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Death Of Wal Westren, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death on Friday, 20th December 2024, of Mr Wallace (Wal) Allen Westren, Marlow, Clonoulty, Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his first wife Nicky and second wife Jean Mary and his sister Hazel; Mr Westren passed away peacefully in the care of staff at Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, Co Tipperary.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; stepchildren Jane, Neil and Karen, extended relatives, neighbours and his many, many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The remains of Mr Westren will repose at the family home on St Stephens Day in Marlow, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary and all relatives and friends are welcome to pay their respects.

A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for his life will take place at 1:00pm at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (V14 PV30) on Friday afternoon next, December 27th.

Password to view service at Shannon Crematorium is WWH27.

Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for a cause close to Mr Westren heart, namely The Beagle Welfare.

The extended Westren family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

“Mr Westren was born in Enfield, Sydney, Australia on 24th November 1929 to parents Walter and Eveleen. He spent 10 years in New Zealand and was previously married to Nicky (who also predeceases him). He met Jean when travelling and married her soon after, living in her home in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham. They made Clonoulty their home nearly 30 years ago and fully integrated themselves into local life, making many friends in the area.”

Death Of Bernie Donnelly, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death today, Monday 23st December 2024, of Mrs Bernie Donnelly (née McLoughlin), No. 93 Childers Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Ballinira, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by her husband Tom, sons Tony and JJ; the passing of Mrs Donnelly is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Mixie and Ger, daughters Linda, Paula, Fiona, Maria, Teresa and Bridann, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in law, brothers Sean and Austin, sisters Win, Kay, Phil, Patricia and Noreen, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Donnelly will repose at her home (E41 FP52) on Thursday afternoon, 26th December from 4:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
Her funeral cortège will be received into the nearby Church of St Joseph and St Brigid, Bothar-na-Naomh, Thurles, on Friday morning at 11:30am, to further repose for funeral Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Kilvalure Cemetery, Drombane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Donnelly, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.

The extended Donnelly and McLoughlin families wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Song For Christmas – Poem By Tom Ryan.

Song For Christmas. ©

Not all the gifts in bright lit windows,
In all the Christmas shops in town,
Shall I now choose,
But prefer to sit in silence and reflect,
On the joy you are to me .
There is no present you can buy,
Though you parcel up creation,
That will bring more sparkle to my eye
Than the love I have for you.
I sing sweet carols under the stars
And hymns by the Milky Way,
And I am happy wandering,
In dreams, to gently touch
Your hand, your face, your eyes,your soul.
And, contemplating bliss, a kiss,
There is no happy Christmas if there is not this.

END.

Tom Ryan,”Iona”, Rahealty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Merry Christmas From Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

The song “Melancholy Christmas” is a song about isolation and loneliness during the Christmas holiday season and highlights the need for connection with those living alone.

Melancholy Christmas.

Lyrics: American singer-songwriter and musician Amy Lee Grant and record producer, singer/songwriter, Marshall Noah Altman.
Vocals: Amy Lee Grant.

Melancholy Christmas.

I post another picture from the quiet of my room,
And wonder who’ll like it and wonder what to do,
With the rest of tonight and tomorrow tonight too.
Christmas is coming soon.
Coming soon.
Maybe I’ll call up some friends, just to see if they’re home.
I don’t want to feel lonely, but I’m here alone,
And the snow falls down.
Coming down. (Merry Christmas).
You could come over, (Merry Christmas).
It’s not too late, (Merry Christmas).
Don’t worry ’bout presents, (Merry Christmas).
I’ve saved you a place, (Merry Christmas).
Light a few candles, (Merry Christmas).
And sing Christmas songs, (Merry Christmas).
Everybody, (Merry Christmas).
Needs a place to belong, (Merry Christmas).
It’s Christmas, (Merry Christmas).
If you feel lonely, (Merry Christmas).
I feel it too, (Merry Christmas).
If nobody’s said it, (Merry Christmas).
I’m wishing you, (Merry Christmas).
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.

END

Death Of Séan Cahill, Gooldscross, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Saturday 21st December 2024, of Mr Séan Cahill, Ballymore, Gooldscross, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Johanna Cahill and his sister Peggy O’Sullivan; Mr Cahill, sadly, passed away unexpectedly at his place of ordinary residence.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; brother Tommy, nieces Kay and Trisha, nephews John and Damien, grandnieces, grandnephew, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Cahill will repose at Haye’s Funeral Home, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary on Friday afternoon, December 27th, from 5:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of St John the Baptist, Clonoulty, to further repose for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards in Cormac’s Cemetery, Wallers Lot, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Cahill family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.