RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, November 9

The deaths has occurred of Monsignor William Nix (Rt. Rev. Mgr. William Nix), formerly of Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick and former Vicar General of the Diocese of Brentwood, Essex U.K.

Peacefully on Wednesday 4th of November 2026 at St Michael’s Care Home, Clacton-on-Sea, in his 86th Year. He had been a priest for 58 years.

Predeceased by his parents, Thomas Nix and Brigid Sheahan Nix and his brothers, John, Tom, and sister Lelia (Newsome).

He will be sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Ann (Hickey), Jim, Bob, Mary (Ronan), Joseph, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, his nieces and nephews, extended family and loyal friends.

Funeral arrangement later from Thompson’s.

Funeral Arrangements Later

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The death has occurred of Melody Lorraine Nickel of Hillcrest, Ballysheedy, Limerick and formerly of Kalispell, Montana, USA.

She passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2026 at University Hospital Limerick.

Beloved wife of Daniel. Dearly loved mother of Ryan, Corey and Julia. Sister to Sharon. Pre-deceased by her father Allard, mother Doris and brother Timothy.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday (14th November) at Limerick Baptist Church, Old Cratloe Road, Limerick, followed by burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Adare.

The Nickel family would like to extend their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at University Hospital Limerick who attended to Melody and supported her family.

She’s now in God’s care.

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The death has occurred of Timmy Murphy, Glenshesk, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick, who passed away peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on Sunday 8th November 2026, with his family by his side.

Predeceased by his wife Maureen, parents Kit and Willie, brother Johnny and his sister Sr. Eileen.

Timmy will be sadly missed by his sons, Gerard, Liam (Billy) and Nelius, daughters Joan (O’ Connell) (Abbeyfeale) and Marian (Sheehy) (Granagh), daughters-in-law, Anne, Bridget and Liz, sons-in-Law Sean and John, grandchildren Maureen, Elaine, Edel, Seanie, Leona, Brian, Alan, TJ, Ciara and Ian, and 4 great-grandchildren, sisters Ita, Maura, Sr. Kathy and Ann, brother Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May Timmy Rest In Peace

Reposing at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Templeglantine on Tuesday 10th November, from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Requiem mass will take place on Wednesday, 11th November at 11.00 a.m, followed by burial in Reilig na Tríonóide (Holy Trinity Cemetery), Templeglantine.

HOUSE PRIVATE PLEASE

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The death has occurred of Maurice (Mossy) Leahy, Meadowvale, Arklow, Wicklow / Ballysimon, Limerick.

Mossy passed away peacefully on 6th November 2026 at Beaumont Hospital, following a short illness and surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his dear brother Jim. Mossy will be sadly missed by his soul mate and life partner Marion (Maro), his daughters Meurisse, Joanna and Emma, and their mom Elaine, Maro’s children Jackie, Shelley, Therese and Harry, his sons-in-law, his grandchildren Charlie, Sam, Lily and Sophie, Daniel, Robyn, Lucy, Philip, Alan and Ewan, his beloved siblings Bill & Anne, his nephews David, William and Edward, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, colleagues at Arklow RNLI, neighbours and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday (10th November). Removal on Wednesday at 12.30pm to St.’s Mary & Peter’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam - https://www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/

Following Mass, we will return to Sweeney’s Funeral Home for Committal Service. A private cremation will follow.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Arklow RNLI; https://gofund.me/955a4f542

Messages of sympathy & support can be expressed in the condolence section below.

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It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Samantha Hughes, Dún an Rí, Ennis, Co Clare and formerly Moyross, Limerick.

On November 8th 2026, peacefully, in University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

Pre-deceased by her grandparents Denis and Ann Healy and cousin Gary.

Sadly missed by her loving parents Mary and Gary, children Patrick and Demilee, brother Gary, fiancé Tadhg, grandparents Marian and Patrick, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, special friends Samantha and Melissa and many more.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Thursday, November 12th, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Funeral will arrive at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand, Friday, November 13th, for Requiem Mass at 11am, Followed by burial afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery

Samantha's Funeral Mass will be steamed live here

The Hughes family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to doctors, nurses and staff in ward 6B University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care and support shown towards Samantha in her final days.

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The death has occurred of Jackie (John) Grimes, Greystones, Limerick. Late Sodacake, Treaty Sarsfields, TV Shop and Milkman.

November 8th 2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Úna. Dearly loved father of Julie, Ivan and Sinead. Sadly missed by his loving daughter-in-law Siobhan, his cherished grandchildren Luke, Hannah and Charley, sisters Esther and Rita, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Esther, brothers baby Gerard, Danny, Patrick, Christy, Billy and Michael, sisters Maureen, Noreen and Teresa.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home Thomas Street on Wednesday (11th November) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Thursday (12th November) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.

Jackie's Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here

A special thank you to everyone who looked after Jackie in his final year, especially Milford Community Care Team.

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The death has occurred of Rita Fitzpatrick (née McGoldrick) Loughmore, Mungret, Co. Limerick and formerly of Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Late Reception, University Hospital Limerick.

November 8th 2026 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.

Beloved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mother of Regina, Margaret, Siobhan and Cleo.

Sadly missed by her loving sons-in-law Rolf and the late Fergus, her cherished grandchildren Marc Cedric, Oliver, Elaine, Alexa, Rachel, Gerard, Rose and Tara, sister Sheila, brother Jim, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Patrick, Eugene and Denis, sister Bridie (New York).

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Thursday (12th November) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday (13th November) at 11.30am followed by burial in Crecora Cemetery.

Rita’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here

House Private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choosing.

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The death has occurred of Tom Begley, Cois-Má, Croom, Limerick.

November 7th, 2026

Peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his beloved sons David and Gerard.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving Wife Kathleen (née Barry), daughters Helen, Catherine, Marie and Pauline, sons Kevin, Thomas, Raymond and David Jnr. sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing on Wednesday evening, November 11th, at his home (Eircode V35FN30) from 4pm with evening Prayers at 7pm.

Tom’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 12th, in St. Mary's Church, Croom at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire Cemetery, Croom.

Tom’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed Here

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