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LEE-DOYLE, Emma-Ann (Loughlinstown and Sandyford, Co Dublin and Arklow, Co Wicklow) - 24th March 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. Beloved daughter of Ken and Ann, much loved sister of Charles and the late Kenneth and loving partner of Derek. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing parents, partner, brother, sister-in-law Maria, nephews Charlie and León, aunts Bridget, Mary and Grace, uncles Liam, Michael and Liam, neighbours, friends and the entire family circle. Rest in peace. Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 5pm until 7pm today (Wednesday). Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10.30 to St’s Mary & Peter’s Church, arriving for Prayer Service at 11 o’clock. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam; www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/. Funeral afterwards to St. Gabriel’s Cemetery. Messages of sympathy and support can be expressed online.

JENNINGS, John David (Tyreda, Beechpark, Ennis, Co. Clare, (V95 A4WT) and formerly of Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - 25 March 2024 (peacefully) at University Hospital, Limerick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Evelyn O’Donovan Jennings, stepchildren Bláithín, Grace, Sally and Henry, brother Paul (New Mexico), sisters Maire and Doreena, sisters-in-law Margaret and Fidelma, brothers-in-law Seamus, Louis and Ronan, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at his residence today (Wednesday) from 3 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Arriving to Ennis Cathedral tomorrow (Holy Thursday) for Funeral Liturgy at 1 o’clock, followed by cremation service at Shannon Crematorium at 3 o’clock. May he rest in peace

BYRNE, Sean (Damien) (Malahide, Co Dublin) Former owner and managing director of Celtic Sales - Peacefully, on March 24th 2024, in the care of Beaumont Hospital and surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife Adelaide (Ada), loving father of Robert, Alison and Suzanne. Sean will be very sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Róisín, sons-in-law Paul and Andrew, grandchildren Amelia, Saorla, Rían, Faela, Luke, Thomas, Michael, Daniel, Matilda, Teddy, by his sisters Ann, Ursula, Geraldine, Helen and by his nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Remembering in particular at this time, Sean’s brothers Terry, Brian and Paul who have pre-deceased him. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on (Tuesday) evening March 26th between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on (Wednesday) morning, March 27th to St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Lawn Extension. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Irish Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Staffords 018462620 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

FITZPATRICK, Ivor (Castle Howard, Avoca, Co. Wicklow) - 24th March 2024, peacefully at home, after a difficult illness bravely borne. Adored husband of Susan. Much loved brother of Nicky and Deirdre. Deeply missed by his family, sisters-in-law Lorraine, Helen, Attracta, Siobhan, Louise and Geraldine, brothers-in-law Liam, John, Brian, Gerry and John, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family, cherished friends, and his loyal canine companion Coco Bean. Greatly regretted by his wide circle of colleagues and associates. Reposing at home on Wednesday (27th March) from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Thursday (28th March) at 12pm in the Church of Ss Mary and Patrick, Avoca, Co. Wicklow. Family flowers only, please.

McCABE, (née Relihan) Joan (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - March 24th 2024, (peacefully) in the care of Curam Care Home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ray. Very sadly missed by her loving sons Colman, Martin, Pearse and Raymond, daughters-in-law Jackie, Emma and Cathie, her adored grandchildren, Tadhg, Sorcha, Morag, Ben, Charlotte, Finn, Milo and Nico, sisters Margaret, Eileen, Marian, brothers Michael Ned, Jerry and Tom, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends and neighbours. Reposing today (Tuesday) in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule from 7pm-8.30pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

LOUGHREY, Maura (Mary) 24th March 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the staff on the Nightingale Ward, Blackrock Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Donal. Lovingly remembered by her children Fionnuala, Catherine, Helen, John, Hugh, Donnacha and Laoise, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her sister Nuala, brother Sean, sister-in-law Eileen, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, neighbours and carers, especially Claire and Lillie. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on (Tuesday) March 26th between 3pm and 5pm. Removal on (Wednesday) morning, March 27th to St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery. As per Maura’s wishes wearing a splash of colour is encouraged. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to The Irish Cancer Society. Enquiries to Staffords 018462620 May she Rest in Peace

COMERFORD LAMBERT, Helen (Burnchurch, Viper Kells Co Kilkenny and formerly of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny) - March 24th 2024, peacefully at her residence. Sadly missed by her husband David, children Colin, Ròisìn, Marcus and Medv, grandchildren, sister Aideen, brother Ned. Predeceased by her brother John. Reposing at her residence (R95P586) from 5pm to 8pm today (Tuesday) (26th March). A celebration of Helen's life will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) (27th March) at 11am in the Community Hall Thomastown, followed by removal to the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork, for a private family service.

CROLY, Annie (née Doyle) (Rialto, Dublin 8) - 24th March 2024 (peacefully) at her son’s residence in Kilcoole and in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Stanley) and loving mother of Michael, Anna (Palmer) Kathleen (McEndoo) and Doreen (Franklin). Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Andrea, Chris, Lynne, Gail, Suzanne and Jonathan, her great-grandchildren Amy, Tabitha, Melody, Ciaran, Eoin, Coraí and Saoirse, daughter-in-law Irene, sons-in-law Leslie Palmer, Derek McEndoo and David Franklin, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street today (Tuesday). Funeral Service at 2.00 pm. tomorrow (Wednesday) in St. Catherine’s Church, Donore Avenue, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery. The service may be viewed on https://stcatherineandstjameswithstaudoen.ie/our-parish/ With grateful thanks to Wicklow Hospice and her Carers. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice At Rest