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RIP
The death has occurred of William (Willie) O'Connell of Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick and former Corpal at 12th Infantry Battalion Sarsfield Barracks. Ex Pipe Band Member and retired Taxi Driver.
Passed away, peacefully, at St Camillus Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 18.
Predeceased by his wife Eileen, daughters Maureen and Margaret.
Sadly missed by his sons Richard, William and John, daughters Lorraine, Geraldine and Shirley, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
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Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Tuesday, June 24, from 3pm to 4.30pm, followed by removal to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road.
Funeral on Wednesday, June 25, after 11am Requiem Mass to Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
William's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Aisling Ward, St Camillus Hospital for their exceptional care and support to William.
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The death has occurred of Carol Casey of Corbally, Limerick, who passed away, peacefully, in the care of Coventry Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on June 7.
Beloved mother of Sarah, Keith, and David and predeceased by her loving daughter Lyndsey.
Deeply missed by her partner Peter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family, neighbours, and many friends.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, June 20, from 5pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, June 21, at 10am, funeral afterwards to Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
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The death has occurred of Nora O'Leary née O'Sullivan of The Grove Shandrum, Charleville, Cork, P56 WV34 and late of Clonmore, Dromcollogher.
Predeceased by her parents Nora (Dolly) and John.
Deeply regretted by her best friend and heartbroken husband Pat, loving children Jonathan and Brid (her partner Eoin), brothers Edward, William and Martin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces Norma and Aine, nephew Sean, her colleagues in Limerick City and County Council, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Saturday, June 21 from 5pm until 6.30 pm. Arriving to St Joseph's Church Newtown on Sunday, June 22 at 10.45am for 11am Mass. Funeral after to Newtown New Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to IMNDA. Condolences may be posted to O'Malley Funeral Directors Charleville.
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The death has occurred of Margaret Sheehan née Dunne of Talbot Avenue, Prospect, Limerick city.
Passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family, on Wednesday, June 18.
Beloved wife of Joe and much loved mother of Sabrina and Edel.
She will be greatly missed by her family, son-in-law James, adored grandson Kane, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, June 21, from 3pm to 4.30pm.
Funeral will arrive on Saturday, June 22, for Funeral Mass in Shannon Crematorium at 11am, followed by cremation.
Margaret's Funeral Mass will be streamed live (link to follow.)
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Limerick Animal Welfare.
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