Retd Capt Frank Raftery

Retired Captain Frank Raftery

Knockeven, Rushbrooke, Cobh, Co. Cork

Formerly of Long Walk, Galway City

Late of Irish Shipping, Irish Naval Service, and Irish Ferries

13th June 2024.

Peacefully at Brookfield Care Centre Leamlara. Beloved husband of Carmel (nee Mansfield) who so lovingly cared for him through the years and much-loved father of Donogh, Cormac, John and Emer. Frank will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife and family, sister Phyllis, daughters in law Eibhlis, Angela and Aoife, son in law Damien, grandchildren Jack, Evan, Hugo, Alice, Conan, Colm, Billy and Patrick, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Frank will repose at Cahill’s Funeral Home, Newtown Rd., Cobh P24Y383 on Sunday, June 16th, from 4.30pm with prayers at 6pm. Removal on Monday, June 17th, at 11.30am to St. Colman’s Cathedral for 12noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in Old Church Cemetery.

Frank’s Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on mcn.camera/st-colmans

Messages of comfort and support may be left for Frank's family in the condolence section below

Family flowers only please

Donations in lieu, if desired, to https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money

“Ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam dilis”