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The death has occurred of Tony Bromell of Ballynanty, Limerick.
Tony passed away peacefully on October 2 at Milford Care Centre, in the presence of his loving family.
Dearly loved father of Lynn and Gillian.
Sadly missed by his daughters, mother Agnes, grandchildren Lauren, Chloe, Sarah, Anthony, Darragh, Liam and Seán, son-in-law John, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, October 4, from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, followed by removal to St Saviour's Dominican Church, Glentworth Street.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 5, at 10am, followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 12pm.
Family flowers only.
Contact: Joseph Cross & Sons Funeral Directors (061) 410744
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The death has occurred of Catherine (Kitty) Feaheny (née Barry) of Carraward West, Dromcollogher, Limerick / Milford, Cork.
Catherine passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family after a brief illness, on October 3.
Predeceased by her dear husband Tom, daughter Lucia VanDoorn (U.S.A.), brothers William, Michael and Eugene.
Sadly missed by her daughter Sheila (Falvey), sons Eugene and Paul, grandchildren Katie, Jean, Suzy, Clodagh, Louise, Sarah, Barry, Anneke, Paula and Jessica, great-grandchildren Fia and Ellie, sister Betty (Hartnett), daughters-in-law, Annette and Lucy, son-in-law Ted, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, (P56Wk40) Dromcollogher on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and followed by removal to St Bartholomew's Church, Dromcollogher.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12.30pm followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Contact: Moss McCarthy, Funeral Director
(063) 83056
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The death has occurred of Ann Herwich (née O'Mahoney) of Orchard Avenue, Rathkeale, Limerick.
Ann passed away peacefully on October 1.
Beloved wife of the late Dan.
Sadly missed by son Maurice, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Bernadette, brothers, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving to St Mary's Church, Rathkeale on Thursday evening at 6:30pm for requiem mass at 7:00 pm.
Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium on Friday at 11:00am.
Contact: Magners Funeral Directors (069) 64403
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The death has occurred of Luke Johnson of Dublin / Rathkeale, Limerick.
Luke passed away on October 1 at Tallaght Hospital.
Beloved son of Frank and Mary and loving brother to Karen, Ann, Peter, Eoghan and Ellen.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, sisters-in-law Wendy and Fiona, brothers-in-law Leo and Pat, nieces and nephews Aisling, Conor and his partner Maria, Mark, Cormac, Hugh, Cian, Ruairi and Aoibhinn, godfather uncle Dick Johnson, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village on Wednesday (October 4) from 5pm until 7pm.
A Funeral Service followed by Cremation will take place on Thursday (October 5) at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to – 01 451 6701
Contact: Fanagans Funeral Directors - Tallaght (01) 4516701
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The death has occurred of Sr Claire Morrissey of Presentation Convent, Roxboro Road, Limerick and formerly of Osmington Terrace, Thomondgate.
Sr Claire died peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday October 3.
Pre-deceased by her parents Tom & Margaret, sisters Bernie, Catherine & Vera.
Sadly missed by her loving sister Sr. Peggy, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, friends and her Presentation Community.
Reposing at Presentation Convent Chapel, Roxboro Road (Eircode: V94 DFD9) on Wednesday, October 4, from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral to arrive at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro on Thursday, October 5, for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
Contact: Griffin's Funeral Home (061) 415000
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The death has occurred of Sr Mary O'Malley Mercy Sisters, Commercial Road, London E1, Feltham and Hillingdon, Middlesex UK and formerly of Stokesfield, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick.
Sr Mary passed away very peacefully on September 8 after a short illness at Hillingdon Hospital.
Pre-deceased by her parents Charles and Margaret. Fondly remembered by her sisters Helen O’Brien, Ann O’Leary, her brothers John, Aidan, Charles, sisters-in-law, Mary Clare, Nora, Helen, brothers-in-law, Tim and Pat, her fellow Mercy Sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Removal to the Church of St Bernadette, Long Lane, Hillingdon on Monday October 9 arriving at 4.30pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday October 10 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Hillingdon Cemetery.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date in Robertstown Church, Co. Limerick.
Contact: Madigan's Funeral Directors (069) 60302
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May they all rest in peace.
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