Deaths in Limerick – Friday 3 May 2024

The death has occurred of Pat (Patrick) Ambrose

From Tenekilla, Ballyhahill

Pat passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Sr Brigid and brother Con. Beloved husband of Mary and proud father of John, Patrick, Gerard and Tom. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Father John, Tom and Willie, his sisters Sister Mary, Kate, Ita, Anne, Sister Nora and Frances, his daughters-in-law Maura, Deirdre, Mary and Nicole, his adored grandchildren Keileigh, Michael John, Jane , Eimear, Donnacha and Aoibhe Mai, his extended family, friends and very friendly neighbors.

May he rest in eternal peace

Resting at the Church of the Visitation Ballyhahill on Sunday 5th May from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday, May 6 at 12 noon at Visitation Ballyhahill Church, with burial to follow in Loughill Cemetery. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to St Ita’s Nursing Home Newcastle West. Pat’s requiem mass will be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t3ovo4N8JU

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The death has occurred of Gunter Martin

From Glasgow Park and previously from Germany.

Gunter died peacefully, surrounded by family, at St. John’s Hospital, on May 2, 2024.

Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Mary, daughters Elke and Ute and their brother Oliver, extended family and friends.

Rest in peace

Resting at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Monday, May 6, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, arriving at Shannon Crematorium for the funeral service at 4:00 PM.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association.

Messages of condolence may be sent at www.griffinfunerals.com or by mail to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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The death has occurred of Sheila McElgunn

From Daughters of Charity, Lisnagry

Passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. Much loved and cherished daughter of the late Joe and Sheila. Deeply regretted by her siblings Roisin (Carey), Finola, Deirdre (Fox), Clodagh (Kavanagh) Maeve and John; her brothers-in-law, Cormac, Mats, Richard, Edward, sister-in-law Elaine, nieces and nephews, great-nephews and great-nephews. Also deeply mourned by her loving community at the Daughters of Charity (Avista), Lisnagry.

Special thanks to the staff and her friends at her home, The Oaks, day services and community homes. They provided Sheila with every opportunity to achieve her own personal fulfillment.

Sheila lived a beautiful independent life, full of care, compassion and laughter.

May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

In accordance with her wishes, Sheila’s funeral will take place privately.

House private.

Donations, if desired, to Avista, The Oaks, Limerick, Milford Hospice Care and The Irish Cancer Society.

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The death has occurred of Seamus White

From Wembley, London, Great Britain and previously from Knockulcare, Mountcollins, Limerick

Died on April 12, 2024, aged 63.

A lively, charming and authentic character, Seamus will be dearly missed by his loving partner Anne, his siblings; Anna Maria, Eileen, Thomas, Martin, Catherine; their partners, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbors and friends.

May Seamus rest in peace.

The funeral will take place at West London Crematorium, Harrow Road, London, W10 4RA, Great Britain, at 9:30 am on Tuesday 14 May 2024.

The service will be streamed live and can be viewed via the link below:

https://watch.obitus.com/y3k9na

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The death has occurred of John Kirwan

From Knocknamuck, Ballygiblin, Mitchelstown and Dromcollogher

On May 2, 2024, peacefully and unexpectedly at Cork University Hospital, surrounded by his family, John, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peg). John will be sadly missed by his loving daughters Josephine, Noreen (Corkery), Margo (Hennessy), Kay (Kelly) and Trish (Lambe), sons Seamus and Ger, dear friend Rena, brothers Mossie, his 14 grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law , daughter-in-law Sinead, sons-in-law Ramon, Ray, Ger, Eric and Colin, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and a wide circle of friends.

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Resting at his residence (Eircode: P67 EH52) on Sunday, May 5 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Arrive at Ballygiblin Church (Eircode P67 E672) on Monday 6 May for the Requiem Mass at 12.30pm. Burial followed at Brigown New Cemetery.

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The death has occurred of Patricia ‘Patsy’ O’Brien (née McLean)

From Farranshone

Patsy died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 2, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Noel, dearest mother of Deirdre, Declan, Tony and Noelle and beloved grandmother of Cian, Conor, Jessica, Ailbhe, Emily and Mark. Missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Mary and Patricia, son-in-law Bernard, nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbors and friends.

Rest in peace

The funeral will take place on Saturday, May 4 at St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand, before the Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial followed in Kilmurry Cemetery, Castletroy.

Messages of condolence may be sent at www.griffinfunerals.com or by mail to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

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