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FORDE, Sr. Michelle O.P. (also known as Angel) (Santa Sabina House, Cabra, Dublin and Bom Sucesso, Lisbon) - 11th February 2024 peacefully in the care of the community and staff of Santa Sabina House, Navan Road. Deeply regretted by her loving nieces Dorothy and Anne, nephews Peter, Gregory, Alan and Charlie and their spouses, her relatives and especially her Dominican sisters and her friends in Ireland and Lisbon. Predeceased by her sisters Mildred Saul (U.S.A.) and Sr. Carmel O.P. (S. Africa) and her brother John. (Greystones). Rest in Peace. Reposing at Santa Sabina House, Cabra, DO7 WK25 today (Tuesday 13th February 2024) from 2pm until prayers at 4pm. Removal to Dominican Chapel, Cabra tomorrow (Wednesday 14th February) for the Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

McSWEENEY, Eamonn (Mount Merrion, Co Dublin, also of Coolowen, Blarney, Co. Cork) - A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, wife Marie, children Bryan, Suzanne and Barry, daughters-in-law Gemma and Michelle, son-in-law Peter and his treasured grandchildren. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his brothers Dan, John, Brian and Ted, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Reposing at his home, 18 The Close, Mount Merrion A94 D436 today (Tuesday) evening between 5pm and 8pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

GRANT, (nee Fitzgerald) Margaret R.I.P., 87c Bryansford Road, Newcastle BT33 OLF. Died 9th February 2024, peacefully at Downe Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of the late Gerry. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her gentle soul. Margaret's remains are presently reposing at MJ Sawey and Sons Chapel of Rest, 9 Bryansford Avenue, Newcastle, Co. Down BT33 0AX. Funeral Service on Friday 16th February 2024 at 12 noon in Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle. Burial to follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bryansford. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her.

BEATTIE, Francis Albert (Frank) (Rathfarnham) - February 9th 2024 (unexpectedly), at home, Beloved husband of Mildred, much loved father of Suzanne and Philip and the late Garth and Gillian, adored grandfather of Matthew, Gavin and Sophie. Loved and remembered always by his family, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Myles, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (February 15) at 11 am in Christ Church, Taney, Dundrum, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to R.N.L.I.

BROWN, John (late of Sutton, Dublin 13) - 10th February 2024, surrounded by his loving daughters Aideen, Davnet and Aisling, in the wonderful care of Anovocare Nursing Home. He has gone to rest in peace with the love of his life, the late Maura. He will be very sadly missed by his daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, extended family and his many friends. As a teacher he inspired many students who will remember him fondly. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock this afternoon (Tuesday) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal tomorrow morning (Wednesday) to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in St. Fintans Cemetery, Sutton. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock (01)8462620. May he Rest in Peace

JENNINGS, (née O’Neill) Anne (Mount Anville and formerly Roebuck Hill, Dublin 14) - February 8, 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the kind and tender care of the staff at Foxrock Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Joe and loving mother of Gabrielle, Catherine, Paula, Cathal, Seán, Maria, Hugh, Grace, Jane, Gavan, Andrew and the late Geraldine. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Anne will be reposing tomorrow (Wednesday February 14) from 5pm to 7pm in Carnegie’s Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass on Thursday (February 15) at 11am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

BIRTHISTLE, (née Tipper) Nuala (Templeogue Dublin 6W) - Passed away on Friday 9th February 2024, in the loving care of the dedicated staff of Orwell Nursing Home, Rathgar, beloved wife of the late Gerry Birthistle, beloved mother of Andrew, Peter and Donal. Sadly missed by her loving sons, sister Dymphna Tipper OP, daughters-in-law Annmarie, Ann Marie and Niamh, granddaughter Aoife, grandsons Rory and Dylan, extended family, relatives and her large circle of friends. Lying in repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Wednesday (14th February) from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Requiem Mass at 10am on Thursday (15th February) in St. Pius X Church, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at stpiusx.ie. May Nuala rest in peace

WOODS, (née McCarthy) Gwen (Dublin) - 8th February 2024 (peacefully), surrounded by her family in the kind and gentle care of the medical team and nursing staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved mother of Gillian, Ward, Justine and Frankie. Predeceased by her brother Jim. She will be sadly missed by her family, her sister Suzanne (Bolger), her children’s father Frank, adored grandchildren Stephanie, Natasha, Thoren, Sorcha, Jake, Georgina and Ryanne and their parents, Paloma, Drea, Caroline; Justine’s partner Jane and Frankie’s partner Skarlet. Also mourned by her constant and devoted companions, Trisha, Maya, and her dear friend Ethel, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. A Humanist Service to celebrate Gwen’s life will take place on (Tuesday) afternoon (13th February) at 2.30pm at The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome which may be viewed on the following web link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Feel free to come colourfully attired. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Guide Dogs for the Blind.