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FAY, Oliver, Ardivaghan, Walshestown South, Mullingar (formerly of Castletown Finea) - October 1, 2023, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the nurses and staff at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Nicola, Janine, Louise, Andrew, Jennifer, Oliver and Nicholas. Sadly missed by his wife and family, his sisters Maura and Angela and cherished grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace Reposing at Shaws Funeral Home, Bishopsgate St., Mullingar today (Wednesday) October 4, from 4.00 o'c. concluding with prayers at 7.00 o'c. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday), at 1.00 o'c. in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, followed by burial in Walshestown Cemetery. Oliver's Mass can be seen on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie

O'NEILL, Michael (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - Died peacefully at home on Saturday 30th September, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Joan, and wonderful and much loved father of Anna, Sarah and Eoin. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and his many friends and neighbours. Reposing at home today (Tuesday) 3rd October from 5pm-7pm. Michael’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 4th October in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock at 10am, followed by committal service in, The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to the IMNDA. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

RYAN, Breda (née O’Brien) (Pine Valley, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 and formerly of Rossfinch, Ballinahinch, Co. Tipperary) - On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, in the kind lovely care of Newtownpark Nursing Home, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Predeceased by her son Barry and sister Nora. Deeply regretted by her husband Jim, son Brendan, daughters Barbara and Deirdre, brother Willie, sister Frances Maxwell, sister and brother-in-law Kathleen and Pat McMahon, daughter-in-law Aileen, sons-in-law Larry Ryan and Gordon O’Neill. Will be missed her grandchildren Morgan, Conor and Fergal; Liam, Myles, Hugh and Jack; Alice and Maebh; by her nephews, nieces, cousins and by her nursing colleagues from Steevens Hospital, Rotunda Hospital and Simpsons Hospital, Dundrum and by her great neighbours and friends. Breda will be reposing at Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, on Wednesday, October 4th from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 5th at 10am in St. John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer Avenue, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel, Harold’s Cross at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, please, for donation and webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. Breda enjoyed a long and good life; she loved and was loved; she laughed and was laughed at. She will not soon be forgotten. Go N-Éiri an Bothar Leat Breda

MANGAN, Veronica (née Fallon) (late of Donnycarney, Dublin 9, and Lanesborough, Co. Longford) - October 1, 2023, peacefully at Nazareth House Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael; very sadly missed by her children Fr. Cyril, Bernie, Carmel and Ronnie, sons-in-law Martin, Bernard and Sam, grandchildren Kate, Marcus, Rory, Ellen, Emily, Desmond and Ross, great-grandsons Jayden, Liam and Theo, sister Philomena, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Stafford’s Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney, on Wednesday, October 4 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Thursday morning to Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney, arriving for 10am Mass. Burial afterwards in Fingal Cemetery. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.

LEONARD, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - October 1, 2023 in the care of the wonderful staff of Our Lady’s Manor and in the company of his loving family, Paschal, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Margaret, Maurice and the late Sheila. Sadly missed by his wife, children, daughter-in-law Clodagh, sons-in-law Kieran and Kevin, his seven grandchildren, Sorcha, Leo, Anna, Aisling, Aoife, Keelin and Juliette, extended family and friends. Remembering also his late brothers Tom and Nicholas. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 5, at 10a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey which can be viewed on www.churchserives.tv/dalkey followed by burial at Whitestown Cemetery, Rush, Co. Dublin. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

McNELIS, John (Jackie) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and Teelin, Co. Donegal) - 29th September 2023, peacefully after a short illness, at St James' Hospital, beloved husband of Angela and loving father of Jimmy, Michael and Fiona; he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. John will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, the Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham today (Tuesday) evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange, arriving for 11.30am funeral Mass, followed by cremation service in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's' Cross at 1.30pm. Rest in Peace

MEEHAN, Joseph, affectionally known as Kevin, of Foxrock, Co. Dublin (Formerly of Clonakilty Co. Cork) - Passed away peacefully on 23rd September 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the Four Ferns Nursing home. Kevin, dearly beloved husband of Christina, loving father of Paul, Tanya, Mark and Bryan and adored grandfather of Niamh, Cormac, Conal, Niall, Stephen, Kate, Emma, Olivia, Eve, Orla, Bella and Jack, great-grandfather to Aifric. Sadly and lovingly missed by his sister Pat, extended family and dear friends. Funeral Service and Cremation will take place on Thursday 5th October at 2:30pm in the Victoria Chapel, Mount Jerome, 158 Harold’s Cross Road, Dublin. Kevin’s funeral will be a celebration of his colourful life, so please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and happy. May he Rest in Peace

BURKE-KENNEDY, Paul (Booterstown, Dublin) - September 28, 2023. Suddenly, but peacefully at home. Much loved husband of the late Moninne and devoted father of Neil, Catherine, Gerry and Eoin, brother to Helen and the late Declan; father-in-law to Dervila, Brian and Vicky. Adored grandfather to Conor, Eoin, Jack and Ana; Paul, Ed, Matthew, Sam, Emilie and Theo. He will be deeply missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and many friends. A Liturgy to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 12 noon in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please. For those that cannot attend, the Liturgy can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown . Forever in our hearts.

O'REGAN, (née Caulfield) (Clontarf and late of Cabra) - On 30th September 2023 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family, Ursula, beloved wife of the late Jack and loving mother of Brenda, Fergus, Maeve, Patricia, Colm and John. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters, Bunny, Anne and Pearl, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand tomorrow (Tuesday) evening (3rd October) from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning (4th October) at 10am in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please, Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.