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RIP
The death has occurred of Eamon McCarthy of Drominacreen, Kilmeedy, Limerick.
Eamon passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Tuesday, August 26.
Sadly missed by his parents Ned and Phyllis, brother Sean, Sean's partner Laura, nephews Josh and Calum, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Sextons Funeral Home, Broadford on Friday, August 29 from 6pm with removal at 8pm to St Ita's Church, Kilmeedy. Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 30 at 12 noon. Burial in the local cemetery.
READ MORE: RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Wednesday, August 27
House private please.
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The death has occurred of Catherine (Bernie) Broderick née Carroll of Killarney Road, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, in her own home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 27.
Bernie is deeply mourned by her beloved husband of 67 years and best friend Billy, daughters Eileen, Bernadette, Ita and Cathy, sons Michael, Denis and Daniel, sister Pauline Ryan.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her 16 cherished grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends.
Bernie is predeceased by her beloved Billy, parents Ellen and William Carroll, sisters Eileen, Ita and Mary, brothers Paddy, Timmy Joe and Tom.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Friday, August 29 from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass for Bernie will be celebrated in The Church of The Assumption Abbeyfeale on Saturday, August 30 at 11am.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed here.
Interment afterwards in Old Abbey Cemetery, The Square, Abbeyfeale.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Milford Care Centre here.
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The death has occurred of Derek Fitzgerald of Ballinacurra Gardens, Limerick and late of Fairview, Dublin.
Passed away, peacefully, in the excellent care of Milford Care Centre, on August 27.
Sadly missed by his loving children Dara, Ciara, Gareth and Conor, partner Barbara and her son Mark, by his daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister Paula, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by Phyllis, brother Eddie and sister Adrienne.
Requiem Mass will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childers Road, Limerick, on Saturday, September 6 at 12 noon, followed by private Cremation.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. Click here to donate online.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed on www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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