Recent Death Notices
Elizabeth Ruth Higgins (née Bennett)
January 9, 2025
Higgins (née Bennett) Elizabeth Ruth, Carrig Cottage, Carrig, Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Plovervale, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, January 3rd 2025 peacefully after a long illness surrounded by her family. Lovingly remembered by her husband Frank and her two loving children Wren and Orey. Sadly missed by her husband and family, mother Evelyn, brothers Brian and Adrian, sisters Shirley, Lorna and Irene, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at the home of Albert and Ethel Higgins, Carrowroe House, Sligo F91VOV2 from 2.00pm on Monday January 6th. Funeral Service will be celebrated at 12.00noon on Tuesday January 7th in Sligo Presbyterian Church F91A312. Private cremation will follow.
Kevin Purcell
January 3, 2025
The death has occurred of Kevin Purcell, Croghan House, Birr, Co. Offaly, December 30th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Kevin, beloved husband of Máire and devoted father of Colme, Orla, Niamh, Aedamar, Ciara, Darragh and Kevin. Much loved and sadly missed by his loving wife and family, his daughters-in-law; Trish and Blathnaid, sons -in-law; Donal, Shane and Marty, his adored grandchildren; Maura-Anne, Shauna, James, Ali, Jack, Abby, Caroline, Dara, Aideen, Sam and Jess, his great grandchildren Henry and Louise, sisters-in-law; Sue, Vera, Claire, Mona and brother in law Brendan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home Birr (R42YF75) on Wednesday, January 1st, from 5pm. – 7pm. Removal on Thursday, January 2nd to arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Birr at 10.45 am. for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. Kevin’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on:
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