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SWITZER, Albert (Swords, Co. Dublin) October 1, 2024. Peacefully, after a long illness, in the dedicated care of Leopardstown Park Hospital. Son of the late Leonard and brother of the late Ken. He will be sadly missed by his sister Pearl, brother-in-law Gary, nieces Emilie and Lydia, extended family and friends. A private cremation has taken place.

HEARD, Ruth (née Healy) (Killiney, Co. Dublin) – 5th October 2024, much loved wife of the late Douglas and mother of Hilary, also sadly missed by Tom, Robert, Sylvie, Jane and Paul and their children and the Delany and Biehler families. Private funeral service has taken place at her request.

HOULIHAN, (née Curley, née Doyle), Ruth (late of Bayside) – 7th October, 2024, suddenly at her home. Very deeply, and sadly missed by her adoring husband Fergus and her heartbroken children David and Karen, her grandchildren Daniel and Eleanor, son-in-law Simon, sisters-in-law, and her many, many friends. As was her deepest wish, Ruth will return home to Bayside, Sutton, for a final goodbye today (Thursday 10th October) where she will repose from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning (11th October) at 11am in the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside, followed by Cremation at Dardistown Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Irish Hospice Foundation. "Tá ár gcroithe criste ach ní bheidh ár gcuimhní aílle imithe."

RICHARDS, Peter, Johnstown Lane, Arklow, Co Wicklow, 8th October 2024, peacefully in the tender care of the I.C.U. at St. Vincent’s Hospital with his family by his side. Loving husband of Patricia (Pat), devoted father of Alexandra, James and Dominic and much loved brother of Elizabeth, Diane and the late Bernard. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Louise and Diana, grandchildren Matthew, Dylan, William, Isabelle, Cillian, Damien and Joshua, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his dear cousins, his nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home from 5pm until 8pm today (Thursday). Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9.30, driving to St. Joseph’s Church, Templerainey arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam; https://churchmedia.ie/st-josephs-church-templerainey-​arklo​w/ Funeral afterwards, driving to St. Gabriel’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Diabetes Ireland in the collection box provided or via the following link; https://www.diabetes.ie/ Messages of sympathy and support can be expressed online. House private please.

SHIRE, Valerie (née Shier) (Rineroe, Adare, Co. Limerick). October 7th 2024 peacefully at Limerick University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband John, sister Joan and sister-in-law Betty. Dearly missed by her loving daughter Janet and son Ian, her adored grandchildren Anita, Brian, Philip, Bailey, Robyn and Jack, son-in-law Russell, daughter-in-law Mandy, sister-in-law Jean, and a wide circle of family and friends. Funeral Service will take place in St. Nicholas, Church of Ireland, Adare tomorrow Friday (11th October) at 11am followed by burial in the Old Cemetery, Adare. “Safe in the arms of Jesus” Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Red Cross. House private please.

McPHILLIPS, Philippa (née Kirby) (Rathfarnham, Dublin 16) 7th October 2024. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff in St. James Hospital. Pre-deceased by her dearly beloved husband Kevin, and sisters Helen and Patricia. Dear mother of John, Maeve, Niall, Kevin, and Barry. Deeply missed by daughters-in-law Lilian, Marian, and Dani; grandchildren Daniel, Ashling, Nick, Conor, Iona, and Tara; great grandchildren Cillian and Emily; brothers John, Anthony, and Denis, and sister-in-law Anne; extended family and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, on Thursday evening (10th October) from 6.00 pm. until 8.00 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning (11th October) at 10.00 am in the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange D16 V3P1, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium Harold’s Cross (Garden Chapel). Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Rest in Peace

MACKELL, Ian (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dundalk, Co. Louth) October 6th., 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of Ann née Colllins and dear father of Barbara (Musgrave) and Helen (Battersby) and a devoted grandfather of Charlie, Thomas, Alan and Zoe. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Philip and Noel, brothers Paul, Andrew and Simon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren and a large circle of friends. May Ian rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Lucan this (Wednesday) evening (October 9th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning (October 10th) to the church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul.

SLATTERY MSC, Bishop Hugh (Emeritus Bishop of the Diocese of Tzaneen, South Africa and formerly of Ballyanny, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), October 6th 2024, passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Holy Cross Nursing Home, Pretoria, South Africa. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Julia, sister Margaret O'Brien (Ballycommon) and brother William (Billy) (Ballyanny). Deeply regretted by his family, his sister Clare RSM (Nenagh), his brother James (Jimmy) (Ballyanny), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his friends in Ireland, by his fellow Missionaries of the Sacred Heart and Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and especially those who currently live in South Africa and those who laboured with him in South Africa over the years. Bishop Hugh will be remembered by the people and priests of the diocese of Tzaneen where he was Bishop for forty years. May he rest in peace Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday October 15th 2024 at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Tzaneen, South Africa with burial immediately afterwards at the Cathedral. A remembrance Mass will be celebrated in his native Puckane Parish, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, at a later date.