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BOCKETT, – David Allen (Rathgar, and formerly Kenya) March 21, 2024, (peacefully) at St. James’s Hospital, beloved husband of Janet, loving father to Simon and Geoffrey and grandfather of Jamie, Daniel, Joshua, Charlie and Hugh; sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Catherine, sister-in-law Angela, brother-in-law Richard, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday (March 27) at 2 pm in Zion Parish Church, Bushy Park Road, Rathgar. Committal Service in Mount Jerome Crematorium on Thursday (March 28) at 10.45 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Dublin Zoo or the D.S.P.C.A.

BRENNAN, (Killiney, Co Dublin, late of Accenture Ireland) March 22, 2024 (peacefully) in the kind care of all of the staff of the Blackrock Hospice in his wife’s arms, Lorcán, beloved husband of Marie (Breen), loving and devoted dad of Fia, Thea and Cillian. Sadly missed by his wife, children, his mother Berna, father Ray and his wife Margaret, brother Adam, sister Aislinn, his mother-in-law Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Removal today (Monday) to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Johnstown, Killiney arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass to celebrate Lorcán’s life which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Purple House Cancer Support. Be not afraid

QUINN, (Castleknock, Dublin) March 21, 2024 (peacefully) at his home and surrounded by his family. Malachy, beloved husband of the late Marie and much loved father of Malachy, Linda, Eithna and Maria. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Malachy Eoin, Édain, Seán, Niamh, Rebecca, Jessica, Hannah, Kelly and Leagh, great-grandchildren Blayre, Ólan, Cory, Billie, River and Conor, sons-in-law Fran and Philip, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Monday evening (March 25) between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (March 26) to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by Cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

KEALY O.P., Sr. Máire, Dominican Convent Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Dominican Convents Cabra, Ballyfermot, Aylesbury Road Tallaght, Griffith Avenue and Muckross Park, March 21, 2024 (peacefully) at Santa Sabina House Nursing Home. Daughter of the late William and Mary Martha (née Forde) Kealy. Predeceased by her brothers Kevin, Brendan, Fr. Stephen and Liam Patrick, her sister-in-law Pat and niece Adeline. Máire will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Joan, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her Dominican Community, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue today (Monday, March 25) at 11.00 am. followed by burial at the Dominican Convent cemetery, Sion Hill. The Mass may be viewed on https://booterstownparish.ie/mass-times/

SWATTON, Kathrin Rosemary (Kathy) (Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Durban, South Africa) - 14th March 2024, suddenly at her residence, beloved daughter of the late Noel and Dorothea Swatton. Deeply regretted by her friends, relatives, former colleagues at Dublin City Libraries and neighbours. Funeral service for Kathy will take place on Monday afternoon at 3.45pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (followed by cremation). No flowers, by request. “May Kathy’s gentle soul Rest in Peace”

CURRAN, (née Coghlan) Cumain (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - 20th March 2024. Peacefully, in St. Vincent’s University Hospital after wonderful care in Belmont Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Philip and devoted mother to Declan, Eugene, John, Philip and Brian. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Michele, Lara, Lynda, Alison and Patricia, grandchildren Barry, Shane, Emma, Steffi, Ben, Anya, Elyssa, Asa, Zélie, Jasmin, Mieke, Emily, Lydia, Seán and Katie, great-granddaughter Ada, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing tomorrow (Saturday) from 2pm-4pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28). Funeral Mass on Monday (25th March) at 10am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery.

HODNETT, (née Elsden) Carol (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) - 20th March 2024. Peacefully, in the kind and tender care of the staff in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) and mother of the late Stephen. She will be sadly missed by her son David and his partner Yvonne, sister Helen, brother-in-law Michael, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. A Service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held on Saturday afternoon (23rd March) at 3.15pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (D6WHY98). No flowers, please.

BROPHY, , Liam. (Blackrock, Dublin) - 20th March, 2024. Peacefully with his family. Liam will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Vivienne, daughters Sarah and Ruth, their partners Carlos and Dem and grandchildren Lia and Theo. Beloved by his siblings Terry, Frank, Joe and Maria, his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, especially adored by his niece Anna. Leaving from his home on the morning of (Saturday) the 23rd to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Flowers welcome. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park Blackrock 01 280 4454 May he Rest in Peace.