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CURTIN, The death has occurred of Joe Curtin (H.J. Curtin) 16th January 2025, Rathmines and formerly of Ballinrobe, Co, Mayo. Peacefully in the company of his loving family while in the tender care of the nurses and the staff at Orwell Healthcare. Forever loved and missed by his wife Máire and his children Deirdre, Niall, Dónall, and Aideen, sons-in-law Onno and Mark, daughters-in-law Lorca and Anne, his treasured grandchildren Aisling, Analivia, Owen, Jeremy, Abigail, Grace and Matthew, his sisters Mary, Sheila and Ita, brother Michael, sisters-in-law Nuala and Frances, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Joe’s family wish to thank all at Orwell Healthcare for their kindness and help. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Joe will repose at home today Monday 20th January from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. (Please call Fanagans Rathfarnham for details 014931000) Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue tomorrow Tuesday 21st January at 11am followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery.

SHORTALL, Michael (late of Nutley, East Sussex and formerly of Drumcondra, Dublin) on 1st January 2025 surrounded by his family, peacefully at Hopital Saint Antoine-Sorbonne, Paris, following a tragic accident. Deeply regretted by his beloved and heartbroken wife Denise (née Somerville) and his adored children Laura and Gavin, his sisters Máirín, Catherine (Gleeson) and Róisín, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and all his nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by his brother Brendan and his sister Margaret. Requiem Mass at St Columba’s Church, Iona Road, Glasnevin on Wednesday (January 22) at 10.30am, followed by Michael’s burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. All are welcome. For those unable to attend, the Mass can be viewed online at www.ionaroadparish.ie. “Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air”

GILLESPIE - Sidney William (Nantwich, Cheshire and formerly Dublin) Died January 10, 2025. Peacefully in the presence of his loving wife Carol, at Leighton Hospital, Nantwich, Cheshire, England. Father of Russell, grandfather of Sean and Elena and brother of Valerie Case. Funeral service will take place on Thursday January 30, 2025 at 12.15pm at Crewe Crematorium Chapel, Badger Avenue, Crewe, CW1 3JG

Donations if desired can be made to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

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TARLETON - Audrey, (Barntown, Wexford / Roscrea, Tipperary / Tullamore, Offaly) - January 13, 2025, peacefully at Knockeen Nursing Home, Barntown, Wexford. Sadly missed by her daughter Yvonne, neighbours and friends.

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In accordance with her wishes her body has been donated to Medical Science. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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McCARTHY, (née Kellett), Helen (Griffith Ave. Dublin 9 and formerly Phibsborough) – 16th January, 2025 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dermot and loving Mam of Orlagh, Dara and Niall, and loving sister of Tom, Ailish, Anna, Freddy and the late Moira, Hal, P.J. and David. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her loving family, her son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Síle, grandchildren Rory and Laura, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, this evening (Friday) from 5pm to 7pm, with family in attendance. All welcome. Removal tomorrow morning (Saturday) to the Church of Corpus Christi, Homefarm Road, Drumcondra, arriving for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium, due 11.30 o’clock. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to St. Francis Hospice.

McNALLY, (Douglas, Cork); On January 15, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, KEVIN, beloved son of Mary and Chris, cherished brother of Rory, Shauna, Tom and Christiana. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On tomorrow (Saturday) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.15am on Monday (January 20) in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co, Cork. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice. "May he rest in peace"

SLYE, Jim (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Cork) January 15th 2025 (peacefully) in the excellent care of the team at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Remembered with love by his wife Pauline, daughter Evelyn, sons Fintan and Eoghan, his beloved grandchildren Ruby, Toby, Lex, Dylan, Sawyer, Zoe, Harry and Lara, his brothers Maurice and John, son-in-law Aidan, daughters-in-law Jenny and Karen and his many friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral home, Dundrum on Monday from 3-5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Samaritans Ireland. May he Rest in peace

SHEEHAN, Joan – (late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois) January 15, 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Predeceased by her brothers Fr. Joe and Seán (Jack) and sisters Maura, Fran and Kitty. Very sadly missed by her loving family, her sister-in-law Ann, brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, Maria, Sheona, Clodagh and Cróna and her nephews, Bill, Cormac, Emmet and Rory, and extended family, friends and neighbours. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

COTTER, (née Graham) Olive, (Blackrock). 16 January 2025. Peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Ronnie and loving mum of Sandra and Karen, nana to Lena, Bryn and Solomon and mother-in-law to Paddy. Sadly missed by her loving family, nephews, niece, extended family and friends. Reposing in the Kill O’The Grange Church, Deans Grange, on Sunday from 4:30-6pm. Funeral Service on Monday at 10:30oc and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium, (Private family only). Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.