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Deaths in Limerick - Friday, December 29, 2023

Deaths in Limerick - Friday, December 29, 2023

May they rest in peace

The death has occurred of Kathleen Heffernan (née Lonergan) of An Dúiche, Scallagheen, Tipperary Town. Formerly of Clonteen, Cappamore, Co. Limerick.

Sadly missed by her daughters Eva and Claire; son David; grandchildren Luca, Theo and Amelia; daughter-in-law Nadia, brother Gerard, sisters Julie, Mary and Annette, brothers-in-law Tommy and Joe, sister-in-law Nonie, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at White's Funeral Home, Doon on Saturday (December 30) from 5pm with removal at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Doon.

Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am with burial afterwards in Doon Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Patrick Langan of Glenagragra, Athea, Co. Limerick.

Beloved son of the late Ned and Delia Langan and grandfather to the late Damian Curtin. Adored husband of Mairead.

Sadly missed by his sons John, Eamonn and Paudie; daughters Bríd Jameson (Glin) and Maura Curtin (Brosna); grandchildren Seán, Áine, Cian, Danny and Tiernan; brothers George (Dublin) and Eddie; sons-in-law Shane Jameson and Gavin Curtin and Eamonn's partner Patricia; sisters-in-law, Vera, Teresa, Kay and Mary; brothers-in-law Johnny and Pat; nieces Miriam Brouder, Anne O'Neill and Edel Langan, relatives, many friends and kind neighbours.

Reposing at Finucane's funeral home, Moyvane V31 PE02 on Monday (January 1) from 3pm to 5.30pm.

Funeral arriving at St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea, on Tuesday at 11.45am for 12 noon Requiem Mass - click here for live stream

Burial afterwards in Holycross Cemetery, Athea. 

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Mid Western Cancer Society.

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The death has occurred of Brian (Muca) McNamara. Late of London and formerly of Assumpta Park, Island Road, Limerick city.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Angeline.

Sadly missed by his sisters Geraldine, Lily and Siobhán; brothers Dermot, Kevin and Frank; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunt Mary, extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Reposing at Cross' Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday (January 4) from 3.30pm to 5pm, followed by removal to St. Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street.

Requiem Mass on Friday (January 5) at 12pm with burial afterwards at Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

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The death has occurred of Richard (Dick) Power of Mountshannon Road, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick. Late of Richard Power Insurance and former member of Castletroy Golf Club.

Beloved husband of Marie and dearly-loved father of Keith, Graham and Ruth. Sadly missed by his beloved grandchildren Aiden and David; brother P.J.; sister Catherine (Fielding), nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Martina.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday (December 31) from 4.30pm to 6pm with funeral arriving at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford, Castletroy on Monday (January 1) for Requiem Mass at 11.30am - click here for live stream.

Burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.

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

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The death has occurred of Tony Geoghegan of Dunguib, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Formerly of Glensharrold, Carrickerry, Co. Limerick.

Beloved husband of Teresa and adored dad of Jacqui, Martin and Mairead. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law Denis and Ray; daughter-in-law Jackie; grandchildren Anna, Saoirse, Orlaith; sister Joan, sister-in-law Monica, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at O'Connell's Funeral Home Killenaule (E41 HH66) this Saturday (December 30) from 5pm to 7.30pm with funeral arriving at St. Mary's Church, Killenaule on Sunday for Funeral Mass at 11am - click here for live-stream.

Burial afterwards in Moyglass Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Louise (Louie) LEE (née Hogan) of Melrose, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Formerly of Limerick city.

Predeceased by her husband Frank Lee and her sister Peggy, Louise will be sadly missed by her daughters Ann and Jennifer (Diskin); Grandchildren Maeve and Henry; sisters Doreen & Pat. Son-in-law Paul, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral will arrive at St. Mary's of the Rosary Church, Nenagh this Saturday (December 30) for Requiem Mass at 11am - click here for live-stream

Burial afterwards in Lisboney New Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) O'Connell (née Constable) of Kilmurry Court, Garryowen, Limerick. Formerly of St. John's Square, Limerick.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Cross' Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Limerick on Tuesday (January 2) from 3pm to 4.30pm.

Funeral will arrive at St John's Cathedral on Wednesday for 1pm Requiem Mass.

Burial afterwards at Mount St. Lawrence (old) Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) O'Donnell of Tooting, London, England. Late of Creggane, Duagh, Co. Kerry  / Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sons Dean and Johnnie; brother Danny (Clonmel); sisters Kathleen Carroll and Mary Hayes; brothers-in-law Maurice and Pat; sister-in-law Annette, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid's Church, Duagh this Saturday at 11am - click here for live-stream.

Interment of ashes will take place in The Old Cemetery, The Square, Abbeyfeale.

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The death has occurred of Elma Power (née Howard) of Riverside, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Formerly of Ballindangan, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Predeceased by her parents, Tom and Peg.

Beloved wife of Denis and loving mother of Louisa and Grace. Dear sister of Jim, Ryan and Vincent.

Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her loving family; son-in-law Fernando; Louisa’s partner Daniel; sisters-in-law Karin, Úna and Sheila, aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, many cherished friends and her former colleagues in Scoil Pól, Kilfinane.

Requiem Mass will take place on Monday (January 1) at 11am in St. Andrew's Church, Kilfinane with burial afterwards in Hospital Cemetery.

House Private, at request of the family.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Clíona’s Foundation.

May they all rest in peace

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