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HOFFMAN, (née Daly) Violet (Vi) (Blackrock) - 9 June 2024. Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Bob and loving mother of the late Andrew. Sadly missed by her loving children Bob (Jnr), Simon, Bevin and Edward, sister Gladys, daughters-in-law Ann, Nora, Marie and Keri, grandchildren Rachel, Sarah, Amy, Robbie, Zoe, Lucy, Emma, Kate and Daniel, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Saturday (15 June) at 11oc in St Philip and St James Church, Cross Ave, Booterstown and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium. For those unable to attend the Funeral, you may view the Service on: https://www.youtube.com/live/BYh0ojZRydA

HALPIN, Kenneth (Ken) (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - June 7, 2024. He transitioned peacefully with his beloved daughter Céline-Fleur and his sister Grainne by his side. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Céline-Fleur and her mum Brigitte - his previous wife of 40 years, sisters Grainne and Helena, sisters-in-law Babeth and Marie-Laure, brother-in-law Tony, nieces and nephews Austin, Siobhán, Sínead, Ethan, Kieran, Aurélie, Maxime, Axelle and Lucie and their children, a wide circle of friends especially Aoife and Tom and his loving girlfriend Susan. Ken will be reposing this (Wednesday) evening from 5-7pm at his home. Funeral Mass on Friday June 14, at 12 Noon in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue followed by Cremation Ceremony in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 2.15pm. The Mass and the Cremation Ceremony can be viewed online. Flowers or plants are welcome to keep Ken’s spirit alive in his much loved garden. Donations online, are also welcome to St. Vincent’s de Paul or The Irish Cancer Society, causes close to his heart. Bright and colourful attire is welcome to honour the radiant Kenneth. May he rest in peace.

CHARLETON, (Dublin and Angers, France) - June 8th in the outstanding care of Saint James's Hospital, John Gregory, 'Greg'. Pre-deceased by his twin sisters Mary and Collette and dear father of Samantha and Daphné and cherished grandfather to Agnes and Lilou. Sadly missed by his sisters Isabel and Georgina, his brother Peter, his many nieces and nephews, and his many friends. May he rest in peace. Requiem Mass Friday, June 14th at 12 noon in St. Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, followed by interment at Mount Cross cemetery. Mass can be viewed at http://ballinderreenandkinvaraparishes.ie. Condolences to the family can be left on the online page on Irish Times or sent in the traditional manner. All enquiries please to Corless Funeral Services, Kinvara on 086 2645707. Gregory’s family deeply appreciate your kindness, loyalty, love and support at this time. A special word of thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends for all they have done to help us in these difficult days.

TUMSON, Francis Marc Ghislain - Officier de l’Ordre de la Couronne (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and formerly Brussels and Paris) - Peacefully, in his 83rd year in the tender care of staff at Glengara Park Nursing Home and St. Michael’s Hospital. Much loved husband to Noëlle (née Lambert, Anderson) and father to Marc. Predeceased by his first wife Mary (née Beirne). His presence and laughter will be truly missed by his family and friends. His role as co-founder of the Belgian Luxembourg Irish Chamber will be remembered as his legacy to the nations who formed his identity. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28) today (Tuesday) from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Funeral private.

HESSION, Patrick (Pauric/Paddy) (Late of Dublin 11 and formerly of Quay Street, Sligo) - June 9th 2024. Passed peacefully, after a short illness, in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Galway Hospice, Foundation. Beloved husband of the late Bedina (Ina) and beloved brother of the late Mary (Mim) and Monica. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Joan (Carr), brother-in-law Jim (Carr), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10am at Saint Joseph’s Church, Berkeley Road, Dublin 7, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 11.20am approximately. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at – https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-josephs-church-discalced-​carm​elites and the cremation service at –https://www.mcn.live/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations in lieu to Galway Hospice Foundation, Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway, H91 R2T0 or at https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/. “May he rest in peace”

SHAW, Stanley J., (Clane, Co. Kildare) - June 8th 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital, beloved brother of the late Irene and Bertie. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jenny, sons Jonathan and Alan, sister Kathleen, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. A wonderful husband, father and friend. Rest in Peace. As per Stanley's wishes a private Funeral will take place. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone that helped during Stanley's illness. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

KENNEDY, Dr Aidan L. (Blackrock, Co Dublin and formerly Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary) - On June 7, 2024, after a short illness, predeceased by his beloved wife Monica (nee O'Gorman) and sisters Aileen and Irene. Deeply regretted by his loving children; daughters Patricia and Maeve, sons Paul and Kevin, grandchildren Sara, Suf, Iman, Jay and Alto, sisters Isolde and Maeve, daughters-in law Helen and Lesley, nieces and nephews, sisters-in law Celine, Sr Edna (Medical Missionaries), Anna, Barbara-Anne, Frances, brothers-in law Andrew, Peter, Martin, Noel and Fintan, cousins neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) June 12 in Holycross Abbey, Thurles at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St Patrick's cemetery, Thurles.

WHELAN, Rita (née Burt) (late of Donegal and Glenageary Co Dublin) - June 7th, 2024. Peacefully in the tender loving care of Mary and Gillian and staff at Kinvara House Nursing Home Bray, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Paul and Fr. Marc C.S.S.p, daughter Olwyn, daughter-in-law Margaret, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Marc, Laura, Megan and Ben, great-grandchildren Jack, Millie, Rian and Sophie, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday June 12th at 11am in The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by private cremation. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam https://queenofpeace.ie May her gentle soul rest in peace