Steenson Funeral Services

Gilbert (née Cameron) Margaret Helen M.B.E. December 13, 2022 (peacefully) at home after a short illness, 10 Coolreaghs Road, Cookstown and formerly 55 Oldtown Street, Cookstown, dearly loved and devoted wife of Cyril, much loved mum of Alexander and Louise, dearest mother-in-law of Alwen and Philip, cherished granny of Megan, Joshua, Ryan, Alex and the late Zach and dear sister of Robert (Bob) and the late Kay and Bell. A private funeral took place on Thursday, 15 December. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Marie Curie and O4O. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Hodgett December 9, 2022 (unexpectedly) at home, 30 Queens Avenue, Cookstown, Dougie, beloved son of the late Tot and Doreen and cherished brother of Gary, Maurice and Philip. Everyone welcome at his brother Maurice’s home, 4 Jubilee Park, Cookstown. A service of thanksgiving was held in Maurice’s home on Tuesday, 13 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, the wider family circle, Marie and all his friends. Forever in our hearts.

Freeburn December 10, 2022 (peacefully) in Ann’s Care Home Moneymore, in his 97th year, Robert James, late of 61 Cooke Crescent, Cookstown, dearest brother of the late May, Thomas, David, George, Jean, Ray, Roy and Cyril and a much loved uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Monday, 12 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. At peace.

Hall (née McCartney) December 1, 2022 (suddenly) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Denise, 24A Lisnanane Lane, Cookstown, much loved mum of Chris (Rachel), Richard (Ruby) and Andrew, beloved grandmother of Lochlann, loving daughter of Billy and the late Sue McCartney and dear sister of Nigel. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Monday, 5 December, followed by interment in Lissan Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services Charities account, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown. BT80 8PZ. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Stevenson November 30, 2022 (suddenly) Robert (Stevie) M.B.E. (in his 95th year), former V.P. of Cookstown High School, 16 The Pines, Cookstown. Cremation took place in Roselawn Crematorium on Friday, 9 December and a thanksgiving service was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Sunday, 8 January 2023. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered and deeply regretted by his many friends and associates.

Thom November 27, 2022 (peacefully) at Ladyhill Lodge Care Home, Maurice Hamilton, formerly of Toberlane, Cookstown, dearest brother of Winston, Edwin, Audrey, John and the late James, Vernon, Annie, George and Elizabeth, brother-in-law of Kathleen, Tommy, Isobel, Bert and the late Violet and a dear uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Wednesday, 30 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Precious memories.

Bell November 17, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, in his 96th year, Stanley, dearly loved Husband of Hazel, 183 Drum Road, Cookstown, treasured Father of Janice, Diane, Mihail, Gillian, Kyle and Laverne, Father-in-law of Wesley Hamilton, Natasha, Giuseppe Saieva, Sharon and Steven Fawthrop, loving Granda of Maurice, Roger, Aaron, Niall, William, Mark, Jayne, Paul, Laura, Andrew, Alfie, Isaac, Estella, Alexander, Isabella, Matilda, Eloise, Sophia, Beatrice, Josiah and Tobias, Great-Granda of Tommy, Archie and Elsie and dearest Brother of Gordon, Wellesley, Samuel, Douglas and the late Florence, Walter, Winnie and William. A service of thanksgiving took place in his late home on Sunday, 20 November, followed by interment at Kildress 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. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. In Heavenly love abiding.

Davidson (née Long) November 15, 2022 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, Roma, formerly of Killymoon Road, Cookstown and Tullyhogue, beloved wife of the late Jim,  dearly loved and treasured mother of Joe (Eleanor), James (Lillian), John (Sharon), Isabell (Kenny), Roma (Brian) and the late Charlie (Arlene), a much loved granny, great-granny and great-great-granny and dear sister of the late Betty. A private family burial took place, followed by a service of thanksgiving for Roma’s life in Donaghendry Parish Church on Thursday, 17 November. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. In loving memory of one so dear.

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!

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cheevers August 13, 2022 (peacefully) at Ann’s Care Home, Dungannon, Desmond (Dessie), formerly of Orritor Road, Cookstown, son of the late Thomas and Winifred Cheevers and a much loved brother and uncle. A private funeral took place on Monday, 15 August. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Hammond (née Espie) August 12, 2022 (peacefully) at Corkhill Care Centre, Margaret known as Judy, 71 Ballymaguire Road, Stewartstown, beloved wife of the late Johnnie and dear sister of Jean and the late Bobby, Dickie, Sammie, Ida, Mina, Billy and Nancy and a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Monday, 15 August, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”

Stewart August 11, 2022 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his three children, Samuel Alexander (Sam), formerly of Castle Court, Cookstown, much loved Dad to Natasha, Dean, Mykylea and their partners, loving Granda Sam to Hannah, Chloe, Lily, Jake, Freya, Eva and Erin, son of the late James and Hannah and dear brother of Billy, Mary, Tommy, Elizabeth, Stanley, Sandra and the late Anna, Freddie, Dorothy, Isaac and Robert. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 16 August, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, cheques payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

McCartney August 6, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Edward Davidson (Eddie), 18 Claggan Lane, Cookstown, much loved Husband of Martha, dearly loved Father of Karen (late Stephen) and Mark, dearest Grandfather of Ryan (Laura) and Hannah (Michael), Great-Grandfather of Breagh Rose and dear brother of Jim (Gwen), Moira (Dave) and the late Joyce (Stuart). A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 9 August, 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 Cancer Focus N.I. and Parkinson’s U.K. Will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Oxtoby (née Anderson and formerly Cree) July 27, 2022 (peacefully) at her granddaughter Melody’s home, 43 Parkmount, Cookstown, BT80 8AY, Elma, late of Chapel Street, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Bill Cree and the late Bill Oxtoby, dearest mother of the late Pauline, mother-in-law of the late George, devoted nanny of Alison, Melody, Joanne and the late Gary, great-granny of Ryan, Amy and Marcus and great-great-granny of Bronwyn, Matthew, Joshua, Grace and Max. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Saturday, 30 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

McKinney July 18, 2022 (peacefully) in hospital, after a short illness, in his 102nd year, John Leonard (Jack), late of Cookstown, loving Husband of the late Lottie, devoted Father of Jacqueline, Grandfather of Paul and adored Great-Grandfather of Emma, Chloe, Ryan and Lucie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Friday, 22 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Sadly missed. Peace, perfect peace.

Charles (née Wilson) July 19, 2022 (peacefully) after a short illness, Emily, 25 Wellbrook Road, Cookstown, dearly loved Wife of Ronnie, precious Mummy of Nicola (Gareth) and Leanne (Roddy), very special Granny to Jack, Rachel, Sam, Matthew, Luke and Zac and devoted Sister of Thomas and the late George. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Friday, 22 July, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Charis Cancer Care c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean i’ll miss you, until we meet again.”

Coulter July 18, 2022 (peacefully) at home, in her 94th year, Sadie, 19 Cloghog Road, Cookstown, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Coulter and much loved sister of Vina, Florrie and the late Jim, Lily, Gretta, Dennis and Ross. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 21 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Stewartstown Health Centre 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.”

Wilson July 15, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 69 Beechway, Cookstown, Mary, beloved Daughter of the late Harper and Margaret Wilson, dear Mum of Maxine, Heather and Roy, Mother-in-law of Tyrone, Grandmother of Glenn, Grace (Connor) and Bethany (Chiron), Great-Grandmother of Henry and Eden and dearest Sister of Jordan, Harold, Harper, Jacqueline and Betty. A service of thanksgiving was held in her late home on Wednesday, 20 July, followed by interment in St. Swithin’s Parish Churchyard, Magherafelt. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be lovingly remembered by all her close family and friends. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Philippians 1v3

Wilson – Mary passed away 15 July 2022. Deeply regretted by your friends Honor and Stephen. “The Lord is my shepherd."

Patterson July 15, 2022 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Harry, formerly of Church Street, Cookstown, beloved son of the late Henry and Sarah Patterson, dearest brother of Tom, Irene and the late Joe, Bertie, Billy, Sadie, Bobby and Isaac and a dearly loved uncle and great-uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, 17 July, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Gibson June 28, 2022 at Antrim Area Hospital, after a short illness, Thomas Matthew (Tom), 96 Knockanroe Road, Stewartstown, dearly loved husband of Nora, loving father of David, Helen and Michael, father-in-law of Carole and Julie, fun grandad of Anna, Eleanor, Niamh, Cara and Isaac and a dear brother and uncle. A service of thanksgiving for Tom’s life took place in Brigh Presbyterian Church on Monday, 4 July, followed by a private cremation. 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 lovingly remembered.

Cookstown Probus Club

The members of Cookstown Probus Club wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Nora and her family on the death of our esteemed member, Tom. Kevin Johnston - President, Stanley Crooks - Secretary

Oxtoby (née Donaldson) June 23, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 13 Castle Court, Cookstown, Lynda, beloved Wife of the late Harry, much loved Mum of Richard, Lesley-Ann, Steven and Carolyn, loving Granny of John and Katy and dearest Sister of Anne, Marbeth, Alan, Richard and the late Johnny. A service of thanksgiving was held in her late home on Saturday, 25 June, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. To us you were someone special, someone set apart, your memory will live forever, engraved within our hearts.