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McAULEY, - Anne (Westbury on Trym and formerly of Dunboyne, Co. Meath), January 9, 2024 at Saville Manor Nursing Home, peacefully after a long illness. Predeceased by her parents and by her brothers Sean and Laurence and her sister Martina. Anne will be fondly remembered by her brother Michael, her sisters Olive and Alacoque, her extended family and friends in Ireland, Canada and Bristol. Funeral will take place in UK at a later date. 'At peace.'

HAMILTON SHAW, Andrew (Andy) (Rockfield Park, Rahoon, Galway) - 10 January, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sheelagh McInerney.Very sadly missed by his loving wife, step daughters Eugenie and Cara Regan, sons-in-law Stephen McCormack and Michael Flood, grandchildren Lily Kate, Oisin, Oscar and Nora, sisters and brother Jennifer, Patricia, Ruth and David, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing at home in Rockfield Park on Sunday, 14 January, from 4pm to 7pm.Removal to the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna on Monday, 15 January. A Funeral Service will be celebrated for Andy at 12 noon. Following this Service he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. Memorial Donations, if desired, to Médecins Sans Frontières. Suaimhneas Síoraí Air.

FANNIN, Noel A. 9th January 2024. (Templeogue, Dublin 6W) - Peacefully in his 96th year in the wonderful care of the medical staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Predeceased by his loving wife Eileen. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his adored daughters Maeve, Bróna, and Emer, sons-in-law Thomas, Richard, and Tim, sisters Carmel and Monica, his close companion Pat, his treasured grandchildren Conor, Joseph (deceased), Neil, Tómas, Eoghan, Ronan, Aoife, Fionn, Ferdia and Sadhbh and his five delightful great-grandchildren, relatives and his wide circle of friends. Reposing at Massey Bros., Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82), this (Friday) afternoon, (12th January) from 3 to 5pm. Removal tomorrow morning (13th January) to the Church of St Pius X, College Drive, Terenure, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. To view Noel’s Requiem Mass please click: https://www.churchservices.tv/piusx All further enquiries to Massey Bros. Templeogue, 01-4907601. “He loved deeply and was greatly loved”

RYAN, (née Meyler) Katherine, (Ardilea, Clonskeagh, Dublin). January 8, 2024, (peacefully) after a short illness in the wonderful care of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Adored wife of her late husband Pierce, beloved mother of Christina and Suzy, cherished grandmother of Sarah, Isobel, Ryan, Robert and Zara. Sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Ray, her brother Stan, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and carers, especially devoted carer Teresa. May Katherine rest in peace. Funeral Service (Monday) January 15, 2024 in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 9.45am. No flowers please. Donations to Cancer Research.

FOUERE, John (Jean) Francois Fouere MSc MBA, Aughrusbeg, Cleggan, Co. Galway, peacefully, surrounded by family on January 7, 2024, under the kind care of Carna Nursing Home following a long illness. Deeply mourned by his loving wife Danielle, two sons Tristan and Oisin, grandson Cassian, his sisters Rozenn, Benig, Olwen and brother Erwan. Sadly missed by extended family and friends. Geologist and oceanographer, an innovator in the shellfish industry and an active member of the local community, dedicated to many campaigns for peace and justice in the world. Removal to Star of the Sea Church, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway, Sunday, January 14 at 5pm. Service on Monday, January 15 at 11am followed by reception (details to follow). Private cremation Tuesday, January 16 at 2pm at Shannon Crematorium.

McGRATH, Martin (Newcastle, Galway) - 7 January, 2024. It is with deep sadness that Martin’s family shares the news of his death. Predeceased recently by his sister Barbara and by his wife Rosaleen in 2020. He will be greatly missed and mourned by his treasured partner Maura, children Martina, Paula, Mark and Sandra, much-loved grandchildren Amy, Robert, James, Ciara, Emilia, Aoife and Rosanna, sons-in-law Tony and Conor, daughter-in-law Suzanne, sister Mary, brothers Michael and John, brother-in-law Paschal, sister-in-law Stephanie, his nieces and nephews, the McInerney family and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour (H91V1K8) today (Wednesday) 10 January, from 6 to 7pm. A family gathering will take place at Shannon Crematorium for a private Service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, 11 January, 2024. https://shannoncrematorium.com/ . Password will be available on the RIP.ie death notice prior to the commencement of the Service. Cremation to follow.

FITZGERALD, Margaret (née Flynn) (Glenard Crescent, Salthill, Galway and formerly of Michael Street, Kilkenny and Patrick Street, Castlerea) - 8 January, 2024, peacefully with her much loved family by her side at ‘Aperee Living’ Galway. Predeceased by her husband James (Jim) and her son Patrick. Deeply mourned by her sons and daughters Mary, Sheamus, Joseph, Niamh, Kevin, Noel and Kieran. Sadly missed also by her much loved brother and sisters Bernard, Caroline, Bernadette and Josephine. cherished grandchildren Sarah, Megan, Conor, Cian, Jack, Aisling, Fintan, Eilis, Cormac, Mary, Louise, Anna, Keatan, and Owen by her extended family, very dear neighbours, carers and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue today (Wednesday) from 3.30pm. Removal at 5.00pm to Salthill Church. (https://salthillparish.ie/). Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Margaret on Thursday, 11 January at 10am and she will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. House Private Reunited with all her loved ones Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam

WILLIAMS, Helen Mary (née Browne) (late of Termonfeckin Road, Drogheda, and formerly of Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - On Sunday, January 7, 2024, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her family, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack and loving mother of Tony, Dermot and Rory. Very sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Dympna, Wendy and Susan, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aisling, Ellen and Rachel, sister-in-law Maire, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, Ewa and her many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on today (Wednesday, January 10) from 5pm until 7.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Augustine’s Church, Shop Street, Drogheda at 9.30am on Friday, January 12. The Mass will be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/droghedastaugustines. Burial afterwards in Deansgrange Cemetery, Co. Dublin, arriving at approximately 12.15pm. If desired, donations in Helen’s name in lieu of flowers may be made to the Medical Missionaries of Mary, Drogheda, (https://www.idonate.ie/cause/MMM) who Helen supported so much.

O'CONNOR, Terence John (Terry) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - January 9, 2024. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, and much loved father of Jonathan and Naomi. Brother of Tony and the late Brian and Dorothy-Ann. Very sadly missed by his loving children, his adored grandchildren Hannah, Zachary, Lydia, William and Edward, daughter-in-law Tara McKiernan, son-in-law Andrew Crossley, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass at 10am on Friday, January 12th in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, A94 WF89, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery, A94 E793. No flowers please, only prayers.

BROY, (Monkstown, Co. Dublin) - December 23rd 2023 (suddenly) at home, Rosetta, loving mother of Conor. Very sadly missed by her son, daughter-in-law Ruth, grandson Casper, sister Thérèse, brother Patrick, niece Vicky, nephews David and Simon and all of her extended family and friends. Remembering also her late parents Patrick and Teresa, and sister Ann (Dockrell). A Funeral Service of Farewell will take place on Friday, January 12th, 2024 in The Glenview Hotel, Co. Wicklow at 2.45pm.