Deaths in Limerick - Friday, April 28, 2023

The death has occurred of Alphonsus (Phonsie) Clifford

Of Well Park, Garryowen

On April 27, 2023 (peacefully) at Millbrae Lodge, Nursing Home, Newport.

Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen and his son-in-law Michael.

Very deeply regretted by his children Denis, Philip, Richard, Dolores Woodland and Jimmy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Carmel, Patricia, Sarah and Sarah, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends in particular those in the athletics circle.

For a full tribute to Phonsie, click here

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Monday, May 1, from 2pm to 4pm.

Funeral will arrive on Tuesday, May 2, at St John's Cathedral for requiem Mass at 11.00am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery

Phonsie's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickcathedral

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre

Church in Limerick village renovated with ‘priestless parish’ in mind

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The death has occurred of Bernie Dalton

Of Pust, Caherconlish and Newcastle West

Ex Golden Vale. On April 28, 2023 (peacefully) at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Conor, Declan, Dermot and Brian, daughters Mairead and Maria, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sister Birdie, brothers Paddy and Mick, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Sunday, April 30, from 5pm to 7pm, followed by removal to Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Caherconlish. Requiem Mass on Monday, May 1, at 11.30am, funeral afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only.

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The death has occurred of Margaret Harty

Of Moig, Askeaton

On April 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the High Dependency Unit at University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by her loving husband Michael (Mickey), sons Paddy, Tom and James, daughter Winnie, loving sisters, brothers and grandchildren.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Kieran Madigan's Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton, on Sunday, April 30, from 3pm to 5.30pm. Arriving at St Mary's Church, Askeaton, at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, May 1, at 12noon followed by burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Fredrick John Herriott

Of Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, born in Limerick

Died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 27, 2023. He is dearly missed by his beloved wife Joan, children Aaron, Tuireann, Fionn, Oisín, Liadain, Conn and Faelan, daughters-in-law, Amie, Dana and Julia, grandchildren Beatrix, Alaric, Freya, Oswin, Hans, Bran, Alfred, Maé, Aoife, Saibh, Tor, Coco and Karl, his cherished sister Margaret and his sheepdog and faithful companion Rooskey, as well as a parishful of pals. A faithful friend to many, he encouraged us, as a family, to "believe mightily, hope joyfully and love divinely".

Off to meet his maker now.

Removal Tuesday, May 2 to St. John's SSPX Church, Dun Laoghaire arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday May 3, 11am, followed by Burial in Tomacork Cemetery, Wicklow.

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The death has occurred of John Hurley

Of Roxboro Road and Brothers of Charity, Bawnmore.

On April 27, 2023 peacefully in the loving care of Bawnmore.

Beloved son of Bobbie (Sarah) and the late Dr Ted. Dearly loved brother of Kerry and Mary (Ryan). Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Donal, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Requiem Mass will take place in Bawnmore Church, Bawnmore, V94 HT62 on Sunday, April 30 at 1pm. Cremation service in Shannon Crematorium on Monday, May 1 at 12noon.

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The death has occurred of Christy Leslie

Of Ballinacurra Gardens, Ballinacurra

Ex Auto Diesel, Dock Road and Roxboro Swimming Sharks.

On April 28, 2023, peacefully at Athlunkard Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Brenda, daughter Catherine Campbell, sons Gary and Mark, grandchildren Ashleigh, Renée, Aaron, Tara and Arthur, daughters-in-law Trish and Carrie, Catherine's partner Trevor, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Monday, May 1, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.

Funeral will arrive on Tuesday, May 2, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road, for requiem Mass at 1pm, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.

Christy's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3dH7pBOcpo

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland

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The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy) O'Dea

Of Ballymacresse, Ballyneety

On April 28, 2023 (peacefully) at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Mark and John, daughter Gráinne, adored granddaughter Grace, son-in-law Peter, brother John and his partner Annie, sister Joan, niece Ann Marie, nephews Gerald and Joseph, the Teefy families, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Monday, May 1, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Ailbe's Church, Ballybricken, for requiem Mass on Tuesday, May 2, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.

Tommy's requiem Mass will be streamed live at https://churchcamlive.ie/ballybricken/

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Sheridan

Of Inch St. Laurence, Caherconlish

Ex Limerick County Council

Pat died (peacefully) at University Hospital Limerick, on April 28, 2023.

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughter Kathleen, son Seamus, brother Jimmy, daughter-in-law Melissa, son-in-law Phil, grandchildren Katie, Seamus and Natalie, good friend Tony O'Keeffe, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Saturday, April 29, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to Our Lady, Mother of the Church Caherconlish.

Requiem Mass, on Sunday, April 30, at 12 noon, funeral afterwards to Inch St. Laurence Cemetery, Caherconlish.

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The death has occurred of Sean Curtin

Of Carrickane, Cavan Town, Rockchapel, Cork and Askeaton

On Wednesday April 26, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents James and Mary and sister Noreen

Sean will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Winnie, daughters Maeve (Jorgo), Una and Maura, son Seamus (Abbey), sisters Joan and Patsy, brothers, his twin Diarmuid, JJ and Pádraig, his adored grandchildren Dionysi, Sebastian, James, Conor, Fionn and Ashling. Mother-in-law Mary, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, all his extended family and many friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at the Lakelands Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78, on Saturday evening, April 29, from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Sunday afternoon to the Cathedral of Ss Patrick and Felim, Cavan, arriving for funeral Mass at 1.30pm, via Golf Links Road and Carrickane. Interment afterwards in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Killygarry.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to St. Vincent de Paul Cavan c/o Declan Finnegan, Funeral Director, or any family member.

Sean's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam.

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