Barbara Jane Whelan Obituary
In loving memory of Barbara Jane Whelan of Belleville, Ontario, who departed this world on September 9, 2024 at the age of 96. Barbara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jane Whelan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Maxwell and R. Stanley Maxwell; her husband John; her children, Patty Whelan, Janice McMullen (Dave) and John Whelan; and her siblings, Shirley Boyce, Robert, Gerald, John, Ronald and Glenn Maxwell.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Daniel, Luke, Jane Thwaits (Jacob), Matthew, Lauren (Steve), Michelle McMullen, J. R. (Kim) and Jason Whelan (Tasha); her great grandchildren, Dylan, Olivia Thwaits, Nicholas, Henry and Theo McMullen; her in-laws, Margaret Kvarda, Darla-Marie, Jim Whelan and Kay Harmon; and her family Bancroft.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 13th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Rushnell Funeral Homes - Belleville (80 Highland Ave, Belleville, ON K8P3R4). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (296 Church St, Belleville, ON K8N3C6). A burial was held on Saturday, September 14th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the St. James Cemetery.
Barbara was the proud recipient of the "Arts Recognition Award" from the City of Belleville for her long standing support and contribution to the community.
