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JIM (DOOKIE) WHELAN

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JIM (DOOKIE) WHELAN

Tir Connell Avenue, Lismore Lawn, Waterford City, Waterford

Jim (Dookie) Whelan

Tir Connell Avenue,

Lismore Lawn,

Waterford.

28th March 2026

Formerly of Ballytruckle, Waterford.

Late of Waterford Crystal and Johnville F.C.

 

Jim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Predeceased by his parents May and Barty.

 

Sadly missed by his devoted wife Jacinta, children Laura, Paul and Gail, daughter-in-law Jane, son-in-law Lee, Laura’s partner Ollie, grandchildren PJ, Evan, Eve, Abi, Jaden, James and Eli, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

May He Rest in Peace.

 

Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Monday (30th March) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm

 

Jim’s funeral cortege will walk from the Bank on Fr. Gregory Way for Requiem Mass on arrival in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan on Tuesday (31st March) at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Ballygunner.

 

The family are indebted to the team from Irish Home Care for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Jim.

 

Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.

 

 

Date Published:

Sunday 29th March 2026

Date of Death:

Saturday 28th March 2026

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