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The death has occurred of

Sr. Joan Kirby

formerly Convent of Mercy, Templemore, Co. Tipperary and Glenview Strand, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick. Died peacefully at Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Limerick on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. Pre-deceased by her parents Batt and Mary, brothers John, Paddy and Batt and nephew James.

Deeply mourned by her sisters-in-law, Cora and Helen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, Mercy Sisters, and many friends.

May Sr. Joan rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 TR83) on Sunday, 25th of June, from 4 pm to 6 pm followed by removal to the Church of the sacred Heart, Templemore. Requiem Mass on Monday the 26th of June at 12 noon, interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery afterwards.

Sr. Joan’s Requiem Mass may be viewed by clicking here

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  1. Arthur & Sinéad Kelly, Park Road, Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Sr. Joan’s family and to the Mercy Sister’s on Joan’s passing. Sr. Joan was an absolute lady and loved by all who had the pleasure to know her. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

  2. Breda Fogarty, Templemore

    Saddened to hear the news of Sr. Joan’s (Sr. Fideles), may she rest in peace.

  3. Jackie Cahill T D

    Sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and the Mercy Community on the sad passing of Sr. Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  4. Paddy&Margaret Buckley,Gortnagoona,Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and the Mercy Community on Sr Joan’s passing.I knew Joan for many years as Sr.Fideles.She was a lovely kind lady.Eternal rest grant to her gentle soul.

  5. Noel Fallon and family Dromline Road, Tipperary Town.

    Sincere sympathy and condolences to all Sr. Joan’s family and her Mercy Community on her passing. May She Rest in Peace.

  6. Bridgeen & John mcloughney

    Sincere sympathy to the sister’s of mercy and SR Joan’s family on her passing an absolute lady may her gentle soul rest in peace

  7. Angelina Fitzpatrick

    To Joan’s family and the order of the sister of mercy and staff and management of Catherine mcaulhey so sorry for your loss may joan rest in peace

  8. Margaret A. Caverley

    Sincere sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and community on her passing. I have many fond memories of her when she volunteered in St Anne’s SNS . I was grateful for experience and humour in the classroom which was invaluable. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  9. Aileen Groome, Thurles...

    My Sincere Sympathy to Sr Joan’s family,….
    Sympathy to the Mercy Sisters and her friends…
    Sr Joan was a lovely friendly person…
    May Sr Joan’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace….

  10. LINDA O’BRIEN and Sean Ryan. Tenplemore

    Sincere condolences to Sr. Joan’s family and her Mercy Sisters. St. Joan was a lovely lady and wonderful character. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  11. Tom Cullagh

    My deepest sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and religious sisters. May she enjoy the rewards of a life of devoted service

  12. Jim and Noeleen Mc Mahon

    Deepest sympathies to Sr. Joan’s family, friends and members of her Congregation on her passing. Joan was a special friend to the children, parents, staff and management of St. Anne’s Special School, Roscrea with her voluntary work down through the years. She brought great joy, enthusiasm, empathy and a radiant smile as she engaged with one and all in the school. Joan was a true blessing and she has gained her eternal reward for all her gentleness, humanity, compassion, deep faith, honesty and integrity. May Joan Rest in Peace.

  13. Hanora Cahill Connery, Drom, Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Sr. Joan’s family and all the Mercy Sisters on her death. May she rest in peace.

    From all the Cahills in Drom

  14. Mary Purcell (née Ryan)Oola

    Sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and to the Mercy Sisters on the sad passing of Joan, have so many happy, funny memories from.our time together in Templemore.
    Joan was so kind, caring and full of craic and humour. May she rest easy in her beloved Templemore, at peace and rewarded for a life well lived.
    Thanks for the good times Joan and the memories.

  15. Gerry and Nellie McGrath

    Sincere sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and to Sisters of Mercy on Sr. Joan’s passing. May she rest in peace

  16. Bill & Anna Corcoran, Templemore

    Deepest sympathy to the Sisters of mercy Community and the relatives of Sr.Joan. She was a lovely gentle lady who was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  17. Aidan & Anne Marie Johnston, Adamstown

    Sincere sympathies to the Kirby family and the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr Joan. She was a lovely kind lady who always had a smile. May you rest in peace Joan

  18. Templemore Folkgroup

    Sincere sympathies on the soul of Sr Joan. Rest in Peace

  19. Biddy, Sadie and Martina Ryan

    Condolences to Sr.Joan’s family and all who mourn the sad passing of Sr. Joan. Also sympathy to her fellow sisters in Sisters of Mercy. Sr. Joan was a caring woman who gave her time to everyone and was always ready to assist in church. May she rest in heavenly peace and be reunited with all those dear to her who have gone ahead. Sr. Joan made an impression with her zest for life and great sense of fun. Always a smile on her face. She reflected the love of God in her life in the things that she said and did -the listening ear the warm smile, the encouraging word .She was a good friend. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dí agus leaba i measc na naoimh go raibh aici.

  20. John Geraldine Hogan Ballywilliam Neenagh

    Sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and friends May she rest in peace

  21. Fr. James Walton, Ballybricken.

    Sincerest sympathies to the Kirby family and the Sisters of Mercy Community on the passing of Sr. Joan. I have known Sr. Joan since I first came to Templemore in 2006 and kept in touch with her over the years, though not as frequent in recent years. I can only endorse what has already been said about her – her great care and love for those in St. Anne’s Special School, Roscrea, her work in the Parish Church and especially with regard to the Altar Servers, her great wit, her sense of humour, her warm smile, deep faith and dedicated service.
    Unfortunately I cannot attend her reposing and Funeral Mass as I will be away on retreat, but she will be remembered in my prayers & Masses during the coming week. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  22. Jerry Anna Stapleton and family, Castleiney, Templemore

    Sincere condolences to all the Kirby family and to all the Convent of Mercy community. Sr. Joan was a lovely kind lady, loved the laughs we had when I worked in Convent, Rip. Thinking of you all in my prayers.

  24. Jody and Caitríona Spooner

    Deepest sympathy to the Kirby family and Sisters of Mercy Community on the death of Sr. Joan. RIP

  25. Paddy and Anne Everard longorchard

    Sympathy to the Kirby family on the death of Joan a lovely lady always keeping everyone in their prayers and hope she will continue to do so from her heavenly home

  26. Fr Joe Walsh (Thurles)

    Sincere Sympathies to Sr. Joan’s family and the Mercy Sisters on the passing of Sr Joan – I always remember her smiling face and joy when you would meet her – will be remembering her and all in the prayers and Masses these days, and the light of Heaven and eternal Joy be hers now. RIP

  27. Eugene Lacey, Glenquin, Strand, Co. Limerick.

    Sincere sympathy to Joan’s family and Mercy Sisters on the passing of Joan. May she Rest In Peace.

  28. Roisin Hackett

    Sincere Sympathy to the Kirby Family and The Sisters of Mercy on the sad
    passing of Sr Joan. She was much loved by both young and old. May
    Heaven be your bed Joan. Johnny & Roisin Hackett. Templemore.

  29. Michael Lowry TD

    I extend my sincere condolences to the Kirby family and to the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Joan.

    May her soul rest in eternal peace.

  30. Catherine & PJ Bergin and family, Clonmore, Templemore

    Sr Joan was loved by all who knew her. I got to know her during her years in St. Anne’s Special school. She was such a positive, kind person who was always in good humour. She had time for everyone and her goal was always to help people. May you get the best bed in heaven. R.I.P Sr Joan. Sincere sympathy to Joan’s family and friends and to the sisters of mercy.

  31. Laurence & Fr James Purcell

    With sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and the Sisters of Mercy on the sad occasion of Sr. Joan’s death. May her friendly soul rest in peace.

  32. Maire Collins nee O Connor

    My sincere sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and to the Mercy Community on the death of Sr Joan-Sr Fidelis to me when I knew her in Templemore My sister Eileen and I were boarders in the school there over 60 years ago I remember her as a lively kind young nun May she rest in peace

  33. Siobhán Bowe

    So sad to hear of Sr.Joan’s passing. I remember her as caring and fun-loving and always trying to brighten the day of all she met.She was a lovely principal who dedicated herself to the children in school and cared about her staff and community in Templemore. May she rest in peace after a wonderful life of service to others .

  34. Evelyn n Noelle Mullane Strand.

    Sincere condolences to all who mourn Sr. Joan. May she rest in peace RIP

  35. BoM, Staff & pupils of St Joseph's Primary School Templemore

    We wish to extend our sincere sympathies to both the Kirby and Sisters of Mercy families. Sr Joan was Principal of St Joseph’s from 1986-1991. She remained a regular visitor and loyal friend up until her illness. We will miss her zest for life, her mischievous nature & her genuine interest in all. Í leaba na Naomh go raibh sí.

  36. John & Hanna Noonan Glenquin Strand Co Limerick

    Sincere Sympathy to Sr Joan’s family on the passing of Joan. She was a lovely woman. R.I.P Joan

  37. Pat and Marion Flanagan. Móin na hInse, Roscrea.

    Sincere sympathy to Sr. Joan’s family and to her congregation in the Convent of Mercy. Joan was a wonderful friend to all in St. Anne’s special school Roscrea and also a fun loving rogue with a heart of gold. I have wonderful memories of her working in my classroom and sharing her time, experience and expertise with us all. She always found time to enquire after our families and as we were fellow Limerick natives, she showed keen and knowledgeable interest in Limerick hurling. Leaba í measc na Naomh go raibh aici.

  38. Padraig & Ann Moloney

    Deepest sympathy to the Kirby family on the passing of Sr Joan. May she rest in Peace .

  39. Helena Egan

    So very sorry to hear of the passing of Sr Joan , may her gentle soul now rest in peace 🙏

  40. Mary & Michael Greene, Clynoe, Moneygall

    Deepest sympathy to the Kirby family and the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Joan. May the Lord reward you now Joan for all the kindness and love you extended to everyone throughout your lifetime. Rest in Peace.

  41. The Maher Family, Whitefield

    Sincere sympathy to the Mercy Sisters and
    to Sr.Joan’s family. A lovely Lady full of friendship and kindness and a great sense of fun. Rest in peace.

  42. Margie and John costigan

    Sincere zympathy to the Kirby family and the Sisters of mercy on the death of Sister joan. I measc na naoimh vo raibh a hanam.

  43. Michael and Marian Delaney. Roscrea.

    Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sr. Joan. I met her on many an occasion in St Anne’s school. She was a great lady with a lovely attitude to life. May she rest in peace.

  44. Mick & Marian Keely

    Sincere Sympathy to Mercy Community and Kirby Family on death of Sister Joan May her soul rest in peace .

  45. Tim houlihan

    Sincere sympathy to sr. Joans family and to the mercy sister’s on sr. Joans, sr. Fidelis passing. May she rest in eternal peace. Tim houlihan killea.

  46. Michael Doherty Glenmore West strand Co limerick

    Deepest condolences to the Kirby family on the passing of Joan. Rip

  47. Catherine Martin

    Sincere sympathy to The Sisters of Mercy Templemore, The Mercy Community & the Kirby family on the passing of a lovely lady. A great character, full of laughter, fun & mischief. Rest easy now Sr Joan, it was always a pleasure to be in your company & have known you.

  48. O'Connor Family, 'Castle Road', Glenquin.

    Sincere Sympathy to the Kirby family & Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Joan. Rest in Peace.

  49. Freddie and Marian Cullen and Family

    Deepest sympathy to Sr. Joan’s family and her Sisters of Mercy . St. Joan was a lovely lady and a great character. May her soul rest in peace.

  50. Mary Fogarty (Shelly)

    Sincere sympathy to the Family of Sr Joan and to the Sisters of Mercy. Sr Joan
    was a wonderfully kind and warm human being may she rest in peace .

  51. Ann Bourke

    My sympathy to the family of Sr. Joan and The Mercy Sisters on the passing of Sr Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

    Ann Bourke, Knockinroe, Templemore.

  52. Sinead O Meara, Moneygall

    Deepest sympathies to Sr Joan’s family and her Mercy family on Joan’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Sr Joan in St Anne’s Special school. She was a great character and she will be missed by all who knew her. May her gentle soul rest in peace

  53. Michael,Jennifer O Brien & Family Roscrea

    Sincere condolences to Sr.Joan’s Family and to her Mercy Sisters on Sr.Joan’s passing.May she rest in peace

  54. Tina Fogarty Our Lady’s Secondary School, Templemore

    Sincere sympathy on the passing of Sr. Joan. She had a lovely supportive and gentle presence. Always a pleasure to meet. May she rest in peace.

  55. Caroline Kinane

    Sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and the Sisters of Mercy Community on the passing of Sr Joan. She was a lovely lady and made me feel most welcome in Templemore .
    Caroline Kinane

  56. Teresa Devaney Park Road Templemore

    Sincere and Deepest Sympathy Sr Joan’s Family and the Sisters of Mercy Community on the death of Sr Joan
    May her gently soul rest in peace
    Sr Joan was a wonderful kind lady

  57. Kay & Stephen Brennan

    Sympathy to the Kirby family and the sisters of Mercy on the paddy of Sistet Joan . She has left a lasting legacy in the parish of Templemore. Ar dheis De go raibh a h’anam dilis

  58. Jim and Cáit Quaid and family, Barnane, Templemore.

    Our sincere condolences to Sr. Joan’s family and to the Sisters of Mercy Community on the sad passing of Sr. Joan. She was a lovely, positive presence in Templemore, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

  59. John & Breda Blackwell , Cappamore , Co Limerick.

    Fond memories of Sr. Joan or Fedelis as we knew her, she taught our children here in the Convent School, Cappamore in the late Seventies. She oozed kindness and humanity and had a fun loving personality. She was a joy to meet.. Lord grant her eternal peace.
    Our sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and the Mercy Community.

  60. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to Sr Joan’s Family and The Mercy Sisters on Her sad passing. May She rest in Peace.

  61. John and Bernie Campion . Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to the Kirby family and Sisters of Mercy Community on the death of Sr Joan .
    Joan was a gentle , kind and caring lady . She was a sincere friend to all in St Anne’s Special school Roscrea .
    May she now rest in peace .

  62. Marie Maher Ballyduag loughmore

    Sincere sympathy to Sr.Joan’s family her relatives and many friends and members of her congregation.She was a wonderful person, a joy to work with,tireless worker, full of life,kind,positive and a great support to students and me in Home EC.classes during my many happy years in Saint Anne’s school Roscrea.Eternal rest grant unto her soul and rest in peace in Heaven.

  63. Jerry&Anne Sheahan,Churchtown,Newcastle West,Co.limerick

    Sincere sympathy to the kirby family on the death of Sr Joan
    May she rest in peace

  64. Mary O'Donovan & Margaret O'Donoghue (nee O'Dwyer Adamstown)

    Saddened to hear of the death of Sr. Joan Kirby, sincere sympathy to her family and to the Sisters of Mercy.
    My sister Mary and I have very happy memories of Sr. Joan as a postulant, she was, for a time, the minder of us “Country Children” as we ate our lunch and played in the school yard during lunch break, when all local children were gone home. She was very kind, caring, and friendly, she told us her name and in a few days she knew all our names. May she rest in the peace and love of God.

  65. Bernie Walsh

    Sincere sympathy to Sr.Joan’s family, community & friends on her sad passing.I will never forget her for all her help and kindness to my son Niall when he was a pupil in St .Anne’s School Roscrea.
    Rest in peace Sr. Joan.
    Bernie & Niall Walsh & Family Johnstown Co Kilkenny

  66. Olive, Clodagh and Attracta Hynes Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Sr. Joan’s family and the Mercy Sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Joan. RIP

  67. Marie D'Arcy

    Deepest sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and Community on her passing. I have lovely memories of Sr Fidelis as my first class teacher. She was always so kind and encouraging and very pleasant to chat to any time I met her since. May she Rest in Peace.

  69. Chris Hennessy

    Sympathy to Sr Joan’s family and friends at this sad time . I was honered to work with her in St Anne’s Sp school . She shared her positivity , enenergy and love of life with staff and pupils alike .P.I.P.. Sr Joan .

  70. Cynthia Christy Howard O Briens Bridge

    Sincere condolences to all the Kirby family and to the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace

  71. Mullane family Strand

    Sincere condolences to the Kirby family in the death of Sr. Joan. May she rest in peace. RIP

  72. Aine O'Connor

    Condolences to the Mercy sisters and the Kirby family on Sr Joan’s passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

  73. Margaret Hough

    Sincere condolences to Sr. Joan’s family, friends and the Mercy Sisters on the passing of Sr. Joan. May she rest in peace.

  74. Catherine Sheahan and Margaret Hallinan Strand

    Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Sr.Joan.

  75. Catherine Sheahan and Margaret Hallinan Strand

    Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Sr.Joan. May she rest in peace.

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