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Deaths in Limerick - Thursday, May 8, 2025

Deaths in Limerick - Thursday, May 8, 2025

The death has occurred of Mary Behan (née Egan)

Of Pery Court, and formerly of Mayorstone

On May 6, 2025, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Niall.

She will be sadly missed by her loving sons Aodhagan and Naoise, sister Alice, grandchildren Odhran, Caoimhe and Ronan, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, May 13, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Kildimo.

Requiem Mass Wednesday, May 14, at 11am, funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.

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The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Costelloe

Of Colbert Avenue, Janesboro. On May 7, 2025 peacefully at University Hospital Limerick.

Predeceased by his parents Con and Josephine and his brother Joseph. Beloved father of Patrick. Dearly loved brother to Evelyn, Joan, Anthony, Robert, Connie and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his family, son Patrick and Patrick's mother Peggy, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Monday, May 12 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Roxboro Road on Tuesday, May 13 for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.

Patrick’s requiem Mass will be live-streamed at https://churchcamlive.ie/queen-of-peace

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

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The death has occurred of Mary Cremin (née Foley)

Of Kenmare, Kerry and formerly of Knockane Road, Newcastle West

On May 8, 2025, Mary passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her heartbroken family. Beloved wife of Donal. Loving mom of David and Chloe. Cherished sister of Patrick, Una and Jeremiah. Predeceased by her parents Jerry and Peg and her mother-in-law Sheila. Sadly missed and dearly loved by her husband, son, daughter, brothers, sister, father-in-law Peter, uncle Padraig, aunt Nuala, brothers-in-law Dermot, Liam, John-Peter, Ger and Kevin, sisters-in-law Marion, Vanessa, Una, Breda, Deirdre, Íde and Bridget, nephews, nieces and her many close friends.

May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing at O'Connor's Funeral Home, Kenmare on Sunday evening, May 11 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass for Mary will take place on Monday morning, May 12 at 10.30am in Holy Cross Church, Kenmare which will be live streamed on http://kenmareparish.ie/ followed by burial in Holy Cross New Cemetery, Kenmare.

Family flowers only please. House strictly private.

Mary's family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.

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The death has occurred of Margaret Giltinane (née Duggan)

Of Milltown House, Croagh, Limerick and Thurles, Tipperary

Peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her heartbroken family.

Margaret, predeceased by her dear husband Jack, son James, sister Rita and brother Percy (Pierce).

She will be greatly missed by her children Elma, Maeve, John, Trisha, Joseph (Joe), Elaine, cherished grandchildren James, Bill, Eoghan and Aisling, her brothers Dr. Tom, Fr. John, sister Carmel, daughter-in-law Louise, sons-in-law Noel and Martin, brothers-in-law Liam, Con and Jack, sisters-in-law Mary, Lil, Joan, nieces, nephews, godchildren, many dear cousins and wide circle of friends.

May Margaret's soul rest in peace.

Margaret will repose at her residence, V94 ET28 on Friday evening May 9 from 5pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass in St John the Baptist Church Croagh, V94A6D7 on Saturday May 10, at 1pm. followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass will be live streamed on this link: https://youtube.com/live/pVyZHujHDOM?feature=share

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The death has occurred of Monique Grant

Of Raheen and Hollypark Estate, London, Britain.

On April 16, 2025, suddenly.

Very deeply regretted by her daughter Caroline O'Brien, son-in-law Derek, grandchildren, mother Eva Grant, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Tuesday, May 13, from 1pm to 2pm, followed by service at 3pm in Shannon Crematorium.

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The death has occurred of Damian Nix

Of Stonepark House, Meelick, Clare and

On May 7, 2025, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick. Damian, beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Frost) and brother of the late Raymond, Kenneth, and brother-in-law Dennis.

Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Irene, Cora and Colette (Brackley) and brother Declan, nephew Orrin, niece-in-law Ioana and great-niece Sienna, aunts Metta (Deasy) and Rita (O’Brien), uncle Tom (Frost), cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and friends, especially Alan.

Sadly missed by Phyllis (Clarecare), Kevin (Bus Driver), Cathy, Annette, Carmel and all the staff of Bawnmore Day Services who cared for him.

May Damian rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence on Friday, May 9 from6 .30pm to 8.30pm. Removal to St John the Baptist Church, Meelick on Saturday, May 10 for requiem Mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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The death has occurred of Frank Norton

Of Ava Maria Row, The Batteries, Athlone, Westmeath and Castlemahon

Died peacefully in Beechwood House, Newcastle West. Predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Joe, brothers George and Tom and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by his daughter Nadina, son in law Gérard, granddaughters Terri and Caoimhe, brothers, Joe, Pat, Jonny and Anthony. sisters Carmel, Angela and Collete. Phil, nieces, nephews, in laws extended family and Marian.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at the Strand Funeral Home, N37 WY17 on Sunday evening from 4pm, to 6pm. Mass of the resurrection on Monday in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone at 12noon followed by burial in Coosan Cemetery.

Frank's family express their gratitude to everyone for your support during this difficult time.

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