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LOUGHRAN, Fr. Malachy (Sean) OSA, - December 5, 2023. Peacefully, at the Augustinian Care Facility, St. Augustine’s, Ballyboden, Dublin 16, in his 90th year. Predeceased by his brothers and sister, Fr. Vincent OSA (Damian), Br. Kevin (Christian Brothers), Noel, and Sr. Monica (sisters of Mercy). Sadly missed by his sister, Sr. Clare (Sisters of Mercy), sister-in-law Mary, his nephews and nieces, Sean, Claire, Monica, Deirdre, Kevin, Vincent, and their families, his Augustinian confreres in Ireland and Britain, and his many friends. On tomorrow (Friday) December 8, a prayer service will be held in St. Augustine’s, Dublin 16, at 3pm after which his remains will be removed to the Augustinian Church (St Augustine’s), Drogheda, arriving at 5.30pm where a vigil will be held ending with a prayer service at 7pm. On Saturday, December 9, a Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am followed by burial in the Augustinian plot, St Peter’s Cemetery, Drogheda. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue, 01-4907601. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

KENNY, Bernadette (Bernie) Donnybrook and late of Malahide, formerly of Aer Lingus, December 2, 2023 (peacefully) in the excellent care of the staff on St. Paul’s Ward, St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her dear sister Ann. She will be sadly missed by the extended Ó Riain and Millar families, her friends, especially her carer Linda and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, 54, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 on Thursday and Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Saturday morning arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

SPRING, (née Crowley) Joan, (Killiney) - December 5, 2023, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Sadly missed by her loving children Joan, Judith and Jonathan, son-in-law Tim Kelly, daughter-in-law Hilary Spring, grandchildren, extended family and friends. At her request, the funeral will be private.

GOWING, (née Studdert) Ann (Moore Avenue, Newbridge and late of The Curragh and Cork) – December 4, 2023. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ned. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons and daughters Kieran, Raymond, Jean and Aideen, daughters-in-law Mary and Mary, son-in-law David, grandchildren Charlie, Laura, Hugh, Rory, Conor, Matthew, Niamh and Catherine, brothers and sister Barry, Joan , Richard and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May Ann Rest in Peace. Removal from Anderson & Leahy's funeral home, Henry Street, Newbridge this (Thursday) morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 11am Mass. Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch. Private cremation for immediate family only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers to KWWSPCA. Donations box in Church

GRIBBEN, Sr. Mary (Society of the Sacred Heart) of Armagh and Dublin, on December 4, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Nazareth House Nursing Home Dublin, deeply regretted by the RSCJ in Ireland and in Scotland, her brothers Daniel, Ignatius and Tomás, nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass in the Church of St. Therese, Mount Merrion on Saturday, December 9 at 10.00am, followed by burial in Mt Venus Cemetery, Dublin.

PHELAN, (née Walsh) Hannah (Cabinteely and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin) - December 5, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of all the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Ronald (Roney) and loving mother of Siobhán, Ron and Aindréas. Sadly missed by her sons, daughter, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Sandra, grandchildren Aoife, Emily, Coe and Iseult; Gavin and Ciarán; Alessia and Bella, brothers and sisters, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass at 10.00am on Saturday morning, December 9 in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph: 01 2808882.

Wahlrab, (nee Beatty), Evelyn, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. December 5, 2023. (Peacefully) at home in the care of her family and long term carer Maricel. Beloved wife of the late Carl and much loved mother of Peter and Catherine (and Carl and David deceased) grandmother of Eric and Ivan. Loved and remembered always by her family, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Rachel and Frances and her brothers Eddie and Seamus. May she rest in Peace. Reposing in Sheahan's Funeral Home, 71 Upper George's Street, Dun Laoghaire on tomorrow (Friday), December 8, from 4pm to 5pm with family in attendance. Funeral on Saturday, December 9, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass to St. Joseph's Church, Glasthule and afterwards to Deans Grange Cemetery.