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STAFFORD - Liam, An Cré Donn, Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and Sandyford, Dublin. (Formerly of Irish Fertiliser Industries and The Law Library) Peacefully, on July 24, 2026, in the wonderful care of the staff at Waterford University Hospital, after a long illness borne with fortitude and perseverance. Dearly loved and loving husband of Margaret, loving father of Ruth, Eoin and the late Bill and much loved brother of Sean, Brian, Aidan, Eamonn, Hugh and the late Mary and Rory. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, brothers, aunts Sr. May and Alice, son-in-law Séamus, Eoin’s partner Ruth, grandchildren Joe, Jamie and Alanna, family, relatives and many friends. Funeral arriving to St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy today (Monday, July 27) for his Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Marshalstown Cemetery.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann

DENT - James (Jimmie), Blackrock, Co. Dublin, July 24, 2026, aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, peacefully, at Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Karen and Gillian, sons-in-law Ronnie and John, grandchildren Carolyn, Stephen, Conor, Sarah and Emma, great-grandchildren Lily and Kit, and Carolyn’s husband Jack, extended family, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, July 29 at 10am in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, followed by burial in Shanganagh cemetery. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.

DONLON - Dr. Patricia (Pat, Patsy) on 23rd July, remarkably peacefully in the gentle care of Blackrock Hospice. Formerly of the National Library, Tyrone Guthrie Centre Annamakerrig, Chester Beatty Library and the Royal Irish Academy. Predeceased by Phelim, her husband and champion, and so recently by her wonderful sister May Callan. She will remain forever in the hearts of her daughters Lorna and Sinead (Kelly), her grandchildren Rachel, Eva, Ruth, Hannah, Emma and Paddy, her son-in-law Paul and her sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by many dear friends who were like family to her, as were her lovely carers. Her busy world is hushed.

“Duerme con los angelitos.”

Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock A94X308, on Wednesday 29th July from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint John the Baptist Church, Blackrock A94 YP08, on Thursday 30th July at 11am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

May she rest in peace

McMULLEN - Stan (Howth, Co. Dublin) 24th July 2026, peacefully. Much loved husband of Betty and father of Craig, Ross and Scott. Very sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Barbara, Nikki and Siobhán, grand children Emily, Holly, Rebecca, Lucy, Lee, Kim, Bill, Fred and Toby, brother Billy, sister Pam, and his extended family and friends.

Funeral Service on Tuesday (28th July) in St. Mary’s Church, Howth at 11am, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. No flowers please.

STANLEY - Jennifer M.E. (Late of Killarney, Co. Kerry) -

July 22, 2026, Peacefully, in her 93rd year, while in the tender care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home, Monastrevin.

Predeceased by her parents Victor and Molly, siblings Sylvia and Rosemary. Sadly missed by her much loved brother Echlin (Australia), nephew Hugh and his wife Hazel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Private Cremation.

Funeral arrangements Later

“Forever with the Lord"

ALLEN - John (Lisroyan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon). July 22, 2026. Peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children in Harold's Cross Hospice, Dublin, after an illness fought with great courage and dignity. Beloved husband and best friend of Ann, much loved father of Elizabeth, Michael, Deirdre, Catherine and Sinead and adored Papa of Meadbh, Naoise, Caoimhe, Noah, Isobel, Senan, Lar and Banba. John will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, children, grand children, daughter-in-law Fernanda, sons-in-law Cathal, Ryan and Alan, brother Michael, sisters Veronica, Patricia, Maire and Dorothy, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. John is predeceased by his parents Michael and Mollie, brothers James and Anthony and his sisters Grainne and Finola. Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown, today (Friday) (July 24th) from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) (July 25th) in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokes town, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of can be made to the St. James's Hospital Foundation.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

KENNEDY - Tom (Dartry Dublin 6). 20th July 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of team at St. James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Una and much-loved father of Emma, Maebh and Ciara. Very sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Donal, Eric and Kevin, grandchildren Fionn, Rachel, Tom, Gemma and Sean, loving sisters and brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew’s, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Charles and Lily. Reposing at the family home in Dartry on Friday (24th July) from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon (25th July) to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, arriving for a Funeral Service at 3pm followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

HEARNE - John G. Fairview, Priest Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford. 22nd July 2026. Formerly of Grange Park Avenue, Waterford. Late of J & M Hearne, Building Contractors. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Mary, brother Michael, sisters Barbara and Clare. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marilynn, sons John, Andrew and James, daughters-in-law Davinia and Anne, grandchildren Daniel, Holly and Julia, sister Agnes, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Friday (24th July) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm. House strictly private please John’s Funeral cortege will walk on Saturday (25th July) from his residence up the church driveway to the Holy Cross Church, Tramore, Co. Waterford for Requiem Mass on arrival at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford. No flowers please, donations if desired to The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care

May he Rest in Peace.

COULSON - John Eric (Rathfarnham) July 19th 2026. (Peacefully) in his 95th year, after a short illness, in the care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend, June. Loving father of Stuart and Linda. Sadly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Imelda, son-in-law Leonard, grandchildren Megan, Evie and Ben, relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, 25th July at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

“In Heavenly Love Abiding”

CLINTON - (née Kelly) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly of Cabra, D7) – July 19th 2026 (peacefully) after a short illness and in the wonderful kind care of the staff in St. Paul’s Ward at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Maureen; dearly beloved wife of the late Raymond, sister of the late Carmel, Rita and Dermot, loving mother of Fiona, Niall and Bronwyn. Sadly missed by her loving three children, sons-in-law Lawrence and Neil, daughter-in-law Iseult, her adoring granddaughter Lila, brother and close friend Brendan, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and close neighbours. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Arthritis Ireland. To make a donation go to https://www.arthritisireland.ie/

For anyone that can attend Maureen’s Funeral please wear Colourful clothing. Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 on tomorrow (Friday) July 24th, from 5pm to 7pm (all welcome). Removal on Saturday (July 25th) to the Church of the Holy Family, Kill-o’-the-Grange arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel at the Funeral Home arriving for 11.45am cremation service. To view the Funeral service live go to https://www.holyfamilyparish.ie/ And the cremation service live go to https://churchcamlive.ie/odonovan-son-funeral-home For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by going to www.patrickodonovan andsonfunerals.ie

May she rest in peace.