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Death Of Anne Quinlan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, on Sunday 11th July 2021, of Mrs Anne Quinlan (née Smullen), Upperchurch, Thurles Co. Tipperary and formerly of Clonard, Co. Meath.

Born on 15th August 1927 in Clonard, Co. Meath, and pre-deceased by her husband Patrick [formerly Glastrigan, Templederry, Co Tipperary], Mrs Quinlan, sadly, passed away in London, England.

Her passing is most deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Kate and Marianne, six grandchildren, her sister Nora, nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Quinlan will be received into the Church of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, No.15 St. John’s Villas, London, on Monday next, July 26th, at 12:00 noon (feast of St. Anne), to repose for Requiem Mass offered for the repose of her soul. Family and close friends welcomed only.

Her remains will be returned to Ireland, to repose at Stapleton’s Funeral Home, Borrisoleigh, Thurles Co. Tipperary, on Wednesday evening, July 28th, from 8:30pm and also on Thursday morning, July 29th, from 9:30am to 11:00am; before being received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Upperchurch, Thurles, at 11:15am, for to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am.
Following Mass, interment will take place in nearby Upperchurch cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Quinlan 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.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Maura Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, yesterday Tuesday 20th July 2021, of Mrs Maura Ryan (née Ryan ‘Stephens’), Castlefogarty, Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Eddie; the passing of Mrs Ryan is most deeply regretted by her daughters Noreen (Regan) and Joan (Buckley), sons John, Kevin, PJ and Eamon, sons-in-law Willie and Brendan, grandchildren Paula, Stephen Shane and their mother Sandra, Mark, Kelly and Jamie, great grandchildren Saoirse and Teidi, sister-in-law Peg, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at her place of residence on Thursday evening next, July 22nd, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, for family and friends.
The funeral cortège will leave her home on Friday morning, to be received into the Church of St. Cataldus, Ballycahill, Thurles, to repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon.
Same will be followed by interment in nearby Ballycahill cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) 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.

Note please: House strictly private on Friday morning.


Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis.

Death Of Donal Quinlan, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, on Tuesday 6th July 2021, of Mr Donal Quinlan, Brooke House, Modbury, England; Formerly of Millwood, Killarney, Co. Kerry and Moyne Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The passing of Mr Quinlan is most deeply regretted by his wife of 71 years, Kate, his children Donalda, Simon and Rachael, grandchildren Agnes, Lucy, Mark, Constance, Caragh, Tanguy and Shannon; sons-in-law Paul and Herve; daughter-in-law Grace and great-grandchildren Valentine, Sean, Fleur, Clara, Eloise, Vivienne and Isobel, and their fathers Pierre, Josh, David and Jon.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

A memorial service will be held for Mr Quinlan at Buckfast Benedictine Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, United Kingdom.

“He has left us a great legacy and the most wonderful memories”.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death Of Jozef Mielniczek, Late Of Co. Tipperary.

It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, on Monday 7th June 2021, of former Lance Corporal Mr Jozef Mielniczek, Boherlahan, Co. Tipperary, and late of Ilford Park Polish Home, Devon, United Kingdom and formerly of Bednarów Poland and Brixton Hill, London.

Pre-deceased by his wife Maura (née O’Dwyer, Nodstown Lower, Boherlahan), Mr Mielniczek passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years, while in the care of staff at Ilford Park Polish Home, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his sons Jozef, Michael and Peter, daughters Anna, Teresa, Jane, and their partners, his nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, brother-in-law Michael O’Dwyer (The Rock, Cashel), sisters-in-law Breda Dalton and Nora O’Toole (London), extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Niech spoczywa w pokoju
(Translated from Polish, “Rest In Peace”.)

Funeral Arrangements

The earthly remains of Mr Mielniczek will repose for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherlahan, on Thursday next, July 22nd; followed by interment immediately afterwards in Ardmayle Graveyard, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

For the many persons who would have liked to have attended the funeral service for Mr Mielniczek, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing and face covering.]

The extended Mielniczek 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: “In 1950s London, the now demobbed Lance Corporal Jozef Mielniczek (Second Polish Corps) met Ms Maura O’Dwyer, who was to be his wife for twenty-six years.
Mr Mielniczek lived a great life, despite many hardships. His love for his family brought him great happiness, and he in turn brought ineffable joy into all our lives.
Mr Mielniczek will be laid to rest in Ardmayle Cemetery to fulfil his express wish to be buried next to his beloved wife Maura.
Forty years after Maura’s death, husband and wife are united once again”.


Po prawicy Boga była jego wierna dusza.
Translated from Polish “At God’s right hand was his faithful soul”.

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Death Of Dan Whelan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It is with the deepest regret that we learned of the death, today Friday 16th July 2021, of Mr Dan Whelan, No.10 Sean Treacy Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of No.1 Shyann Terrace, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his wife Frances, daughter Helen, sisters Kitty, Alice and Lena, brothers Thomas and John; Mr Whelan passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.

His passing is most deeply regretted by his son Danny, daughters Carmel, Philomena, Frances and Majella, sister Margaret, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Whelan will repose at his residence, for family and close friends, on Sunday evening, July 18th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Removal on Monday morning to be received into the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Street, Thurles at 10:30am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Same will be 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 Mr Whelan, but are unable to do so, due to current coronavirus pandemic restrictions; same can be viewed online HERE.

[NB: Due to Public Health Guidelines, regarding C-19 virus restrictions; those attending (limited to 50 mourners) will continue to observe strict adherence to social distancing, face covering and the refraining from handshaking.]

The extended Whelan 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: Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Hospice.


The family would like to thank most sincerely his home carers over the past few years, for their exceptional care and kindness.


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.