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COFFEY, (née Ross) (Blackrock, Cork and formerly of Tralee, Co. Kerry) - On February 5th, 2024, peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the wonderful care of all the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital, MAUD, dearly beloved wife of the late Dr. Brian, loving mother of Niamh (Buckley) John and Mary Lou (Darcy) and the late infant Aoife, dear sister of Ann and the late Sandra. She will be forever missed and always loved by her children, sister, sons-in-law Conor and Eoin, daughter-in-law Julie, her adored 13 grandchildren Cian, Ruth, Emma, Ciara, Danny, Lara, Oran, Isabella, Patrick, Sarah, Faye, Kate and Méabh, nieces, nephews, extended family, former colleagues and friends at C.I.T. and neighbours and friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; on Wednesday (February 7th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 1.00pm on Thursday (February 8th) in St. Joseph’s SMA Church, Blackrock Road. Burial will take place at 2.30pm on Friday (February 9th) in St. John’s Cemetery, Oakview, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís.

PETTIT, (née Mangan) Colette (Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, formerly of Glengarriff, Co. Cork and Clonmel, Co. Tipperary) - Peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Brendan, much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. A life filled with love, caring and great humour. Private funeral. In lieu of flowers please donate to https://alzheimer.ie/

BARRETT, Donald J (Don) (Templerainey, Arklow, Co Wicklow and formerly of Douglas Road, Cork) - 2nd February 2024. Peacefully in the tender care of Aisling House Nursing Home, husband of the late Helen, father of Vivienne, Ronan, Gillian and the late Colin and brother of the late Robert (Bobby). Deeply regretted by his sorrowing children, their partners Mary, Gerry, Lisa and Conor, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in peace. Don’s cremation service will take place privately. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Mass in celebration of Don’s life will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Church, Templerainey. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam https://churchmedia.ie/st-josephs-church-templerainey-​arklo​w/ Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society www.cancer.ie.

McKEOGH, Dolores (nee Moore) (Lakeside, Ballina/Killaloe Co. Clare and formerly Dublin) - Peacefully in her 95th year on 2nd February 2024. Predeceased by her husband Jim and son David. Sadly missed by Joy, Gaye, Harry and Sheila, family and many friends. Family flowers only and donations to Milford Care Centre, if desired.

SHEAHAN, Dr. Daniel Gerald (Gerry) 1st February 2024 (formerly of Vernon Street, Dublin 8) - Passed away peacefully in the tender care of the team at Newtown Park House Nursing Home, Blackrock. Dearly beloved husband of the late Anne. He will be sadly missed by his sons Keith, Davitt, Donald and Philip. Predeceased by his brother David. He will be fondly remembered by his daughters-in-law Pamela, Dawn and Barbara, his sister-in-law Maureen, brother-in-law Brian and his wife Maryse, his adoring grandchildren Grace, Daniel, Finn, Lia, Iseult, Georgia, Lara, Cormac, Callum, Emmeline, Niamh, Orlaith and Rory, his niece and nephews Lisa, Leonard and Darren, extended family, relatives, neighbours, former colleagues and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock on (Tuesday) 6th February from 5 pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday morning 7th February at 11.00 am at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery. For those unable to attend the Mass will be streamed live please refer to RIP.ie for webcam link. May he rest in peace

FARRELL, (née Gallagher) (Cabinteely, Dublin 18) February 2, 2024. Peacefully in the exceptional care of all the staff in St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Rita, adored wife of the late Michael, devoted mother of Neil and Sinéad. Sadly missed by her children, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Remembering also her late parents Joseph and Mary, siblings Joseph, Marie, Paddy, Johnny, Frank, Tom, baby Richard and her brother-in-law Dermot. Reposing Tuesday, February 6 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Wednesday, February 7 to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Johnstown/Killiney arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. May she rest in peace

MURDOCH, Davida (née Franklin) (Dalkey, Killaloe and formerly Sligo) – January 31, 2024. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Dublin, under the wonderful care of the staff of the Cedar Ward, and surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for over fifty years of Henry and devoted mother of Maeve and Breffni. Davida will be dearly missed by them, by her sisters Wendy and Doreen, and their spouses Frank and Eddie, by her son-in-law Ahmed, daughter-in-law Rebecca, and seven grandchildren – Amira, Daisy, Nabil, Luke, Malik, Bonnie and Tamara, by her nephew Alistair, by her extended family, and by her wide group of friends from her Loreta schooldays and her working time with Aer Lingus, the members of her book club, and the members of the Friends of the Library (Trinity College Dublin) and the Irish Austrian Society. Cremation took place at Mount Jerome Crematorium on February 2, 2024. At Davida’s request her funeral was private and her ashes will be interred in the grave of her infant son Joseph Henry (twin of Breffni) who died in 1975. A series of memorial lunches will be held later with her friends. Donations, if you wish in lieu of flowers or cards, to the charity National Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. - “in memory of Davida Murdoch”.

PAIN, Diana (née McIlwaine) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) - February 1, 2024, peacefully, in the excellent care of Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her loving husband David, children Andrew, Richard and Caroline, daughter-in-law Aoife, son-in-law Daniel, cherished grandchildren Emilie, Evie, Jake and Mila and by her many friends. Service of Thanksgiving tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12.00noon in St. Paul’s Church, Silchester Road, Glenageary. Donations, if desired, in memory of Diana to the Irish Cancer Society.

HESSION, Frank, (Clontarf, Dublin 3), February 1, 2024, (peacefully), in the Mater Hospital, beloved husband to the late Céline, he will be very sadly missed by his loving children Paul and Sue, daughter-in-law Ciara, son-in-law Liam, grandchildren Emily, Harry, Charlie, Max, Lily, Freya, Romy and Fallon, brother Shay, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass today (Monday), at 11.15am in St. Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice or Focus Ireland. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. May he rest in Peace