Deaths in Limerick: Wednesday, March 19

The death has occurred of Patrick Rowe, Fr Russell Road, Limerick and late teacher St Munchin’s College, Corbally on March 18 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family. 

Dearly loved brother of Nuala (O’Riordan) and Breda (O’Gorman). Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Jim and Michael, nephews Jamie, Noel, Nessan and Mike, niece Aoibhinn, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Friday, March 21 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St Paul’s Church, Dooradoyle on Saturday, March 22 for Requiem Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in Mount St Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Josephine (Jo) Cross (née Finucane), Dublin Road, Limerick city, peacefully, on her 85th birthday, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff of St Camillus Hospital.

Predeceased by her loving husband Mike, daughter Anne Marie, parents Patsy and Josie and brother Mickey.

Very deeply regretted by her loving children Jo, Pat, John, Terry, Linda, Marian, Margaret and Michael, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, partners, sisters Mary, Liz and Teresa, brother Jimmy, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Friday, March 21, from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral will arrive on Saturday, March 22, at St John’s Cathedral, for Requiem Mass at 10am, funeral afterwards to Mount St Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Teresa Buggy (née Fitzgerald), The Harbour, Monteen, Crettyard, Kilkenny and formerly of Galbally, Co Limerick, peacefully in St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny surrounded by her loving family

Adored wife of Tom, much loved Mother of John, Julie, David, Susan and Kathleen. Teresa will be sadly missed by her fourteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Teresa is predeceased by her parents David and Julia, sisters Kitty, Jane, Mary, Peggy, Sheila and brother Mike.

Reposing at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer (Eircode R95 AK38) from 3pm on Thursday, March 20 concluding with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.

Funeral cortege will arrive at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe for Requiem Mass on Friday, March 21 at 11am. Teresa will be laid to rest thereafter in the adjoining cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Dolores Bourke (née Goodwin), Glenview Gardens, Farranshone, Limerick and formerly DeValera Park and Crossroads, Thomondgate, peacefully, in the presence of family and the tender care of The Aisling Ward, St Camillus’ Hospital, on March 19.

Beloved wife the late James (Sonny).

Sadly missed by her loving children Mary, Jim and Eleanor, adored grandchildren Caoimhe, Ben, Emma, Dara, Clare, Aoibhinn, James, Kate, Paraic and Liam, daughter-in-law Yvonne, son-in-law Jason, Mary’s partner Brian. Dolores is deeply regretted by her sisters Mary, Betty, Teresa and Antoinette, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her siblings Fr Pat, Peg and Nell. 

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Thursday, March 20 from 6pm to 7.30pm, followed by Removal to St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, March 21 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Paul Carroll, Drominboy, Lisnagry, Co Limerick (Lisnagry Landscaping) and formerly of Bray, Co Wicklow, on March 18 suddenly and peacefully.

Predeceased by his parents Danny and Grainne. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernadette, son Seán, daughter-in-law Ailish, grandson Róan, sisters Ann, Patricia, Valerie and Linda, brother Michael, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Castleconnell on Sunday, March 23 from 6 to 7.30pm. Arriving on Monday, March 24 to St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Castleconnell.

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The death has occurred of Alison Lenihan O'Keeffe, 4 Churchview, Castlemahon, Limerick unexpectedly and peacefully in the presence of her family on March 18.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Kenny (née Woulfe), Dartry, Dublin 6. Retired NT, St Anne’s Milltown. Late of Ardagh, Co Limerick, Sandymount and Oranmore, peacefully, after a long illness, in the excellent care of St John’s House, Dublin.

Predeceased by loving husband Donal and infant James, sisters Noreen, Margaret (Peggy) and brother Dick. 

Kathleen will be greatly missed by her children Bryan, Miriam, Yvonne, Conor, Ida and Norma Jean, their spouses Amanda, Donal, Hugh, Susan, Marc and Norma Jean’s partner Ultan, grandchildren Joshua, David, Isobel, Tara, Aoibhín, Cathal, Alice, Hannah and Helen, Kathleen’s brother Liam and sister-in-law, Mary Rose. She will also be sadly missed by her many nephews, nieces, extended Kenny and Woulfe families, wide circle of great friends and neighbours.

Katleen will repose in Massey Bros Funeral Home, Goatstown (D14 X348) on Friday, March 21 from 6pm to 8pm. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 10am in St Columbanus, St Gall and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Milltown followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham.

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