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à DOCHARTAIGH, Dr. Eoin (Galway) - On October 11, 2023, Eoin, died peacefully after a short illness in UCH, Galway. Deeply mourned by his wife Niamh, sons and daughters Niall, Conor, Eavan and Aideen, daughters- in-law Carol-Ann and Anita, son-in-law Geoff, grandchildren Caoimhe, Jamie, Dara, Ben, Sóley and Finn, brothers Aodh (Surrey UK), Pádhraic (Berlin) and Liam (Limerick), by their partners, by his nieces and nephews, other relatives and close friends. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Eoin on today (Monday, 16 October) on arrival at St. Ignatius Jesuit Church, Sea Road at 11am. Following Mass, Eoin will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. Solas na bhFlaitheas d’anam uasal cineálta Eoin

TOBIN, Elizabeth (Lil) – (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Mountbellew, Co. Galway and Newport, Co. Mayo) - On October 13, 2023, peacefully, in her 104th year, surrounded by her family. Pre-deceased by her brothers Monsignor Miceál, Pat and Dr. Seán Tobin and her sister Margaret Kealy. Deeply loved and sadly missed by her Kealy family; nieces and nephew Alacoque, Michael and Regina, niece-in-law Joy, grandnieces Cliona and Petra, her Tobin nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, Malone first cousins, relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Dundrum this (Monday) afternoon from 4pm to 5.30pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday, October 17) morning to the Church of the Miraculous Medal, Bird Avenue arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am (which can be viewed live at www.Livestream.absentfriends.ie/ElizabethTobin) followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. House strictly private at all times.

à DOCHARTAIGH, An Dr Eoin Gaillimh 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2023 Fuair Eoin bás go suaimhneach, tar éis tinnis ghearr, in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh. Méala mór a bhás dá bhean chéile Niamh, dá mhic agus iníonacha Niall, Conor, Eavan agus Aideen, dá bhanchliamhaineacha Carol-Ann agus Anita, dá chliamhain Geoff, dá gharpháistí Caoimhe, Jamie, Dara, Ben, Sóley agus Finn, dá dheartháireacha, Aodh, Pádhraic agus Liam, dá bpáirtithe siúd, dá nianna agus neachtanna, dá gclann siúd, dá ghaolta eile agus dá chairde dílse. Sroisfear Séipéal Iognáid faoin 11.00 Dé Luain, 16 Deireadh Fómhair d’Aifreann na Marbh. Cuirfear Eoin i Reilig Ráthúin i ndiaidh an Aifrinn. Solas na bhFlaitheas d’anam uasal cineálta Eoin

PIERSE, John (Wallace), (Howth, Co. Dublin), October 13, 2023, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff in St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, surrounded by his loving family, very sadly missed by his loving daughters Roisin, Siobhain and Fiona, sons-in-law Baldo and Jez, his adored grandchildren Laura, Anna, Sarah, Sean, Henry and great grandson Dougie, sisters Helen, Patsy and Ann, brother Ged, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, Kerry cousins, extended family, members of Howth Yacht Clubs, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock today (Monday) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Howth tomorrow (Tuesday), for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. May He Rest in Peace

BAKER, (née Dempsey-Murphy) Monica (Glenageary, Co. Dublin, proprietor Decwells Hardware, Sth. Great George’s St., Dublin 2) - October 10, 2023. Very peacefully, with her devoted family by her side and in the kind and tender care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of David and loving Mum to Colin, Wesley and Davina. Those lucky enough to have met Monica knew instantly of her warm heart, quiet strength and generous caring nature. She will be deeply missed by her husband, sons and daughter, sisters Marian, Maureen and brother Pat, daughter-in-law Emer, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, many loyal friends and her treasured pets Loxie, Daisy and Jack. Monica will be reposing at her home tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 18 at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule followed by burial in Kilquade Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: www.churchservices.tv/glasthule. Donations, if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock: www.olh.ie. May she rest in peace.

KAVANAGH, Patrick (Bray, Co. Wicklow) - October 7, 2023, peacefully at home. Dearly loved by his sons Luke and the late David and daughter-in-law Lindsey. He will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. A Funeral Service took place on Tuesday (October 10) followed by private cremation. Donations, in memory of Patrick, can be made to the Irish Cancer Society.

MURPHY, (nee Hickey) Mary (Swords, Co. Dublin and Ennistymon, Co. Clare) - October 11th, 2023, (peacefully) in the care of Blackrock Clinic, with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Gabriel, devoted mum to Deirdre and Ger, adored grandmother to Olivia, Ross, Robyn, Hazel and David. Fantastic friend and mother-in-law to Daragh and Eamonn. Predeceased by her brother Noel. Much loved and sadly missed by her brother Peadar, sisters Brid and Josephine, sister-in-law Ann, extended family and wide circle of wonderful neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. this (Saturday) morning in St. Cronan's Church, Brackenstown, followed by burial to Burgage Cemetery, Blessington.

DUGGAN, Sr. Isabel O.P. Dominican Convent, Taylor’s Hill, Galway - 11th October 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the sisters and staff, Dominican Convent. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary, her siblings Tessa, John, Doreen and Joseph. Sadly, missed by her sisters, Sr John (Meta) Bons Secours Cork, Sr Bernadette (Agnes) Sisters of Charity of Nevers, Preston, England, her Dominican Sisters, her nephew John, grandnephews Christopher and Paul, her cousins, extended family, retired colleagues, former students and staff, Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill and her many faithful friends. Funeral Mass at 11.00am on Saturday, 14th October, in St Mary’s Dominican Church, Claddagh, Galway, followed by burial in Rahoon Cemetery. Funeral mass will be available to view on: https://www.dominicanscladdagh.ie/live-webcam/ Requiescat in pace

THOMPSON, Kirin (née Spencer), daughter of the late Jack and Nora Spencer, Stillorgan. Loved and remembered by her sister, Katherine, brother-in-law, John, relatives, especially those in South Africa, and friends. Kirin's funeral will take place at 12.00 noon today Saturday, October 14 at the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to R.N.L.I.

KELLETT, in her 93rd year. (Foxrock, Dublin and late of Dromin, Dunleer, Co. Louth) (former career guidance teacher in Mount Anville School) - peacefully, in the loving tender care of Ashbury Nursing Home, Dublin. Sheelah, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McCabe. Predeceased by her brother Nicholas and sisters May and Teresa. Deeply regretted by her loving husband David, sister Rita, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Sheelah Rest in Peace. Reposing at the home of her sister Rita, Dromin, Dunleer (A92N889) on Friday, 13th October, from 4:00pm-7:00pm. House strictly private at all other times please. Removal on Saturday morning to St Finian's Church, Dromin, arriving for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.