The death has taken place April 22nd 2025 at Parkview House, Castlederg of David Shakespeare, 10 Trinamadan Road, Gortin BT79 8QG and formerly of Birmingham. Much loved father of Caroline, Richard, David and Rodney and brother of Norma, Linda and the late Alan. Reposing at his home on Tuesday (April 22nd) from 8p.m. Service in his home on Thursday (April 24th) at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Greenhill Cemetery, Omagh. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family time please from 10p.m. to 11a.m.
STEWART – 20th April 2025, suddenly at home. John Bailie, late of The Mill House, Coalisland Road, Dungannon. Loving son of the late Robert & Elizabeth and dearest brother of Victoria. Funeral Service in Newmills Presbyterian Church on Thursday 24th at 12 noon, followed by a private interment in the adjoining burial ground. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, payable to Holmes of Dungannon c/o David Cranston, Tyrone House, 2 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon, BT70 1EL for Cancer Research. Remembered with love by his sister and family circle. ‘You will always be in our thoughts’
Hamilton (née Blevins) April 21, 2025 (peacefully) at Antrim Area Hospital, in her 92nd year, Audrey, 29 Strews Road, Cookstown, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mother of Mary and the late Sheila, dear mother-in-law of Darren and devoted granny of Alexandra and Mia. House and funeral strictly private. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cystic Fibrosis Trust c/o Steenson Funeral Services (Charities account), 11 Loy Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PZ. Loved always, sadly missed.
Lee, 21st April 2025. Peacefully at her residence, Rachel Rebecca (Ruby) née Wilson, 83 Granville Road, Dungannon. Loving wife of the late Kenneth, devoted mother of Stephen, Martin and Jenny, mother-in-law of Michelle and Stephen and much loved grandmother of David, Stacey, Andrew, Casey, Jamie, Chloe, Noah, Abigail and great grandmother of Freya. Funeral service on Thursday 24th April 2025 in Lower Clonaneese Presbyterian Church at 1pm, followed by interment in Upper Clonaneese Presbyterian churchyard. House private however, family and friends are welcome on Tuesday 22nd April and Wednesday 23rd April between 5pm and 9pm. Family flowers only, donations may be made in Ruby’s memory payable to Lower Clonaneese Presbyterian Church C/o F. Martin & Sons Funeral Directors, 185 Ballygawley Road, Dungannon BT70 1RY. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and family circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Donaghy (Killyclogher) 22nd April 2025 Kathleen, peacefully at home. Much loved mother of Bernadette, Teresa (Eannetta) and Susan (Miles). Daughter of the late Harry and Mary RIP. Devoted sister of Bridie, Dan and the late Billie, Harry, Peggy (Dobbin) and Rosie (Bruce) RIP. Remains reposing at her late residence, 17 McIvor Villas today Tuesday 22nd and tomorrow Wednesday 23rd April from 2pm to 9pm. Requiem mass Thursday 24th April 2025 at 10am in St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private on Thursday morning. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Family flowers only. Donations in Lieu of flowers if so desired to Trocaire c/o O’Kane Bros Ltd Funeral Directors 27 Market Street, Omagh. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, sister, brother, sons-in-law Conor and Richard, grandchildren Aoife, Ronan, Cara, Henry and Charlie and extended family. A devoted cousin and auntie, and a friend to all.
McElduff (48 Dunamore Road, Cookstown, BT80 9NT) Anthony, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, April 22nd 2025 (R.I.P). Beloved husband of Marie (nee Quinn). Father of Laura (Donnelly), Anna-Marie Jackson, Peter Jackson and the late Sharon Jackson (R.I.P). Also cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Dear brother of Joseph (Anthony’s twin), Rose (McCrory), Philomena (Quinn), Alice (Gourley), James and the late Eugene, Mary (McCrory), Harry and Josephine (McAnena) (R.I.P) also brother in-law of Viva, Sean, Charlie, Peter, Bridie, Mary Monica, Rita, Michael, Joe, Greg, Yvette also the late John and Dessie (R.I.P). St. Anthony pray for him. Anthony’s remains will repose at his family home for a wake today Tuesday (April 22nd) from 6:00pm – 11:00pm and on Wednesday (April 23rd) from 11:00am – 11:00pm. Funeral from there on Thursday (April 24th) going to Church of St. Mary’s Church, Dunamore for 12:30 Requiem Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Anthony’s Requiem Mass can also be viewed using the link below https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-church-6. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters, son, sons in-law, daughter in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren sisters, brothers, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and his wider family circle. All enquiries to Niall A. Loughran Funeral Directors, Cookstown 028 8676 5454. Due to limited parking available at the wake house there will be a shuttle bus available at St. Mary’s Church, Dunamore.
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