Pre-deceased by his parents Tommy and Nancy, aunt Eileen, uncles Seamus and Larry, brother-in-law Declan and his cousin Liam; Mr Ryan, sadly, passed away at his place of ordinary residence, while in the loving care of his family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his adored wife Theresa (nee Fahey), son Stephen, daughters Claire and Róisín, his sister Catherine and brother Laurence, brothers-in-law Derry and Albert, sisters-in-law Nora, Mai, Rose and Joan, aunts Anna and Maura, uncle Eddie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, wide circle of friends and his colleagues and pupils in the Presentation Secondary School, Thurles.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Ryan, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Ryan and Fahey 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.
Note Please: House Strictly Private. No flowers. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
“The family of Mr Ryan would like to acknowledge the care and support he received in University Hospital Galway, Milford Hospice and Liberty Pharmacy, Liberty Square Thurles”.
Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Anna Lanigan; Mr Lanigan passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his place of ordinary residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Margaret, daughter Ann-Marie, sons Thomas and John, brothers and sisters Anne (Doheny), Nora, Mary (Leahy), Jim, Tom, Margaret (Briody) and Martin, 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 Lanigan will repose at Doyle’s Funeral Home, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday afternoon, February 26th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, followed by removal to the Church of St. Patrick and St. Oliver, Glengoole, Thurles, to arrive at 8:00pm same evening. Requiem Mass for Mr Lanigan will be celebrated on Thursday morning, February 27th, at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Lanigan, same can be viewed streamed live online, (Link to follow).
The extended Lanigan 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.
The R&B professional singer-songwriter, Ms Roberta Flack, best known for the hits “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song”, passed away peacefully at her home this morning, February 24th 2025, surrounded by her loving family, while in her 89th year.
Ms Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) had previously announced in 2022 that she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (motor neurone disease), and could no longer continue to sing.
Born in North Carolina and raised in Arlington, Virginia, USA, the musician started out as a classical pianist. She gained a full school scholarship to Howard University when aged just 15 years old; thus making her one of the youngest students ever to enrol there. Her classical training led her into teaching piano, but at night she’d accompany opera singers on piano, while singing pop standards during the breaks. Her Atlantic recordings did not sell particularly well, until actor/director Clint Eastwood chose a song from her first album “First Take”, using the lyrics written by Ewan MacColl, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” for the sound track of his directorial debut “Play Misty for Me”. The song became the biggest hit of the year for 1972, spending six consecutive weeks at No. 1 and earning Ms Flack a million-selling Gold disc.
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
The first time ever I saw your face, I thought the sun rose in your eyes, And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave, To the dark and the endless skies, my love, To the dark and the endless skies. And the first time ever I kissed your mouth, I felt the earth move in my hand, Like the trembling heart of a captive bird. That was there at my command, my love, That was there at my command, my love. And the first time ever I lay with you, I felt your heart so close to mine, And I knew our joy it would fill the earth, And last ’til the end of time, my love, And it would last ’til the end of time, The first time ever I saw your face. Your face, your face, your face.
END
In 1966, Ms Flack married jazz musician Steve Novosel. The couple divorced in 1972. They had no children. In 2010, she established “The Roberta Flack Foundation”, which promoted animal welfare and music education. Ms Flack would go on to became the first artist ever to win a Grammy Award for ‘Record of the Year’ in two consecutive years; 1973 and 1974. In 2020 Ms Flack won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ms Flack was predeceased in 2022, by her godson and former music director, funk and jazz keyboardist Bernard Wright, latter who died in an accident.
Rest in Perfect peace, Ms Flack, your legacy will live long. In ár gcroíthe go deo.
The song hereunder is dedicated to all of ye who are missing a loved one.
Vocals: Meelin, Co. Cork born female folk singer and musician Meadhbh Walsh.
One Of A Kind.
I miss the way you talk, I can still see the way that you walk. The pull on the strings in my heart are never to go. Your the dream that wanders my nights, Your the one who always was right, And the one thing I’ll think of tonight, is why did you go. And the feeling of loving you, feeling of hugging you, Pulling you closer and closer again. The days passing by bring me constant remind, I miss you, you were one of a kind. All the days and nights that we spent, Travelling ’round to the places we went, Telling jokes, making rhymes, singing songs, just between you and I, And the way you spoke about life, While I listened to your words in delight. Thinking ’bout all the things that you did, makes me wonder today, Of the feeling of loving you, feeling of hugging you, Pulling you closer and closer again. The days passing by bring me constant remind, I miss you, you were one of a kind. So now I’ll leave it at this, And I’ll sing this song when I’ll miss, The times you smiled, the remarks you made, The poems you told me, the music we made. If I go, I will bring you along, And will you add the chords to my song. Be watching above everyday, Keep the bonfire burning, With the feeling of loving you, Feeling of hugging you, Pulling you closer and closer again. The days passing by bring me constant remind, I miss you, you were one of a kind. The feeling of loving you, Feeling of hugging you, Pulling you closer and closer again. You’ve taken our memories up to the sky, Just remember darling, you were one of a kind.
Pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Mary, sisters Alice (Bourke), Anna (Mullen) and Mary (Lawrence), brother Peter, brothers-in-law John and Richard, niece Alecia; Mr Bourke, sadly, passed away suddenly.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; nieces Deirdre and April, nephews Peter and Robert, grand-nieces Georgia, Lauren and Sórcha, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and close friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Bourke, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Bourke 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.
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