RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Tuesday, February 17

The death has occurred Gerard O’Leary, Ennis Road, Limerick and ex Aughinish Alumnia, Askeaton, on February 15 after a short illness, at University Hospital Limerick, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents Michael and Katie and brother Joe.

Beloved husband of Margaret and adored father of Lyndsey. 

Gerard will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, cherished grandchildren Conor and Amelie, son-in-law Rob, sister Mary Byrne, brother Tommy, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives, friends and neighbours. 

Reposing at Cross’s Funeral Home, Lower Gerald Griffin Street, Wednesday, February 18, from 4pm to 5.30pm.

Funeral will arrive Thursday, February 19, at Christ the King Church Caherdavin, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, Funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.

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The death has occurred of Fergus Peter Byrne, Dundrum, Dublin and formerly Limerick, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the team at the Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham on February 15.

Beloved husband of Betty and much-loved father of Declan, Orla, Deirdre, and Fergus. Sadly missed by his loving family daughters-in-law Carina and Lucy-Ann, sons-in-law Colin and Shane, grandchildren Carl, Sadbh, Aifric, Jade, Ross, Adam, Ríain, Ciara, and Kate, step-brother Desmond, step-sister Sheila, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by his brothers Sean and Enda and sister Maeve.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum (D14F3X2) on Wednesday evening, February 18 from 5pm to 7pm. 

Removal on Thursday morning, February 19 to the Holy Cross Church, Dundrum for a Funeral Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Eileen Connery (nee O'Sullivan), Fairyfield, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, and formerly Ballydehob, Co Cork, on February 17, very peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Mick. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son Michael, daughters Jacqueline and Louise, sister Pauline, brothers Billy and Neilie, daughter-in law-Linda, sons-in-law Damian and Ian, her adored grandchildren Jason, Adam, Callum, Megan, Caitlin, Ronan, Ivy, Mabel and Elliott, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, very kind neighbours and her many friends.

Reposing this Wednesday evening, February 18, from 6pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock, concluding with evening prayers at 7.30pm. Removal to arrive Thursday, February 19 for 12noon Requiem Mass at Ss Peter & Paul's Church, Kilmallock, followed by burial afterwards to the local cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Sr Geraldine Cunningham, Mount Sackville, Chapelizod and Limerick on February 16 in the loving care of the community and staff at Mount Sackville Nursing Home, Chapelizod, Dublin, in her 102nd year.

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Margaret her sisters; Breda O’Sullivan, Teresa Collopy, Kay, Rita Ryan and Ita Cunningham.

Deeply regretted by her loving Community in Mount Sackville, her nieces Geraldine, Dana, Vidette, Tara, nephews Brendan and Michael, John and Cormac, as well as her many grandnieces, grandnephews and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral Mass will take place in Mount Sackville Chapel at 11am on Thursday, February, 19, followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Aidan Daly, Ashill, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, on February 17 suddenly but peacefully at his home.

Predeceased by his parents Ned and Julia, his brother Sean and his twin boys John and Darren.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Theresa (nee Lyons), daughter Tash, son Jack, son-in-law Noel, daughter-in-law Annie, brother Denis, sisters Eily, Maidie and Maggie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his adored grandchildren Cory, Elysia and Poppy, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, very kind neighbours and his many friends, especially his best friend, his precious dog Nellie. 

Reposing this Thursday evening, February 19, from 6pm at Daffy's Funeral Home, Kilmallock, concluding with evening prayers at 7.30pm. Removal to arrive Friday, February 20 for 1pm Requiem Mass at Ss Peter & Paul's Church, Kilmallock, followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium.

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The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Murphy, Cappanahane, Ballyagran, Co Limerick and formerly Parkmore, Eyeries, Beara, Co Cork, peacefully on February 17.

Predeceased by his parents John and Nora, brothers Michael and Jeremiah (Half twin), sister Mary (recently deceased) and sister-in-law Noreen.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Jackie and Donal, sisters Rosaire O'Sullivan (Lauragh, Co Kerry), Kathleen Harrington (Macroom, Co Cork) and Bernadette Donegan (Cappanahane, Co Limerick), brothers-in-law Eddie (Shanagher), Stephen (O'Sullivan), John (Harrington) and John (Donegan), aunt Julia (UK), nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. 

Reposing at his home in Cappanahane, Ballyagran, Co Limerick (V35KO33) this Wednesday evening, February 18 from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving on Thursday, February 19 to St Kentigern's Church, Eyeries, Co.Cork (P75DT38) for 1pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Gortnabulliga Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Pat Reeves, Beechwood Drive, Greystones, Limerick and late of Aer Rianta, Shannon, on February 16 peacefully in the loving care of The Park Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of the late Maureen.

Dearly loved father of Nuala (Rennison), Eoin and Kieran. Sadly missed by his loving sister Mary (Meehan), daughters-in-law Deirdre, Helen, Lauren and Louise, his cherished grandchildren Brian, Shane, Sean, Matthew, Alison, Hannah, Jenna and Thomas, great-granddaughter Mabel, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his brother John and son-in-law Ken.

Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Thursday, February 19 from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road on Friday, February 20 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.

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The death has occurred of Jack (John) Sheehan, Clounanna, Patrickswell, Co Limerick and formerly of Loughanleigh, Mungret,  on February 16 peacefully in the wonderful care of all at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.

Late of Jack Sheehan Butchers, Roches Street.

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Maura, and grandson Pat.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Margaret (Bunty)(nee Quain), sons Seoirse and Pat, daughters-in-law Orna and Barbara, grandchildren Evan, Scott, Amy, Cillian and Tristan, sisters Christina and Noreen, brothers Gay and Eddie, brother in law Markie, sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing on Wednesday, February 18 at St Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown from 4pm with evening prayers at 6pm.

Jack’s Funeral Mass is on Thursday, February 19 at 11:30 with burial afterwards in Kilkeedy Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Liam Ward, Redgate Close, Old Cratloe Rd, Caherdavin, Limerick and late of Ballykeelaun, Parteen, Co Clare, peacefully in University Hospital Limerick surrounded by his loving family on February 17.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Theresa, son Ronan, daughter Sinéad, brothers Thomas, Michael, Noel and Matthew, sisters Mary, Frances and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

Liam will repose in McMahon's Funeral Home Blackwater on Thursday, February 19 from 6pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Parteen. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 20 at 2pm followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

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The death has occurred of Michael Casey, Caragh Avenue, Caherdavin Park, Limerick, originally of Ennistymon Co. Clare and formerly of Limerick Division, HSE, unexpectedly but peacefully, in the care of the staff of University Hospital Limerick, on February 16.

Michael will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Kathleen, children Kieran, Suzanne and Stephanie, grandchildren Cassandra, Shona, Cara, Katelyn, Carrie and Jenna, sons-in-law David and Aidan, daughter-in-law Siobhán, extended family, neighbours and friends.  

Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Thursday, February 19 from 3pm to 4.30pm. Arriving to Christ the King Church, Caherdavin on Friday, February 20 for Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral thereafter to Shannon Crematorium for a Private Family Service.

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