Frank Burke

The death  occurred, unexpectedly at his home, on 2nd October, of Frank Burke, Ballymacragh, Westport  Road, Castlebar. He was aged 72. Predeceased by his parents James and Annie (née Carney) and brother  Johnny  (Ballymacragh) and Jimmy (UK) and his sister-in-law Mary Kelly. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (née Mulchrone,  Newport) and loving father of Caroline and Claire. He  will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife,  daughters and their partners,  sister Maureen  Bullimore (Liverpool),  brothers-in-law John Joe and Paddy Mulchrone,  Chris Kelly and Richard Bullimore,  sisters-in-law Julie Burke,  Christine Burke,  Patsy Mulchrone and Ann Mulchrone,  nephews,  nieces,  cousins, relatives,  neighbours and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Frank worked with Castlebar Town Council (Urban Council) until his retirement a few years ago.  He loved the outdoors farming and  fishing.  He was a great animal lover and his dog Jack was his best friend and constant companion.  Frank relaxed listening to Mid West radio and was a regular listener to the Michael Commons show. Frank was well respected and held in high regard by his former colleagues in the Council and by his neighbours who he was always willing to help.  He will be missed in Ballymacragh and beyond.

Reposing at Kilcoyne's Funeral Home,  Thomas Street, Castlebar, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday.   Arriving at the Church of the Holy Rosary,  Castlebar, on Wednesday, 5th October, for Funeral Mass at 11.30am.  Afterwards Frank will be laid to rest in the Old Cemetery,  Castlebar. You can listen to the Funeral Mass in Castlebar on Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3fm or you can view it on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family please click on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar  0872648869   www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com