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The death has occurred of John Earls of Castlewell, Ashbourne Avenue, South Circular Road, Limerick and of Crosshaven, Cork.
Hairdresser at St Munchin’s Centre, Thomondgate.
Passed away, unexpectedly, at University Hospital Limerick, on Wednesday, December 17.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Suzanne Earls (née Moynihan), son Louis, sister Linda (Fleming), brothers Michael, Billy and Tony, mother-in-law Geraldine, Suzanne’s daughters Charlie and Megan, by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, aunt, uncle, relatives and many clients and friends.
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Recently predeceased by sister Brigid (Williams).
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Friday, December 19, from 5.30pm to 7pm. Arriving at St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand, on Saturday, December 20, for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 12 noon service.
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 Brigid (Bridie) Flanagan née Constable of Vizes Court, Little St Joseph Street, Limerick City, Limerick and formerly of O’Malley Park, Limerick and Basingstoke, UK.
Passed away, peacefully, in the excellent care of St Paul’s Nursing Home, on Wednesday, December 17.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughter Sandra, sons Frank, Martin and Joey, daughter-in-law Jackie, her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Kathleen, Margaret and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Predeceased by her brother Pat Constable.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Sunday, December 21, from 5pm to 6pm. Arriving at St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, on Monday, December 22, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 2pm service.
Mass will be streamed live here.
Cremation Service will be stream live here from 1.55pm | Password: BGL14
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre (Click here), or The Alzheimer Society, Garryowen, Limerick (Click here)
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 Thomas Grace of Lynwood Park, St Patrick’s Road, Limerick City.
Passed away, unexpectedly, in Galway, on Wednesday, December 17.
Beloved son of Patricia and Sean and cherished brother of Amy and Denise and adoring uncle to Evan, Alex and Olivia.
Thomas will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers-in-law Mike and Kevin, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Sunday, December 21, from 2pm to 4pm. Arriving at St Brigid’s Church, St Patrick’s Road, on Monday, December 22, for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 3pm service.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Limerick Animal Welfare. 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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The death has occurred of P.J. Merrick of Carrigarreely, Caherconlish, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, in the comfort of his home in Carrigarreely, on Tuesday, December 16.
Beloved husband of the late Trish (née Colfer) and son of the late Pat Merrick.
Loving son of Marie and father of Kevin, Jack and Robyn and brother of John, Carmel and Majella.
Sadly missed by his children’s partners Amy, Lauren and Keith, P.J.’s partner Ann, nephews, nieces, aunt, uncle, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins, great neighbours and many great friends who he was very grateful for.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Friday, December 19, from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral will arrive on Saturday, December 20, at Our Lady, Mother of the Church Caherconlish for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, after which P.J. will be laid to rest alongside his wife Trish in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Caherconlish Tidy Towns.
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The death has occurred of Caroline (Carl) O'Mara of Iona Drive, North Circular Road, Limerick
Passed away, peacefully, at Milford Hospice, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 18.
Predeceased by her beloved parents Tony and Josephine, and her brother Anthony.
Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken children Hannah, Josephine and Jonathan; dearly loved grandchildren Imogen and Ivy; sisters and brothers Siobhán, Susan, Linda, Graham and Paul; extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Carl’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Milford Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Carl in her final days.
Reposing at Holy Trinity Abbey Church, Adare on Friday, December 19 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, December 20 at 10.30am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Carl’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
Carl’s favourite flowers are Lillie’s. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
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The death has occurred of Michael (Mike) Torpey of 3 Hillcrest, Ballylanders, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at Clonmel Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, December 18.
Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Jimmy.
Deeply regretted by his sons Michael, David, and Owen, daughters Linda and Kim, their partners, daughter-in-law, grand-children, great-grand-children, brothers, sisters, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at Ryan's Funeral Home Ballylanders V35A3F4, this Sunday evening, December 21, from 5pm to 7pm. Reqiuem Mass on Monday, December 22 at 10.30am in The Church of the Assumption Ballylanders, followed by cremation at 1pm in Shannon Crematorium.
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The late Simon (Sammy) McInerney has been remembered as the best brother and best uncle I PICTURE: Facebook
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