Tag: Obituaries


  • Death Notice: Michael Collins of Roslevan, Ennis, and Barryroe native

    Death Notice: Michael Collins of Roslevan, Ennis, and Barryroe native

    Death Notice: Michael Collins, Roslevan, Ennis The death notice for Michael Collins, a longtime resident of Roslevan, Ennis, Co. Clare, has been announced. Mr. Collins passed away peacefully on 26 December at Carrigoran Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Originally from Barryroe, Co. Cork, his life bridged two counties and a lifetime of memories…

  • Maura Butler (née Egan): A Gentle Life Remembered in Ballinahown

    Maura Butler (née Egan): A Gentle Life Remembered in Ballinahown

    Obituary: Maura Butler (née Egan) of Ballinahown, Offaly It is with heartfelt sympathy that we remember Maura Butler (née Egan), a longtime resident of Clonaderig, Ballinahown, Athlone, Offaly, who passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara. Maura’s passing marks the end of a life steeped in family devotion, community…

  • Maura Butler (née Egan) of Ballinahown, Offaly: A Gentle Life Remembered

    Maura Butler (née Egan) of Ballinahown, Offaly: A Gentle Life Remembered

    In Memoriam: Maura Butler (née Egan) It is with sadness that the community of Ballinahown and the wider Offaly area learned of the passing of Maura Butler (née Egan) on December 24, 2025. Maura passed away peacefully at Esker Rí Nursing Home in Clara, surrounded by the compassionate care and support of the staff who…

  • Death Notice: Evelyn Barrett (née Naughton), Newcastle, Galway

    Death Notice: Evelyn Barrett (née Naughton), Newcastle, Galway

    About Evelyn Barrett It is with deep sorrow that the Barrett family announces the peaceful passing of Evelyn Barrett (née Naughton) on 22 December. Evelyn’s gentle soul left this world surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Galway. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, she will be remembered for her kindness, quiet strength,…

  • James Ransone Wife Remembers Actor After Death

    James Ransone Wife Remembers Actor After Death

    Jamie McPhee Pays Tribute to James Ransone, Reflecting on a Life Cut Short Jamie McPhee, wife of the late actor James Ransone, is speaking publicly about the husband she lost and the man behind the public image. Ransone, known for his work in popular projects like The Wire and more recent screen appearances, died at…

  • James Ransone’s Passing: Remembering Ziggy Sobotka and a Complex TV Career

    James Ransone’s Passing: Remembering Ziggy Sobotka and a Complex TV Career

    Public figure and beloved character actor James Ransone dies at 46 Actor James Ransone, best known for his breakout role as Ziggy Sobotka on HBO’s noir-tinged crime drama The Wire, has died at the age of 46, according to reports and official records. The news has sent a wave of tributes from colleagues and fans…

  • Lorraine Cheshire Dies at 65: Tributes Pour In for Waterloo Road and Ackley Bridge Star

    Lorraine Cheshire Dies at 65: Tributes Pour In for Waterloo Road and Ackley Bridge Star

    Tributes pour in for Lorraine Cheshire, 1960s–2020s television staple Fans and colleagues are paying heartfelt tributes to Lorraine Cheshire, the seasoned British actress who passed away at the age of 65. Renowned for her memorable roles on two popular British dramas, Cheshire left a lasting mark on television with warmth, wit, and a distinctive screen…

  • Lorraine Cheshire Dead: Tributes Pour In for Waterloo Road Star Aged 65

    Lorraine Cheshire Dead: Tributes Pour In for Waterloo Road Star Aged 65

    Beloved actress Lorraine Cheshire dies aged 65 Fans and colleagues mourn the loss of Lorraine Cheshire, a familiar face on British television whose career spanned several beloved shows. Cheshire, best known for her roles as Fleur Budgen in the BBC drama Waterloo Road and Lorraine Bird in Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge, died at the age…

  • Richard Branson Mourns as Joan Branson Dies at 80, Tributes Pour In

    Richard Branson Mourns as Joan Branson Dies at 80, Tributes Pour In

    Introduction: A Life Shared in Fifty Years of Partnership The world of business and philanthropy is mourning the loss of Joan Branson, who died at the age of 80 after fifty years alongside her husband, Sir Richard Branson. Known for her quiet strength and unwavering support, Joan stood beside the Virgin Group founder as a…

  • Lee Soon-jae: Celebrated South Korea TV Dad Passes Away at 91

    Lee Soon-jae: Celebrated South Korea TV Dad Passes Away at 91

    A Legendary Arc: Lee Soon-jae’s Life in the Spotlight South Korea mourns the loss of a national icon as veteran actor Lee Soon-jae passed away at the age of 91. With a career that stretched over seven decades, Lee became a household name for audiences across generations, shaping the face of Korean television and stage…