Lele November 26, 2023 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Jana, R.I.P., formerly of Latvia. A private cremation will take place. Will be sadly missed by her nieces and family in Latvia and the staff and residents at Fairfields Care Centre.
Hamilton November 16, 2023 (suddenly), Ryan John, 11 Millreagh, Dundonald, loving husband of Shauna, devoted daddy of Rory and Méabh, dearly loved son of Keith and Margaret, dearest brother of Colin (Claire), dear son-in-law of Joe and Anna Marie Harte and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and nephew. A service of thanksgiving was held in First Presbyterian Church Cookstown on Monday, 20 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to PIPS payable to 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.
Hewitt November 10, 2023 (suddenly) at Belfast City Hospital, Malcolm, 75 Sweep Road, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Beth, dearest father of Julianne (Paul), Jonathan (Katie) and Emma (Steven), treasured granda of Amy, Nathan, Chloe and Louise and dear brother of Raymond, Graham and Hampton. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Tuesday, 14 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Will be fondly remembered by the entire family circle. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Lennox November 7, 2023 (peacefully) at Craigavon Area Hospital, Mildred Elizabeth, late of 67 Turnaface Road, Cookstown, beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Lennox and dearest sister of Robert. A service of thanksgiving was held in Lissan Parish Church on Thursday, 9 November, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kilcronaghan Parish Church c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. The Lord is my shepherd.
Thompson November 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Keith, 2 Glenavon Park, Cookstown, dearly loved husband of Joan, dear step-father of Rodney and a treasured brother-in-law and uncle. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Monday, 6 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Fire and Rescue Service payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Peace is yours, memories ours.
Henry October 30, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Winston George, formerly of Magheraglass, Cookstown and Coventry, beloved son of the late James and Minnie Henry and dear brother of John H. and the late Benjamin, Jim, Bill, Lily, Robert and Ivy. A service of thanksgiving was held in R Steenson and Son Funeral Home, on Wednesday, 1 November, followed by interment in Cookstown Cemetery. Donations in memory, if desired, to Kildress 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. “Peace, perfect peace.”
Forrest (née Hamilton) October 27, 2023 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, Ann Elizabeth, 22 Edinburgh Drive, Cookstown, much loved wife of George, loving mother of Jacqueline, Heather (Alan), Alison (Ian) and Georga (Trevor) and a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. A private funeral took place on Monday, 30 October. Casting all your care upon Him for He careth for you. 1 Peter 5v7.
Kells O.B.E. October 26, 2023 (peacefully) at The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital, Maud, late of 73 Moneymore Road, Cookstown and formerly of Mulita, D.R.C., beloved daughter of the late William Andrew and Madge Kells, dearly loved sister of Margaret, Dorothy and the late Irene, sister-in-law of Colin, Harold and Tom and a cherished aunt and great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 29 October, followed by interment in St. John’s Parish Churchyard, Moneymore. Donations in memory, if desired, payable to Steenson Funeral Services (Charities a/c), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ for W.E.C. International. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116 v 15-19.
Johnston October 26, 2023 (peacefully) at home, 82 Coolreaghs Road, Cookstown, Jean Anne, dearly loved wife of Gordon, loving mum of Jane and Julie, mother-in-law of Thomas and Phil, granny of Joe, Rachel and Penny and a dearest sister, sister-in-law and aunt. A service of thanksgiving was held in Derryloran Parish Church on Saturday, 28 October, 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 Derryloran Parish Church. Peace, perfect peace.
McIlroy October 22, 2023 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, Edward (Eddie), R.I.P., formerly of Maghera. A graveside service and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Wednesday, 25 October. Will be sadly missed by his nephew Brian, the family circle and the staff and residents at Fairfields Care Centre.
Creighton October 13, 2023 (suddenly) at home, 4A Coagh Crescent, Cookstown, Robert, beloved son of Thomas and the late Jean Creighton and dear brother of Marie, Tom, Alex, Trudy, Maggie and Archie. A service of thanksgiving was held in R. Steenson & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, 18 October, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Donations in memory, if desired, to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o Steenson Funeral Services, 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
Malcolmson October 1, 2023 (peacefully) at Fairfields Care Centre, John, formerly of Larne. A graveside service and committal took place in Cookstown Cemetery on Wednesday, 4 October. 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.