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HODDER, Seaview, Isle of Wight (formerly of Fountainstown House, Co. Cork) - On May 13th 2024; Louise, peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Ian. Sadly missed by her children Michael, Nicola and Jane, her 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Cremation private. Memorial service to be arranged.

FELTON, – Robert William (Bill), May 13, 2024, (peacefully) surrounded by his family and in the care of the superb staff at the Blackrock Clinic. Deeply loved by children Ted and Jess, son-in-law Paul and daughter-in-law Pen, grandkids Isabella, Harriet, Moss, Robert and Barney — not to mention lead mourners Rufus, Bertie, and Monty. Sadly missed by neighbours, confidants, and many friends. A special mention to the Crosaire and Sudoku setters at this newspaper for both entertaining and infuriating Bill for several decades. Funeral will take place on Monday (May 20) at 4pm in Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel, Harold’s Cross.

WHITTEN, Joseph (Joe) (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Ballybritt, Co. Tipperary) – May 14, 2024, peacefully, in the care of Dargle Valley Nursing Home and surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, he will be sadly missed by his children John and Jennifer, daughter-in-law Tanya, grandchildren Rachel, Adam and Colin; Caoimhe, Molly and Jessie, together with their father Rory, brothers Henry and Anthony, sister Jean, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Monday (May 20) at 11.00am in Christ Church, Bray followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

O'BRIEN, Denis (Clybaun Heights, Knocknacarra, formerly of St. Bridget’s Place, Galway).-15 May, 2024. Deeply loved and mourned by his wife Mary (née Boyle), daughters and sons Sinéad (Glynn), Ruth (Walsh), Patrick, Niamh, John and Rachael (Williams). A very proud grandfather to Grace, Sarah, Alice, Aisling, Patrick, Aidan, Joseph, Bradán, Brooke, Conor, Mark and Laura. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, sons-in-law John, Paddy and Wayne, daughter-in-law Aideen, John’s partner Avril, sisters Kathleen and Marie, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, the extended O’Brien and Boyle families, former colleagues from Digital, neighbours, and friends. Reposing at St. Anthony's Room within the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra, Galway this (Friday) from 4.00 p.m. with Removal at 6 p.m. into the Church. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Denis on Saturday at 11 a.m. Funeral after Mass to Rahoon Cemetery. Memorial donations, if desired, to Parkinsons Ireland, Galway “At scáth a cheile a mhaireann na daoine” May he rest In peace

McALLISTER, - Josephine (Jo) (née Newman) Malahide - May 15th 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Loved and remembered always by Richard, Sarah, Suzanne and Sandra, her adored grandchildren Max, Eve, Ryan, Annabelle, Daniel and Ben, her sons-in-law Eric and Paul, Kevin, sisters, brother, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Jo will be at home on Sunday (May 19th) from 4 pm to 6 pm. Funeral Service on Monday (May 20th) at 11 am in St. Andrew’s Church, Church Road, Malahide, afterwards to the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.

ERSKINE, The death has occurred of Helen Erskine (nee Gordon), Upper Killsallagh, Westport, Co. Mayo, late of the Quay, Westport, Clontarf, Dublin & Cloonfad, Roscommon. Predeceased by her husband Ronald. Deeply regretted by her loving sons Derek and Ivan, daughter Suzanne, daughter-in-law Mandy, grandchildren Laura, Hollie, Archie, Leon and Amber, great-grandson Billy, sister Doreen Brownlow, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday (18th May) at 12 noon at Holy Trinity Church, Westport. Cremation Service will take place on Monday (20th May) at 2pm at Glasnevin Crematorium. Cremation Service can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to RNLI c/o McGings Funeral Home, Westport. At Rest

CRIBBIN, (née Sexton) Teresa (Mrs. C) (The Paddocks Riding Stables and formerly of Castletroy, Co. Limerick) - 15th May 2024 (peacefully) in her 87th year, in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. John and her best friend Ali Cummins. She will be deeply missed and remembered with much love and affection by her heartbroken daughter Denise, her best buddy Ben, sister Margaret Sexton daughters Rosemary, Claire and Grace, her friend Patricia Roche Griffin, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Greenane, Co. Wicklow, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. May her gentle soul Rest in peace

CALLAN, (née Byrne) Marie (Sutton, Co. Dublin and formerly Donnycarney) – May 14, 2024, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, pre-deceased by her parents James (Jim) and Elizabeth (Lil) and her sister Janet; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Garrett, Neil and Owen, daughters-in-law Trish, Ruth and Amy, her adored grandchildren Cian, Makenna, Sophie, James, Edward, Sadie and Thalia, her sisters Catherine and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends especially those in her Tara Cove community and in Cervantes. Requiem Mass tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 18) at 10 o’clock in St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please May Marie Rest in Peace

WARD, (née Rowan) Veronica (formerly of Castlesize Stud, Sallins, Co. Kildare and Stackallen, Navan Co. Meath) - May 15, 2024, peacefully in the tender care of the staff and team at TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth. Pre-deceased by her darling husband Liam, her parents Tommy & Verona Rowan, brothers Larry, Thomas & sister Eva Ryan. Survived by her sisters Thérèse (Quinn) & Bernie (McDonald); her stepchildren Nicola & Bill, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Rachel and their children Pamela John & Erin, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews, cousins, loyal friends Edgar & Eugenia, Mandy, Caroline & Janie. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane (W91 YPX4) on Saturday from 2pm with a celebration of life service at 3pm, followed by private resomation. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section on www.rip.ie. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Irish Blue Cross Animal Charity. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230