It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Wednesday 10th December 2025, of Mr Richard (Ritchie) Purcell, Kilbraugh, Coalbrook, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Peter and Maggie, brothers Eddie and Paddy, sisters Lizzy, Peggy, Alice and Eileen; Mr Purcell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, while in the care of staff at University Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving sons Richard, Patrick and Lee, daughter Michelle, grandchildren, sisters Bridget, Mary, Joan, Ann and Bernie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Purcell will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny,(Eircode E41 XO38), onFriday afternoon, December 12th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Saturday morning, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by a service of cremation at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at 2:00pm, (Eircode P43 DD71).
For those persons who would wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Purcell, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, at a link as yet to be confirmed.
The extended Purcell 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 if desired to the Irish United Nations Veterans Association Post 4 Tipperary.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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