RICKETT, Alan passed away 14th June 2026 peacefully at Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital with loving family by his side. Late of Greenisland. Dearly beloved son of George and the late Diane. Much loved brother to Mark and Gary, sisters-in-law Janine and Carrieanne. Proud uncle to Andrew, wife Rebecca, Charlie, Oliver and Max and great-uncle to Maddison, Charlotte and Noah. Loving nephew of Isabel, and the late Billy Craig and family.

House private please. A Service of Thanksgiving for Alan’s life will be held in S & J Irvine’s Funeral Home, 31-35 Irish Quarter South, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BL on Friday 19th June 2026 at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment in Victoria Cemetery. The service can be viewed live on S & J Irvine’s facebook page at 12.30 p.m.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Macmillan Unit Antrim Area Hospital NHSCT c/o S&J Irvine Funeral Directors.

Alan will be forever loved and remembered by his entire family circle.

He sleeps in a beautiful garden, free from suffering and pain, and when life’s journey is over, please God may we all meet again.