'Heavy hearts' as beloved member of GAA community passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known figure in Kilmallock following her passing.
Catherine Staunton passed away on Friday peacefully in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick surrounded by her loving family.
Catherine was a very well-known figure in Kilmallock and the south Limerick area.
As an avid hurling supporter Catherine, and her husband Kevin, have both been very involved in Kilmallock GAA club over the years. She formerly held the position of club secretary while Kevin is the club's PRO.
Their son Conor plays senior hurling with Kilmallock.
Catherine played a key role in the family business, Castle Hairdressing on Sheares Street in Kilmallock.
The mother-of-three also served as the Limerick Leader's notes correspondent for Kilmallock for a time.
Kilmallock GAA paid tribute to Catherine and sent their deepest condolences to her family and friends.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts the club has learned of the passing of former club secretary Catherine Staunton, wife of our PRO Kevin, mother of senior hurler Conor.
"We are devastated at the loss of Catherine , a staunch supporter of our club and from a family steeped in GAA history, but the hardest loss is to her heartbroken family.
"To Kevin, Conor , Fintan and Faye , to her brothers Michéal, John , Brendan and Finbarr, and sister Olivia.
"To the extended Staunton and Leahy families we want to extend our deepest sympathies and our support, as you all grieve the loss of Catherine".
Catherine is survived by her husband Kevin, sons Conor and Fintan and daughter Faye.
Catherine is predeceased by her parents Mick and Delia Leahy, sister Mary Teresa.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Kevin, sons Conor and Fintan, daughter Faye, brothers Michael, John, Brendan and Finbarr, sister Olivia, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunt, relatives and large circle of friends.
Reposing at Daffy's Funeral Home Kilmallock on Sunday, January 14 from 4pm to 7pm.
Arriving at S.S Peter & Paul's Church Kilmallock Monday, January 15 for 12 noon Mass.
Burial immediately afterwards to the local cemetery. Mass will be live streamed on www.kilmallockparish.ie.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Stroke Unit at University Hospital Limerick.