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O'DOHERTY, James (Jimmy) O’Doherty, Navan Road and late of Oxmantown Road, Dublin 7 (Coal Factor). Jimmy O’Doherty, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Sylvia, son James and brothers Brendan and Fr. Gerard. He will be deeply missed by his children Ashling, Ruth, Nicola and Gordon, daughter-in-law Paula, son-in-law Barry, grandchildren Lucy, James, Zach, Senán, brothers Brian and Peter, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 tomorrow evening (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in The Church of The Holy Family, Aughrim Street followed by burial at Mulhuddart Cemetery. Family Flowers only please.

WARD, Richard (Dick), of Haggard, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co. Wexford (formerly of Fortagusta, Arthurstown) - 21st September 2024. Peacefully in Waterford University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Connie. He will be sadly missed by his children Carol, Ivan and Shirley, sons-in-law Phil and Robbie, grandchildren Judy, David, Lisa, Emily and Patrick, great grandchildren Will, Eoghan, Sadie, Lily and Ollie, nephews Fred and Ken, niece Hilda and his extended family and friends. As per his wishes, his body has been donated to the Medical research program in UCD, and a service will be held in his memory on Saturday 28th September at 11.30am in All Saints Church, Killesk, Duncannon.

TOOMEY, Pat (nee Canavan), (Raheny, Dublin) - On September 21, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the tender care of Beaumont Hospital, Pat, cherished wife of Dermot and loving mother of Rónán, Niamh, Conor and Emer. Adored Nana of Róisín, Orlaith, Naoise, Éadaoin, Cormac, Aisling and Ciarán. Predeceased by her beloved sisters, Anita and Sr. Deirdre, Pat will be sadly missed by her brothers Brendan and Aidan, sisters Nuala and Sr. Ursula, Joe, Mark, Miguel and Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of dear friends and neighbours. Pat will be reposing on Thursday, 26th September, at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny from 4.30-6.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny on Friday, 27th September, at 10am followed by Cremation in Dardistown Cemetery at 12.00 noon. May Pat Rest in Peace

Branigan, (née Egan) (Dalkey, Co Dublin) – September 23rd 2024 (peacefully), in the wonderful care of all the staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Adeline, beloved wife of the late Larry, loving mother of David, Susan and Sarah; sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Stuart (Clements), daughter-in-law Jennifer, adored granddaughters Isobel, Alva and Alyssa, her extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal Thursday, September 26th, to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices/dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers please to RDA Ireland May her gentle soul rest in peace.

BARTON, Paul William (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - September 22, 2024. Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, in the warm embrace of his extended family. Beloved husband of the late Elaine, father of Nicola, stepfather to Rebecca and Grace, all four of whom he adored; son of the late Oswald and Oonagh. Deeply regretted by Rebecca's husband Simon, Grace’s partner George and their delightful newborn son Rory Paul, Nicola’s partner John, sister Mary, brothers Vincent, David, Stephen and Adrian. Also sadly missed by his most loyal supporters, Sabrina and Sheila May Tan, sisters-in-law Elaine, Lynn, Francesca and Stacy, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues and friends. Requiescat in Pace. Reposing at home this (Tuesday) evening from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Mass at 1pm on Thursday, September 26th in St Brigid’s Church, Liscannor, Co. Clare followed by burial in Kilmacreehy Cemetery, Liscannor. House strictly private outside of the reposing times. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, online to www.parkinsons.ie

KIDNEY,, Anthony. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by family, beloved husband of the late Judy and loving father of Zoë, Tanya and Alex. Sadly missed by his loving son and daughters, father in-law John, son in-law Patrick, granddaughter Rose, sisters Barbara, Maria, Anna, Naomi, Rachel, Louise and Isabelle, brothers Peter, Paul, Joe and Robert, extended Kidney and Duffy families and his many, many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (September 25th) to Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please.

HUNT, (Bawnavota, Kinsale) - Keith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 21st, 2024, at Kinsale Community Hospital. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Poppy, his daughter Holly, his sons Sam and Jamie, his daughter-in-law Sara, his son-in-law Willy, Jamie's fiancée Holly, his grandchildren Harry, Myles, Attie, Hazel and Oliver, as well as all his many, many friends. A life very well lived. Keith's family would like to thank his caring teams at Marymount Hospital, Kinsale Community Hospital and Kinsale Community Care Team for their exceptional care of Keith throughout his illness. Funeral Service on Saturday, 28th September at 11.30am at St. Multose Church, Kinsale. Private cremation on the following Monday. (Gabriel and O'Donovan's)

BANNON, Liam. Lisnagry, Co. Limerick, late of Terenure, Dublin. Professor Emeritus, University of Limerick. Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, at University Hospital Limerick, on 22nd September 2024. Sadly missed by his brother Colm, sister Nuala, sister-in-law Lucy, brother-in-law Pat, nieces and nephew, Annette, relatives, friends and his wide circle of international academic colleagues. A Service to celebrate Liam’s life will be held at Shannon Crematorium on Wednesday 25th September at 3pm, streamed live on the Shannon Crematorium website, Password LBG25. Family flowers only please; donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Further enquiries to Griffin’s Funeral Home, Limerick.