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BYRNE, George Vincent (Donnybrook, Dublin) September 2, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of all the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Only son of the late George and Marjorie and loving brother of Joan (MacLaughlin) and Marjorie (Beatty). He will be sadly missed by his family, nieces Olwen, Lise-Ann, nephews Desmond, David, Derek and Andrew, extended family, friends and former colleagues in the Hospice Foundation. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock on Thursday morning arriving at 09.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery.

McMAHON, (née Leyden) Anne (Limerick and Blackrock) September 2, 2023. Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brother Jimmy Leyden (2018). Anne will be forever loved and sadly missed by her beloved sons, Tim and Patrick, her sisters Una and Rosaleen, her brother Sean, her darlings Ali, Isobel and Emily, her sisters-in-law Brenda and Gladys, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Anne will repose in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94 X308) tomorrow (Wednesday) September 6 from 4.30pm – 6.30pm. Her funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 7 at 10am in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. (House private please) Loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

FORDE, (Sutton Park, D 13 and late of Arklow, Co. Wicklow) - September 3, 2023, (peacefully) Capt. Frank. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons Conor, Killian, Frank and Declan, their wives and partners, grandchildren, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. RIP. Reposing at Fitzgerald's Funeral Directors, Bayside tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10am in the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. No flowers by request, donations in lieu to The RNLI.

McCARTHY, (Glenageary, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin and longstanding member of 4th floor staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital) September 2, 2023, (peacefully), Philly, adored sister of Eilish, Pamela, Pat and the late Sal and Marie. Deeply missed by her sisters, brother, much loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, neighbours and many good friends. Reposing at Quinn’s of Glasthule today (Tuesday) from 5pm to 6pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving at 9.50am for 10am Funeral Mass, and can be viewed on line at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. May She rest in peace

McMAHON, Bernadette (Bernie), nee Quigley, Ardandragh, Legan, Co Longford and formerly Dunluce Road, Clontarf. Retired NT St Brigid's Boys National School, Killester, Dublin. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick, brothers Kevin and Harry. Deeply missed by her brother Brendan, daughters Joan (Keane) and Ruth (Charles). Her grandchildren Jonathan, Marta and Lucy, sons-in-law Ron and John, sister-in-law Margaret, her nephew Peter, all her cousins, extended family and friends. Reposing at her home in Ardandragh, Legan (N39E2K4) today (Tuesday) from 3 o'clock. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Abbeyshrule at 12 o'clock followed by burial in Abbeyshrule cemetery alongside Pat. "Until we meet again" Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Parkinsons Association of Ireland, (Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7).

BRENNAN, Grace (née Somers) (Leopardstown, Dublin 18); passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, in the wonderful Wicklow Hospice, surrounded by her loved ones. Many thanks to the incredible staff of the Wicklow Hospice, Beaumont Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar for their devotion. Grace was the beloved wife of Alan and much adored mother of Karl. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Viv and Liz, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and wide circle of friends and neighbours, all of whom provided enormous support and solace during Grace’s illness. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today (Tuesday, September 5) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (September 6) at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Wayside, Kilternan, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. Donations to the Wicklow Hospice are greatly appreciated.

SCALES, Peter (Ronnie) late of Enniskillen and Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Peacefully, in his 94th year, in the excellent care of the wonderful staff at the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Deansgrange, on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Reunited with his beloved wife Margaret (Rippingale). Much loved Dad and loving father of Geoff, Andrew and Wendy, very proud Grandad of Katrina and Jessica and brother of the late Ian. Peter will also be much missed by his daughter-in-law Linda, Wendy’s partner Fergal, his wider family circle, neighbours and friends. A Funeral Service to celebrate Peter’s life, will be held at 12.45pm tomorrow (Wednesday) in St. Brigid’s Parish Church, St. Brigid's Church Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Dogs Trust at www.dogstrust.ie. ‘A life well lived’.

KELLY, (née Wisley) Alacoque (Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim) September 2, 2023. Peacefully, in her 97th year, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of Ashbury Nursing Home, Deansgrange. Beloved wife of the late Vincent and sister of the late Bernadette and Seamus. Sadly missed by her son Vincent, daughter-in-law Orlagh, her darling grandsons Jack and Hugo, brother Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing this (Tuesday) evening, from 5pm-7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass at 10am tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. ‘Reunited Again’

PRENDERGAST, (Nee Egan) Mercy – Blackrock, Co. Dublin, September 2, 2023. Cared for with compassion by the staff in the Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Desmond and Mercy Egan, her brother Robert and sister Twinkle. Survived by her sister and friend Jane and her husband Alf Aldenkortt, her nephews Christian and Marc, their wives Isobelle and Florence, their children Twins Cayleen and Lily, Sacha and Nils Aldenkortt, relatives and friends. Funeral on Friday, September 8 in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown at 11.00am. followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. House private. Family flowers only. May Mercy’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

GHENT, Patrick, (Retired Army Colonel; Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Defence Forces for 15 years) Late of Terenure, Dublin and formerly Cork) (September 1, 2023); peacefully at Orwell Private Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Eve; he will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, brother Fr. Billy Ghent and sister Sr. Bernie Ghent, sister-in-law Annette, relatives and wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. A celebration of Patrick’s life will take tomorrow (Tuesday,) at 2:15pm in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. House strictly private please.