Francis Rutledge

Francis Rutledge

Newtown, Cloghans, Ballina, Co. Mayo – Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Augustine’s Home, Ballina.

Francis, predeceased by his wife Claire, parents John and Elizabeth, brother Fr. Robert & Sister Violet.

Sadly missed by his cousins, relatives and friends.

REST IN PEACE

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (F26 V274) on Monday evening from 5pm until 6pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff on Tuesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Cloghans Cemetery.

Published On: February 20th, 2026

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Gerard and Jane Hughes
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the relatives and friends of Francis. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Josephine Hughes
2 weeks ago

Condolence to friends and relatives of Francis, a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Bernadette and Gerry Walsh
2 weeks ago

Our sympathy to all his relatives and friends on the sad death of Francis. His passing evokes many memories for all of us. Keeping him in our prayers. May he now rest in peace.

Myra and Tiernan Gill
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the relatives and friends of Francis.May he rest in peace.

PJ and Eithne Dooher
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the cousins relatives and friends of Francis lovely memories from our youth . May your gentle soul rest in peace in Heaven Francis.

Fr john judge killasser swinford
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the relations and friends of Francis, may he rest in peace .
Francis was an absolute gentleman, a pleasure to talk with.
Reunited now with his wife Claire, Parents, brother fr Robert and sister Violet.

Fr John Loftus
2 weeks ago

May Francis rest in God’s peace and may God console all who mourn for him. He was a very kind and gentle and good person. R I P

James McNicholas
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends on the death of Francis.
We hold treasured memories of his kindness in those days of yore when he was Postmaster in Cloghans Post Office.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
In Iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn.

St Augustines CNU Residents and Staff
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Francis’s Cousins, relatives, and Friends. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. We have fond memories of Francis and he will be missed. May Francis rest in peace ❤️

John & Mary Keane
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to Francis family and friends on his sad passing, may he rest in peace

Bríd and Pat McGeever Meelick,Swinford.
2 weeks ago

We offer our deepest sympathy to the Rutledge Family ,relations, friends and neighbours on the passing of Francis . I worked with his lovely wife Claire in Ballina Telephone exchange many years ago and had the pleasure of meeting Francis at one time ,they were a lovely hard working dedicated couple may you all now Rest In Peace .

Kieran & Teresa O’Sullivan
2 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to all of Francis’s cousins, relatives, friends & neighbours on his sad passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dr Barrett & Staff
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the extended family on the sad death of Francis R.I.P.

Geraldine (Crean) and Michael Togher, Rocklands, Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the friends and relatives of Frank.. May he Rest in Peace.

Bernie McAndrew
2 weeks ago

Sad to hear of the death of Frances. A nice quiet cheerful gentleman. He and Claire were always very welcoming to their home. RIP

Mary McLoughlin, Dublin (Rathduff)
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Francis’s relatives and friends. Have fond childhood memories of Cloghans Post Office. Francis was a gentleman. May he rest in peace. 🙏

John and Mary McHale Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the relations and friends of Francis . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Cathy McDonnell
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all Francis family and his loyal friend Paddy . Francis was a gentleman and a pleasure to look after. May he rest in peace .

Bridie Jennings.
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all of Francis’s cousins, relatives, friends & neighbours on his sad passing, fond memories of Francis, a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Vincent and Dervilla clarke
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Rutledge Family and friends on the sad passing of Francis. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Pearse fiona coleman tullysleva ballina
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all

Patrick Molloy
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Rutledge family. RIP

Chris and John Hennigan. Friarstown, Cloghans
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Rutledge family on the death of Frank. May his gently soul rest in peace

Mary Crean Friarstown Cloghans
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Rutledge family on the sad passing of Frank. Always a gentleman. RIP

Paddy and Joan (Murphy) Langan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Frank’s cousins relatives and friends a true gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace

Marion & John Glacken
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Rutledge family on the death of Francis. May his soul rest in peace.

Eddie Mac Hale
2 weeks ago

Sad to hear of the passing of Francis Ruttledge.
I have great memories of heading to Cloghans PO as a young fellow on an old bicycle.
The post office and Francis Ruttledge were in those days one of the main ingredients of our parish.

Francis will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to all his relations and friends and especially his great and loyal friend Paddy Joe Kneafsey.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Go dtuga Dia slan abhaile Thu.

Eileen and McHale .family.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the
Rutledge and Gallagher families on the sad passing of their beloved cousin. A true Gentleman.. always polite and pleasant to meet.
May his gentle soul now rest in peace.

Doreen Connor Lacken
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the friends and relations of Francis. A lovely gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary & Michael Nallon (Clarke)
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Ruttledge family and staff of St. Augustines on the death of Frances. Have great memories of Frances in the Post Office in Cloghans. He was allways so kind. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

Noel and Teresa Connor Lacken
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to the Rutledge Family on the passing of Francis. A lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace

P J & Maureen Ruttledge
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the relations & friends of Francis a lovely man may his kind & gentle soul rest in pease

Mike Ruttledge Knockfree
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the friends of Francis on the sad passing of Francis may his kind & gentle soul rest in pease

Thelma & David McAndrew
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Rutledge family of the passing of Frank. Have lovely memories of him when going to the PO in Cloghans at a young age. May his gentle soul RIP

Ann Paddy langan Corballa
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the extended Rutledge Family and cousins of Francis . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Paddy langan Corballa
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the extended Rutledge Families and cousins on the death of Francis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Noel andMajella Coleman
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Relatives and friends of Francis May he Rest In Peace

Kieran and Paddy McNulty, Rathowen, Killala
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Rutledge families, to his cousins and many friends on the sad passing of Francis.
May his gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace

Maureen O Donovan Knockcroghery Roscommon
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Francis’s relatives neighbours good friends and the Staff of St Augustine’s Ballina. Also to Jackie and the Rogers Family Knockcroghery.
Francis was a lovely gentleman and is now in his heavenly home with his lovely wife Claire.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Noel and Philo Martin
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Frank’s relatives and friends on his passing. Frank was a true gentleman and a pleasure to have known. May He Rest in Peace.

Eddie and breege mc loughlin
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Francis relations may his gentle soul rest in peace

James and Margaret Munnelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the relatives and friends of Francis.May he rest in peace.

Joe Leonard and family Ballina street Crossmolina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Rutledge family on the passing of Francis may he rest in peace

Frances and Breege Gillespie
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of Francis. Fond memories of Francis been so kind and polite when we visited the Post Office in our younger years. May he Rest in Peace.

Frank Mulvihill & Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of Francis’s family, a kind caring gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Dom & Bernie McLoughlin
3 weeks ago

Confolances to Francis’s cousins and friends
May he rest in peace

John reddington
3 weeks ago

my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Francis one of life’s gentlemen, may he rest in peace

Sean and Ann Callaghan
3 weeks ago

Rest in peace Francis,condolences to all his family.

Dessie & Mary Ruttledge
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Francises relatives, neighbours and the staff at St Augustines. May the Heavens be his bed.

The Healy Family, Newtown Cloghans,
3 weeks ago

Rest In Peace Francis
You were one of the best

Barry-Donnelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the extended Routledge families on the sad passing of Franis.
He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to have known.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
R I P Francis 🙏 🙏

Mary Brennan, Killala
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Frances’s cousins, relatives and friends may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John Joe Kavanagh and Family, Knockfree
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Ruttledge Family, friends and neighbours on Francis’ passing. A true gentleman. May his soul rest in peace.

Susan and Ray Mac Hale
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the family and friends on the passing of Francis. He was a very kind and caring gentleman and I have happy memories of visiting at his PO. May his kind and gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Bernie Holmes/Butler Castlefield Manor Ballina Ballina
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Ruttledge family, friends ,neighbours and Staff Saint Augustine’s nursing Home on death of Francis. What wonderful memories I Have of the Ruttledge family. Great friends and neighbours May Francis rest in peace

Mick Crean Friarstown and Connemara
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Franks relatives and friends on his passing.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Sean Kearney
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Francis’s family and friends on his passing, A true gentleman, may his soul rest in peace

Paddy/Terry Lavin / Family Lacken
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Rutledge family and extended families on the passing of Francis R I P

Paul and mary Dunne cloghans
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies on the passing of a very gentle neighbour.
He was always kind when we went to the post office as children .
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne & Chris Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Francis’s relatives , neighbours & friends, especially his friend Paddy Kneafsey , & the staff of St Augustines, on the sad death of Francis.
Francis was an absolute gentleman & will be sadly missed.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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