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RYAN, (nee Heffernan) Phyllis (Whitehall Road West and formerly of Arbour Hill) – On September 5, 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Larry, loving mother of Barbara, Lorcan, Ronan and Eimear. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Kathleen, grandchildren Clodagh, Eoghan, Colm, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Phyllis rest in peace. Reposing in the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on today (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Friday) at 10am in St. Agnes’s Church, Crumlin Village, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery arriving at approximately 12pm. To view Phyllis’s Funeral Mass see link on RIP.ie. Enquiries to Brian McElroy Funeral Directors, Crumlin Village, Tel: 01 455 9101

PRIESTMAN, (née Horne) Joan, (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Lahinch, Co. Clare) (September 5, 2023); peacefully in the tender care of Annabeg Nursing Home, Ballybrack. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerry, stepdaughters Hilary Konig and Wendy Porter, her dearest brother Junius, sister-in-law Patricia Horne and cousin Dr. Patricia Horne. Very sadly missed by her Priestman family, Norman and Averil, Dave and Gwen, Brian and partner Ger, Mary, son-in-law Ernie, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be a great loss to the Horne family, particularly her treasured cousin Margaret, her extended relatives and wide circle of friends, especially those from the Hockey and Golfing communities. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today (Thursday) from 5pm–7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am in the Church of the Holy Cross, Main St., Dundrum, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery.

KEANE, John, September 6, 2023, Late of Kilmallock, Co Limerick, and Lantern Antiques, Francis Street, Dublin 8. Very peacefully, with Brian by his side in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his partner Brian Raftery, his brother Dick, his sisters Mary and Nora, his nieces and nephews, the Raftery family, and his family of friends who were part of his journey. Thinking of his brother Michael (Mick) who died in 2005. May John Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Brothers 109 The Coombe (D08 AK10), this evening (Thursday, September 7) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow morning (Friday) at 10am in St Nicholas of Myra Church, Francis Street, thereafter for Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium (Victorian Chapel) at 11.30 am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers to Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross. Special thanks to all those in Marymount, Harold's Cross Hospice for their gentle and kind care of John.

GROVE, (née Donnelly) Jennifer – (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and previously of Phibsborough, Dublin 7) on September 5, 2023 following a short illness at St Vincent’s University Hospital with her family by her side. Beloved wife of David and much loved mother of Susan, Barbara and the late Simon. Sadly missed by her husband, daughters, adored grandchildren Shane and Kate, son-in-law Paul, extended family and friends. Jennifer will be reposing tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) September 7 from 3pm to 5pm at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass at 10am on Friday September 8 in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Foxrock followed thereafter by cremation in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98. For those who cannot attend, Jennifer’s Funeral Mass Service can be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Family flowers only, memorial donations, if desired in Jennifer’s name to the Blackrock Hospice on the following link:- https://olh.ie/donate/ Rest in Peace

BAIRD, (née Kempson) Monica (Hammond Street, The Liberties) – Born 1932, died peacefully September 4, 2023. Beloved mam, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, granny, great granny, godmother, and friend. Predeceased by her son Declan. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, her children Mary Conlon, Fran Devlin and Paul, sisters Marie and Lily Becker, grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and so many more. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, tomorrow (Thursday), from 10am to 5pm. Rest in Peace. Removal on Friday morning (September 8, 2023), to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Aungier St, arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Barretstown Children's Charity (https://barretstown.org/support/donate/). Special thanks to all at St. James Hospital, Hospital 5, for their kindness and care.

LEAHY, Denis (Belgrove Lawn, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 and formerly of Kanturk, Co. Cork and Unilever Ltd.) September 4, 2023, (peacefully), in the tender care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Anne (née Scriven) and dear father of Gerard, Kevin and Jean. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, son-in-law Anthony, daughters-in-law Lynette and Miriam, grandchildren Charles and Frances, Daniel and Louise and Sean, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge on tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 6pm until 8pm. Removal to the Church of the Nativity of the B.V.M., Chapelizod on Friday afternoon arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

DALY, (née McDonnell), Margaret Patricia (Patty) (Sutton and Portmarnock) – September 3, 2023 (peacefully) at Newtownpark House, Blackrock. Beloved wife of the late Tony and mother of Patrick, Paul, John, Emer and the late Mary. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, her brothers Eddie and Des, grandchildren Niamh, David, Ivan, Mark, Ciara, Beatriz, Finn and Brianna, her son-in-law Damian, daughters-in-law Simone and Katrin, nieces, nephews, her wider family, friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass on Friday morning (September 8) at 10 o’clock in St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, which will be live-streamed via the Sutton Parish website. Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to Kirwans Funeral Directors, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3. Tel: 018334444.

McGOVERN, Joseph A. (Joe) (Palmerstown, Dublin 20 and formerly of Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh) September 2, 2023. Former Chief Superintendent of An Garda Síochána. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Teresita (Terrie) and devoted father of Declan, Ronan, Maria, Bernadette, Gregory and Éoin. Cherished grandfather of Luke, David, Mark and Ella; Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Fiona, Justin, brother Leo, sisters Sr. Sheila, Rita, Carmel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his dear friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Lucan on Thursday evening (September 7) between 4 pm and 7 pm. Removal to St Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown on Saturday morning (September 9) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in the Palmerstown Cemetery. House strictly private. “Our Lady of Knock, pray for us” “St. Joseph guardian of the holy family, pray for us”