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The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Dillane of Kinard Cross, Glin, Limerick and Moyvane, Kerry.
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the wonderful staff of St Catherine's Nursing Home, Newcastlewest, on Wednesday, July 30.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Bridget (Carr) and his sister Peggy (Broderick).
Jimmy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters Ellen Riordan (Templeglantine), Maria Lane (Abbeyfeale), Bridget McSweeney (Ballyhahill) and son Michael (Glin); sons-in-law Patrick, John and Martin and daughter-in-law Anne; his adored 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his sisters Annie McMahon (Glin) and Mary Hardy (Essex); brothers-in-law Patsy and Tom, sister-in-law Julia Culhane (Glin), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.
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Reposing at Healy's Funeral Home, Glin (V94 C3C6) on Friday, August 1, from 5pm with removal at 7.30pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin. Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 2, at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin.
Mass will be live streamed here.
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The death has occurred of Martha (Mona) Kennedy Evans née Greenwood of South Circular Road, Limerick and late of Cromers Jewellers, O’Connell Street.
Passed away, peacefully, in the tender care of Thorpe’s Nursing Home, on Tuesday, July 29.
Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearly loved mother of Alison and Paul. Mother-in-law to Jacqueline and Peter, loving grandmother of Robbie, Stephen, Scott, Ben and Jessica, great-grandmother to Jack and Mia. Sadly missed by her nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and loving friends.
Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, August 3 from 4.30pm to 6pm. A private funeral will follow.
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The death has occurred of Rita McCarthy of Clare Street, Dublin Road, Limerick city and formerly of O'Malley Park, Limerick
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 30.
Very deeply regretted by partner Gerard, daughters Stacey, Sammy Jo, Chantelle, Martina and Elaine, sons Kevin and Gerry, partners Darren and Wayne, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, other relatives and close friends.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, August 1, from 12pm to 1.30pm, followed by removal to St John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by Service in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.
Rita's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 8C and the Dialysis Unit of University Hospital Limerick, for their professionalism, guidance and support.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Dialysis Unit of University Hospital Limerick in Rita's Memory.
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The death has occurred of Patrick Kelleher of Melbourn, Bishopstown, Cork and formerly of Galway and Limerick. Former Director of C.I.T.
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, and in the exceptional care of the staff at Grange Con Nursing Home, on Wednesday, July 30.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Sheila, wonderful father of Liam, Fergal and Eileen, adored grandad of Laura, loyal brother to Liam and his late sister Marie.
Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Loretta and Ann, sisters-in-law Cáit and Eileen, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and former colleagues.
Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Friday, August 1 from 2pm to 3pm.
Requiem Mass at 10am on Saturday, August 2 in the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen which can be viewed here.
Funeral afterwards to St Oliver’s Cemetery.
Donations to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
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The death has occurred of John Bourke of Clondrinagh, Coonagh Rd., Caherdavin, Limerick and Clare.
Passed away, peacefully, in University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 30.
Predeceased by his daughter Sylvia and son David.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Esther, son, daughters, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
John will repose in Mc Mahons Funeral Home Blackwater on Friday, August 1 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
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The death has occurred of Paddy McNamara of Attyflin, Patrickswell, Co Limerick and formerly of O’Curry Place and Janesboro, Limerick. Late of Young Munster R.F.C and McMahon’s Timber Yard.
Passed away, peacefully, in his 93rd year, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Charleville Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 30.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Dolores (nee O’Connell), sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his friends.
Reposing this Saturday morning, August 2 at St Peter & Paul’s Church Crecora from 11.30am to 12.30pm with Funeral Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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The death has occurred of John Whitehead, late of Sullane Crescent, Raheen, Limerick.
Passed away, unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Wednesday, July 30.
Predeceased by his parents Richard and Agnes, brother Michael, sister Joan.
John will be sadly missed by his loving family, his siblings Ann, Danny, Oona and Richard, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours, fellow members of Men’s Shed Dooradoyle and his many friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through at www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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