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THE death has occurred of Bridie Barrett (née O’Hagan).
Of Carrig Drive, Dooradoyle and late of the Marian Nursing Home
On February 6, 2025 peacefully at St. Anthony’s Nursing Home, Pallasgreen.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dearly loved mother of Peter, Michael, Colm, Rosemary and John. Sadly missed by her loving daughters-in-law Celine, Mari Pau, Ethna and Helen, son-in-law Dave, her 10 adored grandchildren, brother-in-law Mick, sister-in-law Breda, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Mary, brother's Charles and Neil.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, February 9 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Monday, February 10 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of John Bourke
Of The Paddocks, Westbury and late of Gillogue
John passed away peacefully, in the tender care of Riverdale House Nursing Home, Blackwater, surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2025.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Patsy).
Sadly missed by his devoted sons Patrick, David, John and Paul and his loving daughter Amanda (Fitzgerald), adored by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Sunday, February 9, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Funeral will arrive on Monday, February 10, at Saint Nicholas' Church Westbury, for requiem Mass at 11.30am, Funeral afterwards to Teampaill Cemetery, Grawne, Gillogue.
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The death has occurred of Sean Curran
Of Cnocán Glas, Spiddal, Galway and Askeaton
On February 6, 2025, Sean, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Predeceased by his loving wife Carmel, parents Máire and Antoine. Deeply mourned by his daughters Mary and Siobhan, sons Eamon, Tony and Sean and his good friend Bríd, brothers Peter (Perth), Nicholas, Tony and Tommy, sister Máirín, grandchildren Daniel, Eoin, Conor, Jack, Rory, Sarah, Luke, Shauna, Tara, Nadine, Max, Emma, Mark, John and James, son-in-law Damian, daughters-in-law Kathleen, Yeni and Carol, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Sean on Saturday, February 8 at 12midday in Cill Éinne Church, Spiddal, followed by private cremation in Shannon Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.
Mass can be viewed on church webcam at https://www.churchtv.ie/spiddal/
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