Steenson Funeral Services

McKenzie December 19, 2021 (peacefully) at home, 3 Edinburgh Drive, Cookstown, June, dearly loved wife of Randall, cherished mum of Rhonda, Emma, Graeme and Laura, dear mother-in-law of Helen, Neil, Andrew and Kenneth and doting nannie of Dean, Kenzie, Alex, Bobbi, Abbi, Alfie, Ruby and Rhys. Funeral service was held in her late home on Tuesday, 21 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Charis Cancer Care c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.

Cahoon (née Mills) December 12, 2021 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital after a short illness, Renée, dearly loved wife of William, 4 Derryloran Place, Cookstown and treasured mum of Denise, Gareth and Fiona. A private funeral took place on Monday, 13 December. Redeemed.

McComb (née Martin) November 30, 2021 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, Maureen (Mo) dearly loved wife of Jackie, 88 Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, cherished mum of Karen and Christine, dear mother-in-law of Carl, devoted granny of Xahra, dearest sister of Edna, Raymond, Dorothy, Avril, Evelyn, Rodney and the late Hazel and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Thursday, 2 December, 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 Macmillan Cancer Support and Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. "Beautiful memories, treasured forever."

Lees (née McKeown) November 25, 2021 (peacefully) at home, 15 Ballymaguire Road, Ardtrea, Stewartstown, Shirley Loretta,  beloved wife of the late Jack and much loved mother of Daphne, Avril and the late Jackie. Interred privately in Ardtrea Parish Churchyard on Saturday, 27 November. Will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Farr (née McCulloch) November 22, 2021 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, Sarah Jane (Jean), formerly of Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Robert and devoted mother of the late Roberta. A private funeral service was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, 25 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Roberta’s Wish c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “The Lord is My Shepherd.”

Matthews November 24, 2021 passed away peacefully at home, 38 Lower Grange Road, Cookstown, Robert (Robbie), loving husband of Kathleen, devoted father of Alison, Valerie, Grace and Hazel, dearest father-in-law of Ian, Alan, Alistair and Edwin, a much loved grandfather of Gillian, Roland, Megan, Christopher, Jack, Callum, Dean, Emily, Peter and Katie and dear brother of the late Elizabeth and James. A service of thanksgiving took place at his late home on Friday, 26 November, followed by interment in 1st Stewartstown Presbyterian Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for N.I. Children’s Hospice and Belfast City Hospital Renal Unit. “Taking refuge in the shelter of His wings.” Psalm 61 v 4.

Miller November 7, 2021 (peacefully) at home in Cookstown, in her 95th year, Beatrice, much loved aunt of Alison, James, Hugh and the late Felicity, cousin, great aunt and great, great aunt to family in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Canada. A service of thanksgiving was held in 1st Moneymore Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 13 November, followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A kind and generous lady who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Miller November 7, 2021 Beatrice late of 27 Lissan Road, Cookstown. The Kirk session of 1st and 2nd Moneymore Presbyterian Church deeply regret the passing of their highly esteemed elder, Beatrice Miller and tender their sincere sympathy to the family circle.

Rev Gareth Stewart - Convenor

J Davison - Clerk of Session

Anderson November 4, 2021 (peacefully) at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Walter Frederick, 37 Killycolp Road, Cookstown, beloved son of the late James and Madge Anderson, treasured brother of Margaret, Rhona, Cyril and the late Desmond and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving took place at his late home on Sunday, 7 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Ferguson October 20, 2021 (peacefully) at Weavers House Care Home, Frederick David (Fred), dearly loved husband of Iris, 113 Stewart Avenue, Cookstown and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Methodist Church on Saturday, 23 October, followed by interment in Donaghey Congregational Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Cookstown Methodist Church and Weavers House Care Home. “With Christ which is far better.” Philippians 1:23

Newell October 16, 2021 (tragically) as the result of an accident, Adam David, treasured son of Andrew and Mary, 63 Bridgend, Coagh, Cookstown, special brother of Megan and Jemma, devoted grandson of George and Yvonne Newell (nanny and papa) and Leslie and the late Jacqueline Bloomer. A service of thanksgiving was held in Donaghendry Parish Church on Wednesday, 20 October, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. 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 so sadly missed by all his family and friends. "Safe in the arms of Jesus."

Smith October 5, 2021 (suddenly) at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, David (ex R.U.C. George Cross, P.S.N.I., retired), much loved husband of Rosemary (née McCrea), formerly of Coolmount Way, Cookstown, loving dad of David and Linda, father-in-law of Scott and devoted grandfather of Seraphina and Eleanor. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lisnagleer Baptist Church on Sunday, 17 October, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to R.U.C. Benevolent Fund c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:6

Thom October 5, 2021 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Malcolm, 8A Drumearn Road, Cookstown, devoted husband of Elizabeth, beloved father of Vivienne and Ian, father-in-law of Andrew and Diane and grandpa of Helen, Nicholas, Peter, Zara and Anna. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Friday, 8 October, 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 Parkinson’s U.K. and Kildress Parish Church. Forever in our hearts.

Grimes October 3, 2021 (peacefully) at her son’s home, Maureen, formerly of Hillhall Park, Lisburn and Stewart Avenue, Cookstown, dearly loved mum of Mark, Jonathan and Simon, dear mother-in-law of Julie, Diane and Kerrie and a loving grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Mark’s home on Tuesday, 5 October followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Davidson (née Donnelly) September 30, 2021 (suddenly) after a short illness, Judith, 10 Sandy Row, Cookstown, precious fiancée of Raymond, much loved mum of Ethan, devoted daughter of Sandra and special sister of Donna. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Gospel Hall on Sunday, 3 October, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Happiness and contentment.

McKinney September 25, 2021 (suddenly) at Antrim Area Hospital, Joan, 40 Gortagammon Road, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Norman, darling mum of Sharon and Christine, dear mother-in-law of Gary and Trevor, cherished Nanny of Kira, Ethan and Alice, much loved sister of Marion, Irene, Catherine and the late Carole and dearest sister-in-law of Ann, Willie and Tom. A service of thanksgiving was held in Ardtrea Parish Church on Tuesday, 28 September, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Our family chain is broken, nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the links shall join again.

Bleeks (née Cree) September 7, 2021 (peacefully) at Corkhill Care Centre, Pauline, formerly of Tullyveagh Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late George, dearest daughter of Elma and the late Bill Cree, loving mother of Alison, Melody, Joanne and the late Gary, treasured grandmother of Ryan, Amy, Marcus, Bronwyn, Matthew and Joshua and great-grandmother of Grace and Max. A service of thanksgiving was held in Steenson's Funeral Home, on Thursday, 9 September, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the entire family circle.

Simpson August 27, 2021 (peacefully), at the Robinson Memorial Hospital, Kathleen, formerly of Millburn Street, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late Bobby and Mary Simpson, precious sister of Billy, Maureen, Brian, Joan, Stanley, Stephanie, Karen and the late Liz and Tom and a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Sunday, 29 August, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Robinson Memorial Hospital c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Adair (née Black) August 25, 2021 (peacefully), at the Ulster Hospital, Crena, formerly of 3 Glenavon Park, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Garry, dearly loved mother of Garry and Robin, mother-in-law of Emma and Heather and treasured granny to Tom, Harry, Hannah, Patrick, Ellen, Megan and Erin. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Saturday, 28 August, 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. “Thine be the glory.”

Carmichael August 23, 2021 (peacefully), at Antrim Area Hospital, Constance Linda (Connie), formerly of 6 Queen’s Avenue, Cookstown, dear sister of Brenda and the late Walter and Norman and a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Wednesday, 25 August, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Parkinson’s U.K. c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. In the hearts of those who loved you.

Newell (née Catherwood) August 20, 2021 (suddenly), at home, 16 Chambre Park, Stewartstown, Kathleen, dearly loved wife of John, devoted mother to Alistair, Elaine and Kyle, a loving mother-in-law and grandmother, dearest sister of James, Thomasina, Gordon and the late Nathaniel and a dear sister-in-law. A private funeral took place on Tuesday, 31 August. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Loved with everlasting love.