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SHEERIN, Jackie (John) (Strangford Drive, Newcastle, Dublin and formerly of Tullow, Co. Carlow and Boyle, Co. Roscommon) - 18th August 2023 in the loving care of all at Mountain View Ward, Peamount Hospital; predeceased by his loving wife Anne (née Conroy) and daughter Mary. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, sons Jim, Donal, David and Niall, stepchildren Christopher, Rosemary, Seamus, Patricia, Marguerite, Kevin and Geraldine, brothers Seamus and Eugene, sisters Carolyn and Josephine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, his 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. May Jackie Rest In Peace. Funeral arriving to St. Finian's Church, Newcastle today (Monday) for 2pm. Requiem Mass after which he will be laid to rest with Anne and Mary in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Tullow. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, can be made directly to Cancer Research.

CORKERY, (Cork and Dublin) - On August 19th 2023, peacefully at St. Luke’s Home, Eileen (née Burke), Richmond, Glanmire, dearly loved wife of Mícheál and much loved mother of Garvan, Elva and Mahon and loving sister of Máirín, Patrick, Nuala and the late Pauline. Sadly missed by her loving husband and family, sisters, brother, daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Cathy, son-in-law Tom, grandchildren Sive, Conor, Moya and Oscar, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing in Barry Bros. Funeral Home, Hazelwood Glanmire on today (Monday) (August 21st) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on tomorrow (Tuesday) (August 22nd) in St. Joseph’s Church, Springhill. Funeral afterwards to Whitechurch Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to St. Luke’s Home. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis” www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

McKEOGH, Caroline (née Goaley) (Ocean Wave, Salthill, formerly of Maunsell's Road and AIB (Lynch’s Castle), Galway) August 18, 2023. It is with deep sadness that Caroline’s family share the news of her peaceful passing after an illness borne with great courage. The arrival of her grandson Benny in May this year brought Caroline so much joy. Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Kathleen, father-in-law Joe, brother-in-law Ciarán, and other relatives. Deeply loved and mourned by her heartbroken husband Joe, sons Brian and Seán, Seán’s partner Chloe and their son Benny, brother Liam and sisters Marie and Cáit, mother-in-law Phil, sisters-in-law Cathy, Mary, Martina, Antoinette, Olive and Brenda, brother-in-law Chris, nieces and nephews, cousins and a wide circle of friends. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road today (Monday) at 10 a.m. Funeral after Mass to Rahoon cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Donations if desired to Cancer Care West who provided great support to Caroline and her family. Will always be in our thoughts Rest in Peace

LEONARD, C.S.Sp., Rev. Pádraig. In his 99th year (Late of Kimmage Manor and Ballinvally, Delvin, Co. Westmeath) Died on Friday, August 18, 2023. Missionary in Ireland, Brazil and the USA. Son of the late Rose and Edward Leonard. Predeceased by his sister Peggy, brother Séamus and sister-in-law Betty, brother-in-law Paddy (Connelly) and nephew Pat. Deeply regretted by his sister Moya (Connelly), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-nieces, great-grand-nephews, his many cousins, Spiritan confrères and his many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass in Holy Spirit Parish Church, Kimmage Manor at 12 noon on tomorrow (Tuesday, August 22), followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.

COTTER, Bernadette (Bernie) (Dartry, Dublin 6 and formerly Doonbeg, Co Clare) (August 17, 2023); peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her sister Dympna and brother Fr. Pat. Sadly missed by her loving husband Dan Butler, stepson Danny, sisters and brothers, Mary, Eamon, Michael, Anne (Carey), Martin, Sean, Sinéad (Cryan), sisters-in-law Hannah, Breda, Terry, Dolores, brothers-in-law Tom and Bartley, nieces, nephews, relations, friends and neighbours. Bernadette will repose at her residence in Doonbeg on today Monday (August 21) from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Mass at 11 am on Tuesday (August 22) in the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Doonbeg followed by burial in Clohanes Cemetery, Co. Clare. Family Flowers only. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

O'GORMAN, Kevin John (Pops), in his 100th year, (formerly of Trees Avenue, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) died August 17, 2023, (peacefully) in the wonderful care and attention of the staff at Kinvara Nursing Home, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret and will be sadly missed by his children Mel, Jeanne, John, Kevin and Martin. Also by his daughters-in-law Ornagh, Sara, and Noreen and sons-in-law Charlie and Ron. Much adored by his grandchildren Russell, Louise, Ceri, Marc, Áine, Maeve, Aisling, Ali, Lúc, Jack, Trí and Cian and great-grandson Jake. Reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) on Monday evening, August 21, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11.30am at the Church of St. Thérése, Mount Merrion, followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. For those unable to attend the Mass may be viewed on the www.mountmerrionparish.ie. Family Flowers only please. Forever remembered with love.

DALY, Dr. Madeleine Kharé, Ballygar, Co. Galway and formerly Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, August 17, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, her darling son Luke and her adored parents Horace Michael Kharé and Madeleine DeSouza. Survived by her heartbroken children Martin, Michele, Peter, Joanne, Madeleine and Aisling. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Barry, Raymond, Michael and Doran, daughters-in-law Myriam, Olive and Jacquie, her much loved 23 grandchildren and great-grandson, sisters-in-law Deirdre O’Boyle, Miriam McGann and Mary Heskin and her wide and diverse circle of friends, R.I.P. Reposing at her residence this (Saturday) evening from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Removal tomorrow (Sunday) to St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar, for Funeral Mass at 12.30 o’clock followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/ballygar.

BRESLIN, Pauline (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – August 12, 2023, suddenly but peacefully, in her 93rd year, in the care of Glengara Park Nursing Home, Glenageary. Much loved sister of Patricia Lecky, Pat and the late Joan McGonagle and aunt of Linda, Paul and David Breslin; Fiona, Martina, William and the late Aidan Lecky; and Aimee Fairbairns. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Sunday) from 4.00pm-5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (August 21) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Little Bray. The Mass may also be viewed online at churchservices.tv/redeemerbray. May she rest in peace