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Death Of Fr. John McKeever, Formerly St. Patrick’s Seminary, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 31st October, 2021, of Fr. John James (Jackie) McKeever, Market Street, Ardee, Co. Louth, and formerly St. Patrick’s Seminary, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Born on March 7th 1933, Father John trained for the priesthood at St Patrick’s Seminary here in Thurles, before being ordained in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on June 15th 1958.

He was assigned to the Diocese of Middlesbrough as a curate in St Wilfred’s in the cathedral city of York, England from 1958 to 1961, before moving to St Pius X, Middlesbrough, from 1961 to 1968. Later he moved to Our Lady and St Peter’s in Bridlington, Yorkshire, from 1968 to 1973.
In 1973 he was appointed chaplain to St William’s School at Market Weighton, North Yorkshire, England, where he stayed for one year, before being appointed as parish priest to the Sacred Heart Church in Howden, Yorkshire. From 1981 to 1996, he was appointed parish priest at St Gabriel’s in Ormesby, Middlesbrough, before moving to St Joseph and St Cuthbert’s in Loftus, Yorkshire, where he remained until he retired at the age of 77 years, in 2010.

Pre-deceased by his parents; Fr John passed away peacefully where he served, in Middlesbrough, England. His passing is most sadly missed by his family, sisters Mary, Anna, Pauline, Rosaria, Breda, Angela, Carmel, Marie and Lucy, brothers Joe, Gerry and Philip, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended relatives, friends together with his fellow Priests and friends in Middlesbrough.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Fr John will repose at the residence of his sister Carmel, Gudderstown, Ardee, Co. Louth. Removal will take place on Monday morning, November 15th at 11.15am to be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, Co. Louth, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment immediately afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery, Ardee, Co. Louth.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Fr John, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended McKeever family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House Private. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com.


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Death Of John Woodhouse (Jr), Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Sunday 17th October 2021, of Mr John Woodhouse (Junior), No. 4 Champion Drive, Eden Bridge, Kent, England and late of Gurteen Upper, Coalbrook, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Woodhouse is most deeply regretted by his loving parents John and Mary, his brothers Mark and Kieran, his partner Amy, his sons Shea and Quinn, their mother Kirsty (New Zealand), nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Woodhouse will repose at Ronan’s Funeral Home, Ballingarry, Thurles on Thursday evening, November 18th, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
His body will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry (SR), Thurles on Friday morning, November 19th, to further repose for Funeral Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Woodhouse family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


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Death Of Mary Kelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 12th November 2021, of Mrs Mary Kelly (née Hogan), ‘Casa Olivia’, Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Kelly passed away peacefully following a long illness, most bravely borne.

Pre-deceased by her daughters Olivia and Norma; her passing is most deeply regretted by her husband Willie, sons Rory and Billy, daughter-in-law Emma, cousins Teresa and Rita, grandchildren Cillian and Clodagh-Norma, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Kelly will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Sunday, November 14th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, before being received into the Church of St. Joseph and St. Brigid, Bohernanave, Thurles at 8:15pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Monday morning, November 15th, at 10:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Kelly, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Kelly family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Note Please: House Strictly Private.


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Death Of Peggy Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Thursday 11th November 2021, of Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Ryan (née O Dwyer), Cappanaleigh, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly the Lane, Garnakilka, Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband John; Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny.

Her passing is most sadly missed by her children Jim, Una and Donal, daughter-in-law Tara, son-in-law Adam, grandchildren Liam, Abbey, Leah, John, Daithi, Seána and Aengus, sister Annie, brother Willie, brother-in-law Morgan, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at O’Dwyers Funeral Home, Upperchurch, Thurles, on tomorrow evening Saturday, November 13th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, for family and friends.
Her body will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Sunday at 12:30pm, followed by interment in nearby Upperchurch cemetery.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Ryan, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Ryan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


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Death Of Bridget Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Friday 12th November 2021, of Mrs Bridget Ryan (née O’Dowd), Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully after a short illness, most bravely borne, while in the care of staff in the high dependency unit of Limerick University Hospital.

Predeceased by her sisters Margaret, Janie, Josie, Mary and Kathleen; her passing is sadly missed by her loving family; devoted husband Liam, daughters Gillian (Gleeson), Norma (Fahey) and Cáit, son Richard, grandchildren Jack, Katelyn, Ryan, Liam, Callum, Rachel and Aoife, sons-in-law Conor and John, daughter-in-law Caroline, sister Eileen (Bourke), brothers Pakie and Michael, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will reposing at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on tomorrow evening, Saturday, November 13th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Her body will be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles on Sunday morning, November 14th, at 10.30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am.
Interment will take place immediately afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mrs Ryan, but are unable to do so, due to current virus restrictions; funeral Mass can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Ryan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.


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