Steenson Funeral Services

Malcolmson October 1, 2023 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, John, formerly of Larne. A graveside service and committal will take place in Cookstown Cemetery on Wednesday, 4 October at 12.00noon. Will be sadly missed by the staff and residents at Fairfields Care Centre.

Morgan September 29, 2023 (peacefully) at home with his wife and daughter, John, 244 Killyman Road, Dungannon, much loved husband of Trudi, adored dad of Claudia, cherished son of Peggy and the late Doit Morgan and dearest brother of George, David and Desmond. A service of thanksgiving was held in Donaghendry Parish Church on Monday, 2 October, followed by a private 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 Southern Area Hospice Services (Dungannon Hub). Words are few, feelings deep, memories of you are ours to keep.

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.

Cander (née McFarland) May 20, 2023 (suddenly) at home, Olive Mary, 10 Rectory Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late William James, dearest mother of the late Noel and Ian, much loved sister of the late Jim, Rhoda and Shirley, sister-in-law of Margaret and a dear aunt and great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held at her late home on Monday, 22 May, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Dogs Trust c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. At rest.

Thornton May 18, 2023 (peacefully) at the Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends, Aaron Leslie (Arnie), devoted husband of Aislinn, 6 Liscoole, Cookstown, precious daddy of Ryan, Jessica and Jack, darling son of Leslie and Thea, dearest twin brother of Amanda, brother-in-law of Noel and Ciaran (Emma), son-in-law of Adrian and Bernie Donnelly and dear uncle of Joel. A service of thanksgiving was held at his late home on Sunday, 21 May, followed by burial in Lissan Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for NHSCT Palliative Care Fund (Macmillan Unit) and Charis Cancer Care. Will be ever so sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family, his Coagh United family and his many friends.

Campton (née Black and formerly Rollins) May 7, 2023 (peacefully) at Weavers House Care Home, surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Elizabeth, late of 49 Princess Avenue, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Bill Campton and the late Billy Rollins, precious mum of Adelaide (Raymond), David (Hazel), Jeffrey (Helen), Kenneth (Janet) and the late George, special granny to Adel, Joanne, Claire, Gary, Victoria, Keith, Rebecca, Amy, Jessica, Matthew, Kirsty, Mia and Nyle, a much loved great-granny to her 14 great-grandchildren and treasured sister of Carlile, Maudie, Florence, Bertie and Sydney. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Wednesday, 10 May followed by interment in Ardtrea Parish 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. With Christ which is far better. Phil. 1v23

Hutchinson April 27, 2023 (peacefully), at Antrim Area Hospital, Irwin, 8 McKinney Park, Cookstown, dearest partner and friend of Mina, her children Jill, Randall, Roger and their families, son of the late Jim and Betty, dearest brother of Jennifer, Davy, Beverley and the late Ronald and Alan. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, 29 April, followed by interment in Kildress Parish Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be ever so sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Peace, perfect peace.

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