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RIP
The death has occurred of Timothy (Timmy) Higgins of Linden Court, Kennedy Park, Limerick and former Parish Clerk, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and late of St Vincent DePaul Society and McMahon's Timber yard.
Timmy passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 12.
Predeceased by his wife Betty, son Colin and infant son Darren.
Much loved father of Sinéad, Declan, Mark, Stuart and Raymond.
READ MORE: RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Wednesday, November 12
Timmy will be fondly remembered by his family, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings Breda, John and Eva, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, on Gerald Griffin Street, on Monday, November 17, from 9.30am to 11am, followed by removal to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Roxboro Road, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 12pm. Funeral afterwards to Mount St Lawrence (extension) Cemetery.
Timmy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
Timmy’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick, Roxboro Medical Centre, Public Health Nurse’s Edel and Aoibhinn and all at C.I.T. and McCabes Pharmacy, Roxboro for their professionalism.
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The death has occurred of John Noel Ryan of Canon Breen Park, Thomondgate, Limerick and late of 2 Dock Road, Irish Wire Products and former Parish Clerk, St Mary’s Church.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on Wednesday, November 12.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Larry, brother Gerard (Nuxer) and sister Joan. Beloved husband of Pat. Dearly loved father of Karen, Brenda, John, Sarah, Lorraine and Patrice. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephew, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, on Thomas Street on Sunday, November 16 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand on Monday, November 17 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Munchin’s Church restoration fund.
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The death has occurred of Gerry Grace of Crossagalla, Old Cork Road, Limerick and formerly of Sarsfield Street, Nenagh, Tipperary. Member of Limerick Vintage and Classic Car Club.
Passed away, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 12.
Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Michael, Bridget, Gerard and Mary.
Gerry will be deeply missed and forever loved by his family, adored grandchildren Amber, Caoimhe, Shane, Tríona, Eimear, Niamh, Gearóid, Farah and Maya, daughters-in-law Jackie and Miriam, sons-in-law Liam and Patrick, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by parents Mick and Nonie.
Reposing at St Patrick's Church Donoughnore, Co. Limerick (Eir code: V94V6T3) on Friday, November 14, from 5pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, November 15, at 12pm. Funeral afterwards to Knigh Cemetery, Co. Tipperary (E45 RV06 Cemetery located opposite this Eir code.)
Gerry's Requiem Mass will be streamed live. Link to follow)
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
Gerry’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Milford Care Centre, the Haematology Department and the Oncology Unit of UHL for their care and support.
House private, please.
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The death has occurred of Tony Browne of Bournemouth, England and formerly of Church Street, Abbeyfeale, Limerick.
Tony passed away, peacefully, in Bournemouth, England, with his wife by his side, on Friday, October 10.
Tony is predeceased by his parents Robert (Bob) and Maureen.
Tony is very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, brother Georgie, sisters Sheila and Hilda, brothers-in-law Jerry (Flynn) and Neilly (Horan), sister-in-law Margaret (Browne), nephews, nieces, cousins all his other relatives and a large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass for Tony will be celebrated in The Church of The Assumption Abbeyfeale on Saturday, November 15 at 11am followed by interment of ashes in Reilig Íde Naofa Abbeyfeale.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed here.
Family flowers only please.
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The death has occurred of Carmel O'Malley née Ryan of Cahernorry, Drombanna, Limerick and formerly of Main Street, Cappamore.
Passed away, peacefully, in the tender care of Roseville Nursing Home, surrounded by her four adored daughters.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Denis.
Cherished mother of Sharon, Denise, Siobhan and Jacqui and adored grandmother of Connor, Kelly, Olivia, Sarah and Becky.
Deeply missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Steve, Philip and Jim, her sister Mary, extended family, friends, and neighbours.
Reposing at home on Friday, November 14, from 2pm to 6pm, for close family, friends and neighbours. Funeral arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Knockea, on Saturday, November 15, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Cahernorry Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please.
The family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to her GP, Dr Ruth Moloney, Dr Feargal Twomey and the palliative care team at Milford Care Centre. A special thanks to Edel Morris and her wonderful team of nurses and carers at Roseville Nursing Home, who looked after Mam with such kindness, compassion and devotion. We will be forever grateful.
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The death has occurred of Lar (Larry) Ivory of Graigue, Castletown, Kilmallock, and formerly of Ballyteigue, Bruree.
Passed away, unexpectedly, but peacefully, in the kind care of all at University Hospital Limerick, on Thursday, November 13.
Predeceased by his parents Larry and Kathleen. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing sister Mary, brothers Michael, Pat and John, sisters in law Frances and Kathy, nephews nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, very kind neighbours, work colleagues and a large circle of friends.
Reposing this Sunday evening, November 16, from 4pm at Daffy's Funeral Home Kilmallock followed by evening prayers at 6pm. Removal to arrive Monday, November 17 for 11.30am Requiem Mass at St Munchin's Church, Rockhill, followed by burial afterwards to Dromin Cemetery.
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