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The death has occurred of John Brady
Of Ballyagran and Glenamaddy, Galway
Departed this life on February 19, 2024, after a long illness bravely borne. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Anne (nee Ryan), son Thomas, daughter Niamh, their partners Jennifer and Séan, grandchildren Séan and Conor, sister Geraldine (Lohan), brothers Frank and David, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends, especially his friends at North Cork Athletic Club, Castletown-Ballyagran GAA club and his farming community.
May he rest in peace
Reposing this Wednesday evening, February 21 from 6pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Ballyagran, V35 CC67 followed by evening prayers at 8pm. Removal to arrive Thursday for 12noon Mass at St Michael's Church, Ballyagran, with burial afterwards to the Holycross Cemetery, Charleville, Co. Cork.
John’s requiem Mass will be live steamed, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVplvna6iC0
Family flowers only please, donations, if required, to Irish Cancer Society
House strictly private please.
Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy's Funeral Directors, Ballyagran, Co. Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Gerry Butterfield
Of Garryowen
February 10, 1950 - February 19, 2024
Gerry passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
He is very deeply regretted by his beloved wife Bridget. Dearly loved father of Maylinda, Patricia and Geraldine. Grandfather of Gary, Mark, Olivia, Ellen and Great Grandfather of Jesse.
Sadly missed by sons-in-law and partner Ger, Seamus and Laura, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, February 21, from 3pm to 5.00pm.
Funeral will arrive on Thursday, February 22, at St. John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for requiem Mass at 11.00am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Fr Leo (Cornelius) Donovan
Of Tallaght, Dublin and Limerick
Formerly of Trinidad. On February 17, 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the doctor, nurses and staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Predeceased by his brother Tony, Limerick and deeply regretted by his sister Margaret Huggins, Dun Laoghaire, his brothers Jack, Greystones and Joseph, Limerick, his nephews Fergal, Brian and Conor, his niece Yvonne McNamara, his sisters-in-law Mary and Margaret, Limerick, his grandnephews and grandnieces, his Dominican brethren, his carers and his many friends in Trinidad where he ministered for over 50 years.
Remains reposing in the large parlour of St Mary’s Dominican Priory, Tallaght, from 1.30pm on Tuesday, February 20. Removal later to the Priory Church for 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, February 21 at 11.30am followed by burial in Community Cemetery.
“God grant him the reward of his labours”.
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The death has occurred of Sheila Dunne (née O'Brien)
Of Glanmire, Cork and Newcastle West, Limerick
On February 13, 2024, peacefully, but suddenly at the Cork University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends, adored wife of the late Ted, beautiful mother of Lilley and T.J, loving daughter of Esther and Dan.
Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Donal and Vincent, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of amazing friends and colleagues.
Reposing at the Mayfield Funeral Home, Old Youghal Road of Jerh. O'Connor Ltd; On Wednesday, February 21 from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on Thursday, February 22 in the Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune which can be viewed on www.mycondolences.ie
Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork which can be viewed at: https://www.islandcrematorium.ie/services/
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Rainbow Club, The I.C.U, Cork University Hospital.
“Reunited up in the sky with the love of her life Ted”
“Forever in our hearts, the brightest star in the sky”
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The death has occurred of John Flanagan
Of Glendora Avenue, Caherdavin, and formerly of Whitethorn Drive. Ex Limerick Youth Service, Cross Refrigeration, Parkville FC, Caherdavin FC and Na Piarsaigh GAA Club.
On February 18, 2024, suddenly, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his father Christopher and daughter Polly.
Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Sandra, mother Marie, brothers Chris and Ken, sisters-in-law Siobhan, Yuan, Cara, Tracey and Lynn, mother-in-law Sarah, nephew Eoghan, nieces Eimear, Kela and Rebecca, the extended Flanagan and McCarthy families, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, February 21, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
Funeral cortege will leave his residence in Whitethorn Drive, Caherdavin, on Thursday, February 22, at 11am en-route to Christ the King Church, Caherdavin, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Michael Hickey
Of Brothers of Charity, Bawnmore.
On February 19, 2024 peacefully at Bawnmore. Predeceased by his beloved Dad and Mam James and Bridie Hickey, stepmother Alice and nieces Claire and Marie. Very deeply regretted by his loving sister Brigid and brothers Denis, Seamus and Will, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Patricia, nieces Andre and Kate, nephews Stephen and David, extended family friends and all the amazing staff and residents in Bawnmore.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Our Lady of Limerick Church, Bawnmore, Limerick V94-HT62 on Wednesday, February 21 from 5pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass will take place in Our Lady of Limerick Church, Bawnmore, Limerick V94-HT62 on Thursday, February 22 at 11am. A private cremation service will take place.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Brothers of Charity, Bawnmore.
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The death has occurred of Judith Ann Jewell
Of Ashill Stud, Kilmallock. On February 17, 2024, very peacefully in the tender and loving care of all at Milford Care Centre, Limerick. Very deeply regretted by her loving family, relatives and friends.
May she rest in peace
As per Judith’s wishes, her funeral and cremation have taken place privately.
Mass cards and letters of sympathy can be posted to Daffy's Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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The death has occurred of David (Dave) MacAnaney
Of The Lime Yard, Pallaskenry, formerly of Blackrock and Seapoint, Co Dublin.
Dave passed away on February 16, 2024 after a short illness, in the care of the staff of St Paul’s Nursing Home, Dooradoyle.He is survived by his daughters Luana and Siobhan, his sons Davin and Oscar, and his three grandsons Morgan, Evan and Finn.
Rest in peace
A private family cremation ceremony will be held in the near future.
The family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time.
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The death has occurred of Paul McManus
Of Roxboro, Ballysheedy,
Died in Prague, on February 4, 2024
Pre-deceased by his mother Breda and brother Brian.
Very deeply regretted by his father Kevin, brothers David, Sean, Gary and Des, sister-in-law Julia, aunts, uncles, cousins the extended McManus and Crowe families, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church, Knockea, V94 D938, on Tuesday, February 20, from 4pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, February 21, at 11.30am, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for Service at 2pm.
House strictly private, please.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, Limerick Marine Search and Rescue or Limerick Mental Health Association.
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The death has occurred of Larry Dalton
Ballymorrough, Newcastle West.
Larry died peacefully on February 18, 2024 at Beechwood House Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his cousins, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home on Monday, February 19, from 7pm, with removal at 8pm to Monagea Church. Requiem Mass is on Tuesday, February 20 at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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