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John Strachan CBE McCRACKEN
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John Strachan CBE (Edinburgh)
Suddenly, aged 87, on January 7, 2018, in the USA, where he had lived for many years. Beloved husband of Moira and of the late Margaret, dear father of Margaret Anne, Suzanne and Ralston and much loved grandfather of John and Euan. He established IBM in Edinburgh, in the 1960s returning in 1980 to become involved in a wide range of business, community, and charitable organisations. A memorial service will be held at Cramond Kirk, on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 2 pm.
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April 7, 2019
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Moira McCracken
March 7, 2018
Moira McCracken
March 7, 2018
My loving husband.
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March 7, 2018
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John S. McCracken 1930-2018
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