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BEATTY, Iris (née Farrell) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) – March 30, 2025, peacefully, in her 91st year, on Mother’s Day. Predeceased by her husbands Frank Ludlow and Arthur Beatty. Much loved by her daughter Barbara and sister Betty, stepdaughters Joy and Alison, sons-in-law Brian and Ian, grandchildren Rachael, Jack, Rebecca, Hannah and Ben, extended family, wonderful friends, neighbours and carers. A Funeral Service in celebration of Iris’s life will be held at Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue on Friday (April 4) at 11.00am. Cremation private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Dun Laoghaire or Rathgar Methodist Church.

HANLON, Gerard (Gerry) (Rathgar, Dublin 6) 30th March, 2025. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, in the presence of his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Jan, loving father to Daniel and Kate. Gerry will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and family, cherished grandchildren Charlie, Evie, Ollie and Finn, daughter-in-law Shauna, son-in-law Ed, brother-in law John and his wife Caroline, nieces and nephews (New Zealand), extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Rose and James Hanlon. Removal on Thursday (April 3rd) to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross for a Funeral Service at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to https://breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/donate-now/ Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home 014925959

MAGUIRE, Valerie Jean, late of Stillorgan, Co. Dublin (formerly of AIB). Passed away peacefully at Newtown Park Care Home on 29th March 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved sister of Olga and Ken. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Catherine, Lesley, Pauline, Olga, Lori, Erin, Gary, Ian, Ross, Liam, great-niece Eve and great-nephew Joey. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Wednesday 2nd April from 4 pm to 6 pm. Valerie’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Brigid’s Church, (Church of Ireland), Stillorgan on Thursday 3rd April at 11am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if you wish to make a donation in memory of Valerie, please donate to Cancer Research. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Valerie fought a determined battle over the last few years. She always remained positive in her outlook, ready to plan her next holiday or event. She will be so sadly missed by all her family and many friends.

BRUEN, Ken (Writer). (Waterlane, Bohermore and formerly of Eyre Square and Newcastle, Galway). Died on the 29th March 2025 in University Hospital Galway. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Inez, brothers Noel and Declan and sister Jess. Will be always missed by his loving wife Philomena and daughter Grace, relatives, neighbours, his dedicated Jack Taylor readers and his many friends. Reposing in Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway (H91 CK84), on Wednesday the 2nd of April from 5:30pm. Removal at 7:30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Forster Street, Galway. Ken’s Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday the 3rd of April at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery Bohermore, Galway. No flowers or cards please. Donations if desired to Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire, Galway. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

MARREN, Martina J (Mattie), née Grimes, 97 Arden Vale, Tullamore, late of Oakfield House, Sragh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and formerly of Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, age 97 years, died 28th March, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bert. Sadly missed by her loving family Hilary (Galvin), Maire (Piggott), Pauline (Regan) and Robert, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Michael, Raymond and Padraic, her adored 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, sister in law Carmel (Grimes), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. RIP. Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84), on Tuesday from 4pm until Removal at 6pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 10am. After Mass the Funeral cortège will proceed to the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, arriving for Funeral prayers at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St.Patrick's Cemetery, Kilglass, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo.

LANE, (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and late of Beaumont and Connolly Hospitals and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland), March 29th 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown, Brian E. FRCSI. Beloved husband of Jean and cherished father of Louise and Brian and beloved uncle of Bobby Vance. Predeceased by his sister Henrietta; sadly missed by his loving family, brother Fr. Dermot, daughter-in-law Sharon, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins, niece, nephews, relatives, colleagues, friends and neighbours. Fondly remembered for his tireless dedication and care to his patients and countless students privileged to learn from him. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown tomorrow Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice.

BROWN, Ruth (née Moncrieffe) (Kimmage, Dublin 12) – 28th March, 2025, peacefully, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved and loving wife of Peter and dearly loved and loving mother of Stephen and Sheena. She will be very sadly missed by her husband, son and daughter and their families – Lilla, Paddy, Fiona, Sarah and Andrew, her extended family and wide circle of friends. Funeral Service in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Enniskerry on Wednesday (2nd April) at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, may be made to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross, D6W. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Kimmage - (01) 492 5959 'At Rest'

McCRYSTAL, Alexis, (Ballsbridge, Dublin), (suddenly), March 25, 2025. Alexis will be very sadly missed by her loving sister Lorraine (Gray), brother-in-law Desmond, relatives, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her mother Nancy and father Gerry (McCrystal). Rest in Peace. Removal on Thursday morning (3rd April, 2025), to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, arriving for 11 o’c Funeral Mass, followed by private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation. House Private

GRUMLEY, (née Bouchier-Hayes) Irene, (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Leeson Street, Dublin 2) March 28, 2025. Peacefully, at home with her children by her side. Devoted wife to the late Eamon, adoring mum to Graham and Hilary and cherished granny “Ide” to Kate, Tom, Sarah, Charlie and James. Predeceased by her sister Ann, brothers Tommy, Dermot, David, Philip and Michael. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Eilis, son-in-law Ben, siblings Gillian, John, Mona, Mary and Tim, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Irene will be reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, X94XK28 tomorrow evening (Tuesday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (April 2) at 10am in St. Patricks Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam. Sympathy messages for Irene’s family can be left in the condolence section on RIP. Donations, in lieu of flowers to the Blackrock Hospice. May she Rest in Peace.

YATES, Sylvia (late of Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Geneva, Switzerland) – March 27, 2025, peacefully, in the kind care of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown and surrounded by her loving family. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, close friends and wonderful carers Yara and Tracy. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Monday) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.00am followed by committal in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. House private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to an animal charity of your choice.