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BURNS, Alexander (Jack), (Booterstown and Carlow) and late of RTE. 16th May 2024 peacefully, in the exceptional care of the Blackrock Hospice. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Jenny, son-in-law Liam, grandson Zach, son David, daughter-in-law Chryss, granddaughter Eleni, sister Annette (Dooley), sister-in-law Anne McLoughlin and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Leslie and sister Olive. Funeral Mass today (Monday) in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue at 11am followed by private cremation in Mount Jerome. House private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Blackrock Hospice or Irish Cancer Society. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Newtown Park, Blackrock. Tel: (01) 280 4454. May he rest in peace

MAGUIRE, Dr. Michael (Finn) In his ninety-sixth year in the company of his loving family while in the tender care of the doctors, nurses, and staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of the late Marie Fleming and Carmel Frawley. Predeceased by his brother Charles and sister Mary Chicca. Very sadly missed by his daughters Noelle, Cliona, Siobhan, and Finuala, sons-in-law Manus McClafferty and Marty Bennett, grandchildren Marianne, Evie, Brendan, Ronan, Darina, Tiernan, and Niamh, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham at 10 am (tomorrow)Tuesday 21st May 2024 followed by burial in the graveyard at St Brigid’s Church, Castleknock. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross www.olh.ie.

MACAULAY, – Donald Charles, (Glasnevin) May 17, 2024, peacefully at home; husband of Ann, father of Jane, Andrew and David, grandfather of Jane, Kaitlyn, Tegan and Gemma. Loved and remembered by his family, daughters-in-law Lisa and Clare, cousin Gillian, the extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Tuesday (21 May) at 11.30 am in St. Canice’s Church, Church Street, Finglas (Church of Ireland), afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium for 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Frances Hospice, Blanchardstown.

WOODS, Marie (née Muldowney) (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Terenure and Daingean, Co. Offaly) – May 16, 2024, passed away peacefully, in the kind care of Wicklow Hospice, with her family by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Caoimhín, Roisín, Fionnuala and Declan, daughters-in-law Áine and Christina and sons-in-law Greg and Martin. Fondly remembered as “Grandma Marie” by her adored grandchildren Naoise and Fiachradh, Siobhán, Molly and Jack, Oisín, Fionn and Niamh, Mya and Ethan; deeply regretted by her brother Camillus and sisters Louise and Gemma together with their families and by her wide circle of friends throughout the world. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Monday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.00am in the funeral home, followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. To celebrate Marie’s life, we would ask that all those attending wear colourful clothing.

COSTELLO, (née Hamill), Rita (Foxrock, Dublin 18). 16th May, 2024. Peacefully in her 97th year, in the tender care of the staff at the Newtown Park House Nursing Home and previously her home carers. Beloved wife of the late Tim and much loved mother of Margaret, Frank, Niamh, Tim and the late Thérèse. Very sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Sharon, Edel and Annette, sons-in-law Joe and Michael, grandchildren Jennifer, Stephen, Gareth, William, John, Richard, Brian, Sarah, Maeve, Shane, Ellen, Peter, William and Hien, treasured 22 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Thresa and Monica, brothers-in-law Billy and Frank wonderful friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her brothers Bobby and John, sisters Maureen, Eva, Patty and Nuala. Funeral Mass this (Monday) morning at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam. ‘Ní bheidh a leitheid ann arís’

GLYNN, (née Coyne) Milltown, Tuam, (and formerly Maam), Co Galway. May 16th 2024. Peacefully in her 94th year, in the wonderful care of the staff at Greenpark Nursing Home, Tuam. Predeceased by her father Peter, mother Bridget, brothers John, Paul and Michael and her sisters Barbara and Carmel. Deeply regretted by her loving family; husband Frank, children Liam, Padraic, Maura (Durkin) Bríd, Gráinne, Fergal, Ronán, Órnait and Proinnsias, sons-in-law Michael, Martin, Billy and John, daughters-in-law Barbara, Breda and Siobhán, her 24 grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Funeral Mass today Monday at 12.00 noon in St Joseph's Church, Milltown with funeral proceeding to Kilclooney cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu to Parkinsons Association Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

DOWLING, (Barrymore Court, Glanmire and formerly of Patrick St. Fermoy): On 16th May 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully in the presence of her loving family at Cork University Hospital, Gail (née Mellerick), dearly beloved wife of Frank, loving mother of Alan, Colin, Ross and Kerrie, adored Nana of Ryan, Adam and Zoe, dear sister of Eamon, Maire, Dervla and Orla. Lovingly remembered by her husband and family, daughter-in-law Sheena, son-in-law Ronan, extended family, neighbours and wonderful friends. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on today (Monday) (May 20th) in St. Joseph’s Church, Springhill, Glanmire. Funeral afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Little Island. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to “Care to Drive” Irish Cancer Society, which was a charity close to her heart. “Lived a colourful, beautiful life”

LYONS, (née Boland) (Killiney, Co. Dublin) - May 15th 2024. Peacefully in the tender care of all the wonderful Sisters and staff in Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey, Angela beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Leonie, Susan, Conrad, and the late Gerard, and Thérése. Sadly missed by her children, sons-in-law Rodney and John, daughter-in-law Elaine, Leonie’s partner John, her cherished grandchildren Sophie, Amelia, Rory, Evie, Mark, Sara and Lucy, her dear sister Sr. Leonie and the extended Boland and Lyons families and a wide circle of lifelong friends. May she rest in Peace Reposing Monday May 20th in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 5pm-7pm. Removal Tuesday May 21st to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Simon Community. Dia Linn

BATT, Stephen Henry (Dun Laoghaire & Dalkey) died under the wonderful and compassionate care of St. Vincent's Hospital Dublin on May 14, 2024. Eldest son of Stephanie Batt, pre-deceased by his father Kevin, grandparents Batt & Kenna. Sadly mourned by his daughter Claire and her mother Sylvie, sisters Karina, Ciara, Aoife, and brother Simon. Also mourned by Godfather Caomhin & his wife Margaret Kenna and Uncle, Robert Batt, brothers-in-law Desmond & Paraic, niece Helen and nephews Peter, Ciarnan, Ronan, Fiachra, Jack, Conor & Ethan. Stephen will be fondly remembered by extended cousins, relatives, and friends. Reposing at Quinns Funeral Home, Glasthule, today (Monday) May 20 from 4-6pm, followed by Funeral service in Mount Jerome Crematorium, tomorrow (Tuesday) May 21 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only and donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Reposez en paix

HEWSON, Sister Clem, Holy Faith Sisters, died peacefully 17th May 2024 in the loving care of the staff in Marian House, Glasnevin, late of Tallaght and Trinidad West Indies. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary, her brothers and sisters, Eileen, Pat, Vincent, Marie, Fr. John CM, Dave and Sheila. She will be greatly missed by her loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, all Holy Faith Sisters, staff and residents of Marian House, former pupils of Holy Faith schools in Trinidad West Indies, where Sister Clem taught for many years, and her faithful friends. Reposing in Marian House today Saturday, 18th May at 4:30p.m. Removal to convent chapel at 6:00p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 20th May at 11:30a.m. followed by burial in convent cemetery. Funeral Mass will be available to view on http://www.holyfaithsisters.org