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BRENNAN - Dr. Robert K. (Mount Merrion) former Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, late of the Rotunda Hospital - February 24, 2026, unexpectedly in Durban, South Africa. Pre deceased by his beloved wife Doreen and brothers David and Jack. Sadly, missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter Susan, son Robert, grandchildren Lauren, Will, Jack and Elle, extended family, friends, neighbours and former colleagues. Robert was cremated in South Africa, and has been privately interred in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin.

A long life, well lived.

O’CONNELL, Elizabeth J. (Beth) (née Fanagan), July 3, 2020. On the Sixth Anniversary of Beth’s passing, the O’Connell and Fanagan families are left with wonderful memories created by Beth in her busy life. She is lovingly remembered today and always by her extended family and many friends.

KENNEDY, Brendan (Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly Dublin City) – July 2, 2026, peacefully, in the kind and compassionate care of Leopardstown Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Proud and devoted Dad of his three daughters Ruth, Daphne and Helen, adoring grandad and great-grandad of Christian, Ben, Richie, Harry-Ray and Milo and father-in-law of Cyril, Ollie and Karen. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, extended family and many friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.00 am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

“May he rest in peace”

LYDON, (née Hegarty), Deirdre (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and late of Moylough, Co. Galway and London), 29th June 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of Blackrock Hospice, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and darling mother of Geraldine, Adèle, Paula, Fiona, and the late Michael. Very sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Peter, António, Richard, and Andrew, her adored grandchildren Robin, Hugh, Jenny, Michael, Daniel, and Eoin, great-grandchildren Poppy, Dylan, River, Jasper, Mara, and Violet, relatives, friends, neighbours and wonderful carers. Predeceased by her brothers Maurice (Muiris) and Terence, and sister June. Reposing at her home on Monday evening (6th July) from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (7th July) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

ANDREWS, David (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) June 30, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of Annette and loving father of David, Barry, Mary, Sinead and Claire. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sister Catherine, daughters-in-law Hannah and Sinead, son-in-law Cathal, his cherished grandchildren Daniel, Jack, Jake, Hugh, Conn, Sophie, Kate, Eve and Tom. Also by his sisters-in-law Angela, Bernadette, Clare, Liz and brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family, amazing neighbours, a very wide circle of friends from Dublin to Baile na hAbhann and especially his many colleagues in public life. David will be reposing today (Friday) from 4 pm to 6 pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Red Cross.

McALEENAN, Joseph (Joe) (Castleknock, Dublin 15) July 1st, 2026, peacefully, at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Alan and Jean. Pre-deceased by his sisters Evelyn and Geraldine. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Art, Elliot, Eve, Kate and Aoife, son-in-law Ross, daughter-in-law Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla today (Friday, July 3rd) from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock tomorrow morning (Saturday, July 4th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 am followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

May Joe Rest in Peace.

KENNEDY - Brendan (Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly Dublin City) – July 2, 2026, peacefully, in the kind and compassionate care of Leopardstown Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Proud and devoted Dad of his three daughters Ruth, Daphne and Helen, adoring grandad and great-grandad of Christian, Ben, Richie, Harry-Ray and Milo and father-in-law of Cyril, Ollie and Karen. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, extended family and many friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

“May he rest in peace”

McALEENAN - Joseph (Joe) (Castleknock, Dublin 15) July 1st, 2026, peacefully, at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Alan and Jean. Pre-deceased by his sisters Evelyn and Geraldine.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren Art, Elliot, Eve, Kate and Aoife, son-in-law Ross, daughter-in-law Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla today (Friday, July 3rd) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock tomorrow morning (Saturday, July 4th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

May Joe Rest in Peace

ANDREWS - David (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) June 30, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of Annette and loving father of David, Barry, Mary, Sinead and Claire. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sister Catherine, daughters-in-law Hannah and Sinead, son-in-law Cathal, his cherished grandchildren Daniel, Jack, Jake, Hugh, Conn, Sophie, Kate, Eve and Tom. Also by his sisters-in-law Angela, Bernadette, Clare, Liz and brother-in-law Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family, amazing neighbours, a very wide circle of friends from Dublin to Baile na hAbhann and especially his many colleagues in public life. David will be reposing today (Friday) from 4pm to 6pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Red Cross.

HOWLETT - John, 27th of June 2026, Rathgar and Galway. Passed away suddenly at home. Wonderful and adoring husband to Dorothy, son of Ros and Des, brother to Sarah and James, son-in-law to Angela and Brian, brother-in-law to Billy, Jane and Lucy. John will be sadly missed by his extended family, friends, and neighbours. Funeral service today (Friday) 3rd at 4pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. All inquiries to Massey Bros. Goatstown 01 268 8828.

May he Rest in Peace.