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CLARKE, (née Owens) Emma Marion (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Wexford) - January 31, 2024, peacefully, at Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her devoted husband Jim and loving daughter Jean. Sadly missed by her loving children Marion, Carol and Fred, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, relatives and friends. Removal to St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland, Lucan on Tuesday evening (February 6) arriving at 7pm. Funeral Service in St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland, Lucan on Wednesday morning at 11am, followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. “The Lord is my shepherd”

PETTIGREW, Michael Richard James (of Newcastle, Co. Wicklow) - Surrounded by his loving family, on 31st January 2024. Deeply missed by his darling wife of 53 years, Margaret, his daughter Lucy, son Tim, his beloved grandchildren Kim, Sophie, Julia, Marnie and Max, his daughter-in-law Julika, and his sister Trish and her family in Canada. Michael was an avid fly fisherman, golfer, pianist, mathematician, formerly Group Secretary of Smurfits and dedicated his life to his faith, and loving family. May he rest peacefully. Funeral Service to be held at 11.30 am on Monday (5th February 2024) in Newcastle Parish Church, Co. Wicklow, A63 AK73. House to remain Private. Family flowers only. To donate in lieu of flowers, please look at the notice on www.rip.ie for the links.

LEO, William (Bill) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly Tuam Co Galway) - 29th January 2024 (peacefully) at Tallaght University Hospital, cherished husband of Inez, predeceased by his son Richard, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, children William, Hilary and Maurice, grandchildren Conor, Michael, Tom and Kate, brother Michael, daughters-in-law Brenda, Carol and Clodagh, relatives, friends and kindly neighbours. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass Monday 5th February 2024 in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham at 11 am, followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome Harolds Cross. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Stewarts Care.

FEENEY, Josephine (née Fitzmaurice) (Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Derrynacong, Ballyhaunis) - 30th January 2024 after a short illness bravely borne, in the gentle care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Hermitage Medical Clinic. Beloved wife of Eric, sister of Evelyn and Tommie and sister-in-law of Dermot. She will be sadly missed by her husband, sister, brother, brother-in-law, many cousins, relatives, friends and former colleagues at St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar. Removal this (Friday) morning to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, for a short Prayer Service at 11am, prior to her journey to Ballyhaunis. Josephine will be reposing in Gavin's Funeral Home, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, F35 WF22, this (Friday) evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral arriving to St Patrick's Church, Ballyhaunis, tomorrow (Saturday) morning for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with the funeral proceeding to the local cemetery. Josephine's Funeral Mass can be viewed through Ballyhaunis Parish Webcam on the following link https://ballyhaunisparish.ie/webcam/

O'DOHERTY, Brian (Bristol, England and formerly of Shandon Drive, Phibsboro, Dublin) - January 22, 2024. At his home in Bristol, in his 89th year. Deeply regretted by his sons Paul and Mark and their families, his sister Anne (Kelly), brother-in-law Peter and sister-in-law Marisa. Predeceased by his brothers Billie and Raymond. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam. Funeral arrangements later.

MURPHY, The death has occurred of Maureen (Mary) Murphy (née Regan) late of 14 Brighton Green, Brighton Square, Rathgar, Dublin 6 and formerly of Rathmolyon, County Meath, January 31, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road, County Dublin. Predeceased by her loving husband Tony Murphy and her granddaughter Aisling. Loving mother of Liam, Maura, Declan and Anthony, grandmother of Stephen, Alison, Conor, Ailbhe and Catriona and great-grandmother to Emily, Colm and Cillian. Maureen will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Geraldine and Connie, son-in-law Dennis, granddaughter-in law Ciara, her sister Ina Larkin, her brother Michael Regan and sister-in-law Marie Regan, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law Anthony and Geraldine Murphy, Newtown, Trim (C15XR81) this (Friday) evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown followed by burial at Reilig Mhuire, Piltown, Laytown. House private on Saturday morning. Family Flowers only please.

SIMPSON, Francis Died 31st January 2024. (late of Kilkenny and formerly of Walsh Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9) - Fran passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, under the care of the wonderful staff at the Mater Private Hospital. Pre-deceased by his parents Eileen and Tommy and brother Rodney. He will be sadly missed by his children Kate and Michael, their mother Celine, brothers Tommy and Liam, step-brother Peter, sisters-in-law, Brida, Marian and Pat, son-in-law Jamie and beloved grandson Xander. Fondly remembered by extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Main Street, Finglas tomorrow (Friday) from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Service on Saturday at 2pm in Glasnevin Crematorium. To view the Funeral Service at 2pm please visit https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.​​html May he Rest in Peace

TANNEY, Paul (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and late of Belfast) - January 27th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. James’ Hospital. Beloved husband of Jessica and father of Sadhbh and Daniel. He will be sadly missed by them, his mother Enda, his father Brian, his brother David, sister Claire, father-in-law Gabriel and mother-in-law Sylvia, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Samantha, nieces Olivia and Sophia, nephews Eoin and Finn, relatives, friends, work colleagues and neighbours. Rest in peace. Reposing at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown on (Wednesday) (January 31st) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on (Thursday) morning (February 1st) to St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock, for Funeral Mass at 10am, then to Kilternan Cemetery Park for burial. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

O'DEA, Phil (Mena) (née Boylan) (Carragh Hill, Salthill, Galway and formerly of Scotstown, Co. Monaghan) - January 29, 2024. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom. Deeply mourned by her heartbroken daughter Fiona, son Conor (NSW, Australia) and his wife Belinda. A very proud granny of Iseult (Izzy) and Ultan (Ulty) who admired and loved her dearly. Sadly missed also by the extended O’Dea and Boylan family, wonderful neighbours, many loyal and devoted friends including the affectionate staff of St. David's Nursing Home. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour (H91 V1K8) on Friday, 2 February from 5.30p.m. to 6.30p.m. with Removal to Church of Christ the King, Salthill to arrive at 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Phil on Saturday, 3 February at 11 a.m. Following Mass she will be laid to rest with her husband Tom in Rahoon cemetery. Livestream link for Mass: https://salthillparish.ie/ Whatever will be, will be The future's not ours to see Qué será, será