Deaths in Limerick - Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The death has occurred of Michael Cregan

Of Ballyhomack, Askeaton and Charleville, Cork

In Ontario Canada. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, son Tony, parents Joe and Eileen, brother Paddy and sister Kathleen, in London in 2022.

Deeply mourned by his son Martin, daughter-in-law Marlene, grand-children Michael & Lindsay, great-grandson Conor, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace

Requiem Mass in St. James's Church, Cappagh on Monday, May 29 at 11am, followed by interment of ashes in Rathkeale New Cemetery.

Condolences may be posted to O'Malley Funeral Directors, Charleville.

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Of St Joseph's Terrace, Hospital

Former Cathaoirleach and member of Limerick County Council. On May 22, 2023 at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Peg, sons Denis and Mark, daughter Mary, daughter in law Antoinette, partners Hamish and Paula, grandchildren William, Emily, Thomas and Eoghan, great-grandson Casey, nephews, relations, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing at O' Leary's Funeral Home, Hospital on Thursday evening from 5.30pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.30am in St. John the Baptist Church, Hospital, Co. Limerick. This Mass will also be live-streamed through the following link: https://churchcamlive.ie/hospitalherbertstown/

Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Hennigar (née Morrissey)

Of Carnane, Fedamore and Garryowen

Ex HSE, Raheen and Krupp's.

Pat died suddenly, at her home, in Fedamore, on May 16, 2023.

Deeply regretted by husband Martin, son Edmund, grandson Eamon, daughter-in-law Sinead, brother Eamonn, sister Marion Hanley, sister-in- law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her dad Ned, her mom Bridget, brother Michael and nephew Keith Hanley.

May she rest in peace

Pat was cremated on the May 18, 2023.

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Maguire

Of Garrienderk, Effin

Late of Bethpage, New York, ex of Cavanagh's Garage, Charleville.

Died peacefully after a brief illness, in the loving care of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Islip, New York. Predeceased by his parents Mick and Tess.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, daughters Jennifer and Stephanie, son-in-law Jay, grandchildren Julie and Conor, brothers John, Dan and Mike, sisters Mary, Bridie and Teresa, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 27 at 10am in St. Patrick's Church, Garrienderk. Followed by interment of ashes in Effin Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Tess Murphy (née English)

Of Waterfall, Cork and Limerick

On May 22, 2023, peacefully in the presence of her loving family at Cork University Hospital.

Tess (née English), Waterfall Road, dearly loved wife of the late Sean and much loved mother of Ian, Annita, Brian, Maeliosa and Diarmaid, loving sister of Tony, Michael, Luce and the late Olivia, Tom, John and Dominic.

Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers, sister, daughters-in-law Cliona, Becky and Niamh, sons-in-law Larry and Martin, grandchildren Conor, Shane, Larry, Emma, Tadgh, Liam, Sarah, Robbie, Aifric, Luke and Keelin, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Wednesday, May 24 from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on Thursday, May 25 in the Church of The Real Presence, Curraheen Road which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9gOQ24jUNFfWfzqvwWqqQ

Funeral afterwards to St. James Cemetery, Chetwynd.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Parkinson's Association of Ireland.

The death has occurred of Verette O'Doherty (née Geary)

Of Ballinacurra

On May 23, 2023 peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Dearly loved mother of Ursula (Byrne), Tommy, Philip, Donough and Gerard. Sadly missed by her loving son-in-law Dermot, daughters-in-law Melanie, Elizabeth, Joan and Tanya, her beloved grandchildren Nikka, Seoirse, Ben, Alex, Emmet, Kian and Kiya, brothers Gould and Jim, sister Ria, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Garry, Jack and sister Nina.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Wednesday, May 24 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Thursday, May 25 for requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

No flowers please, donations, if desired, to the Cancer Society of Ireland.

Verette’s requiem Mass will be live streamed at https://www.stjosephsparish.ie/our-parish/web-cam/

The death has occurred of John O'Reilly

Of North Circular Road and Killaloe, Clare

Also formerly of Sandymount, Dublin and Ballygall Crescent, Finglas East, Dublin. Late of General Electric, KPMG and Frontline Management Dublin.

On May 20, 2023, peacefully, with his loving wife Rena by his side, at Milford Care Centre.

Beloved husband of Rena O'Reilly (née Bourke). Pre-deceased by his beloved parents, Eileen and William, his lovely sister-in-law, Joyce and brother-in-law Bobby. Sadly missed by his beloved family: his brother Brian, sisters Pauline, Eileen and Sandra, sisters-in-law, Sandie, Marie, Helen, Anne, Bernadette, Bernie, Marie and Maureen, brothers-in-law Roy, Kevin, Bill, John and Christopher, nephews and nieces extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, 40 Thomas Street, Limerick V94 FT85, this Friday, May 26 from 5pm to 6:30pm. Arriving at St. Flannan's Roman Catholic Church, Killaloe on Saturday, May 27 for requiem Mass at 12 noon. The cremation service for John will take place on Sunday, May 28 at 1pm in Shannon Crematorium, V14 PV30.

John's requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsfWZF17mgI

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.

The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Harry Parkinson

Of Glasgow and Kilmallock

On May 17, 2023, peacefully at his home. Sadly missed by his brother Billy, sister in law Anne, nephews and nieces, his friend Margaret and his many friends. Also the priests of the Kiltegan Fathers and of the Archdiocese of Glasgow.

May he rest in peace

Fr Harry's requiem Mass will be held on Friday, June 2 at 12pm in St. Michael's Church, Dumbarton, Scotland, followed by burial afterwards to Cardross Cemetery.

A memorial Mass will be held on Friday June 2 at 9.30am in St Peter and Paul's Church, Kilmallock.

Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.

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