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O'HARE, (nee Kenny) Sheelagh (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Carnmore, Galway) - 31st March, 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her family at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of Daniel (Danny) and devoted mother of Michael, Nicholas, Domhnall and Fiona. Pre-deceased by her parents Michael and Bridie. Sadly missed by her loving family, adored grandchildren, sister, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Reposing at her home on (Wednesday) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock on (Thursday), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Esker Lawn Cemetery. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

BOTHWELL, (née Scott) Joan (Raheny, Dublin) - Passed March 29th 2024, peacefully in the care of the staff at St Patrick's Nursing Home, Baldoyle. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Gordon, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her daughters Glynis and Avril, sons-in-law David and Andy, grandchildren Stephen, Peter, Sarah, Scott and Ben, great-grandson Alex, her brothers Jack, David and Victor and sister Ann, sisters-in-law Violet, Eva and Joy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service will take place Friday April 5th 2024 at 11am in Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, Clontarf, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries to Jennings (01)8484933 At Rest

DUGGAN, (née Sullivan) Marion (Terenure, Dublin 12) - March 29th, 2024. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Annabeg Nursing Home, Ballybrack and surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Lawrence and Elizabeth and her siblings, Peter, Lawrence, Jimmy, May, Lily, John, Kevin, Kathleen, Emily and Bernie. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) Duggan. Much loved and sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, grand and great-grandnieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Friday, 5th April at 10am in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, Whitehall Road, D12, followed by burial at Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Rest in peace

DOWNES, O.P., Sr. Carmel (Dominican Convent, Cabra, Dublin formerly Dominican Convent Santa Sabina Sutton, and Dominican Convent Muckross Park, Dublin) – 31st March 2024, peacefully in the care of the community and staff of Santa Sabina House, Navan Road. Deeply regretted by her loving sister-in-law Angela Downes, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, extended family, Dominican sisters, past pupils, and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Cyril, Bernard and sister Mary. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Dominican Convent, Cabra St. Mary’s (D07AF8P) today (Wednesday) 3rd April from 3pm to 6pm. with Prayers at 5.30pm. Removal to Dominican Chapel, Cabra, for Requiem Mass tomorrow (Thursday) 4th April at 11.30am, followed by burial at the adjoining cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/cabradominican Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

McCANN, Gerard (Gerry) (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin, formerly of Ballykeel, Mullaghbawn, Co. Armagh and late of Teagasc) - March 30, 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the kind and tender care of the staff of the Blackrock Hospice. Gerry was the beloved husband of the late Eileen (née O’Donoghue) and devoted Dad to Geraldine, Catherine, Fergus and John. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughters, sons, cherished grandchildren Frank, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Sarah, Zoe, Daniel, Rian and Laura, brothers Michael, Brian and Eugene, sisters Bridget and Elizabeth, sons-in-law Daragh and Mark, daughters-in-law Jo and Louise, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family across the globe (some newly discovered), his large circle of friends and wonderful neighbours. Gerry will be reposing at his home tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, April 4) from 4.30pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, April 5 at 10am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam. Family flowers only, please. Donation’s in lieu of flowers to the Blackrock Hospice. Rest in peace

O'Brien, Justin (Terenure, Dublin, formerly of Arklow, Co. Wicklow) - 30 March 2024. Surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Lillie O’Brien. Beloved husband of Rachel. Adored father of Elisha, Emma, Kevin and Joshua. Cherished brother of Brian and Michael and uncle of Kiara and David. Justin will be greatly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, friends and colleagues from the many organisations and social causes he contributed to across his life. Funeral arrangements rip.ie

DALY, Frances (née McLoughlin) (Kincora Avenue, Clontarf and formerly of Chapelizod House, Chapelizod, Dublin) - March 28, 2024, (peacefully), in the loving presence of her sons and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Beloved wife of the late Denis. She will be dearly missed by her sons Mel, Brian, John and Donncha, her sister Patricia, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, her adored grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives, kind neighbours, friends and fellow members of the Regent Bridge Club. Rest in Peace. Lying in repose at the Chapel within the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Raheny tomorrow (Wednesday) April 3, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, April 4, at 11.00am in the Chapel, followed by private cremation service in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

CRAIG, Charles (Charlie) (late of Raheny, Dublin 5, and formerly Aughanagh, Co. Sligo) – 29th March, 2024, following a very short illness, peacefully, in the loving care of the doctors and nurses in Hamilton Ward, Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers William and Edwin, sister Joan, baby daughter Alison and daughter-in-law Linda. Beloved husband of his heartbroken wife Edith (Edie). Deeply regretted by his sons Ian and Colin, his daughter-in-law Eileen, adored grandchildren Jonah, Lydia, Eva and Rachel, sisters Mabel, Violet and Hilda, and brothers Richard and David, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends, former work colleagues at Heiton McFerran and the members of Clontarf Cricket and Golf Clubs. Reposing privately at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Wednesday morning (3rd April) for family and close friends, prior to his removal to All Saints' Church of Ireland, Raheny, for 11 o'clock Service, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. A great life well lived.

O'CONNELL, (née Gilmore) Anita (Kilternan and late of Dundrum) - 30th March, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved wife of Finn and adored mother of Amy and Lucy. Very sadly missed by her husband, children, parents Noel and Pauline, brother Niall, sister Miriam, parents-in-law Finbarr and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, on Wednesday, 3rd April from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Thursday morning, 4th April, to the Church of The Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. The Mass can be viewed live at www.dundrumparish.com/webcam

BIRDTHISTLE, Norman (Shelbourne Road Lower, Limerick) - Norman passed away peacefully on March 28th 2024, surrounded by his family in the loving care of the Cara Unit at Milford Hospice. Much loved husband of Mary and loving father to Elizabeth, Grainne, Norman, Caroline and Gregory, he will be forever missed by his adoring grandchildren Megan, Holly, Alexander, Noah, Zach, Christopher, Mac, Joshua, Saul, Blaise and Sienna, sons-in-law Aasmund and David, daughters-in-law Sherley and Ciara, brothers and sister, and all his great friends. His wit, intellect and generosity of spirit will remain with us forever, Amor Vincit Omnia Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Limerick today (Easter Monday), April 1st, from 4.30pm to 6pm. Requiem service will take place tomorrow (Tuesday), April 2nd, at 1pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick. Norman’s service will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/limerickstmarys House private. Family flowers only and donations if desired to Milford Hospice