It was with sadness that we learned of the death, today Saturday 4th October 2025, of Mr John Spillane, Galbertstown Lower, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and late of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Hannah, sisters Maragaret, Joan and Meryl (Mary), brothers-in-law Edward (Neddie) and Jerry; Mr Spillane passed away peacefully at his place of ordinary residence, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving and devoted wife Mary (née Flanagan), children Teresa, Patrick, Catherine, Thomas, Hannah, Caroline, John, Colette, Oliver and Aidan, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and partners, sisters Nora (Dwan) and Kitty, brother-in-law Liam (Dwan), nephews, nieces, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Spillane will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Monday afternoon next, October 6th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the former Cistercian Monastery Abbey, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday morning, October 7th, at 11:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Spillane, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Spillane family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Hospice Care Centre in memory of Mr John Spillane.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.


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