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The death has occurred of Margaret Casey of O'Connell Avenue, Limerick and late of Widdess Fitzgibbon Pharmacy.
Passed away, peacefully, in the tender care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, March 17.
Beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and John Casey, sister of the late Gregory. Predeceased by Joan’s partner Mossy. Sadly missed by her loving sister Joan, niece Mary and her husband D.J. and her much loved grandniece Maeve, cousins, neighbours and her card-playing friends.
Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Wednesday, March 19 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell, Limerick on Thursday, March 20 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.
Margaret’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of Cornelius (Connie) Kerley of Claughaun Court, Garryowen and formerly of Sandmall, Sir Harry’s Mall, Limerick.
Late staff Wilo Pumps. Past President of St Mary’s R.F.C.
Connie passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, at University Hospital Limerick, on Monday, March 17.
Predeceased by his daughter Catherine, brother Tim and sisters Marie and Susan.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Olive, children Gearóid and Sinéad, adored grandson Adam, Gearóid’s partner Lucy, Sinéad’s partner Adam, his brother Junior, sisters Peg and Ann, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Thursday, March 20 from 5pm to 6. 30pm. Funeral arriving to St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, on Friday, March 21 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to the M.S. Society. Click here to donate.
House private please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed on www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Thomas (Tossie) McCarthy of 19 Woodvale, Limerick, V94 E8KN.
Passed away on Monday, March 17.
Predeceased by father Joe, mother Peggy, brother Joe, sisters Margaret and Mary.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Ger, his loving sons Kevin, Colin and Gearoid, daddies girls Tomasina, Sabrina and Danielle, grandkids Joni , Kevin, Bill (Willliam), Tommy, Annie, Maggie, Jack, CJ, Adam and Keri, sons-in-law Willie and Fran, daughters-in-law Joanne, Liz and Steff, brothers Patsy, Michael and Willie, sisters Breda, Theresa, Catherine and Debbie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his family home on Thursday, March 20 from 4pm to 7pm. Arriving at St Senan’s Church, Foynes on Friday, March 21 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Mount Pleasant family grave.
The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
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The death has occurred of Denis Toomey of Church View, Askeaton, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, but unexpectedly at home, on Saturday, March 15.
Predeceased by his wife Eileen, brother's Pat and Eamon and sister Eileen. Sadly missed by son Denis, daughter-in-law Veronica, grandson Dylan, sisters Mary and Anita, brother Tom, nieces, nephews, great neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Kieran Madigans Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton, Co Limerick V94 K598 this Wednesday evening, March 19 from 5 to 6.30pm. Arriving at St Mary’s Church Askeaton on Thursday, March 20 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Church Street Cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
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The death has occurred of Nula Hennessy née Duggan of Kilbranish Drive, Woodview Park and formerly of O’Malley Park, Southill, Limerick.
Passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, in the presence of family, at University Hospital Limerick, on Monday, March 17.
Nula will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband John, children Stephney, Tara, John and Michelle, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Wednesday, March 19 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral service will take place in Shannon Crematorium on Thursday, March 20 at 11am.
House Private Please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section on www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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