Thurles Information

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Friday 18th October 2024, of Mr William Purcell Cork City, Co. Cork and formerly of Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Mr Purcell passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, while in the care of staff at Ward 4C, Cork University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his beloved partner Mary Dow, son Martin, brothers Tom, Pat, Sean, Martin and sister Peggy; the passing of MR Purcell is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Christina and son Billy, niece Teresa, grandchildren Sean, Kieran, great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Harley, Evie and Dylan, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brothers Jimmy, Michael and sisters Phil, Hannah and Mary, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, neighbours and great friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Purcell will repose in Keohane’s Funeral Home, Copley Street, Cork, on Tuesday afternoon next, October 22nd, from 5:00pm until 6:00pm, (concluding with prayers at 5:45pm).
Requiem Mass for Mr Purcell, will be celebrated on Wednesday morning October 23rd, at St Finbarr’s South Church, Dunbar Street, Ballintemple, Cork, (T12 X21) at 11:00am, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

The extended Purcell and Dow families 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.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Thursday 17th October 2024, of Ms Joan O’Dwyer, Cluain na Seimre, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her partner George, parents Nancy (née Woodlock) and Sean, and her sister Rita; Ms O’Dwyer passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Waterford Hospice, following a short illness most bravely borne; surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Tony and Richie, step-sons Paul and Brian, daughters-in-law Amy, Cáit and Rachel, grandson Finlay, best friend Monica and her son Sean, brothers Michael, John and Kieran, sisters Sinead and Anne, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle Liam, aunt Bernie, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Ms O’Dwyer will repose in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Saturday afternoon, October 19th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her remains will be received into the Church of St James Church, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles on Sunday morning, October 20th, at 10:00am, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in nearby Two-Mile-Borris Cemetery, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The extended O’Dwyer 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: Donations if desired to Waterford Hospice.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.