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The death has occurred of John Dillon
Of Derryvinna, Clonlara, Clare Clare, 49 Edward Street and Ballyclough Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston. Formerly of Brown Thomas.
On December 19, 2022 peacefully at Milford Care Centre. Beloved husband of Helen. Dearly loved father of Jason. Predeceased by his brother Bart. Sadly missed by his loving daughter-in-law Saiyut, his adored grandchildren Jonathan and Emma-Jane, brothers Billy and Tommy, sister Sr. Ann and Christine, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Cremation service will take place in Shannon Crematorium this Thursday, December 22 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
John’s service will be live-streamed at https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming
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The death has occurred of Theresa Harris (née Shinners)
Of Killeens Place, Farranree, Cork and Limerick
On December 18, 2022, unexpectedly at her daughter Jean's house.
Theresa (née Shinners), the beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Lilian, Tony, David, Brian, Jacqueline, John and Jean and devoted grandmother of the late Eric and Tracy. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Tricia and Marie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Visitation at O'Connor Bros Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge, on Wednesday, December 21, from 5pm - 6pm with prayers at 5.45pm. Requiem Mass at the Church of The Resurrection, Farranree, on Thursday, December 22, at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully. Condolences may be added at www.oconnorfuneralcork.ie. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Marymount.
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The death has occurred of Philomena (Phil) Hickey (née Caheny)
Of Banogue and Riverstown, Sligo
On December 18, 2022 unexpectedly at her home.
Beloved wife of the late Jim and mother of the late Liam. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing sisters Brigid (Breege Curran), Elizabeth Jobes and Angela Campion, brothers Sean, Gerard and Thomas, grandson Liam and his mother Rita, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law Jacinta, Marie and Norma, brothers-in-law Joe and Martin, relatives, kind neighbours and her many friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing this Wednesday morning at Daffy's Funeral Home, Croom from 11am with removal to arrive at St Peter and Paul's Church, Banogue, for 12:30pm requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Nora Noonan (née Whelan)
Of New Street, Limerick City
Formerly of Laurel Cottage, New Street. On December 19, 2022, peacefully at home surround by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Noel. Dearly loved mother of Sharon, Deirdre and Emily and the late Noel. Sadly missed by her loving sons-in-law Adrian and Terry, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Charlie, John and Paddy, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Ita and daughter-in-law Denise.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, this Wednesday, December 21 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Funeral will arrive at St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Thursday, December 22 for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.
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The death has occurred of Edmond O'Connell
Formerly of the Cottage, Crecora and Adare District Nursing Home
Passed away in the wonderful care of all the staff of University Hospital Limerick, on December 19, 2022, with his family at his side. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen and baby brother Michael. Sadly missed by his brothers John and Brian and his sister Ann (France), sisters-in-law Phyllis and Bridie, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his friends.
Rest in peace
Reposing this Tuesday evening at Saints Peter and Paul’s Chuch, Crecora, from 6pm with evening prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 10am with cremation service at 12pm at Shannon Crematorium.
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The death has occurred of Margaret (Kitty) O'Connor (née Fanning)
Of Padre Pio, Knockatanna, Caherconlish, V94 WTW5
Kitty died peacefully, at St. Michael's Nursing Home, Caherconlish.
Very deeply regretted by her loving son James, nephews, nieces, other relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Sincere thank you to Kitty's kind carers, the Staff of St. Michael's Nursing Home and the doctor's and medical staff of River House, Limerick, for their kind care shown to Kitty.
May she rest in peace
Reposing at her residence 'Padre Pio' Knockatanna, on Wednesday, December 21 from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral will arrive on Thursday, December 22 at Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Caherconlish, for 11.30am requiem Mass, funeral afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
House private, outside of reposal times.
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The death has occurred of Maura McKenna (née Quigley)
Of Ballintoher, Nenagh, Tipperary and formerly of Limerick
On December 17th 2022, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Liam and brother Jim. Much loved and sadly missed by her loving family, son John, daughters Breda (Kinane, Kevinsfort), Alice (O'Dwyer, Ballysimon), Oonagh (Burke, Croom), Mary (Bermingham, Ballysimon), Anne (Moore, Dublin) and Margaret (O'Donnell, Fethard), her sister Sr. Veronica, brothers Eddie, Tim and Martin, daughter-in-law Kathleen, sons-in-law, Michael, Mike, Frank, Pat, Donal and Pat, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Teresa, Peggy, Mary and Brigid, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving on Tuesday, to St Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, for funeral Mass, at 12noon, followed by burial in Lisboney Cemetery. Maura's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.nenaghparish.ie
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May they all rest in peace. To leave a message of condolence, please click here
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