Steenson Funeral Services

Crooks April 25, 2023 (peacefully), at home surrounded by his family, Samuel (Sam), devoted husband of Pam, 5 Riverside, Dunman, Cookstown, loving dad of Garth (Gillian) and Roger (Sharon), special granda of Jamie, Zach, Leigh, Kelsi, Tyler and Ami, great-granda of Theo, dearest brother of Irene, Roy and the late Stanley and brother-in-law of Eleanor, Josie, Hugh, Hilda, Victor and the late Arthur, Jess, Vivian and Millie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Thursday, 27 April followed by a private family burial. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Marie Curie and Oaks Family Practice. Will be ever so sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Young April 23, 2023 (suddenly), Alistair (Ali), formerly of Monrush, Cookstown, treasured son of Alan and Amanda, much loved brother of Neill, Nicky and Simon, beloved daddy of Peyton, Farrah, Rio and Mila, loving grandson of Jim and the late Anna Young and Jean Farr. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Wednesday, 26 April, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery.  Donations in memory, if desired, to Niamh Louise Foundation c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.

Webb (née Johnston) April 18, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Florence Muriel, formerly of Cookstown and Shepton Mallet, Somerset, beloved wife of the late Tony, loving sister of Irene and the late Dorothy, Samuel, Norman and Harold, sister-in-law of Renee and Louie and much loved aunt of Leslie (Gordana), Brian (Caroline), Helen (Nigel), Zoe (David), Edgar (Valerie) and Richard (Louise). A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Friday, 21 April, followed by a private committal. 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. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116 v15

Thom April 17, 2023 (peacefully) at Weavers House Care Home, Madge, formerly of 11 Killycurragh Road, Cookstown, dearly loved mother of Norman, mother-in-law of Wendy, cherished granny of Christopher (Emilia) and Gillian (Gareth), great-granny of Dylan, Chloe and Hannah and sister of the late Elsie, Eric, Muriel, Violet, Olive, Edgar and John. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Thursday, 20 April, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church Renovation Fund c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Sadly missed, lovingly remembered.

Patterson (née Cander) March 7, 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family, Muriel, 2 Corchoney Lane, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Herbie, much loved mum of Betty, Iris, Jennifer and Wilbert, mother-in-law of Adrian and Elaine, a treasured granny and great-granny, dearest sister of the late Eileen and William-James and sister-in-law of Olive and the late Cecil. A service of thanksgiving was held on Friday, 10 March in Kildress Parish Church, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Marie Curie 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.

Donaghy March 4, 2023 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital, Geoffrey Alexander (Geoff), 7 Milburn Street, Cookstown, much loved son of Mabel, dearly loved brother of Evelyn (Kenneth), Diana, David and Sinclair (Deborah), a dearest uncle and great-uncle and a loving partner of Sylvia. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 7 March, followed by interment in First Moneymore Presbyterian Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for the NHSCT Pallative Care Fund (Macmillan Unit). Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14 v19

Drumnacross A.B.O.D. Walker Club

Donaghy – Geoffrey. The officers and brethren of the above club deeply regret the passing of their esteemed Brother and offer their deepest sympathy to his mother and all the family circle. R Graham President.

Stewart (née Shaw) February 26, 2023 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, Sandra, much loved mum of Donna and the late Judith, loving mother-in-law of Travis, devoted nana of Ethan, Dean and Georgia and dearest sister of Gloria (Noel), Dennis, Reginald (Joyce) and Lydia (George). A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Gospel Hall on Wednesday, 1 March, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

Boyd February 18, 2023 (peacefully) at home, Robert Thomas (Bob), 4 Old Rectory Meadows, Cookstown, dearly beloved husband of the late Muriel, loving father of Ann, Robert, Jim and Karen, dear father-in-law of Kenny, May, Joyce and Gary, a much loved granda and great-granda and dearly loved brother of Violet, Jean, John, Lily, Jimmy and the late Billy. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Monday, 20 February, 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 MS Society and Marie Curie. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.”

Harpur (née Greaves) January 25, 2023 (peacefully) at her son’s home, surrounded by her loving family, Georgina (Georgie), 20 Main Street, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Bobbie, dearly loved mum of Thomas and the late Sandra and Margaret, treasured mother-in-law of Dawn, devoted nan of Laura, Derek, Sharon, Gareth, Luke, Erin and Elliot, Alix, Jake, Isabella, Joshua and Zack and dearest sister of John, Edna, Sam and the late Ernie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Saturday, 28 January, 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 Marie Curie and N.I. Hospice. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 62:5-6

Blair January 23, 2023 (peacefully) at Ann’s Care Home Moneymore, Richard, 8 Wellbrook Road, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Jennifer, dearest brother of Norah and the late Reggie and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 25 January, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Parkinson’s U.K. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ.  Will be lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

Larmour January 16, 2023 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, in his 86th year, James (Jim), 21 Rathbeg, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Patsy, much loved dad of David (Pamela), Drew (Roisin), Russell (Harriett) and Tony (Martina), treasured granda of Kyran, James, Mark, Christopher, Brayden, Kristine, Robyn, Erin, Abby, Katie and Nicola, great-granda of J.J., Joseph and Ethan and dearest brother of Dot, Mary, Louie, Violet and the late Hugh. A service of thanksgiving was held at his late home on Wednesday, 18 January, 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 Air Ambulance N.I. and Parkinson’s U.K. “At peace.”

Carson (née Faulkner) passed away January 7th, 2023 in Toronto, Canada, after a long illness, Hylda, formerly of Grange, Cookstown. Dearly loved sister of Pearl, Esther, Yvonne, Noella, Tom and the late Bobby, William and Stanley. At Peace.

Henry (née Cander) January 7th, 2023 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, in her 95th year, Eileen, 108A Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Cecil, much loved mother of Uel, Eric, Edwin, Isobel, Daphne, Kenneth, Rodney, Wilma, Rhona and the late Grenville, a loving mother-in-law, granny and great-granny and dearest sister of Muriel and the late William James. A service of thanksgiving was held in Kildress Parish Church on Monday, 9th January, followed by interment in the adjoining 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.

Porter – Eliza Sarah Claire called to be with the Lord 6 January, 2023. Precious daughter of James and Hannah Porter. A private funeral took place on Sunday, 8 January. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Antrim N.I.C.U. and N.I. Children’s Hospice. “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Psalm 139:14

Boyd (née Faulkner) December 31, 2022 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Gertrude (Roberta), 2 Main Street, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, much loved wife of the late Wilson, devoted mum of Colin and Cheryl, loving mother-in-law of Jackie and David, cherished nanny and granny of Ashley, Finlay and Ellis, dearest sister of Joan and Doreen and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Monday, 2 January, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to WAVE c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. A special lady who will be sadly missed by friends and family.

Acheson (Née Taylor) December 26, 2022 (tragically) as the result of an accident, Jennifer Elizabeth, 37 Tullylagan Road, Sandholes, Cookstown, beloved Wife of the late Walter, much loved Mother of Terry, James, Tracey, Wayne and Michael, a loving Mother-in-law and Grandmother and dearest Sister of John, Bill and Barbara. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Saturday, 31 December, 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 Cancer Focus N.I. and Air Ambulance N.I. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle.

McKee (Née Forde) December 21, 2022 (peacefully) at Magherafelt Manor Nursing Home, in her 97th year, Louise (Louie), formerly of Union Street, Cookstown, beloved Wife of the late Joe and dear Sister of the late Olive, Muriel, Ivor and Gwennie. A private funeral took place on Wednesday, 28 December. 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 sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her Nieces, Nephews, Sister-in-law and the wider Family Circle. Gone to be with Christ, which is far better.

Forsythe (Née Hunter) December 15, 2022 (peacefully) in New Zealand, Margaret, formerly of Carrydarragh, Moneymore, beloved wife of the late Charlie, treasured mother of Lyle, Christine, Rena, William, Keith, Angus, Raymond and the late Steven, dearest sister of the late Kennedy and Robert and sister-in-law of Tillie. A private funeral took place in New Zealand.

McCartney December 19, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, in his 99th year, William James (Billy), 24A Lisnanane Lane, Cookstown and formerly of Morgan Close, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Susan, much loved father of Nigel and the late Denise, father-in-law of Olive, treasured grandfather of Chris, Richard, Andrew and the late Ian and brother of the late Tom, May, Bob and Edith. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 21 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. Will be very sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Boyd December 16, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 8 Milburn Street, Cookstown, Sydney Benjamin, beloved husband of the late Phyllis, dearest brother of Joan and the late Ivan, Wilson and Muriel and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Altedesert Parish Church on Tuesday, 20 December, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Altedesert Parish Church 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. Safe in the arms of Jesus.