David Hilditch served the East Antrim community from 1998 until ill health forced him to step down earlier this year
Tributes have been paid to "honourable and loyal" former DUP MLA David Hilditch who died following a battle with cancer.
"Despite David’s battle with cancer, he served the people of East Antrim faithfully and only stepped back from elected office in September past," said Sir Jeffrey. "David was first elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1998 and was subsequently re-elected in the 2011, 2016, 2017 and 2022 Assembly elections. He was one of only three MLAs who served continually from 1998 until 2023.
"Whilst as colleagues, we can look back over a life of dedication and service to the people of Carrickfergus, East Antrim and Northern Ireland, our prayers today are with those who were closest to David amongst his family and friends.""He will be missed. I can remember David first being elected in Carrickfergus," he said.
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