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KELLY, (née Montgomery) Gretta (Castleknock Avenue, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Trim, Co. Meath and Streamstown, Co. Westmeath) - February 24th 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Susan, sons Brendan, David and Colm, sister Mona, brother Pat, son-in-law Brían, daughters-in-law Michelle, Svetlana and Eleanor, grandchildren Marina, Tommy, Seán, Aisling, Daragh, Paul, Maeve, Daniel, Conor and Elizabeth, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, close family friend Ann-Marie, neighbours and friends. Reposing at St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown today (Monday) evening 26th from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday), February 27th at 11am at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. May she Rest in Peace

LYONS, Tony (Anthony) (37 Ashfield, Raheen, Limerick and formerly of Lisselton, Co. Kerry and Dublin and late Lecturer at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick) - 23rd February 2024, peacefully at University Hospital, Limerick, after a long illness. Beloved husband of Sadhbh. Dearly loved father of Eoghan and Aisling. Much loved son of Peg and the late Ned Joe. Sadly missed by his brother Patrick, sister Margaret, Eoghan’s fiancée Ciara, sister-in-law Breda, nephews Seán and Pádraig, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home (Eircode V94 PXT8) today (Monday) (26th February) from 5pm to 8pm. Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium (Eircode: V14 PV30) tomorrow (Tuesday) (27th February) at 1pm. Tony’s Funeral Service will be live-streamed on https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming Password TLT13 Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association.

BYRNE, C.S.Sp. Rev. Tony (Kimmage Manor, Dublin and late of Cabra and Sacred Heart Home, Sybil Hill, Raheny) - Died on Friday 23rd February 2024. Missionary in Ireland, Nigeria/Biafra, Sierra Leone, Sudan and other parts of Africa and Asia, son of the late Mary (née Clifford) and Michael Byrne. Pre-deceased by brother Gerry, sisters Madge, Peggy, Sr Mary Bridget (Kathleen) and Sr Gerard (Nuala), Little Sisters of the Poor. Deeply regretted by nieces and nephews Seán, Michael and Breda (Carey), Larry, Anthony, Martin and Geraldine (Masterson) and their families, his co-minister and life-long friend Sr Kathleen Maguire PBVM, extended family and friends, and his fellow Spiritans. May he rest in peace. Reposing today (Monday) from 3pm to 6pm in Kimmage Manor. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor (D12 WP44), followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.

CREAN, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) February 23, 2024 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, after a short illness, with his family at his side. Brendan, beloved husband of Carmel, loving father of Colm, Donal, Declan and Clare. Sadly missed by his wife, children, daughters-in-law Carol, Clodagh and Martha, adored grandchildren Saoirse, Sive, Matthew, Ciaran and Louis, his sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Reposing Monday (February 26) in Quinn’s of Glasthule, from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Tuesday (February 27) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by a private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired to St Vincent de Paul. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'CONNOR, Pauline (née Glaholm) Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, and formerly of Broadstone, Dublin, February 22, 2024. Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Rory, and mother of Émer, Roderick and Paulette, adoring grandmother of Rory. Lovingly missed by her family, including son-in-law Ronan, extended family and many friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park (Off Newtownpark Avenue), Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 X308, today February 26, from 5pm to 7pm, for friends and family. Funeral Mass at 11am tomorrow, February 27, at Church of the Holy Family, Kill-O-The-Grange, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. Forever in our hearts

GREEN, Ita, (nee Langley), February 22, 2024. (Raheny, Dublin), Peacefully, in St Francis Hospice, Raheny, in her ninety-third year, after a long illness, courageously borne with good grace and a strong will, surrounded by her beloved family by her side. Dearest loving wife of Steve (deceased), loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Deeply regretted by her daughters and sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Reposing today (Monday) 3-5pm, in St Francis Hospice, Raheny, Dublin. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am, in The Church of Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace, Raheny, Dublin, followed by burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton, Dublin 13. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Raheny. I measc na n-aingeal go raibh sí agus ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam Dílis

McDERMOTT, Jim (Coolavin, Rhebogue, Singland, Limerick and Polyprint, Catherine Street. Past President Castletroy Golf Club) February 22, 2024, unexpectedly. Beloved husband of the late Rita. Dearly loved father of Seamus, Mary, Cathy, Helen, Joe, Susan, Brenda and Claire. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Mary and Josie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin Road today Monday (February 26) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.

MARA, John C., (Malahide and formerly of Clontarf), proud past Captain of Malahide Golf Club, February 21, 2024, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Colette (née Collins), very sadly missed by Colette, children Catherine, Claire, Stephen, Elizabeth and Rosemary, sons-in-law Michael, Niall, Paul, Conor and Stephen’s partner, Sinéad, his adored grandchildren Finn, Orlaith, Siún, Freya, Shaunie, Willow, Grayson, Skylar Rose, Rory, Cormac, Eve, Aidan, Eli and Bump, siblings Eugene, Barry, Freda and predeceased by Tim and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours and his beloved dog, Rashers. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock today (Monday), from 2pm to 4pm. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide tomorrow (Tuesday) for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. House private please. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. May He Rest in Peace

WILLIS, Robert (Bob) 20th February 2024 (Foxrock, Dublin) - Peacefully, in his 101st year, in the kind care of the Blackrock Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Elaine and dearly loved father of Linda, Neil and Erica. Cherished Gramps to Emma, Mark, Kate, Richard, Simon, Angus, Hannah and Sophie, great grandpa to Robin, Charlotte and Ava, dear father-in-law of Jillian and Brian, brother to Muriel (Kirtley), Fred and the late George. He will be greatly missed by the extended family and his wide circle of friends. A Thanksgiving Service will be held in Tullow Church, Carrickmines on Tuesday 27th February at 2 o’clock. 'Safe travels'

ELLISON, Most Rev. Bishop Robert (Bobby) C.S.Sp. (Kimmage Manor, Dublin and late of Blackrock) - Died on Thursday 22nd February 2024. Missionary in Ireland, Rome and The Gambia, son of the late Agnes (née Hughes) and Dr. Charles Ellison. Predeceased and dearly loved, by his sister Mary, brothers Charles and David, sister-in-law Maura and brother-in-law Jack. Deeply regretted and loved by all who knew him, including his brothers Billy, Des, sisters-in-law Margaret and Colette, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends, and his cherished Spiritan family. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor (D12 WP44) at 11am on Saturday 24th February, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.