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CULLEN, (née Cormack), Joan (Finglas and formerly of Ringsend & Drumcondra) - March 11, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of James, much loved mother of Paul, Wayne, Edward, Geoffrey, Jason and Janice. She will be sadly missed by her family; sister Sylvia, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her home today (Wednesday) from 4 o’clock. Funeral tomorrow (Thursday) in St. Matthews Church of Ireland, Irishtown, arriving for 2 o’clock Service followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. At Rest

MURPHY, Augustine Gerard (Gerry) (Howth) - March 11, 2024, (peacefully) at home, lifelong member and former Trustee and Captain of Howth Golf Club, beloved husband of Mary for 63 years, adored father of Anne Marie and Jane, and grandfather of Isabella and Noah. Deeply regretted by his brother Seamus and sister-in-law Eithne, his nephews, niece, his beloved dog Wilbur, and his many friends. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock tomorrow (Thursday), from 4pm to 6pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Howth on Friday morning for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice. At Gerry’s request, attendees of the funeral are requested to wear colourful clothes. House Private. May he Rest in Peace

QUINN, Evelyn (née Haugh) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - 12th March 2024. Peacefully, at Blackrock Hospice. Predeceased by her husband Gerard, brother Kevin and sister Barbara. Much loved mother of Cathy, Tommy and Vanessa. Sadly missed by her son and daughters, son-in-law Garreth McGovern, grandchildren Charlie, Zara, Jack and Matteo (and his mother Rita), sisters Brenda and Clodagh, brother Maurice, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Friday morning (15th March) at 11am in The Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, followed thereafter by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Rest in Peace

BIRD, Charlie (Ashford, Co. Wicklow) - March 11th 2024. Died peacefully in the wonderful care of Wicklow Hospice with his family at his side. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Claire, loving daughters Orla and Neasa, little wingman Tiger, his sons-in-law Rob and Aidan, adored grandchildren Charlie, Hugo, Abigail, Harriet and Edward, his extended family, former colleagues and a wide circle of friends both at home and abroad. Remembering also Orla and Neasa’s late mother Mary. A service to celebrate Charlie's life will be held on Thursday (March 14th) at 12 noon in the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

ROSS-MacDONALD, Malcolm, Sunday, February 25th, 2024 (originally from Chipping Sodbury, UK and latterly of Crinkill and Banagher, Co Offaly) - Peacefully at Tullamore Hospital. He was ‘standing and breathing’ until a few days short of his 92nd birthday. After a brief illness, he spent his last days with daughters Petra and Candida, son-in-law Richard and grandchildren Corrina and Myles. He will also be sadly missed by brother David, grandson Oscar, and many friends. Malcolm's remains have been bequeathed to the RCSI as he wished. A memorial gathering to share brief condolences or special memories will be held on Saturday 27th April, 11.30–2pm at Birr Theatre and Arts Centre. Readings and family remembrances at noon, followed by informal refreshments. Donations in Lieu, if wished, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, who greatly enhanced the last year of life for his wife Ingrid.

BEALE, John (Charleston, South Carolina and formerly of Rathgar, Dublin) - March 11, 2024; peacefully, after a short illness borne with humour as only John could do. Sadly missed by his adored and adoring children Ewan, Eva and Julia and by their mother Suzanne. Much loved brother of Sheena, Nick, Denis, Mairead and Yvonne, brother-in-law of Bernie, uncle of Aimee, Stephen and Gavin. He will be much missed by his wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

KERR, Joy (Joyce) (late of Clontarf and formerly of North Strand, Dublin) – March 9th 2024 unexpectedly but peacefully at the Mater Hospital. Beloved sister of Ena, Eddie and the late Evelyn and Harry. Sadly missed by her loving nieces Tracey, Laura and Sharon, nephew Ross, and their spouses Tom, Stephen, the late Geoff, and Claire, her sister-in-law Bernie and her cherished grandnieces and grandnephews Kirsty, Yasmin, Isabella, Luke, Abby, Chloe, Holly, Alex and Zoe, and her friends and neighbours. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday morning, 14th March, in North Strand Parish Church, Dublin 3 at 10.30am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors, Portmarnock (01) 8462620. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

KEEGAN, Mary (née Golden) (Rathfarnham, Dublin) - March 10th, 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, while in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff at St. James’s Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Edward (Eddie), son Laurence and daughter Frances. Forever loved and sadly missed by her daughters Edel and Bridget, sons Joseph, Edward, Martin and John, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of The Good Shepherd, Churchtown at 12pm today (Wednesday), followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery.