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The death has occurred of

Denis Collier

Denis Collier, Ballyknockane, and originally Templetuohy Village, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, 28th of February 2023.

Predeceased by his wife Kitty, his brother Tom, sister Nuala (Stakelum), daughter in law Angela,

Passed away peacefully in the Beacon Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Loving father to Mary (Hennessy) Mairead (Drury), Tom, Ray, Kevin, deeply regretted by his brother Jim (New York), sisters Margaret (Burke, Mullingar), Marie (Brennan, New Jersey), daughters in law Margaret and Louise, sons in law, John and Joe, Loving Grandfather to Sinead, Diarmaid, Conor, Tomas, Christine, Catherine, Declan, Fiona, Sean, Aidan, Niamh, Aoibheann, Fionn, Tadgh, Eoin, Nuala’s husband Gerry, Jim’s wife Bridget, Brothers in Law, Sisters in Law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore this Thursday Evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 11:30 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templetuohy. Interment in Templeree Cemetery afterwards.

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  1. Mary morris and family, loughmore .

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  2. JAMES AND KATHLEEN KIELY

    SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE COLLIER FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF DENIS (RIP)
    JAMES AND KATHLEEN KIELY ROSCREA ROAD TEMPLEMORE

  3. Michael Lowry TD

    My condolences to Denis’ family, to his many friends and to all who grieve his passing.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  4. Joe russell templetuohy

    Sympathy to the collier family on the death of Denis….a gentleman…rip…

  5. John & Ann McGrath Newlands Mullingar

    Deepest sympathy to our dear neighbour Margaret and the Collier family on their sad loss

  6. Pat and Eileen Cantwell and family Moyne village.

    Deepest Sympathy to all the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis.May he rest in peace in his heavenly home with his wife Kitty and family members.

  7. Margaret Hande

    Dear Mary and family condolences on the death of your father Denis may he rest in peace

  8. Lorna Leahy Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of your dad , he was a lovely gentleman, and now reunited with his beloved Kitty. Rest In Peace Denis .

  9. Seamus Mary Ryan Templetuohy

    Our sincere condolences to the Collier family on the passing of Denis a true gentleman may he Rest in Peace 🙏

  10. John, Anne Ryan and family Toher Templetuohy

    Our sincere sympathise to the Collier family on the passing of Denis May he Rest in Peace 🙏

  11. Josephine Ryan, Currabaha, Templederry, Nenagh.

    My sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Denis.
    May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  12. Caroline O'Fiaich

    Sincere sympathy to our neighbour Margaret Burke in Newlands Mullingar on the passing of her brother Denis May he rest in peace
    Caroline and Frank

  13. Catherine and Oliver O'Sullivan

    Sincere sympathy to Tom and Margaret Collier, and the Collier family on the passing of Denis. Rest In Peace Denis.

  14. Hugh and Ger McMahon

    Thinking of you Mary and all the family at this very sad time. Sincere condolences

  15. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to the Collier Family on the Sad Passing of Denis. May he Rest in Peace.

  16. Paul and Joanne O Donoghue Cullen Riverstick Cork

    So sorry for your loss Ray and Christine and all your family, May Denis Rest Peace

  17. Eddie Webster & Phil Tutty Loughmore.

    Sincere Sympathy to the Collier Family. R.I,P.

  18. Maryanne & Liam Ryan, Lisheen

    Sincere sympathy to all the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  19. Tom and Aine Maher &family Longorchard

    Sympathy to The Collier Family on the death of Denis. I’m sure Kitty was waiting to welcome him with a big smile. May Heaven be their Bed.

  20. Marie and Hugh Coghlan

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier Family on the passing of Denis. A daily mass goer he will be missed by all. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

  21. Pat and Grace Fanning

    Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Denis. RIP

  22. Louise Cullen , London (& Ballyknockane)

    Heartfelt sympathy to Mary, Mairead, Tom, Ray, Kevin & the extended Collier family on the sad passing of Denis.. May he Rest in Peace..🕊

  23. Diarmuid & Mary Everard

    Sincere sympathies to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May he Rest in Peace.

  24. Harry mason Clonmore

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family. May Denis Rest In peace

  25. Diarmuid & Bernie O'Flaherty, Co Sligo.

    Condolences to Mairead and Collier families on the passing of Denis.
    May he rest in peace.

  26. Rose Leahy and family

    Sincere condolence to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May his soul rest in peace.

  27. Edward & Victoria Curtin

    Sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of Dennis, a very good man that will be remembered by all those who met him in life, may he rest in peace

  28. Paudie & Michelle Everard Clonmel

    Our deepest Sympathies to all the Collier family members on the passing of Denis. May he rest in Peace.

  29. Don Santos

    Sincere sympathy Ray on the passing of your father, and condolences to your family. May he Rest in Peace.

  30. Richard & Bridget Fogarty

    Sincere sympathies to all Collier family.
    May Denis RIP

  31. Kathleen & Tom o’Toole

    Dear Ray & Christine ,
    Please accept our deepest condolences to the Collier family on your sad loss of your much loved Dad & Grandad , you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad & difficult time .
    Kathleen & Tom o’Toole & family , Cork .

  32. Gerrard & Janet Ahern, Minane Bridge

    Deepest sympathy to you Ray and Christine and all the family on the sad passing of your dad and grandad. A lovely man. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace.

  33. Courtney Newman

    Ray, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family.
    Sincerely,
    Courtney Newman

  34. Pat and Patsy Cowan

    Sincere Condolences to the Collier family from Pat and Patsy Cowan Long Island NY

  35. John McCarthy

    Ray – so sad to hear of your dad’s passing. Stay strong and take the time you need to grieve, so many of us don’t and jump back into things too soon. Please reach out if you need anything (John McCarthy, Dell)

  36. Brid Maher,Castleknock, Dublin 15

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and all the Collier family on the passing of your father.May he rest in peace.

  37. Joe & Rita Kiely Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  38. Jackie Cahill T.D

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace

  39. Frances. Quinlan

    Sincere sympathy to the. Collier family on the passing of. Denis. May he rest in peace.

  40. Anonymous

    To Mary and family,
    I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. May your Dad rest in peace.
    Angela Canny

  41. Pat & Kathleen Cusack,Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier Family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  42. Linda Jones

    Ray, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Wishing you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.

  43. Pat & Patricia Cullen

    Deepest sympathy to all the Colliers on the passing of Denis. An honourable man and good neighbour across the fields. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  44. Micheal and Mary Tierney.Glenbreeda.

    Sincere sympathy to all the Collier Family on the passing of Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

  45. Geraldine Kearney Kiely, Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier and extended families on the death of Denis. Always greeted you with a friendly smile .
    Rest in Peace Denis.🕊🕊

  46. Eilish & Isaac Shields

    Mary, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Sincere condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace

  47. James Castleton and Linda Taylor, roberts cove

    Sincere condolences to ray,Christine and all the collier family on the passing of denis

  48. Val & Mary Dempsey, Minane Br.

    Deepest sympathy to Ray, Christine and the Collier family on the passing of a father & grandfather Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  49. Tom and Ann Hassett Templetuohy

    Deepest and sincere sympathy to all the Collier family and friends on the passing of Denis. May Denis’s soul now Rest In Peace In the happiness of Heaven.

  50. Betty and Paddy Durcan

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis May he Rest In Peace

  51. Mary and Phil Bowe

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May his soul rest in peace.

  52. Denise and Liam Breheny

    Sincere sympathies to Mairead and all the Collier family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  53. Johnny & Annemarie Nolan, Midleton.

    Our deepest sympathies to Mary & the extended Collier family on the sad passing of your dear Dad Denis . We are thinking of you during this difficult time .

  54. Billy and Anne Delahunty Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathy to all the Collier family on the death of Denis may he rest in Peace

  55. Harry and Ferga Lynch. Prospect, Mullingar.

    Sincere sympathy on the sad death of Denis. May he RIP.
    May God comfort the family, including his sister Margaret Burke and her family in Mullingar.

  56. John & Philomena Kennedy, Mountkinane

    Sincere condolences to Tom, Margaret and the extended Collier family at this sad time. May Denis rest in peace 🕊

  57. Joanne Grogan (Kennedy) Upperchurch

    Sincere sympathy to Tom, Margaret & family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  58. Anne Loughnane

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family. Both Denis and Kitty were regular visitors to Templemore Library and were always so courteous to deal with. They are both missed. May they rest in peace.

  59. Niamh and Paul Lynch

    Mary and family, very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, may he rest in peace.

  60. John and Julie Hassett Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to all the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis.
    May he rest in peace.

  61. Tom Houlihan, Ballycotton

    Sincere sympathy to Mary ,Tom and family on the passing of Denis. He and I and your late mum enjoyed many interesting chats when I used meet them regularly in Bank Street. A lovely decent man.
    RIP Denis

  62. Alice Maher, Athlone.

    My heartfelt condolences to the Collier family on the death your beloved dad, grandad and brother. Denis was always very friendly, a tremendous community person within the parish of Templetuohy. May he now enjoy the rewards of his eternal home reunited with his beloved Kitty.
    Solas na bhflaithis a anam uasal.

  63. Brendan Everard Templetuohy

    Deepest sympathy to the collier family on the passing of Dennis. A lovely man and a great neighbour. Would always have a smile for you. Bed of heaven to you Dennis. RIP

  64. Mick Sweeney

    Our deepest sympathies to Denis’s family and friends.
    Templetuohy has truly lost a fine gentleman, may he Rest In Peace
    Regards Mick (Spud) Sweeney and family in Australia

  65. Barry & Denise O Mahony

    Sincere sympathy to Ray and all the Collier family on the passing of your father Denis. May he Rest in Peace.

  66. Bernadette, Ian Quinn & family, Tyrone

    To Tom, Margaret and all the Collier family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of a cherished father, father in law and Grandad Denis. Our hearts are with you at this time of sadness. He was a great friend to us all.
    Bernie, Ian, Etaoin and Fiadh

  67. John & Marie Brennan , Castleiney .

    Sincere sympathy to all the Collier family on the passing of Denis .May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace .

  68. Ailish and Enda Hennessy Fiacri house.

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  69. Mick and Nellie Ryan , Mountkinane, Borrisoleigh.

    Our deepest sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of Denis, May he rest in Heavenly peace.🎚

  70. Paddy and Margaret Moran

    Sincere sympathy to Tom and all the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  71. Liam Dorgan (Dell)

    Sincere sympathy to Ray and the Collier family

    May Denis Rest Peace.

  72. Lawrence & Sharon Gimblett (Dell)

    Deepest sympathy to Ray on the loss of your Dad and to the Collier family on their sad loss. May Denis RIP.

  73. Breda & Donie O Donovan, Minane Bridge

    Sincere condolences to Ray and the extended Collier family on the passing of your Dad. Going on your character, I’m sure he was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  74. Margaret lanigan

    Deepest sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of your Dad may his soul rest in peace Margaret Lanigan Gurteen Gortnahoe

  75. Brendan Collins (EMC)

    Ray, My sincere condolences on your loss.

  76. Eileen & John Slattery & family, Borrisoleigh

    Sincere sympathy to Tom, Margaret, Sinead, Diarmuid, Thomas & Conor & the extended Collier family on your sad loss. May Denis Rest in Peace.

  77. Patrick, Hilda, Amy & Sarah O'Reilly, Minane Bridge..

    Sincere sympathy to Ray & Christine on the passing of you Dad/Grandad. Also to the extended Collier family on your loss. May Denis rest in peace.

  78. Walter Ashcroft

    Sincere sympathy to Ray and the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis.
    May he rest in peace

  79. sean beemae fogarty

    sean beemae fogarty moyne. siincere sympathy to the collier family on the passing of your dad.a very friendly man. rip,

  80. Julie Quigley Maher

    Sincerest Sympathy to all the Collier Family. May Denis Rest In Peace

  81. Patricia Leahy

    Sincere Sympathy to Tom, Ray, Kevin, Mary & Mairead and the Collier Family on the Sad Passing of Denis. May he Rest in Peace

  82. Mai Pham

    Deepest sympathy to Ray and the Collier family’s loss. May he rest in peace.

  83. Henry Peyton, Charlestown.

    Sincere sympathy to Mairead and all the Collier family on the passing of Denis.
    May he rest in peace.

  84. Frank and Mary Mockler, Thurles.

    Sincere sympathy to all the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  85. Gerry James

    Sincere sympathies Mary on the passing of your dad, rest in peace Denis.

  86. James and Kathleen Kiely

    SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE COLLIER FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF DENIS (RIP)
    JAMES AND KATHLEEN KIELY ROSCREA ROAD TEMPLEMORE

  87. The Breen Family, Crannagh

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  88. Declan & Elaine Creighton

    Sincere sympathy Mairead and to all the family on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

  89. Phelan Family, Cranagh

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of your father Denis. May he rest in peace

  90. Cathal and Niamh (Colleran) Naughton

    Sincere sympathy to Mairéad and the Drury and Collier families on the death of your Dad and Grandad, Denis.May he rest in peace

  91. Elizabeth and Stephen Griffith

    Deepest and most sincere condolences to the Collier family
    May Dennis rest in peace

  92. Michael & Gertie Russell. Thurles

    Sincere sympathy to Collier family at this time of sadness and loss. May Denis rest in peace.

  93. David & Valerie Campbell, Dundalk.

    To Mairead & the Collier Family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad, Denis. May he rest in peace.

  94. Eoghan Crowley, Glanmire, Cork

    Sincere condolences to Ray and all the Collier family on the passing of Denis.
    Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

  95. Fr. Eugene Everard

    My sympathy to the Collier Family on the death of Denis RIP. A man of deep faith, with a great sense of community. May he rest in peace.

  96. Gerardine Egan

    To Tom and Margaret and all the Collier family. Our sympathy to you on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace. Mike and Gerardine Egan, Kilcomin, Shinrone.

  97. Derval Farrell

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and all of the Collier family on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

  98. Paddy, Martina and Josephine Blake, Moyne

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  99. JOHN AND MARY LANIGAN

    SINCERE SYMPATY TO COLLIER FAMILY ON DEATH OF DENIS

  100. Senator Garret Ahearn

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May he Rest in Peace

  101. Deirdre Allen

    Sincere sympathy Ray to you and all you family on the loss of your Dad.

  102. Martin & Sinead Tynan

    Sincere sympathy to Tom and collier family on the sad passing of Dennis may he rest in peace

  103. Brendan Ryan (Borrisoleigh)

    Sincere sympathy to Mairead and to the Collier family on the passing of Denis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  104. Tom and Josephine Treacy Laha

    Sincere sympathy to Tom and the Collier family on the death of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  105. Una (Drury)

    Rest in Heavenly Peace Denis with dear Kitty. Beautiful mass and lovely choir.

  106. Teresa Hartigan and family, Togher

    Deepest sympathies to all the Collier family on Denis’ sad passing. Denis was one of life’s gentlemen. May he rest in peace.

  107. Lorraine Callaghan Morley

    Dear Mairead and all the Collier family. Very sad to hear of the passing of your dear Father, Denis. May he rest in peace.
    Lorraine & Tom Morley (Mullingar and Rooskey)

  108. Christy, Edel and Ronan Kinane Templederry,

    Sincere Sympathy to the Collier family on the sad passing of Denis. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

  109. Tom Lanigan

    Sad for me to hear of the passing of Dennis.My sympathy to all the Collier family .My great memories go back to when I knew him working in Collier shop in Templetuohy to later years where I had long chats with him on our walks on ‘the bog road’.Loved catching up with Dennis..We will all remember great memories.Tom Lanigan(Brisbane)

  110. Anna Marie Murphy

    Sincere sympathies to all of the Collier family on the passing of Denis, a lovely kind gentleman.

  111. Margaret O’Reilly, Minane Bridge

    Deepest Sympathy to Ray, Christine and the Collier Family on the death of your Father Denis.
    May your many happy memories bring you comfort and peace as you come to terms with your loss.
    May Denis Rest in Peace.

  112. Conor, Claire, Cathy & Seán O’Brien, Saleen, Midleton

    Sincere condolences to Mary, John, Seán, Aidan & Niamh and the extended Collier family on the sad passing of your Dad.
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers,
    May Denis Rest in Peace

  113. Michael, Marie Kearns mc donnell

    Sympathy to the collier family rip denis

  114. Jim & Miriam McGowan. Charlestown

    Deepest Sympathy to Mairead and the extended Collier Family on the passing of your dad. May his soul rest in peace.

  115. Paudie McGrath & Margaret Looby, Borrisoleigh

    Our sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of Denis. May He Rest in Peace

  116. Marie and Lizzie Gleeson

    Our Deepest Sympathy to the Collier Family on the death of ye father Denis R.I.P🙏 Marie and Lizzie Gleeson.

  117. Marian, Doc and Kate McCarthy, Banteer

    Mary, Mairead, Ray, Tom , Kevin and extended family, sincere condolences to you all, your Dad was just a wonderful man, bless him and may he Rest in peace x

  118. Brendan Kirrane

    Mary very sorry to hear of your Dads passing my sympathies to you and your family may he rest in peace.
    Brendan and Patricia Kirrane Aghada

  119. Vincent and Mary Butler, Kilkenny

    Deepest sympathies to all of Denis’s family on his passing. I have fond memories of himself and Kitty. R.I.P.

  120. Therese and Denis Horgan

    Thinking of you Mary and all your family and sending our deepest condolences at this very sad time at the passing of your Dad. RIP XXXX
    Therese, Denis, Éabha and Donnacha xx

  121. Michael and Rosemary Carroll,Clongour,Thurles

    Sincere sympathy to the Collier family on the death of Denis R.I.P. Apologies for not being able to attend funeral.He was a lovely man, I enjoyed many visits to his farm and all the chats. May he rest in peace.

  122. The O Mahony Family Strogue and Oldtown

    Sincere condolences to the Collier family on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace.

  123. Barry and Hy-May (Ballinacurra)

    Since condolences to Mary, John, Seán, Aidan, Niamh and all the Collier families on the passing of Denis. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

  124. Jimmy and Agnes O' Reilly, Carrigaline

    Deepest Condolences to Ray, Christine and all the Collier Family on the death of your Dad and Grandad Denis. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  125. Damien & Lorraine Kennedy

    Our sincere sympathy to Mairead and all the family. May Denis rest in peace.

  126. Ellen Lanigan

    I was very sad to learn that Denis had passed away. My sympathies to all of Denis’ family. I got to know Denis very well when I worked in Guilfoyle’s shop. We had great chats regularly and he always had time to talk. I also loved bumping into Denis on the bog car road when out for walks. It was a pleasure to have known him.

  127. Reena Purcell

    Deepest sympathy to Ray, Christine, Kevin and all the Collier family on the sad passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

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