Remembering Baby Archie: A Community Mourns
The community is mourning the unexpected loss of Baby Archie, the beloved son of Stacey and mark Lockyear, and brother of Jack. The infant passed away at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
Archie is deeply mourned by his parents, brother, grandparents Mary (morey) and Liam (Kennedy), anita and Stephen Lockyear, great-grandmothers Mary (Morey) and Mary (Raftery), aunt Leanne, uncles William, Christopher, James, and Killian, as well as numerous cousins, relatives, and friends. “May he rest in peace,” the family shared in their announcement.
Visitation will be held at the residence of Anita and Stephen Lockyear (V35WF85) on Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family requests that the home remain private outside of these hours.
A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated at 2:00 PM on Saturday at st. Michael’s Church in Ballyagran, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Charleville. The family kindly requests that attendees wear baby blue in honour of Archie.
Stacey and Mark expressed their gratitude, stating, “Stacey & Mark would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses & Staff of UHL & the Neo Natal Unit at Limerick maternity Hospital for all their help & care.”
Those wishing to offer condolences may do so below or by contacting O’Malley Funeral directors in Charleville.
The loss of a child is a tragedy that resonates deeply within any community. Our thoughts are with the Lockyear family during this incredibly difficult time. The outpouring of support from friends,family,and the wider community underscores the profound impact Baby Archie had on those who knew him.
