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LYNCH, (Stillorgan and formerly of Mount Merrion, Dublin) – September 10, 2023 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, while surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his sisters Patricia (Campbell) and Catherine (O’Neill). Tom will be sadly missed by his beloved friend and companion Avril, sisters Mary (Larkin), Bernadette (Lawlor) and Philomena (O’Neill), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace A Service to Celebrate Tom’s life will take place on Friday evening (September 15) at 3:15pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium.

LAWSON, Dermot (Clontarf, Dublin) September 6, 2023 (suddenly) in Valcarlos, Spain. Beloved husband of Phil and much loved father of Keith, Jen and Caroline. He will be greatly missed by his family, sisters Hazel (Walshe) and Wanda (Ludgate), his brother Brian and sister-in-law Gwen, daughter-in-law Betty, sons-in-law Alan and Colin, his cherished grandchildren Lauren, Fionn, Rachel and Lyla. He will also be deeply missed by his dearest nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Friday) at St. John the Baptist Church (Church of Ireland), Seafield Road, Clontarf at 11.00 am, which may be viewed on the following weblink https://clontarf.dublin.anglican.org/join-in-worship-on-the-​​webcam/ followed by Cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. We kindly request no flowers. If desired, donations to the Irish Heart Foundation gratefully received.

BARCLAY, David (Sparks), September 9, 2023, Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12; peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross; beloved husband of Adrienne, adored dad of David and Zoë and much loved brother of Susan. David will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, children, sister, sister-in-law Fiona and her husband Gerry, his nephew Freddie, extended family, friends and his four-legged pal Peach. May David rest in peace. A Celebration of David’s life has taken place privately as per David’s wishes. Enquiries to Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village – Tel. 014559101.

O'NEILL, Hugh Brian, September 11, 2023, Ballyroan and formerly Dartry, (peacefully) in the company of his loving family while in the tender care of the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his baby son Hugh. Always remembered and sadly missed by his wife Patricia and his children Ailbhe, Dan and Aisling, his grandchildren, his brother Joe, sisters Sally, Breda, Mary and Grainne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and all his colleagues at Dublin Fire Brigade. Hugh will repose at home tomorrow Friday, September 15 from 5pm to 8pm. A Service to celebrate Hugh’s life will take place in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross on Saturday, September 16 at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society and/or the Irish Heart Foundation. May he Rest in Peace.

HARLEY, Matthew (Matt), (of Clontarf, Dublin 3), September 11, 2023, peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Very sadly missed by his beloved wife Pauline, children Robert, Michelle, Mark and Brian, daughters-in-law Elisa and Ran, grandchildren Oscar, Aimee, Cian, Maya, Zoë, Sophie, Esther and Róisín, nieces, nephews, cousins - particularly Robert, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, 15 Maypark, Donnycarney, on Thursday, September 14 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday morning to St Gabriel's Church, Dollymount, arriving for 10.30am Mass. Afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.

MEADE, (née Brennan) (Glenageary, Co Dublin and late of Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon) September 10th 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff of St. Altadore Nursing Home. Josephine (former NT) beloved wife of Daniel and loving mother of Claire, Margaret and Paul. Sadly missed by her husband, children, sons-in-law Patrick and Jason, adored grandsons Patrick, Daniel and George, her sister Vera and extended family and friends. Reposing today (Wednesday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule, Funeral Home from 4pm to 6pm. Removal (tomorrow) Thursday to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh hanam dílis

NICHOLAS, Gerard, (Knockard, North Circular Road, Limerick. Formerly of 16 Rennie Court, Stamford Street, London SE1 9LP. September 9, 2023, peacefully in University Hospital Limerick surrounded by family. Son of the late Patrick and Mary (nee Corboy) Nicholas, brother to Anne (deceased), Stephen, Jean (Geraghty), Raymond, Audrey, Mark and Mary Pat. Survived by his daughter Suzy, son-in-law Juan and grandson Elio. Also regretted by his uncle, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a host of dear and valued friends and colleagues in Ireland, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. A memorial service will also be held in London later in the year for his London friends and colleagues. Requiescat in pace Reposing at Knockard, North Circular Road, Limerick V94 W8CE from 4.30 to 7.30 pm today Wednesday (September 13). Funeral arriving at St John’s Cathedral, Limerick for Requiem Mass at 11am tomorrow Thursday (September 14) followed by private cremation in Shannon, Co. Clare on Friday (September 15) with interment of the ashes on a later date. Family flowers only please.

FARRELLY, Ronald (Ronnie) (Ballybrack, Co Dublin) September 9, 2023, only son of the late Joseph and Margaret (née McGrane). Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette (Ben), sister-in-law Mary Ellen McClure, cousin Patrick Lynch, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, and his godchildren. Removal today (Wednesday) to St. Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack Village arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed at https://churchmedia.tv/camera/sts-alphonsus-and-columba-​bal​lybrack-killiney-parish followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

ROWDEN, – Phyllis (née Hughes) (late of Margaretholme, Sandymount and formerly Raheny), September 10, 2023, (peacefully), in her 94th year, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount; beloved wife of the late Sam, much loved mother to Robert, Winifred, Olwen and Keith, adored and adoring grandmother to Anna, Matthew, Rebecca, Katie, Aishling, Adam, Jasmine, Michelle, Finn, Henry and William and great-grandmother to Judah. Loved and remembered always by her family, her devoted son-in-law David and daughter-in-law Maureen, brother and sister-in-law Ken and Eileen (Rowden), her nieces and nephews, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Friday (September 15) at 11.30 am in All Saints Church, Raheny, afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. "I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever." Psalm 23:6

SARGENT, - (née Flower) Mildred, September 11, 2023. Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Harold (Harry), loving mother of Trevor, Derek and the late Cheryl, and grandmother of Amy Neidín. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Áine and Sylvia, extended family and friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Rd., Rathfarnham, Dublin, on Wednesday (September 13) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, (September 14) at 12 noon in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village, followed by prayers in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.