Stephen Whelan

Death Old

Farnaught, Westport.

Predeceased by his parents and his brother Joe.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, niece Nicole (Eamonn), nephew Stephen (Gemma) & sister-in-law Dee.

Stephen will be sadly missed by Charles, Maureen, Tom & Shirley, relatives, neighbours & friends & his outstanding carer Soju.

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

Reposing at McGing’s Funeral Home (F28 RX58) on Sunday (August 31st) from 5:30pm with removal at 6:30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Westport.

THE PUBLIC QUEUE FOR ENTRY INTO THE FUNERAL HOME WILL NOW BE FROM THE SHOP STREET DIRECTION.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Monday (September 01st) with funeral proceeding to Aughavale Cemetery.

Stephen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/Westport or listened to on radio at 104.8FM (Westport Radio).

You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family on the Condolence book link below

Published On: August 28th, 2025

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Mary Mc Donnell Castlebar
8 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Stephen’s niece Nichole (Eamonn) and Nephew Stephen(Gemma) and your mum Dee and all his friends, neighbours and carers on the sad passing of Stephen. May his Gentle soul rest in peace. Gone to soon to his heavenly home.

Declan & Marion Staunton Knappagh
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Whelan family and all Stephen’s friends. He was always a kind and friendly neighbour. May his lovely soul rest in peace.

Pat and Marian o Malley Carrarevagh
8 months ago

Our sympathy to the Whelan family, Charles and Maureen, Tom and Shirley on Stephen’s passing.
May he rest in peace

Mary Walsh
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Stephen. He was always so pleasant to meet with smile and a kind word. May he rest in peace.

Michael Noonan and Marion Joyce
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Stephen may he rest in peace

Paul and Carmel Fitzgerald
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy Nicole, Stephen, Dee and extended family members on Stephen’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Dick and Mags Bourke
8 months ago

Condolences to the family and friends of Steven. May he rest in peace. Steven 🙏

Padraic Boyle
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Whelan family on the passing of Stephen. Rest In Peace Stevie.

Pat and Mags Flynn and family,
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Whelan family and extended familys on the passing of Stephen may he rest in peace,

Martina Coughlan
8 months ago

Rest in Peace Stephen,
Condolences to Nicole and Stephen and family

John Geraghty
8 months ago

Condolences to Stevie’s family on his sad passing.
May he rest in peace.

Mary Reid Knappaghmore
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Whelan family on the sad passing of Stephen. Stephen was a gentleman. May he rest in peace, .

mick o connell
8 months ago

condolances to all the family on Stephens passing. may he rest in peace

John & Sheila Lally Knappabeg.
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Stephen’s family and friends. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Monica and Dominick McGreal, Westport.
8 months ago

Rest in Peace Stephen,
Condolences to the Whealen family, also to all those who cared for Stephen throughout his illness,

Marie and Michael Durcan (Fkynn) Ballyvary.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Stephen may he rest 🙏 in peace.

Chris maureen keane
8 months ago

To all the whelan family our deepest sympathy on your sad loss of stephen may his gentle soul rest in peace

Frank Patricia Carney &Family Aughagower
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Whelan family on Stephen passing may he rest in peace

Bernie & John Flynn & family, Belcarra, Castlebar.
8 months ago

So sorry Stephen to hear of the passing of your Uncle Stephen. Sincerest sympathy to you and to Gemma, Nicole, Eamonn, Dee and to all of Stephens family, friends and neighbours and Carer Soju. May Stephens soul rest in eternal peace.

John O Malley Carraholly
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Whalen family on the passing of Stephen. May he rest in peace

Mowser and claire
8 months ago

Rest in peace bud

Thomas Bourke
8 months ago

Condolences to Stephens extended family and friends. I will always remember Stephen for his personality and character. Another one of the great coveys has been taken from us. May he rest well, so sorry for Nicola and Stephen who have done their best to Keep Stephen comfortable over the last few years. Also Soju who has always been there to help as necessary. I will miss Stephen as will a large community of friends and neighbours. So long my friend!

Dec Ryan ,kilmeena,Westport
8 months ago

Rest easy Steve, deepest sympathy to his family ,my he rest in peace 🙏

Eoin M Greal
8 months ago

Sincere sympathies to all of Stephen’s family on his sad passing. A great character who was always a pleasure to meet. May he rest in peace.

Dave and Noel Keating, The Crescent
8 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Whelan family on the sad passing of Stephen. May he RIP.

Charlie and Genie Keating,Cloghan.
8 months ago

Sorry to hear of Steve’s passing .A character for sure and a man of great wit and will be remembered in and around Farnaught for many a year. Our condolences to his family,neighbours and friends.Rest in Peace Steve.

O’Dwyer Cheshire Home Residents and staff
8 months ago

Deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Stephen. What a lovely man and a great character. May his kind and gentle soul rest soul Rest In Peace.

Tadhg McNally & Family
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all family and friends. Stephen was a character and a gentleman. May he rest in peace, Amen🙏

Maureen & Frank Sheridan & Family
8 months ago

Deepest condolences to Stephens family, neighbours & friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Geraldine Staunton,&Family Carrabawn, Westport.
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Whelan family on the passing of Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Lavinia & Paddy Loftus Shraheen Aughagower
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Whelan family on the sad passing of Stephan may he rest in peace

Tina and Joe Lavelle Westport.
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family rip Stephen.

Noel and Gerri Staunton High Street
8 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on the death of Steve. A great character, we will miss him.
Rest in peace Steve.

Helena n Tom Fahy n Family Westport n Kilmeena
8 months ago

Our Sympathyto the Family R.I.P.

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
8 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Family Rest in peace 🙏

Peter Walsh, Westport
8 months ago

Rest in peace Stephen. There was always a smile and a good chat when we met , I’ll miss that. To Stephen’s family and friends my heartfelt condolences, I’m sorry I won’t be able to make the funeral

Edward Calvey Keel/Westport. (Ex Taxi)
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Whelan family on the passing of Stephen. May he rest in peace. Many a day i brought him home in the Taxi, he was one sound man,

The Judge Family
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Whelan family on the passing of Stephen.

Gerry Nolan family aughagower
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy on sad passing of Stephan may he rest in peace

Liam and Anita Carroll Liscarney Westport
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Whelan family no the sad passing of Stephen May his gentle soul rest in peace..

Ger brannen newport
8 months ago

So sorry to hear about Steven passing. Good buddy always since our school days. To all the Whelan family and friends, my sincere condolences

Simon Fabby & Tricia Moran
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family.
May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John Durcan Reek View Tce
8 months ago

I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s Death, What A Character Many The Laugh We Had Plus a few Pints Sleep well My Old friend Rip

Toby and Irene Gibbons
8 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family, we enjoyed Stephen’s company in John Mc Gings on many occasions

Michael & Liam gavin carrabaun.
8 months ago

Sympathy to the relatives and friends on the passing of Steve may he rest in peace.

Damien King carrowbeg westport
8 months ago

So sorry to hear the passing of Stephen, may he rest in peace.

Francis & Angela Gavin
8 months ago

Sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Sincere sympathy on your loss. Stephen was always a pleasure to meet. May he rest in peace.

Martina Houlihan
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nicole, Stephen and Dee & extended family on the sad passing of Stephen. It was a pleasure getting to know Stephen and his funny humour. He will be missed. A pure gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Christy, Margaret Hyland Westport
8 months ago

Rest in Peace Stephen, deepest sympathy to all the family.

Christy O’Donnell & Theresa Walsh sheeaune /kilmeena. Sss
8 months ago

Sorry to hear of Stephens passing always a nice man to have a chat with may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Ger & Annette leneghan.
8 months ago

RiP Stephen.🙏

Christina omalley Quay westport
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Stevens Family and Friends…R.I.P. Steven.

Kathleen Lavelle
8 months ago

To Dee, Steven and Nicole sincere sympathy on the death of Steve, may he rest in peace.

GERARD AND MARY KENNEDY AND FAMILY
8 months ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen may he rip 🙏

Rita Duffy
8 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of Stephen may he rest in peace x

Breege kilroy and family
8 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Steves family and friends. May his gentle soul REST IN PEACE.

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