RIP: Tipperary community left shocked by sudden passing of much-loved local man

There was shock in the local area of Ballingarry when news emerged of the sudden and unexpected death at home on Wednesday, April 16 of Kevin Butler, Williamstown, The Commons, surrounded by his loving family.

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Kevin was predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary-Ellen, brothers Tom, Michael and Anthony and sisters Kathleen and Bridget and is sadly missed and remembered with love by his heartbroken wife Margaret, adored children Maria, Matthew and Tom, son-in-law Daragh, Matthew’s fiancée Amy.

Dearly missed by grandchildren Caoimhe and Croíadh, brothers George and John, sisters Frances, Helen, Mary, Ann, Teresa and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

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Removal from his residence took place on Sunday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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Many people paid condolences to Kevin Butler on rip.ie:

Deepest sympathies to Margaret and the extended Butler and Stapleton families on the sudden death of Kevin. May the Lord give you the strength to cope with the lost of Kevin. May Kevin rest in his heavenly home.

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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Margaret, Maria, Matthew and Tom on the heartbreaking loss of Kevin. I've such fond memories of our visits to ye as kids with Mam (Josephine McCormac) Kevin was an absolute gentleman. Thinking of you all x

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Deepest sympathies on Kevins passing to the Butler family and extended families. May the happy times you had with Kevin cherish and sustain you at this difficult time.

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Dear Margaret, Maria, Matt and Tom and grandchildren, heartfelt condolences to you and all the Butler Stapleton family on the very sad loss of Kevin. He was such a gentle and lovely man always with a smile.

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Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Matthew, Maria, Tom and to the extended Butler and Stapleton families on the very sad and sudden passing of lovely Kevin. Such a gentleman always. May he rest in eternal peace.

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Dear Margaret, Maria, Tom, Matt, it was with great sadness we learned of the untimely passing of your beloved Kevin. Our deepest sympathy to you, Butler, Stapleton, extended families and many friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Kevin a gentleman and gentle man, always a pleasure to meet. We have fond memories of his visits to our home over the years. May Kevin now rest in heavenly peace, reunited with all his loved ones.