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WATTERS, (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, late of Dundalk, Co. Louth and Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipp.) April 9th, 2025, peacefully at Ashford Nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire with her family. Kathleen, beloved wife of Frank for 65 years, loving mother of Rosemary, Tom, Catherine, Niamh and the late baby Nuala. Sadly missed by her son, daughters, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Pam, her grandchildren Bevin, Andrew, Christine, Cian, Cass, Conor, Lizzie, Genevieve and James, great-grandchildren Analicia, Daphne, Hugito and Piper, her brother Seamus, her sisters Eileen and Maureen, her brother in-law Mickey, her sister-in-law Margaret and extended family and friends. Remembering also her late siblings Alice and Peadar. Reposing at home on Friday, 11th April from 5-7pm for family and friends. Kathleen's funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 12th, (Kathleen and Frank’s wedding anniversary) at 10am, in St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Garden Chapel. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Hospice Foundation. We thank God for Kathleen’s long and wonderful life. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

ALLEN, George (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) – April 8, 2025, peacefully in his 91st year in the wonderful care of the Blackrock Hospice. Deeply missed by his dear wife of 63 years Gill (McEachern); loving Dad of John, Gillian, and Lesley (Miller), proud Grandad of Laura, Emily, Ciara, Mark and Olivia, father-in-law of John and brother-in-law of Sally. A Farewell Service will be held in St. Brigid’s Church, Stillorgan, on Saturday (April 12) at 11.00am. Parking available in St. Brigid’s National School (off Merville Road). No flowers please.

CRAWFORD, (née McGuinness), Eileen (late of Marino) – 9th April, 2025 (peacefully) at Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Dermot and loving mother of Mairead, Leo, Miriam and the late Lilian. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her family, her sons-in-law Denis and Al, daughter-in-law Adrienne, grandchildren Lisa, Joseph, Stephen & Janette, Karen & David, Keith & Alan and Mollie-Kate, Shane & Jake, her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, her extended family and friends. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, this (Thursday) evening (10th April) with a Gathering of Family and Friends from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Marino, tomorrow (Friday) morning (11th April), for Requiem Mass at 10am, with Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. May she Rest in Peace

HANSON, Tom (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Kilrush Co. Clare and late of the ESB). Peacefully, at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Marie and brother of the late Sean and Mary, loving father of Jackie, Andrea and Damian. Tom will be very sadly missed by his daughters, son, sons-in-law Pat and Martin, daughter-in-law Deirdre, grandchildren Aoife, Éadaoin, Clodagh and Cian, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tom will be reposing this evening (Thursday 10th April) at Carnegies Funeral Home, The Crescent, Monkstown (A94 XK28) from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow morning (Friday 11th April) at 10am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Arthritis Ireland. Rest in Peace

McDONALD, John Edward (Jack) (Terenure, Dublin)- 6th April 2025 (Unexpectedly). Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of John and Anne. Sadly missed by his family, his grandchildren Jessie, Danny, Isabel and remembering baby Seán, daughter-in-law Linda, Anne’s fiancé Gav, sister-in-law Breda, cousins and his wide circle of friends, particularly his lifelong friends in Old Belvedere Rugby Club, as well as his faithful dog, Luis. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Lwr. Kimmage Road on Thursday evening from 5.00 pm. — until 7.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10.00 am in the Church of St. Pius X, Templeogue, followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://stpiusx.ie/webcam/. Donations in lieu of flowers to Dogs Trust Ireland

O'DWYER, (née Barber), Muriel (Churchtown) 8th April (peacefully) at home, in her 104th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Brendan. Much loved mother of Kieran and Sheila. Deeply regretted, she will be dreadfully missed and remembered with much love and affection by her son and daughter, her cherished and adored grandchildren Mark, Amy and Hannah, brother Fr. Noel Barber S.J., nieces, nephews, daughter-in-law Suzanne, extended family, friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass on (Friday) morning at 11.30am in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown followed by burial in St. Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Kilkenny (due approximately at 3pm). Family flowers only please. She fought the good fight. May she Rest in peace

FLANNERY, , James (Jim), Dublin and formerly New Ross, Co. Wexford and Rearcross, Co. Tipperary passed away peacefully April 3rd 2025, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. He will be hugely missed by his wife Margaret and sons Liam and John and daughters Sarah and Ruth, sister Sadie, daughters and son-in-law Orlaith, Karen and Jens, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308) on Thursday 10th April from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown (A94NW53) on Friday 11th April at 11am, followed by committal service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (01) 2804454 May he rest in peace

WALSH, Geraldine, (Gerry) GCHS (née Hughes), (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) April 7th, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Dunboyne Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Eamonn and much loved mother of Kathy, Edward, Ciarán, Mary B., Justin and Mags. Predeceased by her brother Ned. Sadly missed by her loving family, sister Helen, grandchildren Madeleine, Lucas, Ben, Casey, Riley and Lily, sons-in-law Mark and Eamon, daughters-in-law Catherine and Ger, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home on Thursday evening (April 10th) between 4pm and 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (April 11th) to the Church of S.S. Peter and Paul, Dunboyne arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Loughsallagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Red Cross.

DALY, Christopher, (Rathfarnham, Dublin) 7th April 2025, peacefully in the tender care of Harold’s Cross Hospice. He will be very sadly missed by his darling partner John, beloved sister Trish, nephew Burschi, niece Georgia, sisters-in-law Mary and Bernadette, brothers-in-law Frank and Bill, nieces Nicola, Michelle and Joanne, nephew Gary, cousins the Clancy’s and McCarther. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Kathleen, sister Shelia and brothers-in-law Burschi and Peter. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Directors, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham on Wednesday (9th April) from 5 pm until 7 pm. A celebration of Christopher’s life will take place on Thursday (10th April) at Newlands Cross Crematorium for a 9am Civil Service followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Christopher wanted bright clothes and loads of flowers.