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MELDRUM, Beatriz (Bia) (née Kanitz) (London and Rio de Janeiro) - March 23rd 2024 at Royal Trinity Hospice, London, following a terminal illness borne with courage and fortitude; wife and adored partner of Simon, cherished mother to Isabel and Tomas, beloved daughter of Flavio and Nana, sister of Mariana. Loved and remembered by her family, parents-in-law Heather and until recently, John (Dublin), her sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, as well as her professional colleagues and friends in London, Brazil and Ireland. Funeral Service on Tuesday (April 16) at 11 am at Mortlake Crematorium, London. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Royal Trinity Hospice. For further details contact Poppy’s Funerals, London: +44 20 3589 4726.

RYAN, Seán (Stradavoher, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and Templeogue, Dublin, formerly of Bord na Móna) - 26th March 2024, peacefully, aged 102, in the care of the compassionate staff at Peamount Healthcare. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving father of Cloda, son of the late John and Elizabeth (neé Gleeson), predeceased by his siblings, Kay (Roche), PJ and, Moira (Ruigrok). Sadly missed by his daughter, son-in-law Niall (McCutcheon), grandson Andrew and Andrew’s wife Adriana (Oliveros), nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Monday (1st April) at 12 noon in St. Colmcille's Church, Knocklyon, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium Harold's Cross, Dublin 6. "O Lord, support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, the evening comes, the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, in Thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at last." (St John Henry Newman)

HUGHES, Richard (Fr Patrick, OSA) - 27th. March 2024. (Dublin, Nigeria and Drogheda) - Peacefully, at St Augustine's, Ballyboden, in his 86th year. He was pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Josephine, brothers Nicholas and Pat, infant Patrick, and sister-in-law Margaret. Deeply regretted by his sisters, Sisters Laura OSA, Catherine RGS, and Mary FMA, sister-in-law Ailish, nephews, nieces, nephews-in-law, nieces-in-law, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends, his Augustinian Confreres in Nigeria and Ireland, the wonderful Medical and Caring Staff in Ballyboden. Fr. Richard will lie in repose at St. Augustin’s Ballyboden on (Saturday) from 3 pm to 5 pm closing with evening prayer and on Sunday from 3 pm to 5 pm. May he Rest in Peace. Removal will take place on Monday 1st April from St. Augustine's, Ballyboden to St. Mary's Church, Julianstown, arriving for 11 am Mass. Burial afterwards in Moorechurch Cemetery.

PETER, (née O'Keeffe) Charlotte (Clohass, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and formerly of Dublin) - March 26, 2024, peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle courageously fought. Cherished wife of Rico much loved Mammy of Robert and Gary and their partners Sarah and Deirdre. Predeceased by her brother Keith, mother Dolores and father Kevin. Charlotte will be very sadly missed by her brother Barry, sisters-in-law Nuala, Jackie and Rosy, mother-in-law Liz and extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing in Browne's Funeral Home, Enniscorthy today (Thursday) from 5pm until 8pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) at 9.30am to St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy, arriving for Funeral Service at 10am, followed by private cremation.

BRENNAN, Michael (Mick) 26th March 2024 (Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Tuam, Galway) - aged 92, peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at the Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross. Beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Paul, Liam, Maeve, Barry and Shane and also very sadly missed by his brother and sisters Sean, Maureen, Collette and Ann and predeceased brothers Dennis and Donal. He was a loving grandfather to Zita Marie, now in heaven and his other grandchildren Finian, Jake, Donnchadh, Daniel, Ruairghí, Benja, Ella, Tara, Sasha, Cian, Aoibhín, Eimear, Orla, Dara, Emily, Chloe and Abigail and his great grandchildren Elizabeth, Julia, Hazel and Luca. Dearly loved by his son-in-law Lar, daughters-in-law Lydia, Angela and Caroline, brothers-in-law Pat, Peter and Bernie, sisters-in-law Georgine and Noeline and the extended Jones family of Netta, Noel, Ollie, Bernie, Don and Matt and his many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and great neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Ballyfermot, D10 FY67 on the afternoon of (Thursday) 28th March from 1pm to 4pm and at his home from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from Michael's home on the morning of (Friday) 29th March 2024 to the Church of St Matthews, Ballyfermot, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Old Esker Cemetery, Lucan. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross.

O CINNÃIDE, Noreen (Nee Murphy) (Loughsallagh Cross, Clonee, Co. Meath) - 27 March 2024 (peacefully) in the presence of her loving children at Marymount Care Centre. Loving wife of the late Finnian and dear mother of Fiacra, Cillian, Rioghnach, Damhnait and Muireadhach, and much loved mother-in-law to Mary, Karen, John, Kieran and Emma. Noreen will be missed and always remembered by her fifteen loving grandchildren and great-grandson, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special mention and thanks for the wonderful Care Noreen received at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown. Reposing at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown on Monday evening (April 1st) from 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (April 2nd) to S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Loughsallagh Cemetery, Clonee. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

COADY, Michael (29 Cláirín, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary) - Poet, writer and musician. Died peacefully surrounded by family on 25th March 2024. Loved and missed by his wife Martina, their children Niamh, Lucy and James, his sisters Dorothy, Áine and Joan, his grandchildren Patrick, Clementine, Annie Mai, Elizabeth and Cion. Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, George and sister Mai. May Michael rest in peace. Reposing at his home on Sunday 31st March from 3-6pm (house private at all other times). Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 1st April at 10.30am in St. Nicholas’ Church, Carrick-on-Suir, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations to charity if desired. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal.

McDONOUGH, Mary (formerly “Mardi”, Tullow Road, Carlow) - March 26th 2024 in the gentle care of SignaCare, Killerig, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Des and son Raymond. Sadly missed by her loving son Karl, daughter Jeanne, daughter-in-law Julie, grandchildren Jilly and David, great-grandson Jack, David’s wife Claire, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Paddy and Gerard McPadden. Rest in Peace. Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home, Pollerton Castle on Good Friday (March 29th) from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Saturday morning at 11am in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

MAGEE, Joseph William Died peacefully 26th March 2024 at the Royal Victoria Hospital (Late of Cadogan Park, Belfast) - Beloved husband of Margaret loving father of Claire and Robert. Joseph’s remains will be reposing at O’Kanes Funeral home 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX Telephone 02890 243129 until Wednesday 3rd April 2024. All are welcome to pay their respects as we are open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm due to the Easter holidays. Requiem Mass shall be on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at 11.00am in St Brigid’s Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast and can be viewed live at https://www.youtube.com. Followed by committal at Roselawn Crematorium. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter, son, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Lynn and the entire wider family circle, home and abroad. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o O’Kanes Funeral directors at the address above or online at www.okanesfunerals.co.uk. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on his soul.