Mr Hilditch (60), who had been receiving most cancers remedy, handed away on Sunday.
One of solely three MLAs who served frequently from 1998 till 2023, he stepped down as MLA for East Antrim in September.
A funeral discover for Mr Hilditch stated he was the much-loved father of Michael and the late Stuart and will likely be missed by the broader household circle.
The funeral for former DUP MLA David Hilditch befell on Friday. Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
A particular service of thanksgiving for the life of Mr Hilditch befell on Friday in Carrickfergus Town Hall and was attended by lots of his DUP colleagues.
DUP chief Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Lord Nigel Dodds, former First Minister Paul Givan and East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson have been all in attendance.
MLAs Edwin Poots and Jonathan Buckley have been additionally current, with each carrying their Orange collarettes in tribute to Mr Hilditch, who was a member of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland.
TUV chief Jim Allister, Linfield FC normal supervisor David Graham and NI Football League chief govt Gerard Lawlor, additionally attended the funeral to pay their respects to the previous Carrick Rangers FC chairman.
DUP MLAs Edwin Poots and William Irwin. Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
Speaking after the funeral, East Antrim MLA Cheryl Brownlee, who was co-opted onto the Assembly to substitute Mr Hilditch after he stepped down, stated: “David dedicated 32 years of his life to the trigger, serving his beloved Carrickfergus, firstly as a DUP councillor then as mayor, earlier than making his method to Stormont, diligently serving the folks of East Antrim for the previous 25 years.
“Remarkably, he was one of many final serving MLAs who had been elected to the primary Assembly post-Good Friday Agreement.”
DUP chief Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Gavin Robinson MP attending Mr Hilditch’s funeral. Pic: Jonathan Porter/PressEye
Ms Brownlee stated Mr Hilditch was deeply rooted in his neighborhood and was “passionate and dedicated” to Carrickfergus.
“Personally, I could never thank Davy enough for the time and dedication he gave me. Without his belief in me I would not be where I am today, and I know there are so many here today who feel the same,” she continued.
“He was a proud working-class man who at all times had Carrickfergus on the very coronary heart of all the pieces he did.
“He dedicated his life to serving and sacrificed a lot, even when he was struggling himself.
“He was fiercely loyal, reliable and sincere — these qualities I admired for therefore lengthy and made him stand out from the gang.
“He was a exceptional decide of character, extremely selfless and was at all times there for you when you wanted him.
“I need to thank the household for sharing Davy with us all. With public service, the toughest sacrifice is at all times the household.
“I hope right this moment is testomony of how a lot David meant to us all. His legacy won’t ever been forgotten. He was really one among a sort. I’ll miss him a lot.”