Funeral arrangements have been announced for a mother and her two teenage children who died following a fatal shooting in Maguiresbridge last week.
A service of removal will take place in St Mary's Church, Maguiresbridge tomorrow at 11am for Vanessa Whyte (45) and her two children James Rutledge (14) and Sara Rutledge (13).
Vanessa, James and Sara will then lie in repose together in The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Barefield, Co Claire on Friday from 3pm until 7pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 12 noon.
Following Mass Vanessa, James and Sara will be laid to rest together in Templemaley Cemetery.
People attending the service of removal and funeral mass are asked to please wear bright and cheerful colours in their memory. House strictly private at all times please.
The funeral mass will be livestreamed on this link https://www.doorabarefieldparish.ie/barefield-webcam
Family flowers Please, donations in lieu if desired to Women’s Aid. Cheques should be made payable to Women’s Aid and sent to W T Morrison Funeral Directors, Ballycassidy House Funeral Home, 101 Killadeas Road, Enniskillen BT942ES, or donate online via https://www.womensaid.org.uk/donate-now/#reciteme
A statement posted online by W T Morrison Funeral Directors said; "Vanessa was a devoted mother, a loving and beloved daughter and sister and a loving and beloved daughter-in-law and sister-in-law. James was a much-loved son, brother, and grandson of Ernie and Helen Rutledge. He was also a cherished nephew of Julie and Richard Hoy and cousin to Daniel, Matthew and Emily. Sara was a dearly loved daughter, sister, and granddaughter of Ernie and Helen Rutledge. She was a treasured niece of Julie and Richard Hoy and cousin to Daniel, Matthew and Emily. Vanessa, James, and Sara will be forever loved and remembered by the Rutledge and Whyte families and their many friends. Rest In Peace."
