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RYAN, Dr. Edward Ryan, M.D, FRCSC, FSOGC (Late of Nenagh and Toronto, Canada). Son of the late Martin Ryan and Anastasia Ryan, formerly of Edward Ryan & Sons, 24 Kenyon Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Funeral and Cremation has taken place in Toronto on the 28th and 29th of September 2023. Edward will be at home for his funeral Mass on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12 noon in St. Mary's of the Rosary Church, Nenagh and burial will take place after Mass to Tyone Cemetery, where Edward will be interred with his parents. He is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Geraldine Kissane (Tralee), Loreto Hannon (Quin, Ennis), Clare Ryan Strobel (Nenagh), brothers-in-law Pat Hannon, Johan Strobel, nephews, nieces, friends and colleagues.

SMITH, (Laplands, Douglas and formerly of The Lough, Cork) - On October 3rd, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St. Lukes Home BERNA (née Duggan), dearly loved wife of recently deceased Bob, loving mother of Fergus and Ruth and dear sister of Breda and the late Joe, Mona, Gerald, Barry and Tony. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Kay, grandchildren Darragh, Niall, Colm, Conor, Rory, and Aoife, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd: on today (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on tomorrow (Thursday) in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas Funeral afterwards to St. Lukes Graveyard, Douglas. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to https://www.stlukeshome.ie/charity/ " Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis"

WELD - MOORE, Trevor (Mountarmstrong, Donadea, Co. Kildare) - October 2nd 2023, peacefully in the presence of his loving family at home, in the kind care of St. Brigid’s Hospice Homecare Team and the wonderful carers of Manor Homecare. Dearly beloved husband of Joan and much loved father of Estelle, Clifford, Shirley, the late Roland, Wesley, Andrew, Richard, Edward, Emma and Robert. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, daughters, sons, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Peace Perfect Peace. Reposing at his residence on (Thursday), October 5th, from 2pm with evening prayers at 7pm. Funeral Service on Friday, October 6th, at 11.30am at St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, Millicent, Clane, followed by cremation service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 2.30pm. House private Friday morning. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section on www.rip.ie. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

WALSH, (Killiney, Co Dublin) - October 3rd 2023, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Blackrock Hospice with his family at his side, John, beloved husband and best friend of Geraldine, loving father of Christine, Stephanie, Simon and Sybil. Sadly missed by his wife, children, son-in-law Ian, daughter-in-law Zoe, adored grandchildren James, Ciaran, Isabel, Eloise and Aliana, his extended family and a close circle of friends. Reposing at his home Thursday (October 5th) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal Friday (October 6th) to Sts Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack Village, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/camera/sts-alphonsus-and-columba-​bal​lybrack-killiney-parish followed by a private cremation. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. “The last act is over and John has taken his final curtain call.”

DILLON, Valentine (Val) (Monkstown) - October 3 2023, peacefully at Belmont Nursing Home. Much loved husband of Helen. Brother of Michael and predeceased by his brothers David and Willie, and sister Anne. Loved and remembered by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. A private burial service will take place.

KENNY, Stephen (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and late of Sandymount, Dublin 4; formerly of Erin Foods) - October 2nd 2023 peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Sadly missed by his loving wife Barbara, children Eimear, Stephen and Niamh, daughter-in-law Helen, son-in-law Tommy, grandchildren Ruairí, Cian, Darragh and Sadie Kate, his brothers and sisters Pat, Mairead, Neil, Cáit and Finbarr (also remembering his late brother Danny), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Reposing at his home tomorrow evening (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Stephen’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning in the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge at 11am followed by a cremation service at Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Francis Hospice or ARC Cancer Support.

McCARTHY, (née Kellett) Eileen, 1st October 2023 (Manor Estate, Dublin 12 and formerly of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan) - Peacefully, surrounded by her heartbroken family in the wonderful care of Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph. Loving mother to Niamh, Fergal, Denis, Emer, Colm, Eileen, Joseph, and Orla. Eileen will be forever loved and sadly missed by her sons and daughters, sons-in-law Tadhg, Brian, James, and Billy, and daughters-in-law Micheline, Leslie, Leonie and Julie. Her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Maureen and Eilish, and her brother Enda, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends, and remembering all our recently departed. May Eileen Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Bros., Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82) this (Wednesday) afternoon (4th October) from 2-4pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Holy Spirit Church, Greenhills, arriving for 11.30am Requiem Mass, with cremation thereafter in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, and donations if desired to Focus Ireland. House private, please. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue, 01-4907601.

HURLEY, John J., Professor Dr. (Dublin) – 29th of September 2023. John passed peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, loving Dad of, and much loved by Justine, Stephen and Sara. He will be sadly missed by relatives, extended family, friends, fellow sailors, students and colleagues especially from DCU. A special thanks to the wonderful home-carers and also the nurses from the Blackrock Hospice, who looked after John throughout his illness. Family flowers only please. Donations to a charity of your choice. House private. Memorial service will take place on Friday, 13th of October, at 11 am at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, A94 TR68. Those who would have liked to attend may leave a message of condolence at www.rip.ie. “Revel in your next adventures as you did in this life, championing art, education, languages, people, classical music, reading, poetry, skiing and travel.”

NAUGHTEN - LEOPARDI, Winifred (Una) (Milan, Italy and formerly of Corrib Lodge, Waterside, Galway) - 24th September 2023. Pre-deceased by her husband Orazio, and her parents Michael (Naughten) and Mary (Horgan-Naughten). Dearly loved mother of Michael. Sadly missed by her loving family, her son Michael, her sister Eileen, daughter-in-law Lisa, neighbours, many friends and extended family. Reposing in Corrib Lodge, Waterside, Galway (H91 YNX9) on Thursday 5th October from 4.30pm until 7pm. Arriving to The Abbey Church, Francis Street, Galway on Friday 6th October for requiem mass at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Bohermore. Family flowers only, by request. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace