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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Toomey (née O'Shea) of Park De Valera, Thomondgate, Limerick City, Limerick, December 15th 2022, suddenly, at University Hospital Limerick.
Pre deceased by brother Andy O'Shea.
Very Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband John, sons John and Tony, daughter Elaine, brother Davie and Pa, sister Marion, daughter in-law Janet, grandchildren David, Sean, Conor, Michael, great-grandchild Amber, sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nephews, nieces, all other relatives, many friends and neighbours.
May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, on Monday (Dec. 19th) from 4pm to 6pm.
Funeral will arrive on Tuesday (Dec. 20th) at St Munchin's Church, for Requiem Mass at 1.00pm, funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for service at 3pm.
House Strictly Private Please.
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The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kitty) TOOHER (née Byrne) of Oakview Drive, Ballinacurra, Limerick.
Kitty died peacefully, in her 100th year, in St. Paul’s Nursing Home.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Peter, her sisters May Muldoon & Pauline (Olive) Byrne, nieces & nephews. Sadly missed by her niece Marie Leo, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Kitty’s remains will arrive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Childer’s Road on Monday, 19th December at 10:30am, to allow time for sympathising, with Requiem Mass at 11am. Mass be live streamed on the link below.
Burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the link (below), through the death notices section of our website: www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.
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The death has occurred of Roberto Sibbel of Rathkeale, Limerick.
The death has occurred of Roberto Sibbel, Borkheide, Enniscouch, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick (formerly of Bonn, Germany and Florence, Italy) on December 14th 2022 peacefully at home with his best friend and beloved wife Trish (nee Fennell) by his side.
Loving and devoted father to Anna, Shane & Jason, cherished grandfather to Lauren, Stefan, Lewis & Niamh. He will be deeply mourned by his sisters-in-law Estelle, Miriam, Finola and Marise, brothers-in-law Tom and Ger, his son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Cecily and Hafsah, and all his nephews, nieces, Italian and German cousins, extended family and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
A funeral service will take place at Shannon Crematorium at 1pm on Sunday, 18th December, leaving from home in Rathkeale at 12pm. House private please.
Roberto’s family would like to express their enormous gratitude for all the kindness and care he received from his neighbours and friends, as well as the doctors and nurses and the pharmacist both locally and from the team at Milford Care Centre.
No flowers please, donations in lieu to Milford.
Messages of sympathy can be left in the link below, Mass Cards and letters of sympathy can be traditionally posted to Daffy’s Funeral Directors, Ballyagran.
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The death has occurred of Tom Horgan of Lisduane, Granagh, Limerick.
Tom Horgan Lisduane, Granagh, Co.Limerick died peacefully at home on December 15th 2022.
Predeceased by his wife Kay and sister Hannie.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Triona and Margo, son Joe, grandchildren Róisín, Aoibhínn, Fionn, Ryan, Daniel and Connor, sons-in-law Donal and Richard, daughter-in-law Catherine, sisters-in-law Helen and Norina, brother-in-law Tony, nephew Richard, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at O'Grady's Funeral Home, Ballingarry (V94TW13) this Saturday evening, December 17th, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving at St.Joseph's Church, Granagh on Sunday for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Messages of support and sympathy can be left for the family via the link below or through O’Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Kay Danaher (née Benson) of Fort Lodge, Charleville, Limerick.
Kay Danaher (née Benson), died peacefully on December 15th 2022.
Beloved wife of Brendan and deeply loved mum of Rosemaree, Ambrose and Pierse and granny of Brianna and Alexandra.
Kay will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, brother, sister, granddaughters, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at O'Grady's Funeral Home, Ballingarry (V94TW13) this Sunday evening, December 18th, from 5pm to 6.30pm arriving at St.Michael's Church, Ballyagran for 7pm with Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Colmanswell Cemetery.
House Private Please.
Messages of support and sympathy can be left for the family via the link below or through O’Grady Funeral Directors, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick.
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The death has occurred of Bernadette BEHMKE (née Geoghegan) of Glin, Limerick / Kerry.
Tallahassee, Florida & formerly Main St., Glin, Co. Limerick.
Bernadette died peacefully at home in the loving care of her family after an illness bravely borne.
Predeceased by her parents Mai and Pakie Geoghegan and her sister Mary Stack (Borrisokane).
Bernadette will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved husband Stanley, her adored daughter Kelly, stepson Jimmy, son-in-law Brian, sister Eileen Culhane (Adare), brothers Gerard (Glin), Michael (Tarbert), aunt Maureen Carney (Foynes), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, much loved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Mass will be celebrated, in Bernadette’s memory, in Glin, at a later date.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
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The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Ahern of 8 Church View, Castlemahon, Limerick.
Joe died peacefully at UHL on 15th December 2022.
Predeceased by his brothers Tony and Gerard. Deeply Regretted by his loving wife Delia, daughters Sharon and Anne-Marie, sons Kieran, Liam and Joseph, daughters in law Joan, Ann and Susan, sons in law Charlie and Shane, sisters Mary, Margaret and Ann, brothers Johnny, Pat, Martin and Des, grandchildren, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West this Saturday, December 17th, from 5pm to 7pm.
Arriving at Castlemahon Church on Sunday morning, 18th December, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please. Messages of condolence can be offered through the link below.
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May they all rest in peace.
To leave a message of condolence, please click here.
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