RIP: Tipperary-born Sister of Mercy remembered for her 'unwavering' commitment

Tributes are being paid after the passing of Sr Joan Mulumby, who passed away this week in the tender care of the staff of Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, on 24 June 2026.

Sr Joan was a Sister of Mercy, late of St Mary’s Convent, Limerick and formerly of Golden, Co Tipperary.

She is predeceased by her beloved parents Mary and Tom, sisters Mary Lonergan and Jane FitzGerald, brothers Denis and Jimmy, and sister-in-law, Nora.

She is deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her Mercy Community, extended family and many friends.

Paying tribute to her online, St Camillus Hospital staff wrote:

“St Camillus Hospital would like to offer our deepest condolences to Sr Joan's Mercy Community, family and friends on her sad passing.

“Sr Joan's commitment to St Camillus patients and residents was unwavering and she gave many hours of her time to us, her spiritual guidance was always present and she was always a joy to meet. We will always be grateful to her.

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“May her gentle soul rest in peace.”

Another tribute read:

“Sr Molumby was a fantastic person and always had the setting in her utmost interest. A thoughtful person with a great personality and way of making all the setting believers feel part of the setting. I recall many years ago I dropped herself and Sister Jill Ette a jam sponge cake in to have with the tea, they were thrilled and said to me “if you keep this up our teeth will be the communion bread” it was a great moment and we often spoke of it.”

Sr Joan Mulumby will repose at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, (Eircode V94 Y2W4) on Friday, 26 June, from 4pm to 5.30pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick on Saturday, 27 June, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Convent Cemetery, Bishop Street.

May she Rest in Peace.