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The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Smith, Boston, UK and formerly of Abbeyfeale, Limerick.
13th April 2024, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Predeceased by his parents Michael & Margaret (Peggy), his infant sister Susan and nephew James.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his cherished family, his wife Zelma, his son Paul and his daughters Michelle (John), Gemma (Nick), Melissa (Brooke), his grandchildren, Charlotte, Mia, Luke, Millie, Archie, Joey, and Reggie, his brothers Pa, Tom, Willie, Dan, Steve, Jimmy, his sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends both in Ireland and UK.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Michael’s funeral will take place in Boston, UK.
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The death has occurred of Mary E. McGuire, Attymanus, Corbally, Limerick and formerly of Attymanus, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
Late of Denis Moran’s and Mary McGuire’s, Parnell Street. April 15th 2024, peacefully at the Galway Clinic, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Catherine (McDermott), Patricia (Mearley) and Bernadette (Boylan), brothers-in-law Peter and Bert, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, godchildren, her many good friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her brothers William and James and brother-in-law Peter (McDermott).
May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Tuesday (16th April) from 4pm to 5.30pm followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street. Requiem Mass on Wednesday (17th April) at 11am followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Hennessy, Lelia Place, Off Clare Street and formerly of Old Clare Street, Limerick, and Ex Carey's Furniture Removals and L.I.T.
On April 15th 2024, peacefully, at Athlunkard Nursing Home, in the presence of his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his parents Christy and Bridie, brother-in-law Christy and sister-in-law Rosaleen.
Very deeply regretted by brother Noel, sisters Marie Butler and Joan Brosnan, brother-in-law Tommy Brosnan, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
A sincere thanks to the Management and Staff of Athlunkard Nursing Home for their kindness to Patrick throughout his illness.
May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday, April 18th, from 3.30pm to 5pm.
Funeral will arrive on Friday, April 19th, at St. John’s Cathedral, for Requiem Mass at 11am, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 1pm Service.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society Donation link
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The death has occurred of Jerry English, Croom Cottage, Croom, County Limerick.
April 14th 2024, unexpectedly at his home.
Son of the late Jack and Margaret English. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother Tom (Theo), sisters Kathleen, Eileen, Noreen and Joan, brothers-in-law, Aunt Kitty, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends including Jed.
Rest in Peace
Reposing Wednesday evening in St Mary’s Church, Croom from 6 pm with evening prayers at 7.30 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday at 12 noon. Burial immediately afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Croom. Jerry's Funeral Mass will be live streamed here
Condolence Book Open via the link below.
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The death has occurred of Bridget (Bridie) Dawson (née Madden), Glasgow Park, Roxboro Road, Limerick and formerly of Kennedy Park, Limerick, and Ex Staff of Verbatim and St. Paul’s Nursing Home
On April 14th 2024, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, in the presence of her loving family.
Very deeply regretted by her husband Tony, daughter Elaine, son Anthony, Anthony’s partner Helen, grandchildren Cathal, Joshua, Evie and Amelia, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
May She Rest in Peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Wednesday, April 17th, from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Funeral will arrive on Thursday, April 18th, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Roxboro Road, for 11am Requiem Mass, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for Service at 1pm.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre Donation link
A sincere thanks to the Staff of Milford Care Centre and Lloyds Pharmacy, Roxboro for their support and kindness to Bridie throughout her illness.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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