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The death has occurred of Martin BURKE (Máirtín de Búrca) of Lynwood Par, Limerick City, Limerick / Quilty, Clare
Martin died peacefully on 29 August 2023.
Forever missed by his loving wife Maureen, his loving children, Fíona, Torlogh, Rónán and Aideen, his adored grandchildren Níamh, Ciara, Cillian, Gráinne, Aoife, Séamus, Jack, Molly, Danny, Daver, Arlene, Tara, Tomás & Martin and 7 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Liam & Dave, daughter-in-law Gemma, Rónán’s partner Fíona, sister Rita, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
“Singer, Musician and Boatman”
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Wednesday, August 30, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. John’s Cathedral on Thursday, August 31, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
Mass will be live-streamed here.
No flowers please.
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The death has occurred of Geraldine MCCORMACK (née Maher) of Churchfield, O'Malley Park, Limerick City.
Formerly of Salvia Court, Keyes Park and Sarsfield Barrack's Limerick.
Geraldine died peacefully, at the I.C.U. University Hospital Limerick, on August 28, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Tony, son Jason and brother P.J.
Deeply missed by her loving daughter Carrie, sons Anthony and Keith, son-in-law Philip, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Libby, Molly, Naomi, AJ, Kerrie, Nikki, Jason, Jade, Philip, Scott and Karlee, sisters Joan and Bridget, brother Michael, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Geraldine's family would to express their deepest gratitude to all the Doctors and Nurses in the I.C.U. Department for everything they did for their dearly beloved Mam.
May She Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday, August 31, from 4pm to 5.30pm.
Funeral will arrive on Friday, September 1, for 11am Requiem Mass, in the Holy Family Church, Southill, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) O'CONNELL of Poplin Green, Westbury, Corbally, Limerick.
Formerly of St. Mary's Parish and Moyross.
Retired Plasterer.
Jimmy died peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick.
Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Ethel, daughters Melissa, Catherine, Joanne, Helena, Patrice and Christine, son James, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters Rita Ann, Betty, Geraldine, Therace and Deirdre, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Pre-deceased by his siblings Marie, Celine, Peter and Kieran.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday, August 30, from 4pm to 5.30pm, followed by removal to St. Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street. Requiem Mass on Friday, September 1, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation here.
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The death has occurred of Pascall O'CONNOR of Saint Annes Terrace, Kilfinane, Limerick.
He passed unexpectedly at his home. Sadly missed by his sister's Nora Darby, Patricia Ryan and Joan O'Riordan, Nephews, Niece's, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, Kilfinane on Thursday, August 31 from 6pm to 8pm. Arriving at Saint Andrew's Church Kilfinane on Friday, September 1 for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Kilfinane old cemetery
Funeral Mass will be live-streamed.
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The death has occurred of Michael QUAID of Glendara, Kill, Kildare. Formerly of Dirreen, Athea, Co Limerick.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Breda, and his siblings, on August 28.
Predeceased by his parents Timothy (Sonny) and Nora, his brothers Denis and Tadhy, and his sisters Mary and Margaret Ann. Michael will be sorely missed and always remembered with great love by his best friend and wife, Breda. He will be deeply mourned by his brothers Billy, London and Tomas, Limerick, sisters Nora Mary (Burke), Manchester, Ellen (Quaid), Kildare, and Breda (Flaherty), Kerry, his brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, his former colleagues and past pupils in Scoil Bhríde National School in Kill, his wonderful neighbours and wide circle of friends.
He will be reposing on Wednesday, August 30, in the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co.Kildare (eircode W91 CD0K) from 4pm to 7pm followed by cremation at the Newlands Cross Crematorium (eircode D24 EP83) on Thursday, August 31, at 1pm. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital and St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh for the wonderful care they gave Michael during his final weeks.
No flowers or mass cards please. If you would like to make a donation in Michael’s memory, please donate to St.Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. To leave messages of condolence for the family, please use the link below: For enquiries, please contact George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co Kildare on 045894123.
"Rest in Peace Michael."
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) RIEDY of Rathina, Newcastle West, Limerick.
He passed peacefully at University Hospital Limerick on August 28. Husband of the late Ita. Deeply regretted by his sons Amos, Vincent and Damien, sisters Kathleen and Phil, daughters-in-law Helen, Jenny and Catriona, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace.
Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home this Wednesday, August 30, from 6pm to 8pm, arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newcastle West at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11.30am and Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Gérard (Gerry) RUTTLE of 4 Clon Road, Ennis, Clare, V95 NH9R / Askeaton, Limerick
The death has occurred of Gérard (Gerry) Ruttle, Lisieux, 4 Clon Road, Ennis, Co Clare.
He passed, suddenly, at University Hospital Limerick, on Saturday, August 26.
Sadly, missed by his loving partner Cal, his children Venessa, Lee, Bob, Jeff, and their mother Anita, his adorned grandchildren Nessan, Eva, Leon and Ciarán, his son-in-law Michael, his daughters-in-law Lucy and Melody, his many friends, extended families, and his JR’s family.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at his residence (postcode V95NH9R) on Thursday, August 31, from 5pm to 7.30pm.
Burial on Friday, September 1, at St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Askeaton, Co Limerick, at 12 noon.
Family flowers only, donations, if you wish, to Milford Care Centre here.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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