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The death has occurred of Pat (Patrick) Ambrose
Of Tenekilla, Ballyhahill
Pat passed away on the May 2, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Sr Brigid and brother Con. Beloved husband of Mary and proud father of John, Patrick, Gerard and Tom. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Fr John, Tom and Willie, his sisters Sr Mary, Kate, Ita, Anne, Sr Nora and Frances, his daughters in law Maura, Deirdre, Mary and Nicole, his adored grandchildren Keileigh, Michael John, Jane, Eimear, Donnacha and Aoibhe Mai, his extended family, friends and very kind neighbours.
May he rest in eternal peace
Reposing at the Church of the Visitation Ballyhahill on Sunday, May 5 from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, May 6 at 12noon at the Church of the Visitation Ballyhahill, with burial afterwards in Loughill Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to St Ita's Nursing Home Newcastle West. Pat's requiem Mass will be Live-Streamed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3ovo4N8JU
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The death has occurred of Gunter Martin
Of Glasgow Park and formerly of Germany.
Gunter died peacefully, surrounded by family, in St. John’s Hospital, on May 2, 2024.
Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Mary, daughters Elke and Ute and their brother Oliver, extended family and friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Monday, May 6, from 1:30pm-3pm, arriving at Shannon Crematorium for funeral service at 4pm.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association.
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 Sheila McElgunn
Of Daughters of Charity, Lisnagry
Passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. Much loved and cherished daughter of the late Joe and Sheila. Deeply regretted by her siblings Roisin (Carey), Finola, Deirdre (Fox), Clodagh (Kavanagh) Maeve and John; her Brothers-in-law, Cormac, Mats, Richard, Edward, Sister-in-law Elaine, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Also deeply regretted by her loving community in the Daughters of Charity (Avista), Lisnagry.
With special thanks to the staff and her friends at her home, The Oaks, day services and community residential services. They afforded Sheila every opportunity to achieve her own personal fulfillment.
Sheila lived a wonderful independent life, filled with care, compassion and laughter.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
In accordance with her wishes, Sheila’s funeral will be private.
House private.
Donations, if desired, to Avista, The Oaks, Limerick, Milford Hospice Care, and The Irish Cancer Society.
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The death has occurred of Seamus White
Of Wembley, London, Britain and formerly of Knockulcare, Mountcollins, Limerick
Passed away on April 12, 2024, aged 63.
A lively, charming and authentic character, Seamus will be sorely missed by his loving partner Anne, his siblings; Anna Maria, Eileen, Thomas, Martin, Catherine; their partners, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Seamus rest in peace.
The funeral will be held at West London Crematorium, Harrow Road, London, W10 4RA, Britain, at 9.30am on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
The service will be live streamed and can be viewed using the link below:
https://watch.obitus.com/y3k9na
Username: meka1931
Password: 320202
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The death has occurred of John Kirwan
Of Knocknamuck, Ballygiblin, Mitchelstown and Dromcollogher
On May 2, 2024, peacefully and unexpectedly at Cork University Hospital, surrounded by his family, John beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peg). John will be sadly missed by his loving daughters Josephine, Noreen (Corkery), Margo (Hennessy), Kay (Kelly) and Trish (Lambe), sons Seamus and Ger, dearest friend Rena, brothers Mossie, his 14 grandchildren, sisters in law, brother in law, daughter in law Sinead, sons in law Ramon, Ray, Ger, Eric and Colin, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
Reposing at his residence (Eircode: P67 EH52) on Sunday, May 5 from 4pm to 8pm. Arriving to Ballygiblin Church (Eircode P67 E672) on Monday, May 6 for requiem Mass at 12:30pm. Burial afterwards in Brigown New Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Patricia 'Patsy' O'Brien (née McLean)
Of Farranshone
Patsy died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 2, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Noel, dearest mother of Deirdre, Declan, Tony and Noelle and much-loved granny to Cian, Conor, Jessica, Ailbhe, Emily and Mark. Missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Mary and Patricia, son-in-law Bernard, nephews, nieces, wonderful neighbours and friends.
Rest in peace
Funeral will arrive at St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Saturday, May 4, for requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, or to find out information on live-streaming of funerals, if not stated above, please click here
The dog park in Caherdavin pictured on Thursday morning Picture: Adrian Butler
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