Tributes paid following sad passing of beloved man who 'always had a smile' from Tipperary
William (Bill) Dwan passed away on Monday
Tributes have poured in following the sad passing of William (Bill) Dwan, late of Beakstown Lodge, Holycross, Tipperary / Thurles, Tipperary.
Bill passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family.
He is predeceased by his parents Ned and Lou, step-son Christian, and brother-in-law Barry (O'Sullivan).
Bill will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, son Louis, daughter Katie and their mother Catherine, brother Brian, sisters Mary and Bernadette, step-mother Breda, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law John (Murphy), uncles Kevin and Liam, aunts Kathleen and Nancy, cousins, relatives, colleagues in T.U.D., neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Heartfelt condolences have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Bill, with one mourner writing,
"My deepest sympathy to Bill's family on your very sad loss. Bill was a wonderful colleague and always a pleasure to meet. Whether a passing word in the corridor, a chat over coffee or with his friends in the Swan. One always left the encounter with a smile and a laugh. Bill's presence has been missed and will continue to be missed."
Another wrote,
"I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Sincere condolences to his immediate family, sisters, brother, relatives and friends. I have only the happiest memories of Bill from many years ago. He was always in good form, laughing, joking and entertaining everyone. Heaven has gained one great gentleman. RIP Bill."
While another wrote,
"Sincere condolences to the Dwan family and colleagues in TU Dublin, we have lost a true gentleman, always with a ready smile, joke and good advice. Rest in Peace Bill."
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing in Hugh Ryan's Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles on Thursday, August 1, from 5pm to 7pm.
Arriving at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles on Friday, August 2, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Thurles.