Death Notice Catherine Jane McCRACKEN

A notice announcing the death of Catherine Jane McCRACKEN and funeral details.

Death Notice Catherine Jane McCRACKEN

Catherine Jane McCRACKEN, nee Dalton, died on 16 August 2025 at the age of 55, peacefully at hospital surrounded by her family. She was a mother to Sarah-Louise (partner Johnny) and Daniel (partner Caitlin), a grandmother to Miley, Mason, Sophia and Ayana, and a sister to Louise. She was the wife of Lez.

A service to celebrate Cathy’s life will be held at Sloan Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn, on Wednesday 20 August at 12.30 pm, followed by burial at Lisburn New Cemetery Blaris. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, online via www.ronniethompson.co.uk or cheques payable to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn.

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