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The death has occurred of

Johnny Butler

Johnny Butler, Clonboo, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, passed away peacefully on the 18th of September 2025, in his 93rd year surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his sons Ned and Jack.

Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Mary, sons Pat and Matt, daughter Catherine, daughters in law Niamh and Anne, son in law Tom, grandchildren Kiera, Zoe, Lily, Aoife, Sarah, Seán, Éamonn, Joe and Áine, great granddaughter Éabha and a large circle of neighbours, relatives and friends.

May Johnny’s gentle soul rest in peace.

A long life well lived.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore (e41 tr83) this Sunday evening from 4 pm. Removal at 7 pm to St. Anne’s Church Clonmore to arrive at 8 pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Interment in Templeree Cemetery afterwards.

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  1. William & Carmel Maher

    Our sympathys to Mary & Family on the sad passing of Johnny. He was one of the most kindest,caring person that graced this world. He will be so sadly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Rip Johnny

  2. Mary o

    I’m so sorry to you Mary and family to hear of Johnny’s passing. Such a wonderful soul ❤️ . May Johnny’s soul rest in peace 🙏

  3. Marie Fitzpatrick, Borrisbeg, Templemore.

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary and daughter Catherine and sons Pat and Matt on the passing of Jonny May he rest in peace.

  5. Sue Cooney

    Catherine and the Butler Family, my condolences on the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace.

  6. Helena Loughnane DSP

    Deepest sympathies to Catherine and the Butler family on the death of John (Johnny) Butler. May he rest in peace.

  7. Aidan Nolan

    May poor Johnny rip. He was a gentleman and great friend of our family.🙏🙏

  8. Anne Marie and Thomas Murphy, Clonmore

    Such a lovely, witty man. Only met him 2 weeks ago and shared a laugh. Sympathies to Mary, Catherine, Pat, Matt, Niamh, Tom and extended family. Rest in peace Johnny. 🙏

  9. Jerry Anna Stapleton, Castleiney, Templemore

    Sincère sympathy to Mary and all the family on the passing of Johnny. Rip

  10. Eileen Cuddihy- Higgins ( Mount Sackville)

    Sincere Condolences to Sean & your family on the loss of your Grandfather from your colleagues, students , coaches and hockey teams in Mount Sackville. May he rest in peace .

  11. Joe Russell templetuohy

    My sympathy to the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. May the man rip

  12. Ryan O'Meara TD

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

  13. Michael Lowry TD

    Sincere sympathy to Johnny’s wife, sons and daughter, to the extended Butler family, to his relatives and many good friends and to all who mourn his passing.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  14. John and Carmel Butler

    Sincere sympathies to Mary and family on the death of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  15. John and mairead Fogarty Drom .

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the death of Johnny .He was a lovely man always ready to chat when we used to meet .May Johnny rest in eternal peace

  16. sean--beemae fogarty moyne.

    sincere sympathy to mary and the butler family on the passing of johnny. they dont come around as genuine and loyal as johnny butler was too often.sincere sympathy to mary and all the butler family on the passing of a gentleman

  17. Mary &Pat Quinlan

    We were deeply saddened to hear of the de of duch a wonderful gentleman..
    At 93 leaves behind a legacy of kindness ,warmth, and friendship that touched many lives . As a longtime family ffriend ,his gentle spirit and gracious way will always be remembered
    Our heartfelt condolences go out to his Dearest Mary , Catherine’, Pat and Matt
    Our taught and prayers are with you at this sad time

  18. Fergal and Mary Ryan, Togher

    Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all the Butler family on the sad passing of Johnny. A gentleman true and true. Light of heaven to his gentle soul

  19. Paul Ryan

    Deepest condolences to Mary, Pat, Matt, Catherine and all the family. May Johnny rest in peace.

  21. Anonymous

    Sympathy To Mary Pat Matt Catherine Theiir Famelies And Extended Families On The Sad Passing Of Johnñy A Loyal Friend To Everyone may He Rest In Peace in Heaven

  23. Mary Kenny

    To Catherine. So sorry for the loss of your dear father May Johnny rest in eternal peace. “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”.

  24. Margaret Slattery

    Sincere sympathy to Catherine and family on the passing of your beloved father . May he rest in peace

  25. Máire O'Sullivan (AAL)

    My sincere sympathy to Matt and all the Butler family on the passing of Jonny. May he rest in peace.

  26. Denis Ryan Rosçrea

    Sympathy To Mary Pat Matt Catherine Their Families And Extended Families And Friends On The Sad Passing Of Johnny Now In Heaveñ With Ned and Jack

  27. JK Brackens GAA Club

    Deepest sympathy to Pat & the Butler family on the passing of Johnny.
    May he rest in peace.

  28. George A Troy (once of Aughinish Island)

    Matt, condolences to your family on the sad news of your dad’s passing. May Johnny’s soul rest in peace.

  29. Rita & Philip Mackey, Cork.

    Sincere condolences to Matt, Niamh and all the family. We will light a candle here in Cork in memory of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  30. Valerie O'Dea Whittle, Daingean

    Our sympathies to Mary, Catherine, Pat, Matt and family on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  31. Claire Murphy DSP

    Deepest sympathies to Catherine and the Butler family on the passing of your Dad. RIP

  32. Maire Delaney

    Deepest sympathies to you, Catherine, and your family on the passing of your lovely dad. May he give you all the strength to remember the good times you all shared and comfort you all in the days to come. May he rest in peace

  33. Conor & Geraldine Maher and Family

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the passing of Johnny. He was a pure gentleman. May Johnny Rest in Peace

  34. Yvonne & David Ruddy, Lucan

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family in Tipp and the Butler family in Lucan.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

  35. Seamie sheila and Amy cahill

    Sincere sympathy to the Butler family on the death of your father may Johnny rest in peace

  36. Hugh and Marie Coghlan

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and Butler family on passing of Johnny. May his soul Rest in Peace.

  37. Thomas and Margaret Troy ,Drom

    Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the family at this sad time .Johnny is reunited with Ned and Jack in heaven. May he rest in peace.

  38. Dan and Catherine Egan Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and all the family, friends and neighbours of Johnny. Rest in peace with Ned and Jack

  39. Diarmuid Everard

    Sincere sympathies to the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. He was a very sincere and gentleman. May he rest in peace.

  40. Pauline Ryan

    Sincere sympathy to Matt, Niamh & the girls and all the Butler Family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  41. Sarah Donnelly (Fogarty), Oranmore (Clonmore)

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Pat, Matt, Catherine and extended family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he Rest in Peace.

  42. Seanie Sheila Bohan Boulbane

    Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the Butler family on the sad passing of Johnny..he was a real gentleman..

  43. Brendan and Fatma Keeshan

    Condolences to all of John’s family, relations, and close friends. John was a lovely neighbour to have known when we lived there. He always stopped for a chat when walking past the house. Rest in peace John.

  45. Tom and Ann Hassett Templetuohy

    Deepest and sincere sympathy to all Mary and all the Butler family and friends on the passing of Johnny. Johnny was a true gentleman. May Johnny’s soul now Rest in peace in the happiness of Heaven

  46. Seanie and biddy Gleeson loughmore

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the passing of johnny may he rest in peace 🙏

  47. Catherine Brassill (Glin)

    Deepest sympathy to Matt and the Butler family. May Johnny rest in peace.

  48. Michael & Nuala Flannery, Castletroy, Limerick.

    Our sympathy to Anne, Aoife, Sean and Sarah on the loss of your father in law and Grandfather. Our condolences to the entire Butler family on the passing of Johnny.

  49. James McMahon

    Condolences to Catherine, Tom and the rest of the family on the passing of Johnny. Granting him eternal rest.

  50. Miriam and Kevin Everard

    Sincere sympathy To Mary, Catherine, Pat and Matt on the passing of Johnny.

  51. Liam Michelle Alison Ava & Maureen

    Our Deepest sympathies to the Butler and Stamp Families on the sad passing of Johnny a true gentleman great neighbour and friend who we will all miss very much Rest in Peace Johnny

  52. Peggy Fogarty,Templetuohy

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Catherine, Pat, Matt and the extended Butler family on the passing of Johnny.He was a gentleman .
    May he rest in peace. Thinking of ye all.

  53. Nikki Maher - Firhouse CC, Dublin.

    So sorry for your loss Pat. Thinking of you at this sad time.

  54. Teresa Kennedy (Fanning)

    Sympathies to Mary, Catherine , Pat and Matt on the death of Johnny. A lovely neighbour in Clonmore over many years. May he rest in peace.

  55. Tony, ruth, nell ,annie coppinger, ardnacloughy ,bantry , co cork

    Deepest sympathies to pat and all the butler family on the sad news of your dad’s passing. May johnny rest in peace

  56. Winifred Ryan

    Sincere sympathy to Niamh, Matt, Kiera, Zoe & Lilly and your extended family on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace

  57. Martin Gavin & Family, Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathy on the passing of Johnny, to all who miss him. He always made a point of stopping for a chat.

  58. Tom and Margaret Collier and family

    Deepest condolences to Mary and all the Butler family on the passing of Johnny.He was a gentleman.May he rest in peace

  59. John Buckley (ex AAL)

    Deepest sympathies to Matt and the Butler families on the sad passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  60. Pat and Esther OBrien

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary and the Butler Family on the death of Johnny May he rest in peace

  62. Billy and Anne Delahunty Templetuohy

    Sincere sympathy to all the Butler family may Johnny R.I.P.

  63. Dominic & Lorraine Portlaoise

    Sincere condolences to the Butler family on Johnny’s sad passing.
    Go nDèana Dia tròcaire ar a anam uasail.

  64. Fr Thomas Dunne, Murroe

    Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the family on Johnny’s death. May he rest in peace.

  65. Denis & Theresa Madden, Clonmore

    Our sincere sympathies Mary & all the Butler & Stamp family’s on the sad passing of Johnny. Rest in peace 🙏.

  66. Donal phil bergin and family park view templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the death of john rip a true gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace bergin family park view templemore

  67. Bill & Anna Corcoran, Templemore.

    Deepest sympathy to all the Butler family on the passing of Jonnie, a real gentleman and a good friend. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
    Bill & Anna Corcoran, Templemore.

  68. Martie & Sinead Deegan

    Deepest sympathies to Mary, Catherine, Pat & Matt on the passing of Johnny .
    A pure gentleman
    May he rest in peace

  69. Delacy and Nora Byrne Cullohill

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Pat, Matt, Catherine and extended family on the sad passing of Johnny, He was a lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace .

  72. Phelim O Dea & Lorraine Lavery,Loughmore

    Sincere sympathy Mary and family on the death of Johnny

  73. Anne Marie Sheedy, Cullahill, Couraguneen, Roscrea

    My deepest sympathy to Mary, Catherine, Pat and Matt on your loss.

    My condolences also to the extended family at this time.

  74. Mick and Marian Keely

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary Catherine Matt and Pat on Johnny’s death. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  75. Cathy joyce 24 cois eaglais roscrea. Co tipperary

    My sincere condolences to Mary,Catherine, Pat and Matt and all extended family, on the sudden passing of Johnny, what a lovely gentleman he was and terrific neighbour,Rip Johnny and may you rest in the arm’s of the angel’s, reunited with your son’s Ned, and Jack.

  76. Peter and Joan Byrne, Loran, Roscrea

    Sincere condolences to Mary and all the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. A wonderful community man and always so friendly. May he rest in peace.

  77. Danny Mary and Bourke Family Templetuohy.

    Sincere sympathy to The Butler family. May Johnny’s gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏.

  78. Brian and Carmel Kenny

    To Mary, Catherine, Tom , Matt, Niamh,Pat and all extended family and grandchildren. Sincere sympathy on the death of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  79. Paddy Kennedy and Lonneke Van Lieshout.

    Sincere condolences to the Butler family. May Johnny rest in peace.

  80. Sean and Anna Cashman

    Mary, Pat, Matt, Catherine and extended family- our condolences to you all at this difficult time. May Johnny rest in peace.

  81. Karen Buckley and Xavi Duran (Manchester)

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Matt, Niamh, Kiera, Zoe, Lily, Catherine, Pat and extended family. We are thinking of you all at this time and remembering how Johnny touched all of our lives. May he rest in peace.

  82. David Commins.

    Sincere Sympathy on the sad passing of Johnny. May he Rest in Peace.

  83. Declan Lawlor, Templemore

    Deepest Sympathy to the Butler family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  84. Naomi Cunneen

    Deepest sympathy to Matt and all the Butler family on the passing of Jonny. May he rest in peace

  85. Brendan Woulfe

    Pat, sincere Condolences to you and the Butler family. May He Rest in Peace.

  86. Liam & Eileen Fanning

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  87. Clonmore NS

    Sincere sympathies to all the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace. From all in Clonmore NS

  88. The Shanahan Family, Tullowmacjames, Templetuohy.

    Heartfelt Condolences to Mary, Pat, Matt, Catherine and all family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
    We are deeply saddened to hear of Johnny ’s passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
    It was always a pleasure to meet Johnny while he was out for his walk on the road, his warmth and presence will be missed by all who knew him.
    May his gentle soul now rest in peace.

  89. Trevor & Michelle Austin

    Sincere condolences to Matt and all the Butler family on the death of Johnny

  90. Seán & Padraig Clarke

    Condolences to the Butler family on the passing of Johnny Butler. May he rest in peace.

  92. William & Patricia Hardiman. Manna South.

    Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Butler and her family on the sad passing of Johnny. A gentleman. Rest in Peace Johnny.

  94. Joyce O'Loughlin

    So sorry for the loss of your Dad Pat, my condolences to you and all your family.

    Joyce O’Loughlin Firhouse Community College

  95. Harry Mason Clonmore

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and the Butler family. May Johnny rest in peace

  97. Seamus and Elaine Hammersley

    Sincere sympathies to all the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. May he rest in perfect peace with Jack. RIP

  98. John Bourke, Borris in Ossory

    Sincere condolences to the Butler family at this sad time. Lovely man, may he rest in peace.

  99. James and kathleen kiely

    Sincere sympathy to the butler family on the passing of johnny(rip)

    James and kathleen kiely roscrea road templemore

  100. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary and The Butler Family on the Sad Passing of Johnny. May He Rest in Peace.

  101. Michael & Abbi

    We’re so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. He was part of the bedrock of his proud community. He also was a kind and welcoming gentleman. Sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Catherine, Pat, and Matt. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

  102. Mairead Daly (Fogarty), Clonmore

    Sincere sympathies to the Butler family on the passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  103. Anthony Day - Dublin

    Deepest sympathies and condolences to the Butler family on Johnny’s passing. May he rest in peace.

  104. Cullohill Community Centre Progressive 25 Group

    Our sincere sympathy to all Johnny’s family on the sad passing of Johnny.
    We enjoyed his company for many years in Cullohill playing 25 on Sunday nights .May Johnny’s gentle soul Rest in Peace

  105. Emmet O'Toole - Firhouse CC

    Sincere Sympathy to Pat on the passing of your dad Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  106. Margaret Hickey. DSP Nenagh

    Sincere sympathy to Catherine and all the Butler family at this sad time.

  107. HEnry Young Templemore.

    SO SORRY I MISSED THE FUNERAL OF A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE AS I WAS AWAY AT MY DSUGHTER’S HOME IN CO. WICKLOW AND ONLY RETURNED A DAY AFTER HIS BURIAL I HAVE KNOWN JOHNNYALL MY LIFE BACK TO THE DAYS WHEN I WENT TO THE BOG AS A VERY YOUMG LAD TO HELP SAVE TURF..MY SINCERE SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO HIS WIFE MARY HIS SONS PAT AND MATT HIS DAUGHTER CATHERINE IN-LAWS GRANDCHILDREN THE BUTLER FAMILY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER COMFORT AND SUPPORT ALL WHO MOURN HIS SAD LOSS AT THIS TIME.MAY JOHNNY NOW REST PEACEFULLY IN HEAVEN IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS REDEEMER JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CREATOR ALMIGHTY GÒD.

  108. Máire Bergin.

    Deepest sympathies to the Butler family on the recent passing of Johnny – a lovely man. Mary & he were great friends of my late mother , Alice. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time .
    May he rest in peace.

  109. Miriam, John & Adam Hodgkinson Lucan

    I only had the pleasure of meeting Johnny many years ago with Jack. You are now reunited with Jack and I’ve no doubt there will be plenty of GAA chat in heaven.

  110. Eamonn and Angela Brennan Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to all of Johnny’s family. May his gentle soul RIP

  111. Billy & Bridie Fox, Leixlip

    Sincere sympathy to the Butler family on Johnnys death. Sorry we weren’t able to attend funeral as we are out of the country. Ma he rest in peace.

  112. Laura and Teresa Robinson Errill

    Deepest sympathy to Catherine , Mary and the Butler family on the sad passing of Johnny, a pure gentleman, so sorry to have missed his funeral, we only found out about Johnny’s passing today. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

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