Passed away peacefully at his home on 1st November 2026 following a long illness faced with courage. Late of Woodford Park, Newtownabbey. Beloved husband of Joyce and the late Hazel; much-loved and loving Daddy of Elaine, June, Judith, Andrew and Heather; Granda of Stuart, Lauren, Rachel, Katie, Emma, Josh and Ryan and the late Hannah; Great Granda of Noah and Nico; devoted brother to Iris and the late Tommy; and cherished uncle to many.

House private please. A private committal will be followed by Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for Ivan’s life in Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church, Ballyhenry Road, Glengormley on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 11.30am.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society and Leukaemia and Lymphoma

‘Some golden daybreak, Jesus will come’