Find obituaries & memorials

WARD, Sister Ita RSCJ. (Society of the Sacred Heart, Cedar House, 35 Mount Anville Park, Dublin 14) July 25, 2020, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cedar House Nursing Home; deeply regretted by her nieces Mary O’Kane, Patricia O’Kane, nephew Anthony O’Kane, her religious communities and friends in Ireland, Scotland, Uganda and Kenya. Rest in peace. Due to current Government/HSE advice on public gatherings, a private funeral service will take place. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to recent restrictions cannot, are invited to leave a message in the Condolences Section on www.irishtimes.com

SHANKS, Dr. Brian Tomás Peter, (Killiney, Co. Dublin, formerly Blackrock and Rathmichael, Co Dublin.) – July 24, 2020. Suddenly at home. Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Mary, his children Georgie, Moira, Brendan, Oliver, Jay and Brian. Sadly missed by his brother Seán and sister Maeve, son-in-law Cormac, daughters-in-law Alex and Diana, grandchildren Christina, Suzy, Lauryn, Seán, Josh, Sophie and Laura. A private Funeral Mass will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, may view the Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 10am on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/church-of-the-guardian-​ange​ls-blackrock-dublin. You can leave a personal message in the Condolences Section on www.irishtimes.com May God reward him for carrying the light of Christianity while on this earth, Amen

O'Connor, (Holy Faith Sisters, Glasnevin, Dublin). Sr. Mary Calasanctius (Cally) died peacefully, in Marian House, Glasnevin on the 27th July, 2020. Deeply regretted by her sisters-in-law, Tess and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, her community in Marian House, Holy Faith Sisters, former colleagues and friends. Predeceased by her brothers, Jack, Mossie and Patrick, her sisters Kathleen and Josephine. In line with Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place. Rest in Peace

WALSH, (née Cole) Carmel (Blackrock, Co Dublin) July 27, 2020 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late James and much loved mum of Catherine, Paul, Padraig (Pat), Anne and Elizabeth. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Frances and Deirdre, son-in-law Gay, grandchildren Kevin, Rachel, Jennifer, Orla, Alan, Ian, Mark, Tom and Gráinne, great-grandsons Cúan, Jack and Bowen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Due to Government Guidelines on public gatherings, a private funeral will take place at Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Merrion Road at 10.00 am tomorrow (Wednesday) followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam, https://www.facebook.com/MerrionRoadChurch/live

DOYLE, John Raphael (Raphy) late of Chapelizod, Dublin and Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, July 25, 2020, peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Private Hospital, beloved and loving husband of Julie, much loved by his children Jane, John, Helen and Eamonn, sons-in-law Gary and Dave and his cherished grandchildren James, Ellie and Heather, pre-deceased by Angela, his siblings Máire, Séamus and Séan also his parents Gregory and Eileen Sadly, missed by his siblings Eamonn, Eileen, Mairéad, Greg (Buddy), Éilis, Noreen, Carmel, brothers-in-law Tommy and John, Godson Kevin, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. A private funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Rest In Peace

BUTLER James George (Annamult, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny) - Peacefully at home after a short illness July 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Gillian, devoted father of Thomas and John. Sadly missed by his sister Jessica, daughters-in-law, daughters-in-law Annabel and Yuka, grandchildren Kento, Naoto, Jago and Alice, family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Due to HSE and Covid-19 guidelines, and with the support of James's family, a private Funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot due to current restrictions, can leave a personal message in the Condolence section on www.irishtimes.com

CAIRNS (née Mc Cullagh) (Strabane and formerly of Cranagh, Plumbridge). July 25, 2020 Eileen R.I.P., beloved wife of Noel, much loved mother of Gavyn, Ryan and David, mother-in-law of Tara and Charlene, dearly loved grandmother of James, Rachel and Ella and sister of Gerry, Susan and the late Mary and Francis. Funeral leaving her home, 83 Bellspark Road, Urney, Strabane this (Tuesday) morning at 11.25a.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Theresa's Church, Sion Mills at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Parkinson's Society c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane. The funeral will be private to family only please. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Sion Mills Webcam via Melmount Parish Website.

TWOMEY, Fr Brian J (SPS) (Stirling, Scotland, St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Cardiff, Ashford, Co Wicklow, Diocese of Ogoja, Archdiocese of Abuja, Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria), July 23, 2020 in Stirling after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his sister, Sr Mary John (Maureen) OCD (Kilmacud) and by his brother Dick (Mauritius). Sadly missed by his sisters Oonagh (Dundrum) and Sr Deirdre MMM (Terenure), by his sister-in-law Sighle, by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his relatives and friends and by his Society family. Due to Government restrictions the Funeral will be private. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-​socie​ty Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

SWAIL, Stephen ( Ballynerrin Upper, Wicklow Town ) July 23, 2020 suddenly at his home. Beloved husband of Janet, much loved father of Hope and Judith and adored Grampy of Samuel and brother of David and Ailsa. Stephen will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Stephen’s funeral cortège will leave the family home tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.45pm and will proceed via the quay’s and the Murrough to Mount Jerome Crematorium for a private family funeral service. House private please

BYRNE, Gemma (née Callanan) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - July 25, 2020, peacefully with her family, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Now reunited with her dearly beloved husband Richard (Dick). Much loved mother of Cassandra, Rick and Tara, devoted Gran of Caoilfhinn, Seán, Caoimhe and Ciarán, Richard and Aidan, Emma, Matthew and Adam, loved and loving mother-in-law of Walter, Stacy and Emmett. Predeceased by her brothers Fr. Richard (Dickie) and John (Jack); she will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. A private family funeral mass will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00am and this may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/foxrock . Gemma will be laid to rest in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, www.alzheimer.ie . Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com . “May she rest in peace”