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BLADEN, (née Tierney) Eileen Josephine (peacefully) June 1, 2024, at home in Fuengirola, Spain. Beloved wife of the late Barry, now re-united. Adored mother of Christopher, Hilary, Philip, and Gerald, beloved brother to Fr. Philip OSB, predeceased by her brothers Bertie, Henry, Gerald and Arthur. She will be missed by all generations of the family and her wide circle of friends.

DELANEY, John Bosco (Rathgar, Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise) - June 5, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Edel and adored father of Robert and Katie. Predeceased by his brother Loughlin and sister Mary. He will be greatly missed by his family, brother Joe, sisters Rena, Sheila and Madeleine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, 54, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon from 3 to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning to the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold’s Cross.

POWELL, June (née Bennett) Birr, Co. Offaly. Died on her ninety-fourth birthday, June 5, 2024. Wife of the late Stephen. Much loved mother of Caroline (Miskin), Michael and Hilary (Edghill). Will be sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Albert, grandsons;Tom, Ross and Owen, their partners Jen and Gill, her extended family and many friends. Following private cremation, a Service of thanksgiving for her life will take place in St. Brendan's Church of Ireland, Birr, on Monday June 10, at 3pm.

BOLAND, Larnie (Laurence), (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) June 6, 2024. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Dr Liam Smyth and his team at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved parents Maureen, Colm and Pearl. Loved husband of Jackie and father of Sarah, Emilie, Rebecca and Jake. Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren Grace, Jamie, Issy, Ollie, Luke, Frankie, Matilda, Lochlan, Clody and Mikey, sons-in-law Mark, Jamie and Dave, daughter-in-law Maeve, sisters Ann, Sheelagh and Mairead, brother Martin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends from all over the world. Larnie will be reposing on Sunday (June 9) at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown A94 XK28 from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning (10th June) at 10am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue followed thereafter by cremation committal prayers at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98. Family Flowers Only Please. Rest In Peace

DOYLE, Sr. Eithne, Sisters of Mercy, Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Carysfort Teacher Training College, Blackrock, Dublin and Mary Immaculate College of Education, Limerick. June 5, 2024, peacefully at Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Beaumont, Dublin 9. Sister of the late Kevin. Sadly missed by her sisters, Sr. Angela D.C., Íde (Powell), brothers Brendan, Aidan and Eoin, her Mercy Community and Sisters in South Central Province, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Convent of Mercy, Convent Lane, Rush, from 4pm to 7pm on today (Friday), June 7. Funeral Mass at St. Maur’s Church, Rush on tomorrow (Saturday) June 8, at 11am, followed by burial at the community cemetery in Inchicore. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dílis.

HALE, (née Cunning) Rita (Donnybrook, Dublin and formerly of Belfast) - 5th June 2024 (peacefully) at St. John’s Nursing Home, Merrion Road. Beloved wife of Danny and much loved mother of Patrick, Aine, Patricia, Tierna, Paul and the late Conor. She will be greatly missed by her family, her sisters Patricia and Eithne, her brother Brendan, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her sixteen cherished and adoring grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing at her son Patrick’s house in Sandymount on (Friday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Saturday morning arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. May she Rest in peace

RANCE, (née Davidson) Joan, 4 June 2024. Peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Darling wife of Albert and beloved mum to Stephen and Melissa and the late baby Suzanne, and mum-in-law to Julie and Mark. Adored granny to Megan, Josh, Amber and Jessica and her pals Patch and Woody. Sadly missed by her extended family, and wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Saturday (8 June) in Sandford Parish Church, Sandford Road, Ranelagh at 11oc and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium. ‘Forever in our hearts’

O'CONNOR, Maurice (Farnogue Terrace, Carcur, Wexford and formerly Derrygorman, Annascaul, Co. Kerry) - Died 4th June, 2024. Retired teacher New Ross Vocational College. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his wife Pauline, daughter Katie, son John, sisters Eileen (Kilkenny), Kathleen (USA), brothers John (Tralee), Paddy (Dingle), Miko (London) and Jerry (Annascaul), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Agnes and his sister Mary. Reposing at Macken's Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford, Y35 HP29 today (Thursday), 6th June from 4.30 pm with removal at 7.00 pm to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street. Funeral Mass shall take place on (Friday), 7th June at 12.00 noon. Funeral expected to arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul on Saturday, 8th June for approximately 2.30 pm for Funeral Prayers, followed by burial afterwards in Ballinclár Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

COTTER, Dr. Donal J. (of Rathmines, and originally Roscommon town) - Died on 2 June 2024 on the last day of his 99th year, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Isabel Bernadette (née Derham), his sisters Brigín, Maura and Philomena and his brothers Philip, Paddy, Nicholas, Dick, Eoghan, Coman, and Francis. A loving father and grandfather to his five children and nine grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his children Colette, Paul, Suzanne, Cecily and David, his grandchildren Hugh, Lucy, Sorcha, Isabel, Domhnall, Delia, Nicholas, Fiachra and Eddie, his daughter-in-law Mary, his son-in-law Martin, his nieces, nephews, extended family, former colleagues, friends and patients. Donal’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 o’clock on Saturday, 8 June, in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, with burial afterwards in Holmpatrick Cemetery, Skerries. The family give special thanks to the staff of Saint Andrew’s Ward in Saint Vincent’s Hospital for the excellent care they provided to our father in his final days. No flowers. Donations to SVP

GILLESPIE, Robert - Peacefully on 3rd June 2024, after a short illness under the great care of all the medical and nursing staff at Beacon Hospital. Much loved husband of Lindsay, loving father of Trevor, Fiona and Alison. Devoted and proud Dadad of Lara, Saul, Bobbi, Cody, Polly, Pippa and Reuben. Dearest father-in-law of Patrick and Mark and Trevor’s partner Claire. Beloved brother of Arthur and his pre-deceased sister Carol and brother John. Loving son of the late Norman and Eileen Gillespie. Robert will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and amazing friends. Reposing at home in Shetland, Ballyhide, Carlow, R93 V0C8 today (Wednesday) from 4pm - 7.30pm concluding with prayers. Funeral service tomorrow (Thursday) at 3pm in St Mary’s, Church St, Carlow, R93YW77. Cremation (family only) on Friday. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to Éist Cancer Support Centre, Carlow. Rest in Peace