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O'RORKE, Brigid (Breege) (née Fagan) (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Knock, Co. Mayo) – October 28, 2023, peacefully, at home, in the loving arms of her family. Beloved wife of Noel, adored mother of Hugh, Cliona, Mark and Máire, mother-in-law of Kaili, Séamus, Heli and Ger, adoring Granny of Aidan, Cathy, Patrick, Bobby, Tom, Rían, Eimear, Ailish and Daniel and loving sister of Mary, Anne, Kitty, Colm, Gerardine and the late John Bosco; she will be sadly missed by her family, extended family and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm, with prayers at 5.45pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (Nov.2) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul, www.svp.ie . “Ní uainn atá sí imithe ach romhainn”

ROCHE, (Nee Collins) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dromtacker, Tralee, Co. Kerry) - 28 October, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home, Margaret, beloved wife of the late Tom, cherished mother of Eibhlin and Michael, devoted grandmother to Tom and Aoibheann and dear sister of Des and the late Deirdre. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Nuala, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence on (Wednesday) evening (November 1st) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St. Finian’s Church, Newcastle on Thursday morning (November 2nd), arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Cremation in Newland’s Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the RNLI .

KEENAN, (née Stanford) Anne (Santry, Dublin and formerly of Drimnagh) -October 28th 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of all the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of Liam and loving mammy to Joanne. Sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law David, grandsons Con and Eoin, twin sister Noeleen, her loving brothers and sisters Marie, Bernard, Theresa and brothers that have passed, in-laws Maura, Donie and Antoinette and her much loved nephews and nieces agus a chairde as na ranganna gaeilge, Elizabeth, Angela, Cora, Honor, Colette and all her cycling buddies from the C.T.C. May she rest in peace. Reposing in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Road tomorrow (Wednesday) 1st November from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Thursday morning 2nd November to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to St. Francis Hospice https://www.sfh.ie/ .The Mass for Anne can be seen via the link on R.I.P.ie

FOX, Edward C. (Eddie) (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, formerly of Glencullen and late of Kilmashogue Cemetery) - October 27, 2023. Peacefully, in the care of all the staff at St. John’s House Nursing Home, Dublin 4. Beloved husband of Joan and loving father of Joanne, Andrea, Edward and Karol, brother of the late Evelyn. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law Finbar, daughters-in-law Pema and Muireann, Andrea’s partner Neil, his adored grandchildren Lucy, Jack, Dan, Conor and Vivienne, brothers John and William, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing on (Monday) afternoon, October 30th from 2pm-4pm in Fanagans Funeral Directors, Main Street, Dundrum, D14F3X2. Funeral Mass at 10am on (Tuesday) morning, October 31st in St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, D04 AV25, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery, Rathfarnham. The Mass will be streamed on-line using the following link: www.churchservices.tv/haddingtonroad Family flowers only please. Donations if desired online to Temple Street Hospital at www.childrenshealth.ie/donate/

BARKMAN, Peter (Rose Cottage, Adare, Co. Limerick) - October 26, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at University Hospital, Limerick. Husband of the late Irene. Loving father to Lynn, Jennifer, Alison and Dermot. Grieved by his loving wife Margaret. Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Andrew, Conor, Jessica, and Sarah, his sister Valerie (USA), sons-in-law Jonathan, Harvey and Jim, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brother Niall and sister Denise. Funeral Service will take place today Monday (October 30) at 2pm in Adare Methodist Church with burial afterwards in Old Cemetery, Adare. House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.

GATELY, Máire (Née Kehoe), “Ard Aerach” Newtown Road, Wexford and late of Glynn, Co. Wexford, October 27, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her family, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom) Gately, mother of Myriam, Michael, Patrick, Ronan, Clare, Una, Olwen and Nessa, sister of Angela Kelly (Née Kehoe Oranmore); her brothers, the late Pádraig, Michael, and Msgr Lory Kehoe, and her sister Ita Cummins (Née Kehoe). Loving and much – loved grandmother to her many grandchildren. She will be greatly and sadly missed her children, sisters, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and her many friends from all walks of life. Reposing at Knockeen Nursing Home, Barntown Y35 CY80 on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass at 1pm on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in St. Alphonsus’ Church, Barntown, Y35 NR40 followed by burial in the adjacent Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Wexford Town. “God will not be outdone in generosity and all you have given, all you continue to give will be rewarded here and especially in heaven – Ignatius of Loyola.

BAIRD, - October 16, 2023, peacefully at his residence in Ottawa, Canada, (formerly of Buttevant, Co, Cork) David. His family in Holland, Ireland, and further afield and his most dear friends and relations in Canada and the USA will mourn the loss of a true friend while fondly recalling happy times together. Unsurprisingly to those who knew him and in accordance with his wishes, his body is to be donated to Science. A memorial service is planned with details to follow in the coming weeks on RIP.ie.

WILLIAMS, Cecily (nee Butler) (Dublin) - Peacefully on October 18th after a long illness bravely and cheerfully borne and with equanimity at home. Beloved wife of Wyndham, mother of Rory, Lesley, Barry, Conor, Eoin, Brian and the late Desmond and grandmother of 12. A beautiful wife always and a dear mother, loved by all and missed by many. Private cremation has taken place.

BYRNE, Jane (née Kenny) (Delgany, Co. Wicklow) – October 23, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Deeply mourned by her sons Gerald, Peter and Kevin, daughters-in-law Marie and Anne, grandchildren, her wider family circle, and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Monday (October 30) from 3.00pm-5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (October 31) at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilquade, Co. Wicklow, A63 TF61, followed by burial in Kilquade New Cemetery. House private please. Private messages may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com. May she rest in peace