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SHEEHAN, Jack, “Birchdale”, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford. Thursday, February 29, 2024 Former General Secretary of Irish Postmaster’s Union. Predeceased by his loving wife Myrtle. Jack will be dearly missed by his daughters Lupita (De Bhail), Eithne (Shiel), son Michael, sons-in-law Michael and MJ, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Emma, Ruth, Lydia, Sarah and Jack, great-grandchildren Evie, Max and Lucy, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Jack Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass on today (Saturday) in St. Nicholas' Church, Ballyduff (X91D3K8) at 11 am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

BYRNE, Colette Anne peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her family on Thursday 29th February 2024. Deeply missed and so very loved by her daughter Susanne, her adored granddaughter Isabella, family, relatives and friends, who have provided great support over the past few weeks. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10 o’clock in Church of St Therese, Mount Merrion, followed by burial in Shanganagh cemetery. Rest in Peace

DOYLE, Brenda (née Quinn) (Booterstown and formerly Rathfarnham) - 28th February 2024, unexpectedly at Blackrock Clinic with her family by her side. Best friend of Peter and adored Mom of Ciara and Kilian, beloved Grandma of Jessica, Leon, Molly and Myles. Predeceased by her brother Lorcan. Survived by her sisters Deirdre, Eithne, Fionnuala, Gabrielle and Siobhán, brothers Rick and Niall, extended family, neighbours and friends. Brenda’s Committal Service will take place on Saturday 2nd March at the Garden room, Mount Jerome at 15.45 pm. For those who are unable to attend you may view it live by clicking https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ No flowers, please. Donations in lieu to the Simon Community.

O'KEEFFE, (Thorverton, Devon, U.K. and Schull, Co. Cork) - On February 18th 2024 in Devon, PADDY, in his ninetieth year, son of the late Jim and Ellen, brother of the late Mary, Anne, Ellen, Maurice, John and Phil Bailey. Sadly missed by his loving brothers Jim (Schull), Don (Wisconsin) and Frank (Kinsale), who, with relatives and friends worldwide will sadly miss him and his entertaining Sunday morning phone calls. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Schull at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 5th. This will be livestreamed via https://corklivestream.com/funerals. Funeral afterwards to Schull Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

LOVE, (Dublin and Cork) - On February 28, 2024, peacefully at home, CLAYTON LOVE JNR., dearly loved husband of Barbara and the late Betty McCann, loving father of Clayton, Sarah (Cronin) and Neill. Sadly missed by his loving wife, family, son-in-law Dan, daughters-in-law Ellen and Siobhan, grandchildren Clayton, William, David, Emma, Rachel, Neill, Rory, Daniel, Peter and Rob, great-grandchildren Clayton, Amara, John, Alex, Daniel, Phoebe, Charlie, Elodie, Cassie, Freya, Archie and Jacob, brother John, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. Sunday (March 3) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (March 4) in St. Brigid’s Church, Crosshaven, followed by private Cremation. Donations, in lieu of flowers to the R.N.L.I, Crosshaven or St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. “May he rest in peace”

McDONNELL, Peter (Chord Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth) - February 27, 2024, peacefully in the tender care of the staff in St. Mary’s Hospital, Dublin Road, Drogheda and previously cared for in St. Anne’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Peter, beloved son of Enda (née McEvoy) and the late Bernard. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother, brothers John, Paddy and Brian, sisters Mary (Harvey) and Margaret, uncle Ben (McEvoy), brother-in-law Liam, sister-in-law Lynn, nephews, nieces and extended family. Requiem Mass today (Friday) March 1, at 1.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda which can be viewed live at https://www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie/our-parish/our-lady-of-​l​ourdes-church-webcam/. Burial afterwards in St Peter’s Cemetery, Drogheda. House private, please. Requiescat in Pace

MacHUGH, Derek (Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Foxrock, Dublin 18 and late of Digital) - February 27, 2024. Unexpectedly but peacefully, at his home after a long illness. Beloved husband of the late Zanka. Sadly missed by his sons Michael; David, Evan and their mother Sheelagh, daughters-in-law Bronach and Rikke, sisters Brenda and Hilary, brother John, sister-in-law Brenda, brother-in-law John, aunt Olive, extended family and friends. Reposing tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, March 2) from 2pm-4pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 4 at 10.30am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Putland Road, Bray, followed by private cremation. The Mass may be be viewed via Church webcam. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired online only to The Oesophageal Cancer Fund. May he rest in peace.