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FARRELLY, (née Egan), Bridie (late of Coolisteige, Cloonlara and Howth Road, Raheny) – 13th March, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her family at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road. Beloved wife of the late Kevin. Pre-deceased by her sisters Kitty, Maureen, Nancy and Peggy, and her brother Paddy. Deeply regretted by her children Carol, Caitriona, Paula, David and Colm, sons-in-law Ronan, Kevin and Eamonn, daughter-in-law Deirdre, her eleven adoring grandchildren Gavin, Shane, Aoife & Aisling, Lily & Juliet, Emer, Conor, Niamh & Niall, and Abby, her sister Eileen, sisters-in-law Brenda and Veronica, nieces, nephews, her extended family, carers and many friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning (15th March) at 11am in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart Residence, with Funeral thereafter to Fingal Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, would be greatly appreciated to St. Francis Hospice. May she Rest in Peace

McCARTHY, John F., Fortfield, Raheen, Limerick and formerly of Caherslee, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Retired Bank of Ireland, Limerick. Peacefully, in the presence of his family, at University Hospital Limerick, on 13th March 2025. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lena, sons John, Hugh and Brian, by his grandchildren John, Lisa, Jack, Ludvig, Louise and Liam, daughters-in-law Marie, Jenny and Doireann, sister Catherine (Fitzgerald), brother Edward, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Friday, 14th March from 5pm to 6:30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, 15th March at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Castlemugret Cemetery, Mungret. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Irish Kidney Association. Further details through Griffin’s Funeral Home, Limerick.

SEARSON, (née O’Keefe) Gertrude (Gertie) (Rathfarnham), 12th March 2025. Peacefully at home. Loving and beloved wife of the late Liam. Sadly missed by her beloved family Brian, Karl, Philomena and Éamon, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law and her many relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Rathfarnham on Friday (14th March) between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Saturday (15th March) to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham arriving at 10.50am for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please. “Requiescat in Pace”

DONNELLY, (Rostrevor) 12th March 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Timothy ‘Tim’ beloved husband of Eileen, devoted father of James, Claire and Turlough and grandfather of 5 wonderful grandchildren; Ava, Emily, Oscar, Otto and Margot. ‘Silver Hill’ 9, Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor. May he rest in peace. Tim’s remains will repose at his home (House private please) until removal on Saturday arriving at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Rostrevor for 12 noon Funeral Mass (churchservices.tv) followed by interment in Kilbroney Cemetery. He will be sorely missed by his loving family and wide circle of friends. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul Society or NI Chest Heart and Stroke c/o McAnulty Funeral Directors 35, Church Street, Warrenpoint BT34 3HN or svp.org.uk or nichs.org.uk

O'SÃ O'SHEA, Séamus (Jimmy) (Castleknock and formerly of Chapelizod, Dublin) March 11th 2025 (peacefully) Beloved husband of the late Anne (Áine) (Scoil Rince Uí Shé), cherished father of Dara, Colm and Cormac and a devoted grandfather to Adrienne, Liam, Aoife, Niamh, Ciara, Mungo, Conor, Cian and the late Bláthnaid. Brother of Marie, Margaret and Liam. Sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Mungo, daughters-in-law Natalie and Claire, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many close friends. R.I.P. Reposing at his home on Wednesday afternoon (March 19th) from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning (March 20th) to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

MAY, Patrick (late of Foxrock, Dublin 18). March 12th 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of staff in St Vincent’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Anne, deeply missed by his loving daughters Louise, Helen and Catherine, son Niall, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister Ellie, brother Joe, extended family, neighbours and friends. Family flowers only please. Reposing in Massey Bros Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308) today Friday 14th March from 2pm-4pm. Funeral Mass will be held in The Church of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock (D18N2F7), tomorrow Saturday 15th March arriving at 10.40am for reception at 10.45am, Words of Appreciation will be given by the family prior to commencement of the Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funeral Home, Blackrock (01) 2804454 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

McGRATH, Edmund (Eamonn) (Cabra, Dublin 7 and Chapelizod, Dublin 20), March 5th, 2025 (peacefully), in the loving care of the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park. Sadly missed by his loving family, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla on Tuesday morning (March 18th) from 8:30 am with removal to The Church of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapelizod, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

SEYMOUR, Anne (Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Tipperary) 9th March 2025 at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late William and Pauline. She is survived by her sisters Marie and Pauline. Deeply regretted by her large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Saturday morning (15th March) arriving at 10.50am for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by cremation at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

O'DONOVAN, Vincent, 10th March 2025, (Foxfield, Raheny and formerly of The Neale, Co Mayo and Galway). Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St Francis Hospice Raheny. Beloved husband of Anne and loving dad of Aileen and Ciarán. Vincent will be very dearly missed by his wife, son and daughter, daughter-in-law, Evelyn, adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, D17FK58 on Thursday afternoon March 13th from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of Our Lady Mother Of Divine Grace, Raheny, D05 W407 arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation service in Dardistown Crematorium K67 HP26 at 1pm. House Private. Family flowers only, donations to St Francis Hospice Raheny. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

JOYCE, Thomas James Brendan (Brendan), Dublin Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow and formerly of Clifden, Co Galway. March 11th 2025, peacefully at home, in his 96th year, after a long and happy life. Predeceased by his sister Mary and brothers P.K and little angel Gilbert. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Hendy, beloved children Gary, Richard, Susan, Deirdre and Barney, his daughter-in-law Patrice, son-in-law John, grandchildren Neil and his wife Susan, Hannah and her husband Nick, Emily, Theo, PJ, Daniel, Ferdia, Jack and his fiancée Emer, Peter and Ross, great grandchildren Tommy, Molly, Frank, Danny, Brendan and Isabel, sister Deirdre, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many dear friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 4pm until 7pm today (Thursday). Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10.30 to St. Joseph’s Church, Templerainey arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam; https://churchmedia.ie/st-josephs-church-templerainey-​arklo​w/ Committal service will take place at Sweeney’s Funeral Home at 12.30. This too can be viewed via webcam; http://johnsweeneyandsons.ie/our-webcam/ A private cremation will follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice: www.olh.ie/donate Messages of sympathy and support can be expressed online.