Deaths in Limerick - Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Barry (née McGrath)

Of St Francis Avenue, Askeaton and Feakle, Clare

On August 2, 2024, peacefully after a short illness at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Mick, granddaughter Sara, parents Timmy and Elizabeth, brothers Jimmy and Haulie, sisters Bridie, Margaret, Mary and Chrissie.

Very deeply regretted by her daughters Anne, Majella and Eilish, sons Sean, Eamon and David, her eleven grandchildren, sons in law and daughters in law, sister Anna and family in New York, nephews, nieces and extended families, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Kieran Madigan's funeral home, Main Street, Askeaton, V94 K598 on Thursday, August 22, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Arriving at St. Mary's Church, Askeaton on Friday, August 23, for requiem Mass at 12 noon. The requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057134452769. Burial afterwards in Kilcornan Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Patricia's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of UHL for their professionalism and support to Pat throughout her short illness.

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The death has occurred of Anna Forde (née Walsh)

Of Clontarf, Dublin and formerly of Tullyleague, Glin.

Anna passed away peacefully at her home, on the 19th August 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Maureen, Ann Frances, June and the late Phil (Quinn). She will be sadly missed by her children and their spouses Jim, Liam, Paddy, Declan and Ann Frances' partner Ken, grandchildren Andrew, Kieran, Barry, Denise, Erika, Anna, Patrick and Shauna, great-grandchildren Arthur, Jude and Molly, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Lying in repose at The Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Thursday, August 22 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Clontarf on Friday, August 23 at 10.00am. She will be laid to rest afterwards with her husband Thomas in Fingal Cemetery, Balgriffin.

Donations may be made to St. Francis Hospice Homecare Service in recognition of the wonderful and compassionate care they afforded to Anna in her final days.

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The death has occurred of Moss Guiry.

Of Banogue. Peacefully on August 20, 2024, after a short illness in the wonderful care of the staff at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Father of the late Martin.

Sadly missed by his loving Wife Eileen (O’Brien), son’s Brian, Maurice and Mark, daughters-in-law Karolina and Danina, grandchildren Michelle, Aidan and Mary Rose, brother Ned, sister Phil, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and his many friends in the Beekeepers Association, especially John, Billy and David.

May he rest in peace

Reposing this Thursday evening in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Banogue from 6pm with evening prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 12noon with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Moss’s funeral Mass will be live streamed at https://churchcamlive.ie/banogueparish/

Condolence book open via the link below.

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The death has occurred of Cornelius (Con) Irwin

Of Tullerboy, Athlacca

Passed away peacefully at University Hospital Limerick on August 20, 2024.

Predeceased by his siblings Joe, William, Oliver, Jimmy, Mike, Mary, Anna, Cathy, Philomena and others who died in infancy.

Sadly missed by his brother Tom, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Con's funeral cortáge will arrive to St John's the Baptist Church, Athlacca on Friday morning, August 23, for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Con's family would like to sincerely thank Dr O'Callaghan, the management and staff at Ard na Rí Nursing Home and Ward 3A at University Hospital Limerick for their excellent care for Con in his final days.

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The death has occurred of Nancy McCormack (née Kirby)

Of 8 Brown's Quay, Thomondgate and formerly of 3 Castle Barracks.

On August 21, 2024, peacefully, in her 92nd year, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her husband Edward and her infant son William

Very deeply regretted by her sons Christy, Eddie, Brendan and Paul, seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Marie, her beloved sister Marie Rice, brother Tony (London), the Rice family and her great friends and neighbours.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at her residence, V94 YNT7 on Friday, August 23, from 4.30pm to 6pm, followed by removal to St. Munchin's Church, Clancy Strand, arriving at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 24, at 10am, funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

A sincere thank you to her GP Dr Paula McIntrye, Milford Home Care Team and Comfort Keepers, Fr Pat Seaver and her kind neighbour Lily for their care and support to our mother over the past few years.

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The death has occurred of Mary Bugler (née O' Connor)

Of South Circular Road and formerly of Athlunkard Street, Limerick). Died peacefully at home August 18, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Denis Bugler, Sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons, sisters, brother, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

May she rest in peace.

Funeral arriving at St Joseph's Church, O'Connell Avenue on Thursday, August 22 for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

Mary's requiem Mass will be live streamed at https://www.stjosephsparish.ie/our-parish/web-cam/

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The death has occurred of Dermot Coffey

Of Ashbrook, Ennis Road and former Financial Director of KeyTech Limerick. On August 18, 2024. Much loved husband of Aine. Dearly loved father of Jessica, David, Andy, Ronan, and stepdad to Ailis, Lorna, and Brian. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Kay. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Eugene, Kieran and his sister Elaine, his daughter-in-law Reel and cherished grandson Dáithí, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street this Thursday, August 22, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, on Friday, August 23, for requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.

Dermot’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/web-cam/

Family flowers only please.

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The death has occurred of Sean Dean

Of Claughaun Avenue, Garryowen. Ex CIE and Boart Longyear.

On August 20, 2024, passed away peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Gretta and his sister Maura.

Sadly missed by his loving son Christopher, daughter Anna, son-in-law Dean Pembroke, grandaughter Lily, brothers Gerry and Ollie, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home on Thursday, August 22, from 2.00pm to 3.30pm.

Funeral will arrive on Friday, August 23, for requiem Mass at 11am in St John's Cathedral, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium.

The family would like to thank all the staff at University Hospital Limerick.

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The death has occurred of Seán Hanrahan

Of Rathcahill West, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale

Formerly of Ashford and London. Passed away peacefully at St John’s Hospital Limerick on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Seán is very sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, daughter Nora, son-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Nancy, nephews Jim and Gerald, niece Maggie, all his other relatives and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Thursday, August 22 from 6.30pm until 8pm.

Removal on Friday to The Church of The Most Holy Trinity, Templeglantine to arrive for requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Reilig na Tríonóide.

Family flowers only please. 

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The death has occurred of Mary Harvey (née Rowe)

Of Ballycar Rd., Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare and formerly of Main Street Bruff

Peacefully on the August 19, 2024, in the care of the staff of University Hospital Limerick. Late resident of Carrigoran House Newmarket On Fergus.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, partner Frank Kirwan, beloved sister Carmel, nephews Pat and John Paul, niece Michelle, Francis Kirwan and Thomas Kirwan, grandnephew Ryan, extended family, neighbours, drama community (late actor of Belltable and Killinascully and her many friends.

May she rest in peace

Mary will response in McMahon's Funeral Home, Newmarket-on-Fergus this Thursday, August 22 from 5:30pm to 7pm followed by removal to Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Funeral Mass on Friday, August 23 at 11:30am followed by burial afterwards in Ss Peter's and Paul's Church grounds, Bruff.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live at https://www.newmarketonfergusparish.ie/webcam/

Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon Funeral Directors.

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The death has occurred of Denise Hourigan.

Of Hillview Drive, Caherconlish and Alicante, Spain

On August 11, 2024, unexpectedly.

Pre-deceased by her mother Marie.

She will be greatly missed by her partner Alan, daughter Alisha, son Cruze, father Denny, brothers James, William and Brendan, sister Marion, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and a large circle of friends.

May she rest in peace

Denise will be reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Ballyneety.

Funeral arrangements will be announced on Thursday, August 22.

A sincere thank you to the staff of University Hospital Torrevieja, Spain and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust for their support.

Flowers optional. Donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

Funeral Arrangements later.

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The death has occurred of Grace Mannix (née Conway)

Of Caherconlish, Janesboro and Thurles, Tipperary

Born September 17, 1933, died August 19, 2024 in the gentle care of the staff of St. Michael’s Nursing Home, Caherconlish

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, their baby daughter Anne and Grace’s sister Eileen.

Sadly missed by her children Patrick, Anne-Marie, Michael, Gráinne, Mary and Siobhán, their partners Seán, Edel, Ger and David, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Angela, her sister-in-law Eileen and husband Sean, nieces, nephews, relatives and her many friends

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Funeral will arrive at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro on Saturday, August 24, for requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterward in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/live/bVk9kOJGHNg

A sincere thank you to the staff of Ashdown Medical Centre who took such wonderful care of Grace for many years, to the staff and residents at St Michaels Nursing Home for their exceptional kindness, friendship and care, to Fr Roy Donovan who brought Grace such comfort and peace and to her beloved home carer Elaine, who always went over and above for Grace.

Messages of condolence can be conveyed by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Joseph Power

Of Carew Park and Lenihan Avenue.

Passed away peacefully.

Pre-deceased by his parents, siblings and partner Helen.

Sadly missed by his daughter Mary, son Martin, brothers Stephen and Martin, sisters-in-law Angela and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, August 23, from 12.00pm to 1.00pm, followed by burial in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Mr Hussey at Galway Hospital, the staff at UHL and St John's Hospital, his niece Caroline, the nurses at Southill Clinic and all the staff at Milford Hospice for the loving care they provided.

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The death has occurred of Maureen Quillinan (née Moloney)

Of Laurencetown, Kilfinane and Bruff

Very peacefully in the tender and loving care of all at Maria Goretti Nursing Home, Kilmallock, on August 19, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Gerard and mother of the late Matt. Very deeply regretted by her loving daughters Ada, Deirdre and Yvonne (Curran), son Diarmuid, sister Irene (Condon), Ursula (Madden) and Terríe (McNamara), son in law Darren, daughter in law Rebecca, grandchildren Stephanie, Matthew, Fionn and Oisín, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, very kind neighbours, especially Jimmy, and her many friends .

May she rest in peace

Reposing this Friday evening, August 23 from 7pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock, followed by evening prayers at 8.30pm. Removal to arrive Saturday for 12noon requiem Mass at St Andrew's Church, Kilfinane followed by burial afterwards to the local cemetery.

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

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The death has occurred of Marie Heelan (née O'Sullivan)

Of Emly, Tipperary and Kilmallock

Marie passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 in the wonderful care of all the staff and management at Beech Lodge nursing home Bruree.

Predeceased by her husband John, brothers J.J. and Peter, sister in law Nora, brothers in law Seamus and Brian.

Sadly missed by her beloved sons Joe, Denis and Donal, Donal's partner Liz, brothers Fr. Dan O'Sullivan (California), Pat (USA), Denis (Kilmallock), Malachy (Charleville), sisters Lily Moran (Moate), Catherine Slavin (Kilmallock), grandchildren Daniel and Shane, sisters in law Teresa and Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins family relatives kind neighbours and friends.

Marie will be reposing at Davern's Funeral Home, Hospital, (V35XV96) this Sunday, August 25 from 5.30pm until 7pm.

Funeral cortége arriving at St. Ailbes church Emly, for requiem mass Monday, August 26 at 11.30am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live at https://emly.ie/

May her gentle soul rest in peace

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