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The death has occurred of

John Purcell

Church View, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, 16th of May 2023, peacefully at home.

Predeceased by His Sister Carmel and Brothers Seamus and Pat.

Deeply regretted by his loving Wife Mary, daughter Caroline, Son John, Sisters Mary and Eileen, Daughter in law Aisling, Son in law Tadhg, Brothers in law, Sisters in law, Nieces, Nephews, relatives, and Friends.

May His gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore this Thursday Evening from 7 pm to 9 pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady Loughmore on Friday at 2 pm. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery afterwards.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford care Centre.

John’s Requiem Mass may be viewed by clicking here

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  1. Harry Ely and Family Athnid.Thurles

    Sympathies to the Purcell family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace.

  2. Laura Byrnes ( Ruseell) Limerick / loughmore

    My deepest condolences to you Mary, John and Caroline and the extended Purcell family on passing of John, a gentleman, May you rest in peace John 🙏 ❤️

  3. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary & The Purcell Family on the Sad Passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

  4. Kathleen & Michael Heffernan

    Sincerely condolences to Mary,Caroline,John and the extended Purcell family,on the death of John.R.I.P

  5. Seamus, anna and orla fogarty graiguefrehane loughmore

    Rip John, condolence to mary and family.

  6. Seamus, anna and orla fogarty graiguefrehane loughmore

    Condolence to mary and the purcell family on the death of John rip.

  7. JACKIE CAHILL TD

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

  8. Micheal Mary Healy

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and Purcell family on your very sad loss Rest in peace John

  9. Michael Mary Healy and Family

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and Purcell family on your loss Rest in peace John

  10. John and Mairead Fogarty Drom .

    So sorry Mary and family to hear of Johns passing. Sympathy to his sisters Mary and Eileen and extended Families .May Johns soul rest in Eternal peace

  11. Michael Lowry TD

    My sincere condolences to the Purcell family and to all who grieve for John.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  12. Bridie Stapleon

    Mary and family, Eddie Bridie Stapleon wish to express our deepest sympathy to ye on the death of John.

  13. Frank &Brif Kennedy

    Sincere sympathy to all the family at this sad time R l P John

  14. Gordon and mary bradish

    Sympathy to Mary,john,caroline and family on the passing of john.John was a great neighbour.

  15. Geraldine Kearney Kiely, Castleiney

    Deepest sympathy to Mary, Caroline and John, Sisters Mary and Eileen and extended families on the death of John .
    Rest in Peace John 🙏 🙏

  16. Doreen and Tom Egan

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Caroline and John, and the extended Purcell family
    May John rest in peace.

  17. Mick Ryan (A), Borrisoleigh,

    Deepest sympathy to the Purcell family on the death of John, May he rest in eternal peace,

  18. Jack Hennessy clouncagh co Limerick

    Deepest sympathy to the Purcell family

  19. Mary, Mandy & Grace Hynes The Curragh, Co. Kildare

    Our deepest condolences to Mary, Caroline, John, Eileen, Mary & extended family on the sad passing of John May he Rest In Peace

  20. Eddie Webster & Phil Tuttu.

    Sincere sympathy to the Purcell Family. R.I.P.

  21. James and Kathleen Kiely

    SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE PURCELL FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF JOHN (RIP)

    JAMES AND KATHLEEN KIELY ROSCREA ROAD TEMPLEMORE

  22. Michael n claire webster

    Deepest sympathy to the purcell family on john’s passing – may he rest in eternal peace

  23. Buddy Guerin.

    Sincer condolences to John’s wife Mary and all his family on his passing. May his soul rest in peace.
    Buddy, Nora Guerin and family Templemore.

  25. Ian & Orla MacWilliam

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Caroline and your family on the passing of your Dad. R.I.P.

  26. Caroline, Paul & Charlie Donnelly. Dundalk

    Dear John sincere condolences to you , your mam and sister on the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  27. Fiona O’ Connor, Cashel

    My sympathies to all John’s family and friends at this sad time. It was always lovely to meet John out at RC shows he was so kind. May he rest in peace.

  28. Patsy & Eileen

    So sorry to hear of John’s untimely death, may he rest in peace

  29. Seamus and Josie Moloney , Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to Mary,Caroline and John and all the Purcell family
    May John rest in peace

  30. Kevin & imelda Sheehan

    Sincere sympathy to the Purcell family on the passing of John May he RIP

  31. Gerry & Jean Finnerty. Ballinabrackey Co. Meath

    Sincere sympathy to John and Aisling on the passing of John’s Dad R.I.P. and to John seniors wife and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  32. Larry & Bridie Long.

    So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Mary, John, Caroline and all the Purcell families. John was a reserved gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  33. Brid Rory Lua and Nano Mccarthy Elton

    Sincere sympathy to all your family May John rest in peace

  34. Orla mckevitt

    So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of John.

  35. Teresa Kiely

    Sincere sympathies to Caroline and family on the passing of John RIP. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  36. Mary O'Hara & Family, Toomevara

    Sincere sympathy to the Purcell family, on the death of John.
    Keeping you all in our prayers at this sad time.
    Rest In Peace John.

  37. Jerry O'Hara, Gurtmullen, Roscrea.

    Sincere sympathy to John’s wife, son, daughter, his sisters Mary & Eileen & extended Purcell family.
    Keeping you all in my prayers at this sad time.
    R.I.P. John.

  38. Loughmore/Castleiney GAA.

    On behalf of the club we offer our sincere sympathy to the Purcell family Tinvoher and extended Purcell family on the untimely passing of John who played from his Juvenile days with the club culminating in two u/21 football county titles, in latter years he was the builder of extensions at our club grounds. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

  39. Peggy Connolly (neé McGrath) & Caitriona

    Sincere sympathies to Mary and family and John’s sisters and extended Purcell families on the sad loss of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  40. Breda & Michael Quinlan, Ballaghmore

    Sincere sympathy on the passing of John, may his gentle soul rest in peace

  41. Sean & Dolores Bannon Corbetstown Castlejordan

    Deepest sympathy to John on the death of your dad John snr may he rest in peace

  42. Chris & Frances Kenny

    Deepest sympathy to Mary,Caroline, John and Aisling and all the Purcell family on the sad passing of their beloved John . May he rest in peace.

  43. Geraldine Lynch

    Deepest condolences to Caroline and family on the passing of John. RIP

  44. Emily Collins FDC Financial Services

    Caroline, I am very sorry to hear your dear Dad has passed away. Sincere sympathies to you and your Family. May he rest in peace.

  45. Olive Noonan

    Sincere Sympathies Caroline and to your family on the passing of your Dad, May John Rest In Peace.

  46. Andy and Catherine Maher, Coolkennedy

    Sincere sympathies to Mary, Caroline and John on Johns passing. May he rest in peace.

  48. Mick McCormack FDC

    Deepest Sympathies to Caroline and the Purcell Family on the passing of your Dad John. May he Rest In Peace.

  49. Seamus O'Mahony FDC Group Bandon

    Sympathies to you Caroline and the Purcell family on your sad loss.

  50. Jim and mar Healy castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Caroline and John Sisters Mary and Eileen and Extended Purcell family on the sad passing of John May John’s soul rest in peace

  51. Kathleen Quain

    So sorry to hear of John’s passing. RIP John

  52. Seanie and biddy Gleeson and family loughmore

    Sincere sympathy to Mary caroline John Mary and Eileen and their family on the passing of John may he rest in peace.

  53. Georgina Frawley FDC

    Sincere sympathy to you Caroline and Tadhg, and family. May John rest in peace.

  54. Mary O' Brien

    To Mary, Caroline and John, I was very sorry to read of the death of John. My sincerest sympathy to you all and to the extended family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May John rest in peace.

  55. John & Noreen McGrath Borrisoleigh

    Deepest sympathy to Mary, the Purcell and extended families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  56. Siobhán Kiely, Drom, Templemore

    Deepest sympathies to Mary, Caroline, John and the extended Purcell family on the passing of John. May John rest in peace

  57. Tom and kitty keane

    Tom and kitty keane loughmore. Sincere sympathy to the purcell family on the passing of john. Rest in peace.

  58. Bernie Ryan

    Sincere sympathies to you Caroline and all your family on the sad passing of your Dad John. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all.

  59. Tom, and kitty keane loughmore

    Deepest sympathy the purcell family on the sad passing of john rest in peace.

  60. Tessie Maher and Family Graiguefrehane

    Deepest sympathies to all the Purcell Family on the passing of John. May he rest in Peace.

  61. Seán & Mary Kiely, Loughmore.

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, and Caroline and to Mary and Eileen on the death of your beloved John. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

  62. Niamh Macken

    So sorry for your loss Caroline, Mary and the rest of the family. Manys a chat we had and a cup of tea in the lorry at shows down through the years.

    John was one of those people I would keep an eye out for at National Events and other shows to make sure Id say hi and to have the chats with.

    May he rest in peace xxx

  63. Barrett, Clonmeen

    Deepest sympathy to Caroline, Tadgh and all the Purcell family at this time
    May he test in peace

  64. BRENDAN AND ANNE MCNAMARA

    BRENDAN AND ANNE MCNAMARA
    SINCERE SYMPATHIES TO PURCELL FAIMILY
    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

  65. Jerry and Anne Kennedy Drom .

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Caroline John and sister Eileen and the extended Purcell family on the sad death of John, may his soul rest in peace.

  66. John Joe and Jane Grace

    Our condolences to John’s family and friends. Such a lovely man. John Joe and Jane Grace

  67. Neddie & Margaret Bourke Graiguefrehane

    Sincere & deepest sympathy to Mary, Caroline, John, Eileen, Mary, Aisling, Tadhg & all who mourn the passing of John. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

  68. Terrie Cairns

    My sincere condolences to the Purcell family. John was a dedicated horseman and family man. He will be sadly missed in horse world.

  69. Danny and Mary Bourke Templetuhy

    Deepest sympathy to Mary Caroline and John on the passing of John may he rest in peace

  70. Mary Armstrong Maher Killea

    My sincere sympathy to Eileen and all the Purcell family at this very difficult time. May John rest in eternal peace and happiness. In my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

  71. Caroline Nesbitt

    Sincere condolences to Mary and family onJohns Passing. May he rest in Peace. From Seán & Caroline Nesbitt & family, Loughmore.

  72. Tommy Long

    Condolences to Mary, Caroline, John, and the extended Purcell family
    May John rest in peace

  73. Adrian White, FDC Bandon

    Sincere condolences to Caroline and the Purcell family on the sad passing of your Dad John.

  74. Juley McGourty

    To the Purcell Family and Friends, I’m so very sorry to hear about John’s recent passing. He was always more than a gentleman, and the kindest of people. Any time I met him at various equine competitions, he would have a word, greeting, and supportive comment regardless of whether you were competing against him or not. A great loss to all. RIP, John. Your pure soul will be missed.

  75. Michael and Kathleen Kennedy Kilfithmone

    Sincere sympathy to The Purcell family on the death of John May his gentle soul rest inpeace

  76. Eileen Fennelly (Ryan, Whitefield)

    My sincere condolences to you Mary & to Caroline & John on the untimely death of John RIP.
    My sympathy too to Mary & Eileen, and to the extended family on your great loss.
    Ar dheis De go raibh anam dilis John.

  77. Kitty Ryan Boland & family Drombane

    Deepest sympathy to the immediate & extended Purcell family also his sisters especially Mary & the O’Sullivan family on the sad passing of John.
    May his gentle soul now Rest in Eternal Peace reunited with all his loved ones.
    Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Mm

  78. Pat Leahy, Kilkillahara

    Deepest sympathy to the Purcell family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

  79. Christene OBrien & Colin OToole

    Deepest sympathies to the Purcell family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  80. Paddy and Mary Ryan, Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to the Purcell family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

  81. Dermot Brislane, Anvil RC

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Caroline and John and all the Purcell family.
    RIP John.

  82. David & Josephine Hogan. Thurles

    Our deepest sympathies to the Purcell family on their sad loss. May John rest in peace

  83. Freddie and Marian Cullen and Family

    Deepest sympathy to the Purcell family on the death of John, May he rest in peace,

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