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KERR, Georgina (Ena), March 23, 2025, (Clontarf and formerly of North Strand, Dublin), (peacefully), in St. Vincent’s Hospital having spent the previous year in the kind care of Brabazon Nursing Home, Sandymount, beloved sister of Eddie and the late Evelyn, Joyce and Harry, sadly missed by her brother, loving nieces Tracey, Laura and Sharon, nephew Ross and their spouses Tom, Stephen, the late Geoff and Claire, her sisters-in-law Bernie and the late Joan, her cherished grand-nieces and grand-nephews Kirsty, Yasmin, Isabella, Luke, Abby, Chloe, Holly , Alex and Zoe ,friends and neighbours. A Funeral Service will take place in North Strand Parish Church, Dublin 3 on Saturday morning, 29th March, at 10.30am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Brazabon Trust, Gilford Road, Dublin 4. All enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock 01-8462620. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

HARNETT, Humphrey (Dundrum, Dublin) 25th March 2025, peacefully, in the care of Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of the late Anne and much loved father of AnneMarie, Conor, and the late Niall. Very sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Dan, Conor’s partner Lucy, grandsons William and Cormac, brother Tony, sisters-in-law Phyllis and Laura, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Thursday evening (27th March) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning (28th March) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

BYRNE, Carmel (Dublin) - March 22, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Hospital. Late of St. Mary’s Crescent, Walkinstown, Arnotts Department Store, and member of St. Vincent de Paul. Predeceased by her parents Una and Martin, brother Micheál and sisters Anna and Frances. Sadly, missed by her sisters Sheila and Una, her nephews, and nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May Carmel Rest in Peace Reposing at the Massey Bros Funeral Home, The Haven, 177 Crumlin Road on Thursday tomorrow (March 27th) from 6pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10 am (March 28th) in Church of the Assumption, Walkinstown followed by burial to Glasnevin Cemetery. Carmel's family would like to acknowledge the kindness and support of her neighbours in St Mary's Crescent, friends old and new. If you would like to leave a private message of condolence for the family, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section below. All enquires to Massey Bros, Crumlin 01 4541666 Family flowers only. Any donations to Saint Vincent de Paul.

BLAIR, – Prof. John G. (Dublin, Ireland), 25th March, 2025; peacefully, at home; beloved husband of Jerusha and the late Karin, much loved father of Ann and step-father of David and Thomas, cherished grandfather of Adam and Zachary, great-grandfather of Joy, brother of Charles, uncle to Paulette. A venerated teacher and mentor to his many students in the United States, Geneva, Dublin, and China. Sadly missed in all three continents by his extended family and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Funeral Service will take place on Saturday (March 29) at 2.15 pm in The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

CROWLEY, Hannah (late of Churchtown, Dublin and Ballinanima, Kilfinane, Limerick), 22nd March, 2025, peacefully at home. Predeceased by her brothers John, Ned and Paddy. Sadly missed by her sister Kate, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. Hannah will be reposing tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5 to 7p.m. in The Larry Massey Funeral Home, The Eden centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin (D16 V046) Removal on Friday morning to Church of The Good Shepherd, Nutgrove Avenue, (D14 VP19) arriving for 10 a.m. Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery Rathfarnham. Family flowers only please. For further information please refer to rip.ie "May She Rest In Peace"

FARRELL, John M., Walter Macken Place, Galway (formerly of Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) Died peacefully March 23rd at the Galway Hospice, loving son of the late Rosemary and Jack Farrell. Sadly missed by his uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in America and Ireland. Many thanks to the wonderful support of the staff at the Galway Hospice. Reposing in Conneelys Funeral Home, Galway (H91 A786) on Wednesday 26th from 5.30 - 7.30. Private Cremation to follow. There will be a celebration of John's life in Dublin at a date to be announced John was one of a kind, he may be gone but he will never be forgotten

KELLY, Maureen (Mary) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) 21st March 2025. Peacefully in the kind care of all the staff in St. Michael’s Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving nephews Anthony, Séamus, Kevin, David, niece Olive, Anthony’s wife Doreen, her godchild Fionnghuala, her grandnephew Joseph, extended family and friends, especially Carmel, Melanie and Florence. Predeceased by her loving parents George and Mary, her brothers Christy and George, and her sister Patricia. Reposing Wednesday March 26th in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Thursday March 27th to St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium which can be viewed online at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Purple House, Bray. hello@idonate.ie “May her gentle soul rest in Peace”

GALLOGLY, Strandhill Road, Sligo (Ballinamore, Trim), formerly of Teagasc – March 23rd, 2025, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Rena, dearly loved father of Sheila, Peter, Kevin and Thomas. Cherished grandfather to nine grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Nazareth House, Church Hill, Sligo (F91 DD72) on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 26th at 12.30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill (F91 P960), followed by burial in Scarden Cemetery. Mass can viewed live on: www.churchservices.tv/strandhill. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to North West Hospice: https://www.northwesthospice.ie/donations/

BRODERICK,, Simon (Donnybrook, formerly of Freemount, Co. Cork) – passed away peacefully on 22nd March, surrounded by his loving family and in the expert care of the dedicated staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of Eileen and devoted father to James and Rob. Adored grandfather of Kate, Jessica, and Harriet. Predeceased by his brother Seamus. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his daughter-in-law Emma, sisters Ann, Rita, Kay, Eileen and Mary, and his brothers Tim, Bart and John, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, a wide circle of friends – including his golfing companions and his neighbours, whose friendship meant so much. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, Unit 6, Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover), tomorrow Wednesday, 26th March from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Requiem Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, D04 HW82, on Thursday, 27th March at 12 noon, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, D18 X22C. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.church services.tv/donnybrook. We kindly ask for family flowers only. “May he rest in peace”

LEYCOCK, Very Reverend, Dermot, Pastor Emeritus (Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, formerly of Killarney, late of the parishes of Killester, Marino and former Chaplain of Mountjoy Prison) March 23, 2025. Peacefully, at his residence. Beloved son of the late Francis and Teresa, loving brother of Antoinette, Gwen, Miriam and the late Carmel. Very sadly missed by his sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, many colleagues and friends, especially Marie Therese who worked with and cared for Fr. Dermot for many years, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Bishop Donal Roche, Fr. Philip Bradley, Canon Anthony Gaughan, Fr. Bill Fortune and Fr. Michael Murtagh. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) evening to the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue arriving at 5pm. Funeral on Thursday morning after 10am Mass to Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Fr. Dermot’s ‘Solar Panel Fund’ for the church at: www.newtownparkparish.com. All enquires to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph: 01 2808882. May he rest in peace.