Freeburn (née Henry) April 15, 2022 (peacefully) at home, 60 Tullagh Road, Cookstown, Sarah Isobel (Sadie), beloved wife of the late David William, much loved mother of Robin, Raymond, Maurice, Gloria, Edna, Ronald, Clifford, Gary, Daphney, Shirley and Jennifer and a treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. A service of thanksgiving was held in Orritor Presbyterian Church on Monday, 18 April, 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 Christian Blind Mission. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”
McIvor April 14, 2022 (suddenly), Hector, Killygarvin, Newmills, Dungannon, husband of Laura, father of Gary, Bryan and Ashley, father-in-law of Heather, Jayne and Nigel, grandfather of Kathryn, Richard, James, Harry, Hannah, Matthew and Daniel and brother of the late Violet, Nora, Norman, Havelock, Jack and Eric. A private funeral took place on Sunday, 17 April. Donations in memory, if desired, to Air Ambulance NI c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Sadly missed.
Watson (née Gourley) April 12, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Joan, Tullyard House, 40 Tullyard Road, Sandholes, Cookstown, beloved Wife of the late Percy, dear Mother of Averil, Alan and June and a dearest Mother-In-Law, Granny and Great-Granny. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Thursday, 14 April followed by a private burial. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Ramone Ward 1, Craigavon Area Hospital. At peace.
Burton (née Harpur) April 9, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by her family, Sandra, 4 Sessiagh Road, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, dearly loved mum of Laura and Derek, beloved wife of the late Alan, precious daughter of Georgina and the late Bobbie Harpur, loving partner of Robert Dillon, dearest sister of Thomas and the late Margaret and sister-in-law of Dawn. A service of thanksgiving was held in Desertcreat Parish Church on Tuesday, 12 April, 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 Laurel House and Charis Cancer Care. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Cahoon March 22, 2022 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Nursing Home, surrounded by his family, Thomas, 16 Ballybriest Road, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Molly, devoted father of Ernest, Helen (Somerville), Joyce (Shaw), Thomas, Roy and Avril (Harkness), father-in-law of Jill, Noel, Reggie, Roberta and Alfie and a precious granda, great-granda and dearest brother of Robert, Eileen and the late Margaret, Andrew, Nathaniel and George Ernest. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Friday, 25 March 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 Ballybriest L.O.L. 356 and Lissan Parish Church. “The Lord is my Shepherd.”
BALLYBRIEST PURPLE MARKSMEN LOL 356.
Cahoon - The officers and brethren of the above lodge are saddened to hear of the death of their esteemed Treasurer Bro Tommy Cahoon and tender their sympathy to his son Thomas, also to his Grandsons David, Aaron, Andrew, Steven and Jonathan and also to his brother Robert Joseph Cahoon and Nephew Derek Cahoon.
The Lodge tenders their deepest sympathy to the entire family circle.
Fred Cahoon - Worshipful Master
Bert McCulloch - Secretary
Donnelly March 19, 2022 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital, William John, formerly of Ballynagilly Lane, Cookstown, beloved husband of the late Carole and much loved father of Alan and Joanne. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, 24 March, followed by interment in Brigh Presbyterian Churchyard. A heart of gold, a smiling face, someone special who cannot be replaced.
Love (née McLernon) March 19, 2022 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Gretta Margaret, 31 Westland Crescent, Cookstown, devoted mum of Stephen and Richard, mother-in-law of Carina, cherished granny of Billy, beloved daughter of the late Billy and Shirley, dearest sister of Carol and the late Rachel and Robert and loving wife of Sammy. A service of thanksgiving was held in St. John’s Parish Church, Moneymore on Wednesday, 23 March, followed by interment in Ballygoney Presbyterian Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Steenson Funeral Services, (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Always remembered, never forgotten, forever in our hearts.
Vance (née Bell) March 18, 2022 (peacefully) at Drapersfield House Private Nursing Home, Margaret Elizabeth (Lily), formerly of 16 Duffless Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Russell, loving mother of John, Margaret and Christine, dear mother-in-law of Kathleen, Raymond, Roy and the late Ernie and devoted grandmother to Stephen, Christopher and their families. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 20 March (a recording of the service is available on the Molesworth Presbyterian Church YouTube channel), followed by interment in Brigh Presbyterian Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c) 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ, for Drapersfield House and Prison Fellowship N.I. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Marks (née Gourley) March 7, 2022 (peacefully) at Drummaul House Care Home, Randalstown, Lillian, formerly of Oriel Road, Antrim, beloved wife of the late Derek, dearly loved mother of David and Fiona, mother-in-law of Kitty and the late Simon, devoted grandmother to her nine grandchildren and a much loved sister and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Thursday, 10 March, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Lissan Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
Smyrl March 3, 2022, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Jane Henrietta (Etta), formerly of Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mother of Margaret, Violet, Harold, Wendy, Audrey and the late Robin and a loving, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 8 March, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Dementia 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 her family and friends.
Humphries February 19, 2022, (peacefully) at Brooklands Nursing Home, Don, 2 Bells Manor, Castledawson, dearly beloved husband of Heather, loving dad of Paul (Allison), much loved step-father of Michelle and Warren (Liz), caring granda of Ellie, Ben, Zoe, Eoghan and Fionn, dear brother of Helen and brother-in-law of Sandy and Anne. A service of thanksgiving was held in R. Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, 22 February, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. 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 and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. “At peace.”
Elliott February 18, 2022 (peacefully) in his 100th year, Stanley, Gows-Hill, Tullyhogue, beloved husband of the late Lizzie, devoted dad of Beth, Ivan, Joan and Heather and a much loved father-in-law, papa and brother. A service of thanksgiving for Stanley’s life took place at Gows-Hill on Sunday, 20 February, 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 Air Ambulance N.I. and Dementia N.I. Sadly missed.
Harkness (née Faulkner) February 16, 2022 (peacefully) at The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, Hazel Winifred, 30 Coagh Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Robert John (Jack), much loved mother of Nigel and Alastair, mother-in-law of Janet, granny of Aaron and Jenna, and sister of Dorothy, Valerie, Heather and the late Maureen, Evelyn and Bertie. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 19 February, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities Account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. “At rest with God.”
Moffett February 11, 2022 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Ronald (Ronnie), much loved husband of Joan, 82 Newmills Road, Dungannon, treasured father of Alison and Ralph, dear father-in-law of Mark and Nikki, devoted granda to Christopher and his wife Natalie, Paige and Kevyn and a beloved brother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Tullanisken Parish Church on Sunday, 13 February, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Tullanisken 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 his family and friends.
Ferguson January 31, 2022 (peacefully) at home, 63 Morgan's Hill Road, Cookstown, Ernest (Ernie), much loved husband of Margaret, loving daddy of Jennifer, Lorraine and Kenneth, dearest father-in-law of Colin, Paul and Joan, proud granda to Lee, Luke, Sophie, Matthew, Katie, Kiah, Noah, Rebecca, Jamie and Rachel, great-granda of Elijah and a dear brother and brother-in-law. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Thursday, 3 February, followed by interment in Donaghey Congregational Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Marie Curie, 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.
Williamson January 25, 2022 (suddenly) at home, 13 Westland Crescent, Cookstown, Joseph (Joey) beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving dad of Justin and Jo-Anne, dearest father-in-law of Juliana and Gary, proud grandfather to Dylan, Katelyn, Luke, Ella and Josh and dear brother of Robert. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Friday, 28 January, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. 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 very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all the family circle. Treasured thoughts of one so dear.
Cheevers (née Glendinning) January 25, 2022 (peacefully) at Weavers House Care Home, Ada, formerly of 55 Morgan’s Hill Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Cecil, precious mother of Colleen, Angeline and the late Violet, Glenda and Adrian, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother and dearest sister of Bertie. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, 27 January, followed by interment in Ardtrea Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Dementia N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (address as above). Lovingly remembered by all the family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
Best passed suddenly January 18, 2022, Raymond (Ray/Bestie), 20 Castle Villas, Cookstown, beloved soul mate of Bríd, dearest son of the late Sidney and Winifred Best, brother of Trevor, uncle of Kirsty, nephew of Florence and son-in-law of Joe and Bridie Carson. A service of remembrance was held in his late home on Friday, 21 January, followed by interment in Desertcreat Parish Churchyard. Will be so desperately missed and still loved by Bríd and all his family and friends.
Murphy (nee Faulkner) January 12, 2022 (peacefully) at Weaver’s House Care Home, Mary Jane (May), 5 Mosside, Donaghey, Dungannon, beloved wife of the late Noel, loving mother of Mavis, Carol, Norman and Linda and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service of thanksgiving was held in Donaghey Congregational Church on Friday, 14 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 Alzheimer’s Society. Will be sadly missed by the entire family circle. At Home with the Lord.
Cahoon (née Bell) January 10, 2022 (peacefully) at her daughter Avril’s home, surrounded by her family, Mary Margaret (Molly), formerly of 16 Ballybriest Road, Cookstown, much loved wife of Thomas, devoted mother of Ernest, Helen (Somerville), Joyce (Shaw), Thomas, Roy and Avril (Harkness), mother-in-law of Jill, Noel, Reggie, Roberta and Alfie and a precious granny, great-granny and sister. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Thursday, 13 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 Faith Mission and Lissan Parish Church. “Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8
Ballybriest Purple Marksmen LOL 356
The officers and Brethren of the above Lodge are saddened to hear of the death of Mrs Molly Cahoon the wife of our esteemed Treasurer Brother Tommy Cahoon and Mother of Brother Thomas Cahoon and Grandmother of Brothers David, Aaron, Andrew, Steven and Jonathan Cahoon, also Sister-in-law of Brother Robert Joseph Cahoon Chaplin and Aunt of Brother Derek Cahoon. The Lodge tenders their sympathy to the family circle.
Fred Cahoon – Worshipful Master
Bert McCulloch - Secretary
Corbett (née Kempton) January 10, 2022 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Martha, beloved wife of the late Sydney, treasured mother of Ronald, Bert and the late Margaret, mother-in-law of John, special grandmother to Lynette, Jonathan and Edwin, dearest sister of Nellie and the late Johnny and a loving aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 12 January, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”
Reid January 3, 2022 (peacefully) at Moneymore Care Home surrounded by her loving family, Eileen, late of Milburn Park, Cookstown, life long partner of the late Kenneth Gourley, devoted mother of Heather, Reuben and Kirsty, dear mother-in-law of Alan, Caroline and Steven, a treasured grandmother, dearest sister of the late Stanley and a much loved aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Cookstown Independent Methodist Church on Wednesday, 5 January, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Almost Home Animal Rescue N.I. c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
Richardson December 26, 2021 at Antrim Area Hospital, Clive, devoted husband of Eileen, late of 48A Drumearn Road, Cookstown and formerly of Killymoon and loving father of Bettina, Colin (Cheryl), Paul (Cheryl) and the late baby Robert. A private funeral was held on January 3, 2022. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for Alzheimer’s Society and Guide Dogs For The Blind. “In Heavenly love abiding.”
Bigger December 21, 2021 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family, Ellen Elizabeth, dearly loved wife of John, 72 Newmills Road, Dungannon, loving mother of Fiona, Marc and Alistair, dear mother-in-law of Andrew, Anna and Helena and devoted granny of Lauren (Carlos), David (Linzi) and Jonathan. A service of thanksgiving was held in Ardtrea Parish Church on Thursday, 23 December, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Stewartstown Health Centre c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Safe in the arms of Jesus.