COLTON Stephen, 3 Abbey Court, Dromore, BT78 3JB) died peacefully on Wednesday 14th May 2025 in Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Catherine. Cherished brother of Adrian (Carmel), Edwin (Cathy) and the late Joseph. Brother in-law of Crea (Declan), Shane and the late Seamus Jnr. Loving and devoted uncle of Niall, Dermot, Peter, Matthew and Maeve. Son of the late Hugh James and Marjorie. Son in law of the late Seamus and Anne.

Stephen will be reposing in Grianan House Funeral Home, 4 Carnalea Road, Fintona, Co Tyrone, BT78 2BY from 2.30pm until 7.30pm on Sunday 18th May 2025.

Stephen will leave Grianan House Funeral Home at 10.15am on Monday 19th May for 11am requiem Mass in St. Davog’s Church, Dromore, followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

For those who wish to show a presence on the funeral route Stephen will travel from the Carnalea Road, and along the Dromore Road, Tummery Road, Esker Road, Church Street, Main Street and the Omagh Road, to arrive at St. Davog’s Church for 10.50am.

Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu kindly accepted for The Brain Charity.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, brothers, in-laws, nephews, niece, cousins, and entire family circle and friends. Our Lady pray for him.

Eskra Parish

COLTON Stephen. Long-serving Vice Principal and teacher at St. Patrick’s Primary School, Eskra, Stephen was held in the highest regard by all who knew him. His love of nature, gentle wisdom, gift for writing, and contributions to The Irish News made him a voice of reflection and insight.

Stephen’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched – in the classroom, in his writing, and in the natural world he cherished so deeply.

He will be profoundly missed. Rest in Peace Master Colton.