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CRONIN, Colin (Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow) – April 21, 2024, peacefully. Much loved by Anne, Harry and Tara; will be greatly missed by his daughter-in-law Karen, son-in-law Donal, grandchildren Sam, Jamie, Leah and Reg -the dog along with his wide circle of friends. A Celebration of Colin’s Life will take place on Thursday (April 25) at 10.15am in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. The service may also be viewed online at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

BALL, Mary (née Mulvey) (Tooreen Lodge, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo) - April 19th 2024. Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters Cepta (Dublin), John (Cratloe, Co. Clare), Brendan (Kent, UK), Patricia (Dublin & Belclare) and Joanne (Ballintubber, Co. Mayo), sons-in-law Frank Clonan, Daniel O'Keeffe, & Peter Tuohy, daughter-in-law Shelia Ball, Brendan's partner Karen Cox, nieces, nephews, her eleven grandchildren and her three great-grandchildren, the extended Ball and Mulvey families and many friends. Rest in Peace. Mary will rest in repose at her home Tooreen Lodge (F28 K294) on (Tuesday) (April 23rd) from 5.00pm, with removal at 7.00pm to St. Patrick's Church, Louisburgh. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Kilgeever Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Order of Malta Louisburgh c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, The Glebe, Louisburgh.

BURNS, Eithne (Patrick Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, Retired Postmistress, Mountmellick Post Office) - Died April 20th, 2024, at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, much loved aunt and sister of the late Joan, Iris, Florence, Hilda, Sam and Ann. She will be greatly missed by all her nieces, nephews, friends, neighbours and all at Oakdale Nursing Home who cared for her so well in recent years. Reposing at Moloney’s Funeral Home, Mountmellick from 11.45am Wednesday, 24th April, followed by removal to Mountmellick Methodist Church for funeral service at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Paul's Church Graveyard. The cortège will assemble at The old Post Office at 12.50pm on route to the Church. Family flowers only.

HAYDEN, Teri (née Teresa Marie O’Connor), Ranelagh, Dublin (Born in Derry, 26 April 1948 – Died 18th April 2024 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross. Teri was the dearly beloved wife of Brian Palfrey, adored Mum of Karl and Lisa, and a loving grandmother to her 5 grandchildren. A private humanist service will take place for family and friends on Thursday 25th of April at 2.30pm, followed by a private family cremation at Mount Jerome Cemetery & Crematorium, Harold's Cross. May she Rest in Peace.

BENNETT, Michael (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - April 19, 2024. Peacefully, after a long illness borne with courage in the kind and tender care of the staff in Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock. Beloved husband of the late Joy. Very sadly missed by Twinnie Carroll, the Carroll, Farrell, Cavey and Martin families, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam. May he rest in peace

D'AURIA, Vincenzo (Enzo) (Santa Trofimena, Clonroadmore, Ennis, Co. Clare and formerly of Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Salerno, Italy) - 19 April 2024 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Alfonso D’Auria and Trofimena Amato, brother Arturo and his sisters Anna, Luigina and Filomena. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nuala, daughters Trofimena, Lianda and Olivia, son Alfonso, sons-in-law Paudie Sheahan, Barry McGuire and Philippe Gosseau, daughter-in-law Tina D’Auria, grandchildren Dean, Léa, Chiara, Théo, Andrea, Gavin, Robert, Maïa, Marcus, Lianda Jnr, Séamus and Fionn, sister Nicolina (Ninette), brothers Mario, Alberto and Piero, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis, on today (Monday) from 5 o’ clock until 7 o’ clock. Arriving to Ennis Cathedral tomorrow (Tuesday) for Funeral Mass at 11 o’ clock. Burial afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to the Poor Clares, Ennis. For anyone wishing to donate, a donation box will be in the Funeral Home on Monday evening. House strictly private, please. May he Rest in Peace

COOKE, - Eric Samuel (of Howth/Sutton), April 18, 2024, peacefully, at the Mater Private Hospital. Dearly loved father of Neil and Gary, grandfather of Charlotte and Maisy and partner of Julia. Predeceased by his wife, Patricia, (2003). He will also be sadly missed by daughters-in-law Anne and Lorraine. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday (April 23) at 11 am in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Deerpark, Howth, Co. Dublin. No flowers, donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

O'FLYNN, Peter (Rome and formerly of Galway) - April 6, 2024 unexpectedly in Durban SA. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons Mark, Barry and Ian. Sadly missed by his brother Niall, sister-in-law Anita, daughters-in-law Corann and Lan, grandchildren Lucy, Emily, Rory, Leila and Daniel, extended family and friends. A private burial will follow. May he rest in peace.

FITZPATRICK, Sr Gerardine (Religious Sisters of Charity) – April 18, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Beechlawn Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents Arthur and Ellen, her brothers Fr. Arthur OCarm, John, Barry and her sister Clare. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, the Sisters of the Congregation, her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Corrigan’s Funeral Home, Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, on Tuesday afternoon (April 23) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday (April 24) in Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, Dublin 4, followed by burial in the Community Cemetery Donnybrook. Funeral Mass may be viewed live by webcam - https://www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​sandym​ount/ Rest in Peace

O'CARROLL, Felicity (née Counahan) (Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada and formerly of Tramore) April 16, 2024 Beloved wife of Jim, wonderful mother to Jennifer, Harry, Ruth Melchert, Tiann McDougall and Aynsley, adored Granny of James and Sam. Sadly missed by sons-in-law Derek and Sean, her siblings Terry Concannon, Geraldine O'Dea, Sarah O'Hagan, Cliodhna Coles, Michael Counahan, relatives and many friends. Funeral on Saturday April 20 at 2pm (10pm Irish time) in Ascension Church, Parksville, Vancouver Island. May she rest in peace.