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The death has occurred of William (Bill) Keogh of Knockhall, Rooskey, Roscommon, N41 KC82 and late of Doon, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, after a long illness at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Monday, February 2.
Predeceased by his daughter Mairead, his parents John Joe and Josie (Josephine), his brother John and sister Mary Hartnett.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Siobhan and Hayley, his son Sean and grandson Tommy, his brothers Eddie, Tom, Pat and Gerard, his sisters Bernie and Josephine, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home in Knockhall on Friday evening, February 6 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning, February 7 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Kilglass cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Anne Mordan née O'Donnell of Clonshire More, Adare, Limerick and former Principal of Laurel Hill Coláiste F.C.J.
Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Adare and District Nursing Home, on Wednesday, February 4.
Beloved wife of Wally and much-loved mother of Sarah, Damien, Rachel and Adrian, mother-in-law to Caitriona, Graham, Kent and Trisha. Anne was a devoted and proud grandmother to Aramis, Tilly, Noah, Tom, Dan, Odhran, Isla, Cian, Seán and Daisy, each of whom she adored deeply.
Anne will be sadly missed by her loving sisters Julia, Mary and Kathleen, and her brothers Brendan, Kieran and Gerard. Predeceased by her sister Jenny and her brothers Dermot, Paddy, Bob, Barry and Kevin.
Anne will be remembered with great affection by her many cherished nieces and nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, her wide circle of friends, former colleagues, and the generations of students whose lives she touched through her dedication, leadership and kindness in education.
A woman of warmth, wisdom and quiet strength, Anne leaves behind a legacy of love, learning and compassion that will live on in all who knew her.
Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal.
Reposing at The Holy Trinity Church Adare, this Friday evening, February 6, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, February 7 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St Nicholas cemetery.
Mass can be viewed here.
Family flowers only please.
Condolences can be sent to O’Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry.
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The death has occurred of Sean Fitzgerald of Woodlawn Park, Ballysimon Road, Limerick. Formerly of Tower Carpets and Ger Hartnett Flooring. Late Young Munster RFC and Treaty Sarsfield.
Passed away, peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 4.
Beloved husband of Anne. Dearly loved father of Keith, Shane and Stewart. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Rosanna and Mary, his cherished grandchildren Jamie, Alanna, Fabian, Lea and May, brothers Anthony and Ger, sister Rose, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Donal.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Friday, February 6 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at St Brigid’s Church, St Patricks Road on Saturday, February 7 for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.
Sean’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
Sean's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the following who cared for Sean St Camillus Hospital, University Hospital Limerick, Professor Lyons, Professor Coffey, Dr Damien Healy, Dr Mari Gleasen, Castletroy Pharmacy,
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The death has occurred of Dr Michelle Costello-Smith of Castlehill, Summerbank, Oldcastle, Meath and formerly of Tullerboy House, Athlacca, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, at The Hermitage Medical Clinic, under the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St Marks Ward, surrounded by her heartbroken family, on Wednesday, February 4.
Predeceased by her father Michael, deeply mourned by her heartbroken husband Peter, her son Peter, daughter Grace, mother Tess, sisters Georgina, Caroline, Heather, Therese, brother Edwin, brothers-in-law and Edwin’s partner, cousin and best friend Marcia, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, wonderful friends and neighbours.
Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Oldcastle on Friday evening, February 6 arriving at 7pm. Michelle’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, February 7 at 11am, followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Michelle’s Funeral Mass may be viewed here.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to LARC Cancer Support, Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath or The Irish Cancer Society.
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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Leonard of Boskill, Caherconlish, Limerick. Late member of Ballyneety Golf Club.
Passed away, peacefully, at Nenagh General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 5.
Very deeply regretted by his loving wife Evelyn, children Patrick, Leona and Paul, grandchildren Isobel, Molly, Oisín and Cillian, son-in-law Gavin, daughters-in-law Bríd and Amerah, nephews Michael, James and Anthony, niece Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours.
Brother of the late Margaret.
Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Ballyneety, on Saturday, February 7, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral will arrive on Sunday, February 8, at Archbishop O’Hurley Church, Caherline for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Caherconlish Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
Patrick’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 1D and 3B University Hospital Limerick and Nenagh General Hospital for their care and support.
House private on Sunday please.
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The death has occurred of Edabeth (Edie) O'Connell of Rosendale Gardens, Corbally, Limerick, San Diego and Los Angeles.
Passed away, peacefully, in her 93rd year, surrounded by family and in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick, on Thursday, February 5.
Wife of the late Jim and mother of Mary (Dublin), Erin (Arkansas), James (Maine), the late Sean (Limerick), Daniel (Boston) and Kevin (California). Survived by daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her brother Harold (Nevada) and infant son, David Joseph.
A private cremation will take place at this time. A Memorial Mass will be held in the summer.
Messages of sympathy for the family can be sent to Thompson Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Susan O'Sullivan of Chapel Hill, Castleconnell, Limerick.
Passed away, peacefully, in the presence of her family at Cahercalla Hospital, Ennis on Tuesday, February 3.
Beloved daughter of the late Dodo (Dan) and Etta. Sadly missed by her loving family, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Meehan’s Funeral Home, Castleconnell on Sunday, February 8 from 5pm to 6pm with removal to St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell.
Requiem Mass on Monday, February 9 at 11.30am, which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
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The death has occurred of Margaret Casey née Barry of Garrynoe, Kilmallock, Limerick and formerly of Dromacommer, Bruree.
Passed away, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, February 5.
Predeceased by her parents Batt Snr & Mary, brothers Pat and Denis and sisters Jen and Eileen.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Mike, son Patrick, daughters Catherine and Olivia, son-in-law Paul, Catherine's partner Dave, Patrick's partner Hazel, three adoring grandchildren Luke, Dean and Lee, Luke's partner Jack, brother Batt (Jnr), sisters Kathleen and Ann, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence (V35 PX00) on Friday, February 6 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Bruree V35 C821, on Saturday, February 7 for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium.
House private on Saturday morning please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research or Irish Heart Foundation.
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