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RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Tuesday, October 21

RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Tuesday, October 21

Deaths in Donegal

Deaths in Limerick

The death has occurred of Patrick Bray,Rathcannon, Athlacca, Limerick on October 20 in the wonderful care of Milford Care Centre.

Predeceased by his sisters Noreen and Breda and brother Joe.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, daughters Catherine and Gabrielle, sons-in-law Pádraig and Pádraig, grandchildren Kevin, Nicola, Shane, Ciara, Brendan, Stacy and Patrick and their partners, great-grandchildren Luke, Neala, Jake Frankie and Pádraig, sisters Mary and Eileen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

Reposing this Wednesday evening, October 22 at St John the Baptist Church, Athlacca from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 23, at 12 noon followed by burial in the new cemetery, Athlacca.

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The death has occurred of Mary Brennan (née Geary), Knocklyon, Dublin / Limerick.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, she will be dearly missed by her children Michelle, Andrew, Sinéad, Garrett, Fióna, Aisling, Niamh, Eoin and Éadaoin, her grandchildren Matthew, Jenny, Ailish, Joey, Liam, Jonah, Dearbhla, Cara, Moya, Bob, Senan, Ryan, William, Ben, Chloe, Charlie, Michael, Katie, Lauren, Daniel, Cian and PJ, her loving sister Kay, brothers Seán, Frank and Eugene, sons and daughters-in-law Kieran, Catherine, Chris, Angela, Rob, Derek, Kevin, Julie and Pádraig, sisters-in-law Geraldine, Nancy and Cathy, extended family and many wonderful friends.

Our special thanks to St Vincent’s ICU for their loving care of Mary over the last six weeks.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral, Willbrook, Rathfarnham (D14WO29) on Thursday evening, October 23 from 5pm- 7pm. Removal on Friday morning, October 24 to St Colmcilles Church, Knocklyon arriving for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Mary Casey (née McCormack) Ballycarney, Clarina, Co Limerick on October 21 peacefully, following a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Milford Care Centre.

Retired nursing staff, St John’s Hospital, Limerick.

Beloved wife of Tim. Dearly loved mother of Niall and Orla. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Sean, her adored grandchildren Aoibhínn and Donncha, brothers Pat and Sean, sister Antoinette, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at St Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown on Thursday, October 23 from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, October 24 at 11.30am followed by burial in Kilkeedy Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Myra Costelloe (nee McInerney), 68 Hennessy Avenue, Kileely, Limerick and late of 48 Hennessy Avenue, and formerly of Costelloe's Fuel Ltd on October 20, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her loving husband Pa.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken family sons Patrick, Declan and Andy, daughters Catherine, Tracy, Marie and Olivia, 15 grandchildren, sons-in-law, Tommy, Barry and Eamon, daughters-in-law Yvonne, Leslie and Niamh, Olivia's partner Cathal, sisters-in-law Mary and Olive, brother-in-law Jack, nieces,nephews,extended family, kind neighbours and friends. 

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, October 22, from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St Munchin's Church, Clancy Strand.

Requiem Mass Thursday, October 23, at 11am, Funeral afterwards to Mount St Lawrence (EXT) Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Junior (Patrick) Gavin, Galvone View, O'Malley Park, and formerly of Monabraher Road, Ballynanty, Limerick on October 16, at the Mater private Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Dolly and Dick and sister Del.

Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Dora and father of Patricia, Richard, Gerard, and Norman, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother John, son-in-law Enda, daughters-in-law Antionette, Sandra and Emily, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Thursday, October 23 from 6pm to 7.30pm

Funeral will arrive on Friday, October 24 at Holy Family Church, Southill for Requiem Mass at 11am, funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Anthony Kirkland, Dooradoyle, Limerick and late of Limerick Docks on October 21, peacefully, at Cratloe Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Marie and daughter Mary.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, daughter Donna, sons Gerard, Tommy and Tony, son-in-law Eric, daughters-in-law Catherine, Valerie and Fiona, Anthony's 12 adored grandchildren and four great grandchildren, brother-in-law Pa, nephews, nieces, other relatives and a large circle of friends. 

Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Friday, October 24, from 5pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to St Saviour's Dominican Church, Glentworth Street.

Requiem Mass Saturday, October 25, at 11am, Funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Willie O’Brien, Cappanahanna, Murroe, Co Limerick on October 21 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Mary, brother Patsy and son in law Niall O’Riordan.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (Nee Foley). Dearly loved father to Helen, Geraldine (O’Riordan), Patricia (Keane), Noreen (Phibbs), Davie and Liam, cherished grandfather to Kate, Leah, Jamie, Adam, Cathal, Saoirse, Lucia, Éabha, Chloe and Cillian. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Donal and sister Biddens (Troy), sons-in-law Denis, Ross and Liam and daughter-in-law Becky, brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Newport on Saturday, October 25 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving on Sunday, October 26 to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Murroe (V94 A7Y5) for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, burial afterwards in Rockvale Cemetery, Newport.

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The death has occurred of John F (Jack) Ormston, Highbury House, Ballymorris, Cratloe, Co Clare, and formerly of Belfield Park, Limerick in the tender care of Corbally House Nursing home for the last six years, on October 20 peacefully in University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his devoted family.

Late of Ormstons Supermarket, Patrick Street, Limerick. 

Beloved husband of Rosemary. Dearly loved father to daughters, Rachel and Sarah, and sons, Frederick, Emmett, John, Marcus, Damien, Calvin and Jason. Sadly missed by his 17 grandchildren, son-in-law and daughters-in-law, sister Ethel, cousins Vida and Heather, nephews, nieces, and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Teresa (Mimi) and Frederick, sister Joan and brothers-in-law Marcus and Paddy.

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Limerick on Thursday, October 23 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick on Friday, October 24 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cathedral, Bridge Street.

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The death has occurred of Noelle Toomey, Ballysheedy, Limerick on October 18, peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her loving sister Mary O'Halloran and brother Bob Toomey.

Sadly missed by her sisters Joan and Aileen, brother Michael. Nieces Nessa (Downes) and Niamh (Fox) nephews Derek and Fergus, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours.

Funeral will arrive Wednesday, October 22 at Donoughmore Church for 11am Requiem Mass.

Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver Cemetery, Limerick.

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