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REID, C.S.Sp., Rev. Des (Kimmage Manor, Dublin, late of Ballymote, Co Sligo and Moyne Co Longford) - Died on Monday 12th February 2024, in his 90th year. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya and Australia, son of the late Kathleen (née O’Connor) and John William Reid. Predeceased by his siblings Jack, Mary Kernan, Brian, Don, Kathleen V (Lola) Davey and Pauline. Deeply regretted by his brother Benny, sister Joan Duggan, sister-in-law Catherine and brother-in-law Brendan, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, Spiritan confrères and friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor at 11am today (Thursday) followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.

HARTLEY, Joan Anne (née Kirwan) - (Dundrum, Dublin 14) Following an illness borne with great dignity, Joan died on Tuesday 13th February 2024 surrounded by her family. She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Joe, adored children Julie, Barry and Alan, cherished grandchildren Sophie, Chloe, Hannah, Jack, Roisin and Saoirse, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Fiona, sister-in-law Pat, sisters Carmel, Cora and Muriel. Edel. Cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Cherished daughter of the late John and Mary Kirwan. Pre-deceased by her dear brother Michael. Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning February 16th to Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally, for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

DONNELLY, Irene (Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath) - 10th February 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the kind and wonderful care of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin. Much loved wife of Andrew, and adored mother of Gavin, Drew, Tressan and the late Sheena, and cherished grandmother of James and Kate. Predeceased by her sister Eileen. Loved and deeply missed by her brother Aidan, sisters Isode and Maeve, sister-in-law Alison Lyons, brothers-in-law Adrian Harper and Peter Carr, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and a large circle of friends R.I.P Removal today (Wednesday) to St. Mary's Church, Navan, arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 10am, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Boyne Road, Navan. (These services may be viewed live on navanparish.ie). House strictly private. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice (CHY NO 10568) and or Cancer Research (CHY NO 5863)

O'BRIEN, John (Jack) (Churchtown) - February 11th 2024, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital; beloved husband and best friend of Dodie, adoring father of Jake and Robbie, father-in-law of Jen. Loved and remembered always by his family, brothers Michael and Brendan, sisters-in-law Loret and Colleen, his nieces, nephews, the extended family and a very wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Saturday (February 17) at 11 am in Zion Parish Church, Bushy Park Road, Rathgar, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association.

SHERIDAN, Gerry (Waterford) - 12th February 2024 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Terry and much loved father of Jacqueline, Gabrielle, Madeleine and Geraldine. He will be greatly missed by his family, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law Len, Gerry, Pat and Brian, grandchildren Mark, Jack, Sarah, Hugh, Laura, Penelope, Zach, Willow, Josh, Lauren and Gerry, great-granddaughter Aurora, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and colleagues. Rest in Peace. Reposing tomorrow (Thursday) evening in his daughter Jacqueline’s residence between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. A Prayer Service will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, Waterford at 3.15pm on Friday afternoon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only.

HAYES, Laura (Ard Patrick Road, Dublin 7 and formerly of Castleknock, Dublin 15) - February 7, 2024, after an illness. Beloved wife of Peadar Tiernan, adored mother of Olivia, Isabelle and Eva, cherished daughter of Marian and Michael and much loved sister of Alison and David. Sadly missed by her loving family, The Hayes, Tiernan and Byrne Families, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Blanchardstown tomorrow (Thursday) from 4pm to 7pm. A celebration of Laura’s life will take place in Cunninghams Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday morning (16 February) at 11am, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow Town, arriving at approximately 1:30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Mater Hospital Foundation with the comment “for the work of the Oncology Unit”.

FLEMING, Daphne (née Murphy) (Killiney, Co. Dublin) – February 9, 2024, unexpectedly at home in the care of her heartbroken family. Beloved wife of 56 years of the late William (Bill), she will be forever missed by her loving children Igor, Conor, Natasha and Julian and by her adoring grandchildren Tola, Robyn, Thandi, Jack, Lilah, Larry, Theo, Max, Laoise, Florrie and Cillian, with whom she shared such a special bond. Funeral Mass on Friday (February 16) at 11.00am in the Church of the Assumption, Castle Street, Dalkey followed by private cremation. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Jack and Jill Foundation Ireland.

O'DWYER, Anne, 11th February 2024. (Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo) - Suddenly but peacefully at St Joseph’s Ward, Sacred Heart Home, Castlebar. Predeceased by her parents Pat and Hannah O’Dwyer and her sister Mary P. Anne will be sadly missed by her son Brendan, sisters Helen and Catherine, brother John, nieces, nephews and grandnieces, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, her longtime friend Tommy and her many friends, relatives and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Donnellans Funeral Home Ballyhaunis from 5pm to 7pm on today (Wednesday) evening. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00 a.m. at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis, followed by burial in the local cemetery

NEWMAN, John, February 9th, 2024. (Templeogue, and formerly from Templemore, Co. Tipperary) - Peacefully, in the care of the wonderful staff of Tallaght University Hospital, following the excellent care received in Peamount Hospital. Beloved husband of Laura, loving and much loved dad to Cora and Katie. Pre-deceased by his brother Terence and sister Margaret. John will be forever loved and deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife, daughters, son-in-law Roy, his adored grandchildren, Johan, Adam, Seán and Isobel, sisters Veronica and Teresa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 tomorrow (Thursday February 15th, 2024), from 5pm until 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mt. Argus, D6W H677, arriving for 11.30 am Requiem Mass. Cremation thereafter in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome D6W HY98 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Templeogue on 01 4907601. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis.

NOLAN, Brian Sebastian (Dun Laoghaire and Sandycove) - February 12, 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady's Manor, Dalkey, after a short illness. Loving husband of sixty years to the late Rosaleen. Hugely inspirational father to Fionnuala, Jonathan and Brian and their spouses, John, Stephen, Christine, and Cormac (deceased). Passionately devoted grandfather to Aoife and Emmet Nolan, and Cillian Barry. President of Foxrock Geraldines GAA Club. Guiding mentor to generations of staff at McCullaghs, Nicholls and Brian S Nolan. His kind and gentle nature will be missed by lifelong friends and neighbours in Kill Avenue, Elton Park, Kilgorman and in Geraldines GAA Club. Fondly remembered by the devoted staff of Brian S Nolan, Dun Laoghaire. Remembering also his late siblings Mena, Maureen, John (Father Herman) and Francis. We greatly appreciate the love and exceptional kindness of his large circle of friends, now and always. And we will be forever indebted to the nuns and saintly carers of Our Lady's Manor. No flowers, please. Donations instead to SVP, the Society of St Vincent de Paul. May he rest in peace. Brian will be reposing on (Wednesday) evening (February 14th) from 5pm to 7pm in Quinn's Funeral Home, Glasthule. Funeral Mass on Thursday February 15th at 10am in St. Joseph's Church, Glasthule, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule.