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The death has occurred of

William (Billy) Collins

Longorchard, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, 25th of May 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of St. Likes Hospital Kilkenny.

Deeply regretted by his loving and devoted wife Mary, daughter Tracie, sons Tony and David, grandchildren, Michelle, Shannon, Katie, Niamh, Cailum, Meadhbh, Bróna and Clodagh, son in law Tim, daughters in law Niamh and Geraldine, brother Anthony, sister Angela, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May Billy’s gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore (E41Tr83) this Tuesday Evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart Templetuohy on Wednesday Morning at 11.30am. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery afterwards.

Billy’s Requiem Mass may be viewed by clicking here

To view some nice memories of Billy please click here

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  1. Gary & Deirdre Breen

    Our deepest condolences to the Collins Family on the sad passing of Billy. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  2. Liam Stapleton

    Deepest sympathy to the Collins family on the death of Billy a true gentleman

  3. Anonymous

    Mary, I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Give my sympathy to your family and friends. Unfortunately I’m away and can’t attend. May his gentle soul rest in peace and may the Good Lord sustain you at this difficult time

  4. Diarmuid & Mary Everard

    Sincere sympathies to the Collins family on the passing of Billy. He was a lovely gentleman. May he Rest in Peace.

  5. Marie and Hugh Coghlan

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Tracie, Tony and David and extended Collins and Kelly families. Billy was a wonderful neighbour always so kind and helpful all through the years. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

  6. David Commins Thurles

    I worked with Bill in Bord na Mona. A very kind and gentle man. May he Rest in Peace.

  7. Michael Lowry TD

    Sincere condolences to William’s wife, daughter and sons, to his brother and sister and the Collins family, to his relatives and good friends and to all who knew and cared for him.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  8. John, Anne Ryan and family Toher Templetuohy

    Our sincere condolences to Mary Tracie Tony David and extended families. A pure Gentleman may Billy rest in Peace 🙏

  9. Johanna Buckley

    Sending my deepest condolences to all the loving family of Billy on his passing, a very kind, gentle and inspiring gentleman. I will forever appreciate the kindness Billy showed me and remember the times where many a travel sweet and a story were shared whether it be on Billy’s own life growing up, life in the olden days to the chats on wildlife, bogs, or coursing it was always a story I’d be fully invested in. Billy was an incredible person, and I hope you rest peacefully.

  10. Lorna Leahy Templetuohy

    Mary, Tracie, Tony David, and all the extended Collins and Kelly families, my sincere sympathy on your sad loss .Billy was a gentleman and always lovely to have a chat with . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  11. Ger Everard

    Sympathy to Mary, Tony, David and Tracie on the passing of Billy. May he Rest in Peace.

  12. Tony, Ann Watson and Family Gortnahoe

    Our sincere condolences to the Collins and Kelly families on the sad loss of Billy. He was a pure gentleman and always good for a laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

  13. Eamonn, Renna, George, Louie and Freddie (Hemel Hempstead, England)

    Aunty Mary, Tracie, Tony and David and all your family members. Uncle Billy was a true gent, that always found time to speak to a person. He always had a story, a cheeky wink and infectious laugh that always left you wondering if it was true but wanting more.
    He will be sorely missed.
    May his beautiful soul Rest in Peace.

  14. Ryan O'Meara TD

    Sincere sympathy to the Collins family on the sad passing of William (Billy). May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  15. Kathleen & John Feeley

    Our sincere condolences to Mary on the passing of your husband Billy, also to Tracie, Tony and David on the passing of your Father. A true Gentleman, may his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace 🙏.

  16. Rose Leahy and family

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Tracie, Tony and David and the extended Collins and Kelly family on the death of Billy. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

  17. Peggy Gleeson and Pat Gleeson, Barna, Templetuohy

    Deepest condolences to Mary, Tony, David and Tracie and the extended Collins family on the passing of Billy. Billy was a true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace 🙏

  18. The Shanahan Family, Tullowmacjames, Templetuohy.

    Heartfelt condolences to Mary, Tracie & Tim, Tony, David & to all extended Collins family members, relatives, neighbours & friends on the passing of Billy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
    Billy will be missed by all & may his gentle soul now rest in peace

  19. Andrew cummins

    Tracie
    Sincere sympathy to you and all your family on the death of your dad
    Andrew Cummins ex Thurles Post Office

  20. Jim Marie Flanagan and Family, Gaile Thurles

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary and Family, and to the extended Kelly Family especially Anna on the sad loss of your beloved Billy. May Billy’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

  21. Edel & John Ryan

    Deepest sympathy to the Collins family on the passing of Billy may he rest in peace

  22. Marie and Lizzie Gleeson.

    Our Deepest Sympathy to the Collins and Kelly families on the death of Billy R.I.P. Marie and Lizzie Gleeson.

  23. Tom Aine &Aisling Maher

    Deepest sympathy to Mary Tracie Tony and David and the extended Collins and Kelly families on the Death of Billy. R.I.P

  24. Michelle Mc Namara & Eamon O Halloran

    Heartfelt condolences to Mary, Tracie, Tony, David and the extended family members on the sad passing of Billy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace

  25. Jim shelly

    Sincere sympathy to Tracie and Collins family on the sad passing of your father

  26. JAMES AND KATHLEEN KIELY.

    Sincere sympathy to mary Tony David and Tracey and tim and the extended Kelly family on the passing of Billy. (Rip)
    James & Kathleen kiely
    Roscrea road templemore.

  27. Deirdre Murphy (daycare centre Templemore).

    To Mary and Family my deepest condolences on the very sad loss of Billy, he was a lovely gentle man and will be sadly missed in the daycare centre Templemore by all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  28. Sheila, Pj & Niamh Ryan Moyne

    Deepest sympathies to Mary, Tracie, Tim, Brona, Clodagh, all the Collins family & extended families on your sad loss. May Billy rest in peace

  29. Kieran and Sara Hearne, Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathy to the Collins family on your great loss. May Billy rest in peace.

  30. Ned Russell Longorchard

    My Sympath to Mary Tracie Tony David and extended Collins and Kelly family may Billy rest in peace

  31. Aidan and Carmel Deegan

    Deepest sympathies to Mary,Tracie,Tony,David and extended families on the passing of Billy.He was an absolute gentleman.May he rest in peace.

  32. Margaret Hennessy & Tom

    Deepest condolences to the Kelly and Collins family on the sad passing of Billy.
    May he rest in peace.

  33. The Breen Family, Crannagh

    Our Sincere Condolences to Mary, Tony, David, Tracie and the extended Collins family on the sad passing of Billy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  34. Denis O'Connell, AN POST

    Tracie
    Sincere sympathy to you,your mother and all your family on the death of your dad.
    May he rest in peace.

  35. Eileen moriartymahony and family and the moriarty family

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband Billy Mary and father Tony, tracie and David and all your families I loved your dad so much he was a very good friend to my late dad they were the best of friends who worked in bord na mona and shared so many lovely memories of their times together in bord na mona ❤️ Billy may you rest in peace 🙏 you and my dad are up in heaven up to your old tricks again with many more of the lads that worked with ye both in bord na mona ×××💔💔💔💔💔

  36. Patrick and Bernie Fogarty and Family Templetuohy.

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary,Tony David,Tracey and the extended Collins and Kelly Families at this Sad time, May Billy Rest in Peace.

  37. Mary, James and Donncha

    Deepest sympathy to Mary, Tracie, Tony and our dear friends Dave, Niamh, Cailum and Meadhbh and all Billy’s family and friends at this time .. May Billy Rest in Peace

  38. Martin & Denise Everard, Enniskeane, Co Cork

    Sincere sympathies to Mary, Tracie, Tony and David and all the Collins families on the passing of Billy. May he Rest in Peace.

  39. Esther and joe kelly

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Tracey David and Tony your dad was a lovely man all ways had time for a chat RIP Billy joe and Esther kelly

  40. Ellen Lanigan

    My sincere sympathies to Mary & the Collins family. I had the pleasure of getting to know Billy when I worked in Guilfoyle’s shop. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  41. Bridget Houlihan, Ballinroe

    My sincere sympathy to Mary, Tony, David and Tracie and the extended Collins and Kelly family of the passing of Billy. May he rest in peace

  42. Paul Bourke and Anne-Marie Curtin

    Deepest sympathies to Tony and the Collins family on the sad passing of Billy. Thinking of you all. May he rest in peace.

  43. Vincent and Mary Butler Kilkenny

    Deepest sympathy to Mary and the Collins and Kelly family on Billy’s passing.May he rest in peace.

  44. Nancy Shelly Carroll Loughmore

    Mary Tracie Tony David and all the Collins and Kelly families
    My sincere condolences to you all on the sad passing of Billy
    A true gentleman may he rest in peace
    Nancy

  45. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary And the Collins Family on the Sad Passing of Billy. May He Rest in Peace.

  46. Marian and Mick Keely

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary and family on death of Billy .. a gentleman May his soul rest in peace

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