WHELEHAN (née Rafferty) Madeleine (Vera) passed away peacefully 7th October 2026 at Laurelhill House, Lisburn. Beloved wife of the late Seán RIP, much loved mother of Kath (Mike), Anthony (Sharon), Cathal (Simone), Shane (Natalie), Sinéad (Paul), cherished granny of Kirsty, Conor, Finn, Ophelia, Eimear, Aoibh, Mae and Caoimhe, great granny of Anya, dear sister of Claire (Séamus) and the late Pat, Nano, Briege and Mehaul. She will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.

Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome to call to Vera’s daughter Sinead’s home, 1 Edenvale Park, Dunmurry, BT17 0EJ on Saturday 10th between 2.00pm -9.00pm and Sunday 11th between 12noon – 4.00pm. Vera will be received at St. Anne’s Church, Kingsway on Sunday 11th at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will be held on Monday 12th October at 10.00am, followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Drumcor, Co Cavan. Mass can be viewed online via https://www.youtube.com/@st.annesdunmurry8402

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o O’Kanes Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for her.