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RIP
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of Dr Dino and the staff of The Bluebell Unit, in St Itas Hospital Newcastle West on Wednesday, May 7.
Predeceased by his wife Anne (recently deceased) his sister Anne and brother Stephen.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken daughter Stephanie, son-in-law Pat, sister Mary, brother-in-law Tom, sister-in-law Lizzie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
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Reposing at his residence at Main Street Foynes, (V94 PYN8) on Sunday, May 11 from 4pm to 7pm with removal to St Senan’s Church Foynes on Monday, May 12 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Robertstown Cemetery.
Family Flowers only with donations if desired to Friends of St Itas.
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The death has occurred of Anne Gough née Sheeran of Balbriggan, Dublin and formerly of Limerick city.
Passed away, peacefully, at home in her 90th year, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 9.
Loving mother of Paddy and Christine. Predeceased by her beloved husband Breen. Very sadly missed by her son and daughter, sister Carmel and large extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at McNally’s Funeral Home, Balbriggan on Saturday afternoon, May 10 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning, May 12 to the Church of S.S. Peter and Paul’s, Balbriggan arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by Burial in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Balbriggan.
HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE AT ALL TIMES.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Monday morning, May 12 at 11 am.
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The death has occurred of Catherine (Kitt) Enright née Kelly of Avheen, Dromcollogher, Limerick.
Catherine passed away, peacefully, at her residence, on Thursday, May 8.
Predeceased by her husband John. Deeply regretted by her sons Richard and Michael, daughters Patricia and Margaret, Brother Martin, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Nephews, Nieces, and Sadie, Relatives and Friends
Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Sunday, May 11 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Arriving at St Ita’s Church, Kilmeedy, on Monday, May 12 for 12.30pm Requiem Mass and burial afterwards in local cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Mary Egan née Traynor of Clareview, Limerick and formerly of Beauparc, Co Meath.
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her cherished children, in University Hospital Limerick, following a short illness, on Thursday, May 8.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, John.
Very deeply regretted by her adoring and heartbroken sons Richard, John and Adrian and her devoted daughter, Barbara, daughter-in-law Brenda, son-in-law Aart, Adrian’s partner Gráinne, grandchildren Rachel, Elizabeth, Judith and Sarah, the extended Egan and Traynor families, friends and neighbours.
Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Mary will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at 11am, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, Limerick, with burial afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
House Private, please.
The Egan and Traynor families would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the team in Ward 2B in UHL for their kindness, professionalism and support to Mary over the last few difficult weeks.
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The death has occurred of Ian Burgess Barber of The Swallows Nest, Glenastar, Ardagh, Limerick and formerly from the UK.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Paula. Deeply regretted by his brother Christopher, sister Deborah, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, niece, other relatives and friends.
Cremation service will take place in Shannon Crematorium on Wednesday, May 21 at 12 o’clock midday.
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The late Kilfinane-born poet and writer Gabriel Rosenstock
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