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POLAND, Gerald Gabriel (former RUC Sergeant) (of “Mountview”, Boggin Hill, Ballon, Co. Carlow and formerly of Aughagallon, Co Armagh) - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 18th 2024, at his home. Beloved husband of Jean, adored father of Paula, Canon Conor and the late baby Carmel and cherished Papa of Gabriel. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandson, Gabriel’s father Miceal, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends. Gabriel will repose at Carpenter Bros. Funeral Home, Shamrock Square, Carlow, (Eircode R93 C8630) on (Thursday), March 21st, from 6pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening Funeral Mass will take place on (Friday), March 22nd, at 12 noon in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballon, Co. Carlow and will be followed by a private cremation Service at Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin. May Gabriel Rest in Peace

CULLEN, James (Castle Park, Carrick on Suir, Co Tipperary) - Died 20th March 2024, formerly of Bunclody, County Wexford. Peacefully surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ida and children Herbert, Paul and Linda, son-in-law John, Paul’s partner Mary, grandchildren, Amy, Avril and Conor, nieces, nephews relatives and friends. May James rest in peace. James will be arriving at St Molleran's Church, Carrick Beg on tomorrow (Friday) 22nd March for Requiem Mass on arrival at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Carrick on Suir.

ANDERS, Maura (Maur) (née Greene) (Shankill, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinlough, Cork) – March 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the staff at Wicklow Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Paschal and loving mother of Paula, John and Barbara, deeply missed by her loving family, sister Bríd, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren Conor, Emma, Mark, Shane and James, nieces, nephew, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Friday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (March 23) at 10.00am in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

DOORLY, John (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and formerly Roscommon) - 19th March 2024. Peacefully, at home and in the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary and father of Michael, Chris, Owen, Richard, Fergus, Declan, Mary and the late Stephen. He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren Federico, Jack, Kate, Isabel, Sophie, Alex, Emily, Hazel, Brian and Heather, daughters-in-law Rita, Valentina, Sibéal and Niamh, son-in-law Fergal, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ofelia, Vanda, and all that cared for him. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home, today (Thursday) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to SVDP, a charity close to his heart. A life well lived and to be celebrated.

MURPHY, (Bishopstown, Cork) - On 20th March 2024, peacefully at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Dan, dearly beloved husband of Deirdre (née Hughes), loving father of Paul, Sandra and Brian, adored grandad of Elva, Daniel, Grace and James, dear brother of Barry, J.B and the late Michael. Lovingly remembered by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Selma and Merry, Sandra’s partner Des, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Saturday (March 23rd) in the Church of The Real Presence, Curraheen Road. Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Marymount Hospice. “May he rest in peace”

BROY, (late of Monkstown, Co. Dublin) - March 15th 2024. Peacefully in the exceptional care of all the ICU staff in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Thérèse, loving mother of David. Sadly missed by her son, brother Patrick, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren Charlie and Daisy, niece Vicky, nephews Conor and Simon, extended family and friends. Remembering also her late parents Patrick and Teresa, and sisters Ann (Dockrell) and Rosetta Broy. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) from Quinn's of Glasthule to St Patrick's Church, Monkstown, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the DSPCA.

JOHNSTON, (née Martin) Violet (‘Vi’) Frances Margaret (late of Rathgar, Churchtown and Brabazon House, Sandymount) – 18th March 2024. Peacefully, in her 101st year at Brabazon House. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Irwin, loving mother of Sandra (Sherwood) and Irwin. Very sadly missed by her grandsons Peter and Dylan (Sherwood), granddaughter Victoria (Johnston), and daughter-in-law Janice. Greatly missed by her nephews and nieces in New Zealand and Australia, extended family and many friends, including all the caring and loving staff at Brabazon House. A special thank you to the Harold’s Cross Hospice Specialist Community Palliative Care Team for their expertise and loving care. Funeral Service on Friday, 22nd March at 11.30am at Rathgar Methodist Church, Brighton Road, Dublin 6, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Brabazon Trust or Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph: 01 2808882. “With Christ, which is better by far” Phil 1 v 23

CLARK, Barbara (née Allen) (Killiney and formerly of Rathmichael, Co. Dublin) – March 15, 2024, peacefully, in her 96th year, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved wife of the late John Clark. Much loved and deeply missed by her daughters Susie and Cherry, grandchildren Jake, Amy, Jarred, Daniel and Tom and by her extended family, friends and kind carers. Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving on Friday (March 22) at 10.30am in St. Matthias’ Church, Church Road, Ballybrack, followed by burial in Kilbride Churchyard, Kilcroney, Bray, Co. Wicklow.