Steenson Funeral Services

Black September 4, 2023 (peacefully) at Cove Manor Nursing Home, George, 44 Lissan Road, Cookstown, dearly loved brother of the late Jim. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, 6 September, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Molesworth Presbyterian Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his cousins and all the family circle. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”

Keane August 31, 2023 (peacefully) at Elm Lodge Care Home, Eastbourne, William, formerly of Muff, Moneymore, beloved son of the late Jack and Edith Keane, dearest brother of Colin, Madeline, Tom and the late Honor, Frances and John and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in his sister Madeline’s home on Monday, 11 September, followed by interment in St. John’s Parish Churchyard, Moneymore. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Children’s Hospice 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. The Lord is my shepherd.

Harris (née Kells and formerly Hunter) September 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Brooklands Care Home, Magherafelt, in her 94th year, Rosamund (Rose), formerly of Moneyhaw Road, Moneymore and Giboney Court, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Robert Harris and the late Joseph Hunter, much loved mother of John, Des and the late Yvonne, mother-in-law of Phyllis, grandmother of Paul, Ryan, Stephen, Brad, Adam and Steven, great-grandmother of Nyall, Anna and Lois and a dear sister and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 5 September, followed by interment in First Moneymore Presbyterian Churchyard. 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. Into your loving care Lord.

Carmichael September 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, in his 91st year, Desmond Alexander, 50 Molesworth Road, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Melda, loving dad of Alexander, Sarah and Nicholas and a devoted father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. A service of thanksgiving was held at his late home on Tuesday, 5 September, followed by interment in Woodschapel Parish Churchyard, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Forever in our hearts.

Millar (née Cotton) September 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Jane Elizabeth (Jean), late of Brooklands Nursing Home, Magherafelt and Old Rectory Park, Cookstown, loving mum of Alison, Helena, Lorinda and the late Roger, dearest sister of Bertie, John, Barbara, Tom, Dorothy and the late Margaret and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Sandholes Presbyterian Church on Monday, 4 September, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Parkinson’s U.K. Northern Ireland c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Baby Amelia Rose McAllister died peacefully in the loving care of her family at the Royal Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, 16 August 2023. Beloved daughter of Samuel McAllister and Kaitlyn Anderson, Granddaughter of James Anderson, Carolyn and Mark Robinson, Norman and Lorna McAllister. A graveside service and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Monday, 21 August. Donations in memory, if desired, to R.V.H. Neonatal Unit c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered by mummy, daddy, grandparents, auntie and entire family circle. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Hutchinson (née Speer) 11 August 2023 (peacefully) at Marina Care Home, Ballyronan, in her 91st year, Anna, formerly of ‘Big Bridge’, Moneymore, beloved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother of Rosemary, Diane and Brian and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Monday, 14 August, 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. “At Home with the Lord.”

Cheevers July 23, 2023 (peacefully) at Castlehill Nursing Home, Castledawson, Valerie, formerly of Orritor Road, Cookstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Winifred Cheevers and a much loved sister and aunt. A private funeral was held on Tuesday, 25 July. Will be lovingly remembered by all the family circle. Close to our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

Jordan July 21, 2023 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, in his 96th year, John, son of the late William and Annie Jordan. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, 23 July, followed by interment in St. John’s Parish Churchyard, Moneymore. Will be fondly remembered by all the family circle.

Faulkner - George passed away 8 January 2020, suddenly, at home in Adelaide, Australia. Beloved son of the late Jim and Mollie Faulkner (Festival Park, Cookstown) and dear brother of Hazel (Watt). His ashes were laid to rest with his parents following a graveside service in Ardtrea Parish Churchyard on Thursday, 13 July 2023. Will be lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Loughlin July 17, 2023 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, in his 90th year, John (Jack), 32 Windsor Crescent, Cookstown, much loved husband of Jean, loving dad of David, Ann and John, dear father-in-law of Rodney and Diane and treasured granda of Tasha (Kyle), Janet, Sarah, Adam, Imogen and Rachel. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Baptist Church on Thursday, 20 July followed by a private burial. 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. At home with the Lord.

Quinn (née Bradley) July 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Nightingale Care Home, in her 95th year, Ora, formerly of Gosford Gardens, Markethill, beloved wife of the late Earl, dearest sister of the late Adrienne and dear cousin of Mildred, Autrey, Lewis, Jean, Ora, Adrienne, Morton, the late Margaret and their families. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kilcluney Parish Church on Wednesday, 5 July, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Till the dawn of endless day.

Kee (née Blair) June 30, 2023 (peacefully) at Ashbrook Care Home, in her 95th year, Emily, 24 Lomond Heights, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mum of Pamela, Malcolm, Ronald, and Sharon, dear mother-in-law of Raymond, Gillian, Gillian and Tim, cherished granny of Gary, Lauren, Marc, Lana, James, Hannah, Ethan, Emma, Joel, Erin, Luke, Max and the late David, a treasured great-granny to her 11 great-grandchildren and dearest sister of Betty. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Stewartstown Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 2 July, followed by interment in the Churchyard on West Street. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Children’s Hospice c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Black (née Harkness) June 27, 2023 (peacefully) at Weavers House Care Home, in her 98th year, Freda Matilda, formerly of Old Hill, Corvanaghan Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late John Knox Black, much loved mum of Beatrice, Grace and the late Leslie, mother-in-law of William, Ian and Adele and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 29 June, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Weavers House Staff. Gone to be with the Lord.

Ballentine (née Anderson) June 18, 2023 (peacefully) at her daughter’s home, May, formerly of Windsor Crescent, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Gerry, precious mother of Beth, Ron and Suzanne, dear mother-in-law of Wesley, Margaret and Desmond, a devoted granny and great-granny and dearest sister of the late Florence. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Baptist Church on Wednesday, 21 June, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), for Marie Curie and Diabetes U.K. Northern Ireland. Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ.

Ashmore (née McLernon) June 18, 2023 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her children, Edith, 28 Tullagh View, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Clement, treasured mum of Rhonda, David (Jill), Siobhan and Lynsay (Darren), much loved nana of Naomi (Thomas), Emily, Luke, Morgan, Calum, Caleb, Rogan, Liam, Dakota and Logan, great-grandmother of Carter, Eyla and Caden and dearest sister of Louise (Lou Lou) and the late William (Billy). A service of thanksgiving was held in the family home on Tuesday, 20 June, 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 Marie Curie and N.I. Hospice. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.

McAlister (née McConville) June 17, 2023 (peacefully) at home, 19 Glenarny Road, Cookstown, Elizabeth (Betty), beloved wife of the late Hughie, dearly loved mum of Gordon, Bruce (Pauline), Barry (Helen) and Colin (Wendy) and devoted granny of Amy, Sarah, Ben, Scott, Jake, Charlie and Annie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, 20 June, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown BT80 8PZ. Sadly missed.

McKeown (née Bell) June 13, 2023 (suddenly) at home, 268A Orritor Road, Cookstown, Pamela Maud, treasured loving wife of Allan, loving mum of Katelyn, Emily, Joshua and the late Ryan, much loved daughter of Harold and Dorothy, dearest sister of Diane, Gillian and Trevor, dear daughter-in-law of Alan and Ina and cherished niece of Margaret and Maud. A service of thanksgiving took place in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Friday, 16 June, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Royal Victoria Hospital, Special Care Baby Unit c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Tucker (née Johnston), passed away in Lincoln 4th June 2023, Mavis, formerly of Cookstown. A much loved sister of Eileen, Iris and late Yvonne. Cremation will take place in Lincoln. "At rest."

Bleeks (née Talbot) May 30, 2023 (suddenly), Mary Margaret (May), 11 Cooke Crescent, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mum of George, Mary and Hazel, dear mother-in-law of Máire, Kenneth and Ian, devoted granny of Lois, Carla, Mark and Daniel, great-granny of Poppy, Holly, Olive, Nina, Fergus and Toby and dearest sister of Betty, Bobbie, Ronnie, Irene and the late Tommy and John. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 3 June, 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. Into your loving care Lord.