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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 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (7th July) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

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HODKINSON, Barry (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) 30 June 2026. It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Barry Hodkinson in the excellent care of the staff at Glengara Park Nursing Home, Glenageary, following a long illness. Beloved husband of the late Kitty Hodkinson. Deeply missed by his sons Eoin, Mark, Blake and Hugh, his brother Eoin, daughters-in-law Anne, Elaine, Colette and Sophie and his grandchildren, Hugh, Luke, Emmet, Óisin, Cliona, Ruth, Sebastian, Violet, Bennett and Ryan, his relatives, neighbours and friends. Barry will be reposing on Friday 3rd July from 4 pm to 6 pm in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule A96EW88. Funeral Mass on Saturday 4th July at 10 am in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

GIBSON, Sylvia (née Sargent) (Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, formerly Oldcastle, Co Meath) – June 30, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of Fern Dean Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loved and loving mother of Ian, Lynda and Kathryn, mother-in-law of Gethyn and James, sister of the late Eileen, sister-in-law of Muriel and her husband John and much-adored grandmother of Samantha, Sarah, Karyn and Aly. Sadly missed and remembered fondly by her nieces, nephews, wider family and friends. Funeral Service on Saturday 4th July at 11 am in St Matthias’ Church, Ballybrack, followed by burial in Loughcrew Churchyard, A82 N225, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, at approx. 1.45 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research.

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O' HALLORAN, Sr. Anne, Religious Sisters of Charity (Dublin & Waterford) – 27th of June 2026. Peacefully in hospital. Predeceased by her parents, James and Brigid, brothers Tim, Jim and Liam and sister Eleanor. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, the Sisters of the Congregation, sisters Margaret and Therese, brothers, Seán and Eugene, sisters-in-law Anne and Adrienne, brother-in-law, John, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, the Sisters, staff and residents of Nazareth House Nursing Home, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing on Thursday, 2nd July, from 2 pm to 4 pm in Corrigan and Sons Funeral Home, 5 Lower Camden Street, D02DF22. Prayers at 3.30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 3rd July, at 11:30 am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Church, Sandymount, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook.

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. Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Goatstown (D14X348) today (Thursday) 2nd from 5 pm – 7 pm. Funeral service tomorrow (Friday) 3rd at 4 pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome.

May he Rest in Peace.

O' HALLORAN - Sr. Anne, Religious Sisters of Charity (Dublin & Waterford) – 27th of June 2026. Peacefully in hospital. Predeceased by her parents, James and Brigid, brothers, Tim, Jim and Liam and sister, Eleanor. Deeply regretted by her Community in Lakelands, the Sisters of the Congregation, sisters Margaret and Therese, brothers, Seán and Eugene, sisters-in-law Anne and Adrienne, brother-in-law, John, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, the Sisters, staff and residents of Nazareth House Nursing Home, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing on Thursday, 2nd July, from 2pm to 4pm in Corrigan and Sons Funeral Home, 5 Lower Camden Street, D02DF22. Prayers at 3.30pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 3rd July, at 11:30am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Church, Sandymount, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook.

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Barry (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) 30 June 2026.

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Barry Hodkinson in the excellent care of the staff at Glengara Park Nursing Home, Glenageary, following a long illness. Beloved husband of the late Kitty Hodkinson. Deeply missed by his sons Eoin, Mark, Blake and Hugh, his brother Eoin, daughters-in-law Anne, Elaine, Colette and Sophie and his grandchildren, Hugh, Luke, Emmet, Óisin, Cliona, Ruth, Sebastian, Violet, Bennett and Ryan, his relatives, neighbours and friends.

Barry will be reposing on Friday 3rd July from 4pm to 6pm in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule A96EW88. Funeral Mass on Saturday 4th July at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

KENNEDY - (née Layden) (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) 29th June 2026 at Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary. Kitty beloved wife of the late Anthony and dear mother of Michael and Alan; predeceased by her siblings Michéal, Pauline (Keane), Fr Leo CSSp., Sheila (Sr Baptist, Ursuline Convent, Sligo), and Brendan, sadly missed by sister Mary, grandsons Ronan and Oisín, daughters-in-law Susannah and Gillian, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace. Reposing Thursday July 2nd in Quinn’s Funeral home, Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Friday July 3rd to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for an 11am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. No flowers please.

GIBSON - Sylvia (née Sargent) (Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, formerly Oldcastle, Co Meath) – June 30, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of Fern Dean Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loved and loving mother of Ian, Lynda and Kathryn, mother-in-law of Gethyn and James, sister of the late Eileen, sister-in-law of Muriel and her husband John and much adored grandmother of Samantha, Sarah, Karyn and Aly. Sadly missed and remembered fondly by her nieces, nephews, wider family and friends. Funeral Service on Saturday 4th July at 11am in St Matthias’ Church Ballybrack followed by burial in Loughcrew Churchyard, A82 N225, Oldcastle, Co. Meath at 1.45pm approx.. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research.

The Lord is my Shepherd

WYNNE - David Joseph. (Windsor Road, Rathmines, formerly of Stratford-on-Slaney, Co. Wicklow), June 28th 2026, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by love and in the company of his wife Margaret and his daughter Shirley. Pre-deceased by his beloved son Derek. David was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Simon, adored granddaughter Claire, friends, neighbours and all who knew him. Generous, kind and caring, he touched the lives of many and will be remembered with great affection. Funeral Service on Friday (3rd July) at 10.30 am in Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh (D06 A9P8). Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, in David's memory to St. Vincent's Foundation or to your preferred charity. In celebration of David's generous, kind and colourful nature, those attending his funeral are warmly invited to wear bright colours.