RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, October 23

Reporter:

Daniel Ryan

23 Oct 2025 11:11 AM

Mary Hennessy
(née Darcy)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Mary Hennessy (née Darcy), who passed away peacefully on 21st October 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her brothers Joe and Phil.

Beloved wife of Jack and much-loved mother of David, Seán and Patricia.

Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Pat, Tom and John, sisters Theresa and Joan, sisters-in-law Kathleen (Tobin), daughters-in-law Tracy, Cáit and Angela, grandchildren Katie, Gráinne, Maedhbh, Clara, Bill and Stuart, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

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Reposing in the Chapel of Peace, Fraser’s Funeral Home, Galbally (E34 AE22) on Friday, 24th October, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by evening prayers.

Reception into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Lisvernane on Saturday, 25th October, for 11:30am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard cemetery.

John '''J'' Hewitt

The death has occurred of John (J.J.) Hewitt, Baron Park, Clonmel, Co Tipperary and formerly Tickincor, Co Waterford.

J.J. (in his 92nd year), passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Rathkeevan Nursing Home on Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family. He is pre-deceased by his brothers Billy, Jimmy and Tommy and his sister Pauline. Beloved husband and father he will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 68 years Joan, daughters Valerie, Rosie, Ann, Marina, Majella, Gillian and Barbara, son John, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Neddy, Bobby, Val and Dinny, sisters Maura, Nora, Peggy and Patsy, sons-in-law Jimmy, Bernard, Steven, Winston, Max, Jimmy and Dermot, daughter-in-law Simone, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May He Rest in Peace

Reposing at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Thursday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Friday to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church. Funeral Mass on arrival at 1.00pm. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis

MARY McMAHON
(née MORRISSEY)

The death has occurred of Mary McMahon (Nee Morrissey)
Of Hamilton drive Nenagh and formerly of Assumption Park Roscrea

Passed away peacefully at her home on the 21st October surrounded by her loving family

Predeceased by her parents Martin and Peggy Morrissey, her brother Liam and her infant daughter.

Sadly missed by her beloved husband Richard, her children Paul, Yvonne, Karen and Colette, daughter in law Sinead, sons in law Michael, Dessie and Kevin. Her brothers Eamonn, Sean and Michael and sister Denise. Brother-in law Mattie sisters-in-law Marie and Anne, doting grandmother to her 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Mary Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Ryans funeral home Nenagh this Thursday from 5 o'c to 7 o'c. Her remains will arrive at St.Marys of the Rosary Church Nenagh on Friday for Requiem mass at 11 o'c. Livestream Can be viewed on nenaghparish.ie or Available on Fm Radio 106.2. Followed by burial in Lisboney New Cemetery.

"House Private Please"

John Francis Sweeney

John Francis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in London.

Predeceased by his parents John and Johanna and his beloved wife Sheila.

Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving family, relatives and friends

John Francis, a much loved father of John, Johanna (Hodgins), Brendan and Karen, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Rita,

A loving grandfather to Shane, Scott, Kelly, Shannon, Harry, Lee and Seán and their partners Adam, Aaron, Michelle and Anita,

A proud great-grandfather of Isla, Mason and Jasmine.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at SS. Michael's & John's Church, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary (E53 K642) on Friday evening from 6pm - 7:30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am and burial afterwards in Kilcrumper Old Cemetery, Fermoy, Co. Cork. (arriving approx 1:45pm)

Wai Yee Tam

The death has occurred of Wai Yee Tam (Ormond Drive, Nenagh Co. Tipperary & late of Hong Kong & Golden Star Chinese restaurant)

20th of October 2025 peacefully in the loving care of Cork University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Jacky, daughter Chloe, relatives & many friends

May Wai rest in peace.

Reposing at Keller’s Funeral Home Nenagh (E45XO94) on Thursday evening from 5pm to 6pm.

Funeral arriving to Shannon crematorium on Friday morning at 11am for cremation service.

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RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, October 23