McCRACKEN, Theodore (life long farmer of Roseneath) – Peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Sunday, May 14, 2017, Theodore McCracken, in his 83rd year. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley McCracken (nee Brown) and his four children, Marion Fraser (Keith Hillyard), Allan McCracken, Greg McCracken (Donna Bevan) and Heather Ogden (Mark). Also survived by his five grandchildren, Sean Fraser (Tricia Barrett), Scott McCracken (Sarah Carr), Kelsey Taylor (Will Grant), Julie Taylor (Connor Brown) and Lauren Ogden. Predeceased by his parents Ross and Edna McCracken (nee Doxtator). Brother of the late Audrey Winkworth (Bob), Ila Sherwin and Frieda Danford. Friends are invited to call at the BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HASTINGS on Wednesday from 7 – 9 pm. Memorial Service at the Alnwick Civic Centre, Roseneath on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm, Reverend Bryce Sangster officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath or to the Roseneath Agricultural Society (Junior Showmanship Program). Online condolences at www.brettfuneralchapels.com