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Michael Whelan (O’Faolain)

Michael Whelan (O’Faolain)

Dec 15, 2025 07:25 By reception
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Michael Whelan (O’Faolain)

Killianiker House, Rooskey, Co.Leitrim.

Michael Whelan (O’Faolain)  passed away on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. Peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Roscommon Hospice.

Sadly missed by his family, beloved daughters Karen and Michelle, sons Michael and Jonathan and their mother Rose. Remembered by his sisters Mary, Angela, Cathy and Patricia, daughters-in-law Brenda and Rachel, sons-in-law Aidan and Tony. Adored by his grandchildren Amy, Ryan, Karl, Jack, Rose, Ruby, Alex and Harrisson. Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, Barbara and a wide circle of friends all over the world near and far.

May he rest in peace .

Reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday 17th December from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rooskey on Thursday 18th December at 11.00am , followed by Cremation Service at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.00pm .
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://www.churchtv.ie/rooskey/
In celebration of a great life the family kindly requests that those attending wear bright colours to encapsulate Michael’s wonderful life.

Family flowers only please donation if desired to Roscommon Hospice
House private please

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Condolences (2)

Leo marron

Dec 15, 2025 11:10

May he Rest in Peace 🙏

David Kemsley and Renee

Dec 17, 2025 19:44

Condolences to family and friends. I knew Michael well on our winter trips to Bali. I loved his art and his wonderful personality. We used to visit Rooskey most summers. It's a hole that cannot be filled. Goodbye you lovely man.

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