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The death has occurred of Frank Cotter, Laurel Court, Tralee, Kerry / Abbeyfeale, Limerick
Laurel Court, Tralee and Cratloe West, Abbeyfeale
Frank is pre-deceased by his brother Patrick and sisters Margaret and Sr. Benedict. Beloved husband of Breda and cherished father of Gerardine.
Deeply regretted by his loving family – his wife, daughter, sister Theresa (Monagea, Newcastlewest), sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and circle of friends. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at McElligott’s Funeral Home, Tralee on Friday from 5.30PM to 7.00PM. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday morning at 10.40AM for 11.00AM Requiem Mass followed by burial afterwards in New Rath Cemetery.
House Private Please.
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The death has occurred of Moira Hilliard (née Heffernan) Park Nursing Home, Castletroy, Limerick / Lisnagry, Limerick
Hilliard, Moira (née Heffernan), The Park Nursing Home, Castletroy, Limerick and formerly of Larch Hill, Lisnagry, Limerick. Peacefully, surrounded by her family at The Park Nursing Home, Castletroy on 20th. April 2023.
Beloved wife of the late Tony, sadly missed by her loving daughters Ann, Pat, Brenda and Carol, grandchildren Susanne, Matthew, Cian, Niamh, Conor, Aidan, Ailbhe, Sinéad, Tony, Liam and Lucy, great-grandchildren Tomas, Sarah and Ellen, sons-in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick, Friday, 21st April, from 6pm with removal at 7.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Main Street, Castleconnell.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, 22 April, at 11.30am, burial afterwards in Rockvale Cemetery, Newport. Family flowers only, please.
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The death has occurred of Aidan Hurley, Ballykeeffe, Limerick
Aidan Hurley (Ballykeeffe, Limerick. Late Revenue and PWC. Formerly of Dublin) April 18th 2023 peacefully at Milford Care Centre.
Beloved husband of Bernie. Dearly loved father of Sandra. Sadly missed by his sister Ursula, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, uncle Paddy, aunt Phyllis, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and John.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Raheen Church, Raheen this Friday (21st April) from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday (22nd April) at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. House private.
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The death has occurred of Thelma McCURDY (née Tobin) Lusk, Dublin / Lucan, Dublin / Abbeyfeale, Limerick
McCURDY(née Tobin), Thelma (late of Lusk & formerly of Lucan & Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick) - April 19th, 2023 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, daughter Ailbhe, stepchildren Shaun, Sinéad and Tony, brothers Declan and Ernan, sister Karen, brother-in-law Ian, sister-in-law Patricia, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing in Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Sunday (April 23rd) afternoon from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Removal on Monday (April 24th) morning to St. MacCullin's Church, Lusk arriving for 11 a.m.
Mass followed by funeral to Whitestown Cemetery, Rush. You can view the funeral Mass live on the church webcam through the following link. Webcam link: https://www.churchservices.tv/lusk
No flowers please. Donations, if desired to St. Francis Hospice.
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The death has occurred of Alphonsus (Fonny) Mason, Sean Heuston Place, Limerick City, Limerick
Mason - Alphonsus (Fonny) (Sean Heuston Place, Limerick) - April 19th 2023 (peacefully) at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Carol, daughters Martha and Noelle, sons Shane and Ronan, grandchildren, sisters Bernie and Bridget, brothers Noel, Gerard and Pa, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Pre-deceased by his son Andrew and daughter Alison. May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Monday, April 24th, from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Funeral will arrive at St. John's Cathedral on Tuesday, April 25th, for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Mary Barry (née Lawlor) Roxboro, Ballysheedy, Limerick
Barry (nee Lawlor) Mary (Roxboro, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick) - April 20th 2023 (peacefully) at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family.
Very deeply regretted by her loving husband Tony, sons Anthony and Brian, daughter Denise, grandchildren Kate, Tony and Steven, Eoin, Alex, Freya and Maya, daughter-in-law Louise, son-in-law Patrick Geary, brothers Denis and Joe, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours. May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Sunday, April 23rd, from 3pm to 5pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Knockea.
Requiem Mass on Monday, April 24th, at 2pm, funeral afterwards to St. Peter & Paul's Churchyard Crecora.
House private, please.
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