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RIP
The death has occurred of Paul Carey of Killoran Terrace, Catherine Place, Limerick City.
Late LCETB and committee member FORSA Union. Founder member of the Bunratty Chess Tournament.
Paul passed away, peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, December 2.
Beloved son of the late Con and Peg. Dearly loved brother of Seamus, Neilus, Kevin, Margaret, Gerard and the late Mary, sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Marion, Helen, Carmel and Siobhaín, brother-in-law Peter, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
READ MORE: RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Monday, December 1
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Friday, December 5 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving the Dominican Church, Glentworth Street on Saturday, December 6 for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Headway, Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Nuala Meehan née O'Hanlon of Galtee View, O'Malley Park, Limerick and late of Dromcollogher.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, December 3.
Predeceased by her father Mick, mother Lil and sister Betty.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Patsy, daughter Louise, son Martin, grandsons Evan, Adam, Oisin, Tadgh, Jamie, granddaughters Emily, Holly and Grace, son-in-law Bernard, daughter-in-law Deirdre, brother Pat, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, on Gerald Griffin Street, on Sunday, December 7, from 1pm to 3pm.
Funeral will arrive on Monday, December 8, at the Holy Family Church, Southill for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for Service at 1pm.
Nuala’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at University Hospital Limerick, for their exceptional care and support over the years.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Milford Care Centre in memory of Nuala.
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The death has occurred of Hugh O'Connor of Avenue De Suffren 75007 Paris, France and formerly of O’Callaghans Strand, Limerick City.
Hugh passed away, peacefully, in Paris, on Friday, November 28.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ann neé Murphy formerly of Carrobane House, Newmarket-on- Fergus.
Sadly missed by his son Rory and his daughter Fiona, his son-in-law David and his cherished grandchildren James and Andrew, Rory's partner Richéal, his brother Ger and his sister Del, his nephews and nieces and all his Paris, Limerick, and Dublin friends.
Private ceremony will be held in Paris on Friday, December 5.
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The death has occurred of Eamonn Sheehan of Clogher, Athlacca, Kilmallock.
Eamonn passed away, peacefully, after an accident surrounded by his loving wife and family in Cork University hospital (CUH) on Wednesday, December 3.
Predeceased by his mother Ann.
Beloved son of John, husband of Margaret (née Coleman) and much loved father of Anna, Ellie, Edmund, Cormac and Davy.
Dear brother of Gerard, Tony, Deirdre, Kay, Maeve and Bríd.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife, family, uncle Dan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Hawe - O'Keeffe's Funeral Home (P56 YY15), Bakers Road, Charleville, on Saturday afternoon, December 6 from 5pm to 7pm (Prayers at 4.30pm).
Reception into The Church of The Holy Trinity, Dromin on Sunday morning, December 7 for Requiem Mass at 11am, after which Eamonn will be laid to rest in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, to charities desired.
Eamonn's family would like to say thank you to all of their neighbours, 'First Responders', Air Ambulance service, Paramedics, Gardaí, Fire service and all who attended to Eamonn.
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The death has occurred of Liam Collins of Ballyduff, Clara Road, Tullamore and formerly of Knockdromin, Croagh. Retired Garda Sergeant, Tullamore.
Passed away, peacefully, at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore, on Thursday, December 4.
Predeceased by his parents Bridget and William, brother Mossie, niece Aoife Collins and his brother-in-law Paddy FitzGerald. Liam will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (nee McHugh) (Achill/Limerick), sisters Ann O'Regan (Kanturk), Mary FitzGerald (Croagh), Nora Gaffney (Ballingarry), Margaret Kelly (Ratoath) and his brother Denis (Abbeyfeale). Also mourned by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and his many friends.
House private please.
Family flowers only.
Helen passed away, suddenly but peacefully, in Kingston Hospital, Surrey, UK, on Tuesday, July 29.
Predeceased by her parents Michael and Ellen, her sister Sheila and her brothers Timothy and Michael. Very deeply regretted by her brother Patsy, sisters Peggy and Anne, nephews, especially Gerry and Mike (and their wives), Steven and James, Darren and Kevin, nieces, relatives, and her kind neighbours, especially Carol and Brian, and friends in Raynes Park.
Helen's Memorial Mass will be con-celebrated at SS Peter & Paul's Church, Kilmallock, this Saturday morning, December 6 at 10am. All are welcome.
Messages of sympathy can be left in Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be traditionally posted to Daffy's Funeral Directors, Kilmallock.
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