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The death has occurred of Niall Cunneen of College Park, Corbally.
Niall passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, May 3.
Predeceased by his father Jim and brother Jamie.
Sadly missed by his mother Phil, brother Colm and sister Sinead (Williams), sisters-in-law Louise and Ivana, brother-in-law John, nieces and nephews Oisin, Chulainn, Ella, Arianna, Daniel, aunts and uncles, cousins and extended family and dear friends Laurence and Greg.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, May 16, from 4pm to 5.30pm.
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Funeral will arrive on Saturday, May 17, at St Joseph's Church, O'Connell Avenue, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by Service at 2pm in Shannon Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
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The death has occurred of Thomas Anthony (Tom) Collins of Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick and formerly of Ballymacjordan, Abbeyfeale and Edmonton, London.
Passed away, peacefully, at The Orchid Unit, St Ita’s Hospital, Newcastle West, with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 13.
Predeceased by his wife Christine (née O’Grady, late of Kilmallock), parents Kit and Martin, sister Peggy and her beloved husband Joe O’Connell (Derby, England), sister Kathleen McWeeney (Derby, England), sister-in-law Bridie Collins, London (née Flaherty, Connamara).
Lovingly remembered by his brothers Martin (London), Patsy (Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale) and Michael (Ballymacjordan, Abbeyfeale), sister Noreen (Ballymacjordan, Abbeyfeale), brother-in-law P.J. McWeeney (Derby, England), nephew John (Derby), nieces Geraldine (Derby) and Marie (London), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, all his cousins in Ireland and England, his very many friends and neighbours in Ireland and England.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Monday, May 19 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass for Thomas Anthony (Tom) will be celebrated in The Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale on Tuesday, May 20 at 11am.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed here.
Interment afterwards in Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
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The death has occurred of Gordon Fitzpatrick of Cloncrippa, Feenagh and formerly of Garryowen, Limerick.
Gordon passed away, after a long illness, on Wednesday, May 14.
Sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Eileen Gaffney Fitzpatrick, brother Gerry Fitzpatrick (Waterford), father-in-law Michael Gaffney (Feenagh), mother-in-law Mary, sisters-in-law Mary, Miriam and Edel, brothers-in-law John and Patrick, niece Kim, nephew Ross, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence in Cloncrippa, Feenagh V35 FH77 on Saturday, May 17 from 5pm to 7pm. A private service to celebrate the life of Gordon will take place on Sunday, May 18 at 1pm at Shannon Crematorium, Shannon, Co Clare (V14 PV30).
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers.
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The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) Benn of Hyde Road, Prospect, Limerick city. Ex 12th Infantry Battalion, Sarsfield Barracks and Hyde Rangers AFC.
Passed away, peacefully, at St John's Hospital Limerick, on Thursday, May 15.
Predeceased by his granddaughter Nicole, parents Joan and Ger, brothers Kevin and Ger.
Very deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers Eamon and Sean, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
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The death has occurred of Frank Keyes of Corcamore, Clarina, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, in the presence of his loving family, on Wednesday, May 14.
Beloved husband of the late Julia, dearest father of the late Andrew.
Frank will be dearly missed by his family, children Christopher, Marie, Angela, Derek, Amanda and Fran, his adored grandchildren Jason, Emma, Stevie, Emily, Andrew, Frank, Kelley, Nicole, Chloe and Lucy, great-grandchildren Kellyann, CJ, Tessa and Bóinn, sons-in-law Greg, David and Stephen, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Róisín, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Reposing at St Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown on Sunday, May 18, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, May 19, at 11.30am. Funeral arriving to Shannon Crematorium for 2pm Service.
Mass streamed live only here.
Messages of sympathy may be expressed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Don Henihan of Monkstown, Co Dublin and formerly of Limerick city.
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness bravely borne, in the care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital, on Sunday, May 11.
Much loved husband of the late Margaret and cherished father of Brigid, Martin, Judith, Nicholas and Isobel. Very sadly missed by his children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his fourteen adored grandchildren, two great grandchildren, siblings Sr Mary, Martin and Kay, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Don will be reposing on Sunday afternoon, May 18 from 1pm to 3pm in Carnegies/Fanagans Funeral Home, Monkstown (X94 XK28). Funeral Mass on Monday, May 19 at 10am in St Patrick's Church, Monkstown followed by cremation committal prayers at Mount Jerome Crematorium.
For those who cannot attend, the Service can be viewed on the church webcam here.
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The death has occurred of Des McGuire, late of Newtown Hill, Tramore, Waterford and formerly of Limerick city and Eagle Star/Zurich Insurance.
Des passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 14.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Eithne and his brother Gerard.
Des will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife Catherine, his children, Paul, Ross and Sharon, his adored and treasured grandchildren Rory, Maeve, Sarah, Louise, Ronan, Caoimhe, Fionn and Róisín; his daughters-in-law Jamie and Áine; his son-in-law Tadhg, his brother Jim, his sister Patricia, his sisters-in-law Maria, Linda and Margaret and his brothers-in-law Gerry and Declan. Des will be forever remembered by his nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many many friends.
The McGuire family would like to thank with great appreciation all the staff in the Oak Ward University Hospital, Waterford for the exceptional care and kindness Des received throughout his illness.
Des will be reposing at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co Waterford on Friday, May 16 from 5pm to 7pm.
All are welcome and refreshments will be served throughout.
Des's Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 2pm at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore, Co Waterford. Immediately after, Des will be laid to rest in St Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore.
Anyone wishing to take part in Des's Requiem Mass remotely click here.
As per Des’s wishes, his immediate family will not be wearing all black.
House Private please
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Waterford Hospice by following the link here.
The McGuire family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.
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