Frances Burke (née Heskin)

Burke, Mary

Cornaroya, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo and formerly of Ballyrourke, The Neale (Retired NT, The Neale NS.) – peacefully, on 18th April 2026, in the wonderful care of the staff at Mayo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, brothers Brian and Johnny, sisters Peg and Eileen.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughter Maria, sons Declan and Adrian, daughters-in-law Siobhán and Karen, son-in-law Niall, her adored grandchildren Holly, Katie, Rossa, Kyle, Ry-Lee and Naoise.

Fondly remembered by her extended family, neighbours, former colleagues and a wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing at St. Joseph’s Funeral Home, Ballinrobe (F31XV63) on Monday evening (20th April) from 6 o’clock with removal at 7:30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning (21st April) at 11:30am with the funeral proceeding to the New Cemetery, Ballinrobe.

Frances’s Funeral mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Ballinrobe.

The Burke family would like to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time. You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family on the condolence link below.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh hanam dílis.

Published On: April 18th, 2026

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Michael & Margaret O’Connor
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Burke Family and extended families on the death of Frances may she rest in peace with all her loved ones gone before her 🙏 sorry we are away at the moment & can’t attend

Mary Hugh Flanagan & Family Clonbur
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Maira Declan and Adrian
So Sorry to hear the sad news of the loss of your Mom Frances
She was such lovely lady always
May She Rest In Peace 🙏 xxx

Rose Daly.
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the sad loss of Francis. May she rest in peace 🙏

John F. Burke Ballinrobe
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Adrian, Declan and all the Burke family on the sad loss of Francis.
RIP

Padraig Ciaran Golden Carrowholly
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian and all the Burke family on the death of Frances. May she rest in peace

Peter&Mary Feerick.
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Francis family . May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

David and Laura Murphy, The Neale
4 weeks ago

Sending our Deepest Sympathy to Adrian , Declan, Maria and your Families on the Sad Passing of your dear Mother.
May She Rest in Peace

Eileen Grimes
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian.Declan and Marie on the death of your Mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Rita Lundon
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Maria, Declan and Adrian and extended family on the passing of Frances.
I enjoyed many bridge games, outings and laughs with her
Ar Dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

Richard & Ruth Monaghan
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Adrian and all family, may she rest in peace.

Leona Connery
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Declan Adrian and Marie and the extended Burke and Heskin families. A lovely lady and will always be remembered by her Bridge friends for her kindness.

Mary May Ballinamona, The Neale.
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Burke family on the death of Frances. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael Hennelly Hollymount.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Declan, Adrian Marie and the extended Bourke and Heskin families on the sad passing of Frances.
May she Rest In Peace.

Geraldine May
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Maria, Declan, Adrian and all of the extended family on the death of Frances.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Margaret Linnane Islandeady
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your dear mam ,may she rest in peace reunited with her
beloved Paddy.

Bernie Moran Ballindine
4 weeks ago

So sorry hear of France’s passing R.I.P. I knew her since she taught in Loughmask years ago.She was never without a smile on her face So friendly.so pleasant Sincere condolences to all her family

Tom and Kathleen Lynagh, Ballinchalla,The Neale
4 weeks ago

So sad to hear of Frances’ passing. A Lovely happy woman, who taught two generations of our family. Sympathies to Declan,Adrian and Marie.

Heneghan butchers
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the sad passing of your Mum.
May she rest in peace.

Flor and Tick Higgins
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Frances daughter, sons and grandchildren on the death of your loving Mam and Granny. I have lovely memories of Frances at the bridge table, she was a very competitive player and so generous with her knowledge to beginners. Also what laughs we had with the Ballinrobe gang at the Congress in Donegal. Also she loved her style and of course a visit to the boutique’s was a must during the breaks. Such fun and shopping! Frances you will be remembered. Rest in peace with your beloved husband.

John Nalty and Delores Nalty, Carrownturley Kilmaine
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke & Heskin families and all their extended relatives on the passing of Frances.
May she Rest in Peace.

From all the staff at Corrib Oil BAllinrobe
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke Family on the passing of Frances, may she rest in peace

John Joe Maloney
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Adrian and extended Burke family on the sad passing of your mum, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Neesa Patten
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Frances – always lovely to meet her at the bridge table. Rest in peace Frances.

Ann (Gorman) Tighe
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Burke family on the passing of your Mother. She taught me in Loughmask school many years ago and my abiding memory is her kindness. That is a lovely memory to have. Maybe she rest in peace.

Ann Burke (was Reddington) Friarsquarter Ballinrobe
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke and Heskin families on the loss of Frances. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

John Craddock Ballinrobe
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Maria , Declan , Adrian and families on the sad passing of Frances.
Rest in Peace

Keith Corry ex staff JJ Burke Car Sales
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Frances, RIP – thinking of you all during this difficult time

Mary and Ollie Varley, Ballyglass
4 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of Frances passing, RIP. Sending condolences to Declan, Adrian, Maria and all the family. May Frances’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace. A lovely friendly lady.

Anne & Martin Groonell
4 weeks ago

We are sorry to hear of your mom s passing Declan & family. We are in mayo General so apologies for not being able to attend , Rest in peace 🙏🙏

Peter and Frances Mchugh Cong
4 weeks ago

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Frances……Condolences to Maria Declan Adrian and all the exstended family…RIP

Anna Finlay
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Maria, Declan & Adrian and the extended Burke families on the death of Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael linda Hogan.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on this sad occasion,May Frances Soul Rest in Peace. A lovely lady.

Joe and Lucy Flannelly
4 weeks ago

We express our deepest sympathy to the Burke family and extended family and friends on the passing of Frances.
May she rest in peace.

Ann & Tom Moran
4 weeks ago

Our Deepest sympathy to Maria, Declan, Adrian and families on the passing of Francis, a lovely lady and a great competitor on the golf course. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Leo Gannon ( Cornaroya)
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Frances’s family on her passing RIP

Kevin and Pat Cunningham.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Burke and Heskin family on the death of Frances. May she rest on peace.

Mike & Margaret Gibbons Annie’s Hollymount
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian Maria Declan’s and families on the sad passing of Frances may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Breeda Mulkearns Crossmolina
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Frances daughter, sons and grandchildren on the death of your loving Mam and Granny. I have lovely memories of Frances at the bridge table, she was a very competitive player and so generous with her knowledge to beginners. Also what laughs we had with the Ballinrobe gang at the Congress in Donegal. Also she loved her style and of course a visit to the boutique’s was a must during the breaks. Such fun and shopping! Frances you will be remembered. Rest in peace with your beloved husband.

Michael John & Mari Mullin Kilmaine.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Declan, Adrain, Maria and extended Burke and Heskin families on your sad loss. May she rest in peace.

Joe & Mary Heneghan, Kilmaine.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Burke & Heskin families and all their extended relatives on the passing of Frances.
May she Rest in Peace.

Joe and Mae Murphy
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Declan, Adrian, Marie and their families on the sad passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Mary Walshe Ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Frances’s family, extended Burke and Heskin families on the sad passing of Frances. She was such a lovely lady, always enjoyed meeting her at bridge. May Frances gentle soul rest in peace with her beloved husband Paddy

Tanya and Gerry Gallen, Friarsquarter
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Burke family on the passing of Frances, such a lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

Nora Conroy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Frances’ family. Bean uasal. Go ndéanaí Dia trócaire ar a hanam.

Bridie (Jennings) McMahon.Hollymount.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the death of your Mam. She was a special, talented lady.I did Substitute for her a number of times in The Neale N.S. many years ago. RIP.

The Kirby Family, Westport
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Burke Family on the passing of your Mum. May God grant her eternal rest.

Margaret Jennings and family Ballinrobe/ Westport
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family and extended families on the loss of Frances, a lovely lady. May she rest in eternal peace.

Maureen Kelly.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke and Heskin family on the death of Frances. May She Rest In Peace.

Cathy and paddy mchugh ballyglass neale
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Frances, may she rest in peace.

Peter McCallig Claremorris Drama Festival
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke and Heskin Families on the death of Frances.
We have fond memories of Frances on Stage in The Claremorris Drama Festival.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Con and Carmel Nolan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke and Heskin families on the sad passing of Frances. She was a real lady and I have fond memories of her at the bridge table. May she rest in peace.

Amanda (Morley) & Christopher Coleman Shrule
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Declan, Adrian Maria and the extended Burke Families on the sad passing of Francis. She was such a lovely lady. May her gently soul rest in peace.

Marie Walsh Cloongowla.and family.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke and extended families on the passing of Francis. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tom & Mary Tiernan, Ballinrobe
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Burke Family, Relatives and all those bereaved by Frances sad passing. May Frances gentle, kind and friendly soul now Rest in Heavenly Peace with Paddy and all those dear to her who have gone ahead. A lovely neighbour and friend who will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Frances🙏

Robert Cosgrove
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke and Heskin families on the death of Frances.A lovely lady and fondly remembered at the bridge table. May she rest in peace.

Joe and Martina cawley.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian,and all Burke family on the passing of Frances may she rest in peace.

Robert and Kathleen Stewart
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke and Heskln families on the sad passing of beloved Frances. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Chris & Maureen O’Hara.
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Burke and extended family on the sad passing of Frances . A lovely lady. RIP. 🙏

Kathleen and Jimmy reapy and family
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to you all on the sad passing of your mam and granny. Francis was always a very friendly plesant lady. Peace to her soul.

Beatrice Brennan Taugheen
4 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of France’s passing. Sincere condolences to Declan,Siobhán, & all the extended Family at this sad time.
May her Soul Rest In Peace

Noel & Michelle Finlay
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Declan, Adrian & Maria and the extended Burke families on the death of Frances. May she rest in peace.

Pat and Bernice Ohara
4 weeks ago

Our condolences to all of the Burke Family on the sad passing of Frances may she rest in peace 🙏

Michael Fahey
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Adrian and family on the loss of your mum Frances. May she rest in peace 🙏

Paraic, Maureen, Lowery Corrnamona
4 weeks ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to The Burke Family on the passing of your mom,may her soul rest in eternal peace.🙏🏻🕯🌷

john , maura farragher castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of Frances passing may her soul rest in peace

MARY MONGAN BALLINA
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Maria, Declan, Adrian and their families on the death of your beloved mother Francis.
I have fond memories of her at the Bridge table and on foreign Bridge holidays.
She was always so pleasant and she loved her style.
May her gentle soul rest in peace now with her beloved husband Paddy.

Cora Waldron
4 weeks ago

My Condolences to Frances’s family and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Lisa Morrin Killimor
4 weeks ago

Fond memories of Mrs Burke from school days in The Neale, she was always so kind a lovely lady, Condolences to her daughter and sons and extended Burke family May her gentle soul Rest In Peace

Imelda MurphySprenger
4 weeks ago

Wanted to extend my sincere condolences to the Burke Family. May she rest in everlasting peace.

Angela Murphy Neale Rd
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Maria Declan and Adrian on the sad passing of Frances.
Know Frances for many many years at golf and bridge.
May she now rest in peace and enjoy the fairways of Heaven.

PAT O MALLEY CHURCH LANE m
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy Maria Declan Adrian and Burke Family on the death of your mother Frances may she rest in peace

Eamonn and Eileen Mulderrig Ballyhowley
4 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the death of my dear life long friend Frances However I can visualize her united with Paddy smiling down on a all of us.May her gentle kind generous soul Rest in Peace

Jimmy & Marian McDonnell
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the sad passing of Frances. May she rest in peace.

Johnny and Noreen Horan Partry .
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Burke Family on the sad passing of your Mum Frances .May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace..

Sal Durcan
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all Burke family and extended families may Francie’s gentle soul rest in peace

peadar higgins
4 weeks ago

my deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of your mother Frances may her gentle soul rest in peace

Liz and Mike king
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences on the loss of a lovely lady,may she rest in peace

Pat & Maura Kelly, Ballinrobe
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Burke and extended families on the death of Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat and Bernice ohara
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Burke family on the sad paddy of Frances may she rest in peace 🙏

Aidan Varley
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Burke family on the very sad passing of Frances. A wonderful lady. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

Gerry & Gina Hogan
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on your sad loss may Mams gentle soul rest in peace.

Maura Lowry, Brickens.
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the Burke and Heskin families on the sad passing of Frances.
I have fond memories of her as my teacher in Loughmask N.S.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Marie Ryan, Lavace, The Neale
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to you Adrian, Declan , Maria and the extended Burke and Heskin families on the passing of Frances. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. May Frances Rest in Peace.

Anna Fadden, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

sincere condolences to the Burke family on the sad passing of your Mam Frances. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Martin Biggins
4 weeks ago

My sympathy to Adrian and all the Burke family on the passing of your mother.

Angela Grogan (ex BOI)
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Burke family on the sad loss of your mother, Frances. May she Rest in Peace

Maria and Lee Hobson
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Maria, Declan, Adrian and extended family on the death of your beautiful mum Frances. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May Frances Rest in Peace 🙏🕯

Padraic and carmel forde shrule
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the burke family on the passing of Frances may she rest in peace

Ray and Helen Norton Castlebar.
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Burke family on the death of Francis. Fond memories of her playing bridge. May her soul rest in peace.

Michael and Kate Walsh.
4 weeks ago

Rest in Peace Frances.

Tom McNicholas, Kiltimagh
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Maria, Declan, Adrian and the extended Burke family on the death of Frances. A very warm and friendly lady Frances will always be fondly remembered by the bridge community for her good humour. Rest in peace Frances.

Vincent McMahon
4 weeks ago

Condolences to family and friends. Rest in eternal peace Frances, always reme.berrd

Michael Moran and Family,Rathredmond,Ballinrobe
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Maria,Declan and Adrian and extended Family members on the Passing of their Mum Frances. She is now reunited with her Husband Paddy. A lovely Person who will be greatly missed by everyone. May Frances Rest In Peace.

John Joe Ryan Houndswood
4 weeks ago

I extend my Condolence to her family& extended family on the Passing of Francis.,May her gentle soul have reached Eternal Life

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