Mr John David McCracken

McCracken: 14th December 2025, peacefully, at his home Ballycormick Park, Ballymoney, David, dearly beloved husband of Kate, much loved father of Shaun, Paul and Leesa, dear step father of Julie and Simon, a devoted grandfather and great grandfather and dearest brother of Margaret and brother-in-law of John.  Funeral took place on Tuesday 16th December to Ballymoney Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Marie Curie c/o James McMullan & Son, 22 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AQ or online at mcmullanfunerals.com.  Sadly missed by his loving family and entire family circle.

Charity details

Marie Curie

We provide care and support for around 4,000 people living with a terminal illness, their carers and loved ones in Northern Ireland each year.

Nursing care 

There are more than 190 Marie Curie Nurses working in Northern Ireland, caring for around 3,250 terminally ill people and their families in their homes each year.

Hospices

Our hospice in Belfast cares for around 480 people each year, including people staying in the hospice and those coming in for the day to use the hospice’s services.

Helper volunteers

Our Helper volunteers regularly visit terminally ill people in their home or talk on the phone, offering companionship and emotional support, as well as practical help.

Funding

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our services are offered free of charge to people with any terminal illness. We need to raise over £3.5 million a year to fund our hospices and nursing care in Northern Ireland.

Registered Number 207994

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk

Messages of condolence

Kate, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad and difficult time. We will miss seeing David going for his walks and our little chats. Ivan & Carol

Mr & Mrs Ivan Ellison

Service details

Burial

16 December, 2025 14:30

Ballymoney Cemetery, 44 Knock Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6LX

44 Knock Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6LX