Deaths in Limerick - Thursday, May 2, 2024

The death has occurred of Ed Butler

Of St Flannan's Terrace, Castleconnell

On May 2, 2024, suddenly and peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Bill, and his sister, Kathleen. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Will, Martin and John, sisters Nelly and Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace.

Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Castleconnell, Sunday, May 5 from 1.00pm until 3.00pm. Burial afterwards in Stradbally Cemetery, Castleconnell.

Family flowers only please.

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The death has occurred of Ann Golden (née Farrell)

Of Carrigeen, Annacotty, Sixmilebridge and Crumlin, Dublin

Ann passed away peacefully at St. John’s Hospital, Limerick, surrounded by her loving family, on May 1, 2024.

Predeceased by her loving husband Bob, brother Ciarán, sisters Mary & Deirdre.

She is sadly missed by her devoted family, children Peter, Michael, Brian and Fiona, her adored 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sister Brege, brothers Seamus, Joe and Kevin, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at her daughter Fiona’s residence, 6 Carrigeen, Annacotty (Eircode: V94 N59C) on Friday, May 3 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral to arrive at Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen, Limerick (Eircode: V94 H521) on Saturday, May 4 for requiem Mass at 11am. Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/monaleen. Burial afterwards at Drumcliffe Cemetery, Ennis, Co. Clare

Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Dr. Patricia Humphreys (née O'Neill)

Of Brittas

On May 2, 2024, peacefully, in her 99th year, after a full and joyful life, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Chris. Deeply missed by her children Gerry, Tom, Christopher, Margaret, May and Frank; their partners Vicky, Kate, Gaye, Ted, Angela; grandchildren Criostóir, Ronan, Amelia, Ngaio, Harry, Rhiannon, Emily, Kate, Kirsten, Mark, Gabrielle, Jill, Olivia, Patrick and Declan; great-grandchildren Jack, Hugo and Pia; nieces, nephews, relatives, friends. (and Long-Socks).

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Meehan's Funeral Home, Cappamore, on Sunday, May 5, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Arriving for Funeral Mass Monday, May 6, in Boher Church at 11:30am. Cremation in Shannon Crematorium on Tuesday, May 7 at 2pm.

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

House private.

The Humphreys family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to the management and staff of Milford Care Centre, and all who cared for and supported Pat in her final years.

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The death has occurred of James (Jim) O'Connor

Of Herbertstown and Killorglin, Kerry

On May 1, 2024, suddenly, but peacefully, at home.

Pre-deceased by his brother Tone and sister Mai Brick.

Beloved husband of Patricia and loving father of John, Dermot, James, Niamh (Conran), Donal and Patrick, father-in-law of Margaret, Patricia, Helen, Catherine, Mary Ann and Eoin. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Daniel, Cillian, Meabh, Patrick, Colm, Joe, Isobel, Darragh, Seán, Olivia and Thomas, sister Nora, nephew, nieces, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, V94 A7Y3 on Saturday, May 4, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Herbertstown, V35 ER25 arriving at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Sunday, May 5, at 1.30pm, funeral afterwards to St. Patrick's Church Grounds, Lough Gur, V35 E281.

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

The O'Connor family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to the doctors and nurses and staff of the Mid Western Cancer Foundation, University Hospital Limerick, his GP Dr Lynch and their kind neighbours and friends that supported them in recent weeks.

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The death has occurred of John O'Grady

Of Fieldview, Ballyea, Rathkeale

Peacefully at his residence on May 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Hannah (née Storin).

Deeply missed by his son Dermot, daughters Kay, Mary, Martina and Bernadette, sons-in-law Jim, Billy and Kevin, adoring grandchildren Paul, Shauna, Chloe, Dean, Dylan and Jason, great grandchildren, brother, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at O'Grady's Funeral Home, Ballingarry, V94-TW13 this Friday evening May 3, from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at St.Mary's Church Cloncagh on Saturday for 1pm requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to O’Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paudie) O'Kelly

Of The Square, Dromcollogher

Peacefully on May 2, 2024 in UHL after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Dan and Mary Ellen and his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his brother Walter, his sisters, sister-in-law Lily O'Kelly, brother-in-law Pat O'Brien, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at McCarthy's Funeral Home, North Rd, Dromcollogher, P56-6T24 on Friday, May 3, from 6pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to St Bartholomew's Church, Dromcollogher. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12noon followed by burial in Dromcollogher Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry) O'Sullivan

Of Drewscourt, Ballyagran and Naas, Kildare

On May 1, 2024, very peacefully in the loving care of all at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin and also the HSE Community Care Team in Naas. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Rinske, his family Cianàn, Aisling, Aoibheann, Gerard and Patrick, brothers BIlly, Jimmy, Eamon, Patrick, Denis, Olli and Anthony, sisters Helen, Mary, Josephine, Ann, and the late Rita, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, very kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing this Friday evening, May 3 from 6pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Ballyagran followed by evening prayers at 7.30pm. Gerry's requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10am in St. Michael's Church, Ballyagran, followed by burial afterwards to Colmanswell Cemetery.

Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be traditionally posted to Daffy's Funeral Directors, Ballyagran, Co. Limerick.

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