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May they rest in peace
The death has occurred of Sean (Johnny) Hand of Barronstown, Hackballscross, Dundalk, Co Louth
Peacefully but unexpectedly, in St. James Hospital on Tuesday 16 December 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father Oliver.
Sean will be forever loved and missed by his beloved wife and best friend Tracie (née Jackson), his much loved children Sean, Michaela, Rian and Siné, his dear mother Gretta (née Kelly), sisters Dolories, Claire, Caroline, Olivia and Sinead, his cherished grandchildren Jack, Bella-Rose, Hollie, Oliver, and expected soon to be born grandson, sons-in-law Ryan and Liam, daughters-in-law Amy and Claire, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and many friends and work colleagues in DTT.
House private, please. Funeral arrangements later.
Unexpectedly. Predeceased by his parents Katie and James. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Dara, daughter Teresa , her husband Seán and their son Harry, daughter Alisha, her children Grayson, Harlow and Alex and their dad Paul, brothers Patsy and Bernard, sister Anne, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home on both Thursday and Friday from 3pm-8pm. Removal on Saturday to the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Boher, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes.
May he rest in peace
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