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The death has occurred of

Margaret (Rita) Roche

(Nee Morrissey) Lacey Avenue, Templemore. Surrounded by her loving family. 20th May 2024.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Mick. Sadly, missed by her sons, Edward, Ger, Haulie & John, daughters-in-law, Martha, Anne & Kate, her sister, Eileen (Coleman) & her brothers Michael, JJ, Noel & Junior. Fondly remembered and loved by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, friends & neighbours.

Reposing at Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore on Wednesday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Requiem mass on Thursday morning in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Templemore at 12 noon, followed by internment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where she will once again be reunited with her loving husband, Mick, whom she dearly missed.

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  1. Marian Quinlan Curtin and family

    Many a nice cuppa with Rita and Mick over the years may Rita bed be smooth she is back with the person who brought sunshine to her everyday prayers and loved to her family Marian Quinlan Curtin and Dave Templetuohy ❤

  2. Tom and Anne

    Thinking of ye at this sad time. Rip in peace Rita. Tom and Anne Mulhall x

  3. Sean & Linda Ryan, kiltillane.

    Deepest sympathy to Rita’s family, brothers and sister Eileen. Rest in peace lovely lady.

  4. Eileen O Dwyer (nee Purcell)

    Condolenses to all the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad passing of Rita.
    A lovely lady.
    May she rest in eternal peace

  5. Michael Purcell

    Deepest sympathy to the roche and Morrissey families on the death of rita she was a wonderful lady and may she rest in peace

  6. Anne Mulhall

    Thinking of ye today. Rip in peace Rita. Tom and Anne Mulhall ❤xx

  7. Siobhán Kiely, Drom

    Deepest condolences to Ger, Haulie , John, Edward and the extended families on the passing of Rita. May she rest in peace

  8. Paula McNulty Ballincollig,Cork

    So sorry for your loss Eddie,Ger,Haulie and John,your mam was such a lovely lady she will be greatly missed💔,thinking of you all at this difficult time,Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha🙏

  9. Janet Bourke.

    Rest in peace Rita. Your back in the arms of your beloved husband Michael. May your two precious souls rest in eternal peace ❤️❤️

  10. Bernie kavanagh

    Rip Rita a lovely kind quite lady always had kind words for everyone passing her gate in lacey Ave rip Rita reunited with mick now condolences to your sons and sister brothers and everyone who knew u

  11. Oliver and Marie Houlihan

    Our deepest sympathy to all of Rita’s family, may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

  12. Biddy shields.

    So sorry to hear this sad news may Rita rest in peace.

  13. Nicky and Paul Doran

    Condolences to all the family on Rita’s passing. RIP .

  14. Dominic Wixted Jnr

    Condolences to the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad passing of Rita
    May her gentle soul Rest In Peace!

  15. David Hollywood

    Sorry for your loss Eddie ,Ger and family may she R.I.P

  16. Anonymous

    Condolences to the Morrissey and Roche family on the sad passing of Rita , she was such a pleasant and lovely person . Rest in peace Rita

  17. Dick,christine Morrissey and family

    Rip Rita condolences to her family and friends 🙏

  18. Lisa Devaney.

    Rest in peace Rita.
    Condolences to all the family.

  19. Josie and Seamus Moloney Barnane

    Condolences to the Morrissey and Roche family on the sad passing of Rita, she was a lovely and pleasant lady, May her gentle soul Rest in peace

  20. John Fitzgerald cloughjordan

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche family on their mam’s passing. May she rest in peace.

  21. John & Bridgeen Mcloughney

    Condolences to the Roche and Morrissey family on the sad passing of dear Rita may her gentle soul rest in peace

  22. Paul & Breid Brophy

    Our sincere sympathy to Rita’s family at this sad time may her gentle soul rest in peace🙏

  23. Paddy and Mary Quinn and family

    Our deepest sympathy to ye all RIP Rita

  24. All at Templemore veterinary centre

    Deepest condolences to the Roche and Morrissey families on the loss of Rita
    May she now rest in eternal peace

  25. Bridget (Mitchell)Austin Coolrain

    So sorry for you’re loss may she rest in peace

  26. Aileen Dooley, Roscrea

    My sincerest condolences to Haulie, John, Ger and Eddie on the loss of your lovely mother. Rita was a lady and always very welcoming whenever I was in the house. May she Rest In Peace

  27. Anna Craker Ian Smith and William Glen Burke

    Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mum Rita.
    Will be thinking of you all at this sad time.

  28. Gavin Lynch

    Deepest sympathies and condolences to the Roche family on the sad passing of Rita. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  29. Elaine Quinn & Michael Fennell

    Rest in peace Rita. A lovely lady ❤

  30. Celine murphy

    So very sorry for ye’re loss & pain at this time lads may she rest in peace ❣️
    Love& hugs to U all
    Celine murf & lads ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  31. Nancy Shelly Carroll Clogheraily Loughmore

    My sincere condolences to the Roche and Morrissey Families on the sad passing of Rita now home with her darling Mick.
    Rita rest in peace Amen x

  32. Seán Ó Shea Roscrea Road Templemore Co Tipperary

    Deepest heartfelt sympathy to Al the Roche/MorriseyColeman family on your sad loss of a loving caring mother granny aunt & lovable person She be sadly missed by all those who knew her personally RIP Rita

  33. Frank Sheeran, Borris In Ossory

    Deepest sympathy to Ger and all the Roche family. May she Rest In Peace

  34. Johnny and Deirdre

    Sincere condolences to all the Roche family on the passing of a lady Rita !! R.I.P
    Johnny and Deirdre Doran

  35. Edel and Henry Groome,Borrisoleigh

    Sincere sympathies to Ger,Cillian,Anne and all the Roche family on the passing of Rita.May she finally rest in peace 🙏

  36. Joe and vourneen barry

    Always nice to reflect on old Barrack Street with Rita. Rest in peace .Joe

  37. Prunella in Hyland’s pharmacy

    Deepest condolences to all the Roche family on the sad passing of your mam rip

  38. Valerie Young

    Sincere and deepest condolences to all of Rita’s family. She was a lovely woman always a friendly chat and a smile.
    May she Rest in Peace
    Valerie Young

  39. Martina Carroll, lacey avenue

    So sorry to read about Rita’s passing, she was a lady, condolences to all the Roche and Morrisey families, may Rita and Michael both Rest in Peace together

  40. Anonymous

    Sending condolences to the Roache Family may Mt’s Roache rest in da arms of the angels
    Larry n Martina Lowe

  41. Mary and Donal Comerford

    To all the Rita’s family, we offer our condolences on the passing Rita .
    May she rest in peace.

  42. Claire McBride & Tom Byrnes

    Our sincere sympathy to the Roche family on the sad passing of Rita. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

  43. Paddy and Mary Kilroy

    So very sorry to hear of Rita’s passing.Such a jolly ,happy person Rita was.Condolences to Edward,Ger,Haulie and John, also her daughters in law and grandchildren. To all her brothers and sister Eileen. Rest in Peace Rita XX

  44. Michael Lowry TD

    I extend my sincere sympathy to Rita’s sons, to her sister and brothers and to the Roche and Morrissey families, to her good neighbours and friends and to all who knew and cared for her.

    May her soul rest in eternal peace.

  45. Micheal Mary Healy and family

    Sincere sympathy to Rita sons Roche and Morrissey family at your sad loss REST in Peace Rita 🙏

  46. kevin @ eileen seacy

    Sincere sympathy to ger and all the family on the loss of your mum may she rest in peace 🙏 kevin @ eileen seacy roscrea

  47. pat corbett. bohernanave. thurles

    Sincere sympathy to Haulie and all the roche family on the sad passing of your mother . May she rest in peace.🙏

  48. Colm Russell

    Deepest sympathy to all Rita’s family.
    May she rest in peace

  49. Claire Webster

    Deepest sympathy to Rita’s family on their sad loss. She was a lovely lady – may she rest in eternal peace 🌹

  50. Aisling and Davy

    Deepest sympathys to you all at this sad time, an absolute lady.
    Rest in peace
    Aisling and Davy

  51. George and ann hannon feom bray

    sorry to hear about my auntie rita lovely lady condolences to all the family

  52. Anonymous

    Rest in eternal peace Rita, sincere condolences to the family and all her friends.

  53. Garry , Nicki O'Shea and family

    Sincerest Sympathies to all of Rita’s family. A wonderful friendly lady who will be sadly missed. Finally reunited with the love of her life Mick.. Hopefully they are together again . May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

  54. Kathleen and Michael Morrissey and Family.

    Deepest Sympathy to Rita’s Family, Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Rip Rita.

  55. Mary & Barry Hannon. Rourke Shields

    Sympathies to the Roche and Morrissey family on the passing of Rita. May she Rest in Peace 🕊️🙏

  56. Tony wixted

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche family on their recent loss.
    RIP Rita a lovely lady.

  57. Tony Felton

    So sorry for your loss Ger.may she rest in peac

  58. Anonymous

    Condolences to you all may Rita rest in peace she was a lovely lady ,Ar dheis de go raibh anam

  59. Billy Josie Drake. Youghal Co Cork

    Condolences to The Roche Family Rest In Peace Rita

  60. Jim and Aggie Tobin and family

    Deepest sympathy to Eddie Ger Haulie and John Roche on the death of their Mother Rita also to her sister Eileen and brothers JJ Michael Noel and Junior may she find eternal peace

  61. Robert Stapleton (Lacey Ave)

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Rita. Condolences to all the family…RIP Rita.

  62. JACKIE CAHILL TD

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad passing of Margaret (Rita).May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  63. Chris and Ber White

    Sorry to hear of your mother passing Eddie and all your family our deepest sympathy
    Chris and Ber White

  64. John and Marie Collins Drom

    Sincere Condolences to the Roche Family on the passing of your dear Mam.
    May Rita Rest In Eternal Peace.

  65. John & Aisling Purcell

    Condolences to all of Rita’s family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace.

  66. Bill & Anna Corcoran,Roscrea Road.

    Deepest sympathy to all the Roche and Morrisey families on the death of Rita- a lovely kind lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  67. Eddie Webster & Phil Tutty.

    Sincere Sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey Family. R I P.

  68. Pj ryan ballycahill

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche family on the passing of Rita may she rest in peace

  69. Kathleen & Michael Heffernan

    Sincere condolences to the Roche family on the death of Rita,R.I.P.

  70. Christene and Colin OToole, Templemore

    Deepest condolences to the Roche and extended family members on the sad passing of Rita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

  71. Seanie and biddy Gleeson loughmore

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche and morrissey family on the passing of Rita may she rest in peace. orr

  72. Trish O’Brien and family

    Deepest sympathy to Roche and Morrissey family on sad passing of Rita RIP
    Always gave a gentle smile and salute.

  73. Michael & Noreen McNulty & Family Ballincollig

    Our sincere condolences Eddie and all the Roche Family on the passing of your mom Rita Such a lovely Lady .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the sad time xx

  74. BoM, Staff and Pupils of St Joseph's Primary School Templemore

    We wish to extend our sincere sympathies to Ger, Anne, Cillian and to Edward, Haulie, John & families and to all who mourn the loss of Rita. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this very lonely time. Rita is in the loving arms of Mick now where she will rest in peace.

  75. Anne Marie & Aidan Johnston, Adamstown

    Sincere sympathy to all Roche and Morrissey families on the passing of Rita. A lovely kind lady who always had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace Rita reunited with Mick forever. RIP.

  76. Francis and Maria Cummins

    So sorry for your loss Eddie, Ger, Haulie and John. Your Mam was lovely lady and a great character. She is finally reunited with your Dad. 🙏🙏Thinking of you all at this sad time. God Bless Her

  77. Michael & Margaret Healy Loughmore

    Deepest sympathy to Eddie, Ger, Haulie, John , sister Eileen and brothers JJ, Michael, Noel and Junior on the death of Rita. Rita was a lovely lady, always a smile and loved to chat. May Rita’s soul rest in Peace.

  78. Kevin&imelda Sheehan

    Sincere sympathy to the
    roche family

  79. Anne Hallissey & Family , Ballincollig

    Sincere condolences to Eddie, Martha and extended family on the passing of your beloved Mother. May She rest in peace.

  80. Barry & Julia Kavanagh , Ballincollig

    Deepest sympathy to Eddie, Martha & Family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May She rest in Peace.

  81. Christy & Anne Walsh

    Sincere sympathy to Eddie and family on the sad loss of your dear mother, may she Rest in Peace.
    Christy & Anne Walsh Ballincollig, Cork

  82. Michael Maher Abbey Lodge.Templemore

    Sincere condolences to Eddie,Ger, Haulie,John and the extended Roche and Morrissey families on the sad death of Rita. She was such a lovely kind person. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  83. Doyle family gurteen castliney

    Deepest sympathies to all the Roche family may she rip

  84. Mel & Kathleen McBride

    Sincere Sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad loss of Rita. May she rest in peace.

  85. Anonymous

    Deepest sympathy to The Roche and Coleman families on the death of Margaret. God rest her

  86. Geraldine Kearney Kiely, Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to Roche, Morrissey and extended families on the passing of Rita.
    May she Rest in Peace🕊

  87. Ann Bourke

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche family at this sad time. May Margaret rest in peace.

    Ann Bourke, Knockinroe, Templemore.

  88. Billy and Christine OBrien Ballincollig

    Deepest sympathies to you Eddie and all the extended Roche family on the sad passing of Rita. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Billy and Christine

  89. David & Anne Bourke & family

    Deepest sympathies to all the Roche family. May Rita RIP

  90. Michael Duggan

    Deepest sympathy to Eddie and family on the passing of your Mother.

  91. Mark & Mary Greene & PJ O’Sullivan & Family Rossmore.

    Deepest sympathy to Ger and all the Roche family, to Junior and all the Morrissey family on the sad passing of your beloved Mam and sister. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🕊️. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  92. Andrew Cummins

    Ger
    Sincere sympathy to you and all your family on the death of your mom. RIP

  93. Antoinette Kearney

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche family on the passing on Rita.Always loved a chat.Rip Rita

  94. Management and Staff of Taylor Made Glass and Systems

    Deepest sympathy to Haulie and the extended Roche family on the passing of your mother Rita. RIP Rita

  95. Pat & Alice Guerins &family

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad passing of Rita,may she rest in peace

  96. Antoine & Michael Carey & family. Newport

    Sincere sympathy to Cillian, all the Roche family, Margaret’s sister & brothers on her passing.. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May Margaret rest in peace.

  97. Tom o Dwyer Drom

    My deepest sympathy to the Roche family may she rest in peace 🙏

  98. Pat and Caroline Kavanagh, Ballincollig

    Sincere condolences to Eddie & the Roche family on the passing of you Mother. May she rest in peace.

  99. Philip & Bernie Ryan.

    Deepest Sympathy to the Roche & Morrissey family on the sad passing of Rita. Rip.

  100. Peter Lanigan and Family Moyne Road,Thurles

    Deepest Sympathies to the Roche Family on the death of your Mother Margaret and the extended Morrisey Family. May She Rest in Peace

  101. Buddy Guerin.

    Sincere condolences to all of Ritas family on her passing. Always a pleasure to have a chat with Rita when we’d meet her passing up and down to Eileen’s. Rest in peace Rita in Michael’s loving arms again. Buddy,Nora Guerin and family.

  102. Kaye Walsh

    Sincere sympathy on the death of Rita to All Your family. Kaye

  103. Michael coonan new row Temple more

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche Family on the passing of their mother Margaret may her gentle soul rest in peace

  104. Mary & Joan Morrissey

    Condolences to the Roche and Morrissey families on the death of a good friend Rita 🙏🙏

  105. Ann McBride & Colm Fogarty

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad passing of Rita. May she rest in peace.

  106. Anonymous

    Sincere condolences to all of Rita’s family on her passing.It was a pleasure to have the long chats with you a lovely lady you’ll be missed.
    RIP Rita

  107. Christy & Anne Walsh Ballincollig

    Sincere sympathy to Eddie and family on the sad passing of your beloved mother. May she rest in peace.

  108. Deirdre and Brendan Hoare

    Deepest condolences to all the family and extended family on the very sad passing of Rita,a lovely lady May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  109. Gerry and Noreen Stapleton Borrisoleigh

    Deepest sympathy to Ger and all the Roche family , rest in peace Margaret

  110. Gerry and Nellie McGrath

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche and Morrisey families on the sad passing of Rita. May she rest in peace. Gerry and Nellie McGrath Manna South.

  111. June Murphy & Family

    Sincere Condolences to all the Roche & Morrissey Families on the sad passing of Rita. May she Rest in Peace. June Murphy & Family.

  112. Ken & Joan Hogan & Family

    Sincere sympathy to Ger, Anne and the Roche Family on the passing of Rita. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  113. Gerry Hynes (Nenagh AFC.)

    To Ger (Rochie) and family , sincere sympathy on the sad loss of your mother, may she rest in peace.

  114. John and Julie Hassett, and family, Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to Ger, Anne, Cillian , Brian and all the Roche family on the sad passing of Rita.
    May she rest in peace.

  115. Neil and Marie Roche and family, Youghal Co.Cork.

    Sincere condolences on you’re loss, may she rest in peace. 🙏🙏

  116. Delacy and Nora Byrne Cullohill

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche family on the sad passing of your mam Rita . May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  117. Jonathan, Kathleen & Staff of Young's Garage

    Deepest Sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey Families on the sad passing of Rita. We are thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May Rita rest in peace .

  118. Mick and Liz Byrne and family, Church Ave.

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey families on the sad passing of Rita. A lovely friendly lady. May Rita rest in peace.

  119. Colm, Aideen, Ciara and Sarah O’Brien

    Sincere sympathies to the Roche family on the sad passing of your lovely Mam and grandmother Rita. A lovely, kind lady with always a nice word to say. May she Rest in Peace, Colm, Aideen, Ciara and Sarah O’Brien

  120. Diarmuid Everard Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathies to the Roche family on the passing of your mother. May she Rest in Peace.

  121. Eamonn & Frances Hartigan Adamstown Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to Rita’s family Brothers and Sister Eileen .May her gentle soul rest in peace.

  122. Pat and Kathleen Cusack

    Sincere Sympathy to all the Roche and Morrissey Families on the passing of Rita.May she rest in peace.

  123. Pat & Seamus Quinn

    Sincere sympathy to Cillian and the Roche family on the loss of your grandmother Rita.
    May her soul rest in peace.

  124. Liz Duff, St Colmcilles PS

    Sincere sympathies to Cillian, Anne and all the Roche family on the sad passing of Rita.May she rest in peace.

  125. Sarah Roche Mangan Youghal

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, thinking of you all today.
    Love Sarah Roche Mangan and family. Youghal.

  126. Henry Young &Family Templemore

    SO SORRY TO LEARN THAT MY VERY DEAR FRIEND RITA HAS PASSED FROM THIS EARTHLY LIFE.MY VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO HER SONS DAUGHTERS-IN – LAWS GRANDCHILDREN GREAT GRANDCHILDREN THE ROCHE AND MORRISSEY FAMILIES RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.MAY RITA NOW REST IN ETERNAL PEACE IN HEAVEN IN THE PRESENCE OF HER REDEEMER JESUS CHRISTAND HER CREATOR ALMIGHTY GOD.

  127. Joe & Jackie Mccarthy & family Norwood, Nenagh

    Sincere sympathy to all the Roche family on the sad passing of Margaret. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

  128. Kitt & Jimmy O Mahony

    Sincere sympathy to the Roche family on their sad loss. Rita was a really lovely lady.

  129. Billy & Liz Byrne, Roscrea

    Deepest Sympathy to Ger & all the Roche Family on the sad passing of your Mum May she rest in peace.

  130. Emma McMillan

    Deepest sympathies to the Roche and Morrissey families on the passing of Rita. May she rest in peace.

  131. Martina, James & Family

    Eddie, Martha & family sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace.

  132. Liam Toohey and family Silvermines

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche family on the sad passing of Rita. Ard dhéis dé go raibh a Anam 🕯️🙏

  133. Bridget and Batt O’Dea. The Islands. Loughmore

    Deepest sympathy to the Roche and Morrissey families on the death of Rita may she rest in peace.

  134. Damien Troy

    Sincere apologies and condolences to all the Roche and Morrissey family on the loss of Rita.
    I used to always have a chat with her and the late mick whenever they were in Roscrea A lovely kind woman.

    May she be reunited in heaven with your father/grandfather
    Damien Troy
    Kennedy Park, Roscrea

  135. Doyle family gurteen castliney

    Deepest sympathies to Rita’s family may she rip🙏🙏🙏

  136. Martin and Ginette Roche. Helen Synek ( Roche) Noreen Strober (Roche). Ottawa Canada.

    Sorry on hearing of your mom’s passing.
    May Rita rest in peace. Now that she is with
    Michael. R.i.p .

  137. JK Brackens GAA Club

    Sincere sympathy to Ger, Anne, Cillian, Brian, Lorcan & all the Roche Family on the passing of Rita.
    May she rest in peace

  138. Declan Shelly

    So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing
    Thinking of all the family at this sad time
    Rest in peace Rita

  139. Ballincollig AFC

    Ballincollig AFC would like to offer sincere condolences to Eddie and the Roche family on the passing of your loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
    May Margaret Rest in Eternal Peace

  140. Anthony Hogan

    Sincere condolences to Eddie and the extended Roche family
    May Margaret Rest In Peace

  141. Gerardene McNamara

    My sincere condolences Eddie and the Roche Family on the sad passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

    May She Rest In Eternal Peace

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