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The death has occurred of Kevin Barry of Manchester, UK, Caherhayes, Abbeyfeale and Siopa De Barra, Ardagh, Limerick.
Passed away, unexpectedly, in Manchester on Tuesday, November 18.
Kevin is very sadly missed by his loving parents Buddy and Brenda, brothers John Noel and Liam, partner David, sisters-in-law Linda and Kay, nieces Grace and Andrea, aunts, uncles, especially his aunt Kathleen Daly and her husband Paddy, all his colleagues and friends in Manchester, Ardagh and Abbeyfeale.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Sunday, December 14 from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral cortège will depart Kevin’s home on Monday, December 15 to The Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale, to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed here.
Interment afterwards in Mountcollins Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Sean (John) Hannon of Hyde Road, Prospect, Limerick. Late of Limerick Docks and the G.P.O.
Passed away, peacefully, at St John’s Hospital, on Wednesday, December 10.
Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dearly loved father of Catherine, Olivia and John. Sadly missed by his loving daughter-in-law Debbie, grandchildren Jamie, Samantha, Danielle, Lee, Stacy, Glen, Jake, Kairen, Ian, Aoife, Sean and Sophie, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Breda and Sr Kathleen, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his children Philip, Suzanne and Aishling.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Sunday, December 14 from 4pm to 5.30pm. Funeral arriving at the Dominican Church, Glentworth Street on Monday, December 15 for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Maureen Boland née Peyton of Brookville Avenue, Clareview, Limerick and formerly of Co Sligo.
Maureen passed away peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on Wednesday, December 10.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, sister Teresa and brother Johnny.
Maureen will be sadly missed by her loving family, children Peter, Stephen, Elaine, Michael and Anita, adored grandchildren Emma, Grace, Anna, David, Ewan, Kevin, Harry and Bella, daughters-in-law Gillian, Kerry and Dorothy, sons-in-law Neil and Martin, sisters Cathleen and Josie, brothers Paddy, James and Willie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Friday, December 12, from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at Christ the King Church, Caherdavin on Saturday, December 13, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only please.
Messages of sympathy may be conveyed on www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Donal (Ducky) Lyons of Garryowen and formerly of Kennedy Park. Ex 12th Infantry Battalion Sarsfield Barracks, Star Rovers F.C. and Prospect Priory.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 10.
Predeceased by his mother Bernie.
Very deeply regretted by sons Nathan and Dean, daughter Cassandra, father Vincent, grandchildren Levi and Mya, sisters Sandra and Elaine, brothers Peter, Gerard and John, nephews, nieces, lifelong friend Bernie, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Saturday, December 13, from 3pm to 4.30pm.
Funeral will arrive on Sunday, December 14, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Roxboro Road, for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
Donal's Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
House private, please.
Donal’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of A&E and ICU of University Hospital Limerick for their care and support.
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The death has occurred of Larry Tuohy of Owenmore Drive, Raheen Heights and formerly of Patrickswell. Late of FAS Raheen.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 10.
Beloved husband of Maureen. Dearly loved father of John and Blaithin. Sadly missed by his loving son-in-law Andrew, daughter-in-law Lorraine, his cherished grandchildren John, Laurence, Luke, Joe, Will and Jack, niece Linda, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Seamus, Sean and Michael.
Reposing at St Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Friday, December 12 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, December 13 at 12 noon followed by burial in Crecora Cemetery.
Larry’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dóchas
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The death has occurred of Eileen Jones née Tobin of Kildromin, Kilteely, Limerick.
Eileen passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick on Thursday, December 11.
Predeceased by her husband Pakie.
Sadly missed by her loving family Jennifer, Tom and William (Glanmire, Cork), sister Bobbie, son-in-law Eamon, daughter-in law-Edel and Tom's partner Susan, brother-in-law Dick and Liam, sister-in-law Carmel, grandchildren Karen, Eamonn, Rachel, Laura, Brain, Willaim, Grace and Harry, her four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Samaritans.
The family would like to take this opportunity to express their gratitude to the care given to Eileen in St Michael's Nursing Home Caherconlish and also her devoted carers over the years.
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The death has occurred of Noel Markham of Rose Court, Keyes Park, Limerick.
Passed away, suddenly, but peacefully at his residence, on Tuesday, December 9.
Predeceased by his father Noel, mother Margaret and sister Christina.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken sisters Mary, Margaret, Sharon, Louise and Martina, his loving daughter Kayla and fond friend Michelle, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, on Gerald Griffin Street, on Sunday, December 14, from 3pm to 5pm.
Funeral will arrive on Monday, December 15, at the Holy Family Church Southill, for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Funeral afterwards to Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
House private, please.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of Kathleen Mooney née Hanafin of Dromsally, Cappamore, Limerick.
Kathleen passed away, peacefully, after a long illness so bravely borne, on Thursday, December 11.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Sean, sister Dolores and brothers John Joe and Mike.
Kathleen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Eileen and Patricia, sons Tony and Noel, daughters-in-law Teresa and Kertu, her sisters Mary, Julie and Liz, brothers Willie and Patrick, her cherished grandchildren Roisín, Darragh, Kieran, Laura and Sean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Lynch-Kelly’s Funeral Home Cappamore (V94 C5H2) on Saturday evening, December 13 from 6pm with removal at 7.30 pm to St Michael’s Church, Cappamore. Requiem Mass on Sunday, December 14 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Towerhill cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be livestreamed here.
Kathleen’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all the staff of Milford Care Centre and the Oncology Unit of University Hospital Limerick for their exceptional care and support.
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