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Joint funeral for 'devoted' couple, 80s, found dead in Cork home
A "devoted" couple in their 80s who were found dead near the stairs of their terraced home in Glounthaune, Co Cork, on Monday night will be laid to rest together on Friday following a joint requiem mass.
Foul play has been ruled out in relation to the deaths of Michael (Noel) O'Sullivan and his wife Ann. The bodies of the couple were found at around 5pm on Monday by a relative. They were formally pronounced dead by a local GP.
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A technical examination was carried out at the scene. The bodies of the deceased were taken to Cork University Hospital for postmortem examinations the results of which are expected on Wednesday.
A death notice on reads that Michael (Noel) O'Sullivan late of the GPO and his 'loving wife' Ann formerly of Irish Steel died on June 30th 'together at home".
Michael is survived by his sister Mary and is also 'deeply regretted by Sylvia and his nieces Maureen and Yvonne". He was predeceased by his sibling Bernie.
Ann is survived by her siblings Gerry and Jim and is 'deeply regretted by Julie, her nieces Aoife, Bríona, Órla and Fíona and her nephews Eolan and Diarmaid". She was predeceased by her brother Eolan.
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The notice adds that the couple 'will be very sadly missed' by the Ryng and O'Sullivan families, their kind neighbours and friends.
Mr and Mrs O'Sullivan will lie in repose at Barry Bros Funeral Home, Hazelwood, Glanmire, Co Cork on Thursday from 5pm to 6pm
Their requiem mass will take place on Friday at 1pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune with burial following at Joseph's Cemetery, Little Island.
Meanwhile, Glounthaune Community Association has joined the residents of Glounthaune Village in offering their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.
In a post on social media they said that the couple were known for their love for each other.
'They were a deeply religious and devoted couple, who lived a life guided by strong spiritual values. They had a deep love for the village and its community, and will be fondly remembered.'
