During the war Frank returned to Newry with Phyllis, his English bride. At first they lived at Bessbrook but then he was appointed coastguard at Kilkeel. A house went with the job. Soon he was made officer in charge, as he remained until his retirement. Frank died in 1987. His wife Phyllis died soon after. These are their children, grand children and great grandchildren.
| Maureen | married Thomas Rooney. They had seven children. Andrew is married to Marion and they have two girls. Carol is married to Anthony and they have three boys. Paul is married to Pauline. Angela, Brian, Michelle and Amanda are unmarried. |
| Michael | is not married. He lives at Romford in England. |
| Priscilla | is married to Gerry McManus. They live in Barcroft Park. They have three girls, Karen, Linda and Joanne. |
| Brian | married Kathleen Rooney. They have four children, Gary, Paul, Ronan and Kathy. |
| Kevin | is married to Sandra McKibbon. They have one son, Ryan. |