Tipperary deaths and funeral details, March 3

Paddy Tarrant
'Cottage', Cahir, Tipperary / Kanturk, Cork

Paddy, formerly of Kilbarry, Kanturk, Co. Cork, passed peacefully, with his family by his side, at Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel, after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his beloved wife Breda, parents William and Julia and his brothers Jackie and Denis. He will be very sadly missed by his loving sons Liam and Oliver, daughters Julia and Grace, sister Kitty (Ryan) brothers Nicky, Dick, Billy, and Ger, son in law Alan, grandchildren Eve, Jack, Breda, Oisin and Blake brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Costigan's Funeral Home, Cahir, on Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Arriving at St. Mary's Church, Cahir, on Saturday at 11.45am for Requiem Mass at 12 midday. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research. 

Dr. Aidan Spooner
Tanglewood, Adare, Limerick / Ennis, Clare / Roscrea, Tipperary

Dr. Aidan Spooner (Tanglewood, Adare and Clonroad Mews, Ennis, Co. Clare, formerly of Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and former Director of Element Six, De Beers Group) 24th February 2023, unexpectedly. Husband of Laura (Casey) and the late Rosaleen. To the inexpressible grief of Laura and his children Lynn, Brian, Sarah and Laura’s children Meghan, Evan, Orin and all his grandchildren, daughters in law and sons in law. Deeply missed by his sisters Anne and Nuala, his brothers Jody and Liam and extended family.

“Though we need to weep your loss,

You dwell in that safe place in our hearts

Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.”

– John O’Donohue

Funeral Arrangements Later

Gerard (Ger) Ryan
Formerly of Kennedy Terrace Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary / Carlow Town, Carlow

Late of St Nicholas' Park, Carlow. Predeceased by his brother Patsy and sister Alice. Deeply regretted by his daughter Donna and son Shane, sister Dodo, brother Frank, brother-in-law Nicky, grandchildren Nathan and Ali may, son-in-law Eamon, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May Ger rest in peace.

Arriving at St Molleran's Church, Carrickbeg on Saturday, the 4th March, for requiem mass at 11am followed by Cremation on Monday, the 6th March, at 12 noon in the Island Crematorium, Cork.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society Bethany House, Carlow.

Joseph (Joe) Parlon
The Leap, Roscrea, Tipperary / Roscrea, Offaly

Joseph (Joe) Parlon unexpectedly on March 1st 2023, The Leap, Roscrea, Co.Tipperary. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, sister Margaret and granddaughter Daisy. Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Darragh, Declan and Eoghan, brothers Tom and Brendan, sister Mary Crookes (Australia), grandson Paidí, daughters in-law Caitriona, Catherine and Eoghan’s partner Katie, sisters in law Martha Parlon, Lucy Dunne and Michelle Ryan, brothers in law Colman Coady and Gordon Crookes and uncle Phil O'Meara, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing on Friday at Treacys Funeral Home, Shinrone (R42 E125) from 3 o'clock until 7 o'clock, private for family after 7 o'clock followed by removal to St.Ita's Church, Coolderry (R42 YW70) arriving at 8 o'clock. Funeral mass on Saturday at 12 o'clock followed by burial afterwards in St.Ita's Church adjoining cemetery. Joe's Funeral Mass Can be viewed on www.churchcamlive.ie/kilcolmanparish

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Birr MHA.

John (Jackie) Mannix
O'Connell Terrace, Clonmel, Tipperary

The death has occurred of John (Jackie) Mannix, O’Connell Terrace, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Jackie passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Sonas Melview Nursing Home, Clonmel on Wednesday afternoon. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

May He Rest in Peace

Jackie’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1.00pm in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Clonmel. Those who cannot attend can watch live via the Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish livestream service www.churchservices.tv/clonmelpeterpaul. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis

Frances Greene
Kiltinan, Fethard, Tipperary, E91 DY65 / Carrick-on-Suir, Tipperary

Sadly missed by her partner Kieran Duggan and loving daughters Shannon and Nicole, mother Noreen, brothers Michael and John, sister Catherine, Tina, Annemarie and Mary, grandchildren Brogan and Keegan, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, relatives and friends.

May Frances rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Monday, the 6th March, from 5pm to 7pm, Arriving at St Nicholas' Church, Carrick-on-Suir on Tuesday the 7th March for requiem Mass at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery.

House private on Tuesday morning please.

Michael (Mick) Bourke
3 Callanbridge Park, Armagh Town, Armagh / Tipperary

Bourke (Armagh, formerly Tipperary) Feb 26th 2023, peacefully, in Craigavon Area Hospital, Michael (Mick) RIP. Dearly beloved partner of Eunice and father of Darren, Rachel and Hannah. Stepfather to Jayne, Peter and Shane and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather Brother of the late Ned, Joseph and Monty RIP.

His remains will leave his late residence, 3 Callanbridge Park, Armagh (Thursday) at 2pm to arrive at Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan, for 4pm.

Deeply regretted and sorely missed by his loving partner and her family, his children, his sisters Vera, Margaret, Jill, Carmel, Pauline, Teresa, Kate and brothers Patrick and Gerard and the entire family circle and many friends.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Oculapharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) c/o any family member or Mone Funeral Directors, 22a Lower Clea Rd, Keady, Co. Armagh BT60 3HR.