Passed peacefully away at his late residence in Colliers on Thursday, June 11th, 2015, Patrick (Frank) Whelan at age 85 years. Predeceased by his parents: Matthew and Ellen Whelan; brothers: Willie and Jim; and sister Agnes Costigan. Leaving to mourn sister-in-law Bernice; nieces: Neacey and Sandra (Tracy Morrissey); nephew Alfie; sister Mary Dunn; other nieces and nephews; special friends: Jim Ryan, Ron McGrath, Paul Brown, and Evelyn and Din Flynn; special neighbours: Maureen and Harold Noseworthy, Tony Flynn, John and Marg Hann, and Junior and Ann Tippett; extended family and friends; and his furry friends Mickey and Beethoven. Resting at Flaherty's Memorial Funeral Home, 70 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Harbour, with visitation on Saturday, June 13th from 10 am - 9pm and Sunday, June 14th from 10 am - 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 15th, 2015, at 10:30 am from Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Colliers. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Colliers. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Frank's memory can be made to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.flahertysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book or leave a message of condolence.