KENNEDY, William J. (10 Slievenamon Meadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, formerly Glastrigan, Templederry and the County Bar, Thurles) - May 12, 2022, in the loving care of the staff of the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, after an illness bravely borne, predeceased by his brothers Paddy, Michael, Seamus, John, Fr. Jerry and Denis and sisters Nora, Joanie, Eileen and Mary, beloved husband of Kathleen and dearly loved father of Clodagh (Loughnane) and Siobhan (Sheridan); sadly missed by his 8 grandchildren, sons-in-law Gary and Owen, brothers Tommy, Peter and Fr. Joseph, sisters Kathleen Burke and Pauline Keyes, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Thurles, this (Saturday) evening from 5.00 o'c., with removal at 7.30 o'c. to the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 11.00 o'c., followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www. thurlesparish.ie. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Unit C Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles.