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LOCHRIN, Owen (Donnybrook, Dublin 4) May 1, 2024 Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the compassionate care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Eldest son of Mark and Phil, and much-loved brother to James, Emily and Sarah. Very deeply regretted by his family, brother-in-law Kieran Finn, nephew Hugo, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow Friday evening (May 3) into Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10am which will be live streamed on https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Drogheda, arriving approx. 12.30pm. Family flowers only please.

WADKIN, Alex (Alec) (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and formerly Leeds, Yorkshire, England) April 29, 2024. Peacefully, with his family by his side, in the care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Beloved husband of Dolores and devoted father of Tracey, Samantha, Eleanor and the late Simon. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Arash, Julian and Alan, grandchildren Emily, Jessica, Conor, Dillon, Luke and Aimee, great grandchildren Keira and Luna, brother Terry, brothers-in-law Vincent and Paul, sisters-in-law Maureen, Eileen, Joan, Una and Mona, extended family and friends. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28) tomorrow (Friday) from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Service on Saturday (May 4) at 11am in the Church of St. Thomas, Fosters Avenue, Mount Merrion (A94 4W54), followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. The family will be celebrating Alex’s life by wearing colours and invite you to join us if you wish. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice.

McCANN, Frank, The Avenue, Downshire Park, Blessington, Co. Wicklow and formerly of The Dowry, Manor Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. April 29, 2024. Devoted husband of Marie. Loving father to David, Adrienne, Frank, Jackie, Sarah and Emma. He will be dearly missed by his family, sons-in-law Barry and John, daughters-in-law Deborah and Patricia, his thirteen grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren, sister Joan, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, many neighbours, and friends. Predeceased by his son John, brothers Sid, Norman, Harry and Martin. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 YN79 on Thursday, May 2 from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral on Friday, May 3 to St. Brigid’s Church, Manor Kilbride arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Cruagh Cemetery, Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin.

MORIARTY, Seán (late of Raheny and Carrickmines and formerly of Tralee, Co. Kerry, the Dept. of Education and latterly of the ACCS) – April 28, 2024, unexpectedly. Beloved husband of the late Dymphna, dearly loved Dad of Elizabeth (Hanlon) and Catherine (Heaney), much loved Grandad of Mark, Ruth, Stephen, Robert and Christopher and ‘GGD’ of Charlotte and Sophia, lovingly remembered by his sons-in-law Anthony and Mark, sister Mary, sister-in-law Carmel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his twin brother Donal. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Thursday) from 7.00pm-8.30pm, with prayers at 8.15pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 11.30am in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, Killiney, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Cork. May he rest in peace

O'REILLY, Xavier (Goatstown, Dublin) April 28, 2024. Died peacefully at home surrounded by family and under the care of Blackrock Hospice Homecare, Irish Cancer Society and community nurses. Deeply loved and forever missed by his beloved wife Patricia (née Dain) and children Susanne and Peter, grandchildren Max, Rory and Frank and sons-in-law Frank and Colm. Eldest son of P.T. and Kathleen O’Reilly and brother to Paula, Patsy, Laurie and the late Patrick, Nuala and Mona. He will be remembered by his sister-in-law Pam and brother-in-law Dave, his nieces, nephews, cousins and all who sailed, snookered, fished, bouled and adventured with him. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, this evening (May 2) from 6-7pm. Removal tomorrow morning to Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for 10:30am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Blackrock Hospice.

LAYCOCK, (née Kennedy) Yvonne (Foxrock, Dublin 18) April 30, 2024. Passed peacefully in her eighty-seventh year, in the care of the wonderful staff at Mount Carmel Community Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mother to her children Ruth, Robert and the late Helga. Sadly missed by her cherished grandchildren Bobby, Matthew, Evan and Ellie, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Yoichi, extended family and her dear circle of friends. At Rest. Funeral Service at 11am tomorrow (Friday) in the St. Philip and St. James’ Church, Cross Avenue, Booterstown followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

GIVEN, Pat, Cahirdown, Listowel, Co. Kerry, died peacefully on April 30, 2024, beloved husband of the late Lisha (died December 2023), dearest father of Séamus, Peter and John, brother of the late Mena Given and Anne (Gavin) and grandfather of the late Odhran. Sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Grace, Maeve, Hugo, Eva, Oscar, Jack and Cora, daughters-in-law Ann, Michelle and Susan, sisters Mary (McCabe), Betty (Ward), Sr. Kathleen and Sr. Bride, sister-in-law Frances, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel on today Thursday (May 2) from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Friday morning at 11.15 am where the Requiem Mass for Pat will be celebrated at 11.30 am (streamed on www.listowelparish.com). Interment afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K., or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel. Rest in Peace

McGUIRK, Jimmy (Navan Road, Dublin 7 and formerly of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare and of Dublin Port Company) April 29, 2024 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Rathborne Nursing Home, Ashtown. Beloved husband of Mary (née Price) and dear father of Mary, Gerard, Pauline and Clare, and a cherished grandfather of Clare, Helen, Conor and Lauren. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Martin, Eugene and Richard, daughter-in-law Eileen, relatives, neighbours and many friends. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”. Reposing at his residence tomorrow evening, Friday (May 3) between 4 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Saturday morning (May 4) to the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Road arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. “His last lap is run”.

GEOGHEGAN, Donagh, April 30, 2024, Rathgar. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, and previously in Knockrobin Nursing Home, Wicklow. Pre-deceased by his two brothers Neal and Tony. Donagh will be forever loved and sadly missed by his family, his sister Gemma, nephew Peter, niece Emma, grandnephews Sam and Rory, extended family, relatives, friends and wonderful neighbours. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82, today (Thursday, May 2) from 3pm until 5pm, Removal tomorrow (Friday) to the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, D06 RH 30 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 am, with burial thereafter in Deansgrange Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace

O'MALLEY, John M.J., (Portmarnock and formerly of Stokesfield, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick), April 29, 2024, (suddenly), but peacefully in the care of the Bon Secours Hospital, predeceased by his sister Mary. Beloved husband of Mary-Clare. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons Dónal, Aengus and Ciarán, daughters-in-law Fiona and Paula, his adored grandchildren Nathan, Robyn, Senan, Seán, Síofra and Weldon, sisters Helen and Anne, brothers Aidan and Charles, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Removal to St. Nicholas of Myra Church, Kinsealy today (Thursday) for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul. May He Rest in Peace