their sympathy to his son Bro Derek Cahoon and nephew Bro Thomas Cahoon.

The Lodge also tenders their deepest sympathy to the entire family circle.

Bro Fred Cahoon - WM

Bro Bert McCulloch- Sec

Mary Anne (Molly) Henry 5 November 2022

Henry November 5, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Mary Anne (Molly), formerly of 20 Montober Road, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late Sam and Minnie Henry, dear sister of the late Samuel and dearest aunt of Leslie, Thelma, Carol, Rhoda and Mildred. A service of thanksgiving was held in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Monday, 7 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Orritor Presbyterian Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

George Allen 3 November 2022

Allen November 3, 2022 (peacefully) at Weaver’s House Care Home, George (Geordie), formerly of Windsor Crescent, Cookstown, dear brother of Tommy and the late Annie, Tilly, James, Robert, Lily and Margaret. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Sunday, 6 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Cookstown Independent Methodist Church and Weaver’s House Care Home. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”

Allen – Geordie. Dear brother-in-law of Olive and much loved uncle of Leslie, Sandra, Rhonda, Sonya and their families. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Hilda Donaldson 2 November 2022

Donaldson (née Watterson) November 2, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Hilda, 18 Lissan Road, Cookstown, beloved Wife of the late Billy, much loved Mother of Garth, Raymond, Alistair and Maurice, dear Mother-in-law of Lorraine, Heather, Caroline and Ruthette, precious Nanny to Lisa, Gavin, Ryan, Melissa, Russell, Emma, Lesley and Hayley and Great-Grandmother to Harri, Sofia and Noah. A service of thanksgiving was held in St. Andrew’s Parish Church Ardtrea on Saturday, 5 November, followed by a private burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Rita Neill 23 October 2022

Neill (née Wilson) October 23, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Rita Catherine, cherished mum of Jamie (Johnny) and Andrew (Danielle), much loved granny of Caiden and Finley, dearest daughter of Norman and the late Dolly Wilson and a dear sister and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 26 October, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.

June Graham 22 October 2022

Graham (née Hunter) October 22, 2022 (peacefully) at Weaver’s House Care Home, in her 97th year, June, beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mum of Derek, Joe, Valerie and the late Nicky, dear mother-in-law of Pamela, Jen, Wesley and Libby, a much loved granny and great-granny and dearest sister of the late Roy and Ernie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Monday, 24 October, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Ann McDowell 14 October 2022

McDowell (née Mercer) October 14, 2022 (peacefully) at Ann’s Care Home Moneymore, in her 89th year, Ann, 8 Dunmore Close, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Ivan, loving mother of Helen, Kenneth and the late Ruth, much loved grandma of Kristie, Edward, Ryan, Kelly and Jack and great-grandma of Kea and Katarina. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Monday, 17 October, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Guide Dogs For The Blind c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Isobel Kielty 2 October 2022

Kielty (née Lynch) October 2, 2022 (peacefully) at Magherafelt Manor Care Home, in her 96th year, Isobel, formerly of Coolreaghs Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Robert and dear sister of Bryce and the late Jean, Lottie, Margaret and Kathleen. A service of thanksgiving was held in Tamlaght Parish Church on Monday, 10 October, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, to Tamlaght Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be lovingly remembered by all her Nephews, Nieces and wider Family Circle.

Margaret Hay 29 September 2022

Hay (née Kerr) September 29, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her family, Margaret, 8 Milburn Close, Cookstown, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of John, Charlene, Katrina and the late Margaret and a treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 4 October, followed by a private cremation on Wednesday. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.

George Hughes 28 September 2022

Hughes September 28, 2022 (suddenly) at Weaver’s House Care Home, George, son of the late William and Sarah Hughes and dearly loved brother of Eleanor, Norman, Harold, Johnston, Kathleen, Derek, Ronald and Desmond. A service of thanksgiving was held in R. Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, 2 October, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.

David John Bruce 17 September 2022

Bruce September 17, 2022 at Craigavon Area Hospital, David John (Davy), ‘Alder Lodge’ 9 Killyneedan Road, Sandholes, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Florence Margaret, loving dad of Harvey, Lyn (Newbury) and Trevor (Doreen), special granda of Steven, Linda, David, William, Amy, Katie and Callum, a treasured great-granda and dear brother of the late Jim, Molly and Billy. A service of thanksgiving was held at his late home on Tuesday, 20 September, followed by interment in Desertcreat Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services, (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Sweet memories will linger forever.

Philip Espie 10 September 2022

Espie September 10, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Philip, 111 Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, treasured fiancé of Libby, beloved daddy of Davina and Jill, loving grandfather of Ashley, Louise and Stacey and dearest brother of Eyvonne, Dennis, Deborah, Edwin (Eddie) and Paul. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 20 September, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, to Help For Heroes c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Faugh-A-Ballagh.

Shirley Hudson 10 September 2022

Hudson (née Campbell) September 10, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Shirley, 14 Cooke Crescent, Cookstown, dearly loved wife of Albert, special mother of Derek, Linda and Andrew, devoted granny to Chloe, Ben, Madison, Jake, Molly, Emily and Luke and dear sister of the late Joy and Ida. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 13 September, 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 Derryloran Parish Church and Ward A3 Antrim Area Hospital. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Colin Wilson 2 September 2022

Wilson September 2, 2022 (suddenly), Colin, formerly of Cookstown, dearest son of Fred and the late Pam Wilson, dear father of Emma-Jayne, Jessica and Jodie and brother of Samantha and Ivan. A service of thanksgiving was held in R. Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 7 September, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed by all the family circle.

Stewart Black 3 September 2022

Black September 3, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Stewart, 5 Toberlane Road, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Hilary, loving father of Arlene and Ian, father-in-law of Samuel Ferson and treasured granda of Joe and Hannah. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, 6 September, 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 and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Joyce Smallwood 30 August 2022

Smallwood (née Mills) August 30, 2022 (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, Joyce, formerly of Cooke Crescent, Cookstown, wife of the late Albert, much loved mum of Hayley and her partner Fred, loving granny of Fallon and her partner Paul, Nicki and his wife Kelly, great-granny of Ariana and dear sister of Tommy, Alan, Ann and the late Beth and Renée. Everyone welcome in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ on Thursday evening, 1 September 7pm - 9pm. Funeral service in the funeral home on Friday, 2 September at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Dementia N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (address as above). Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Lynne Rutledge 27 August 2022

Rutledge (née Davies) August 27, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Lynne, 19 Rockdale Road, Sandholes, Cookstown, dearly loved wife of Cyril, mother of Charlotte (Kevin) and Rupert (Jo) and grandma to Cillian and Rian. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Monday, 5 September, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, to M.S. Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

Jennifer Dunn 29 August 2022

Dunn (née Young) August 29, 2022 (peacefully) at home, after a long illness, Jennifer, 7 Millane Manor, Cookstown, dearly loved wife of Joe, much loved mum of Claire (Connor) and Joy (Chris), special granny to Daniel, cherished daughter of Joyce and the late Freddie and loving sister of Lesley, Malcolm, Neill, Rodney and Rosalin. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Thursday, 1 September, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Hope House Ireland c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family circle. At rest with God.

Georgina Shaw 26 August 2022

Shaw (née Robinson) August 26, 2022 at home, 44 The Dales, Cookstown, Georgina, beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mother of Valerie and Jocelyn, dear mother-in-law of John and Richard, loving nana of Barbara, Caroline, William, Rebecca and Ben, great-grandmother of James and Andrew and dearest sister of the late Mary, Tommie, Peg, Anna and Roseabelle. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Monday, 29 August, followed by a private burial 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 N.I. Hospice. God saw the rugged pathway was getting hard to climb, so He closed those weary eyelids and whispered thou art mine.