RIP: Tributes paid to Tipperary man who was a 'great workmate and friend'

The death has occurred of Maurice Kennedy, Highfield Grove and Marlfield, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

Maurice passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by his loving family.

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He is pre-deceased by his brothers Jimmy and Michael, and his nephew Patrick.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Frances, daughters Leona, Phillipa and Chloe, sons Paul and Dean, brother John, sisters Noreen and Margie, his twelve grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

He will lay in repose at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

His removal will take place on Saturday to St Oliver’s Church.

Funeral Mass will take place on arrival at 1pm.

His burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.

The family has asked for family flowers only.

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Tributes have been paid to Maurice online following his passing, with one person saying: “Our sympathies to Fran Chloe and family Maurice will be sadly missed he was a great workmate and friend for many years may you rest in peace Maurice god bless.”

Another said: “Sincere condolences to the Kennedy family on the passing of Maurice.
I have very happy memories of time spent with Maurice in Marlfield Hurling Club. He was a lovely man and a great club person, always generous with his time and good company. Maurice will be fondly remembered by all who knew him in Marlfield Hurling Club.”