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GRANT, Fr. Henry, S.J., (Milltown Park, and formerly of Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Belfast, Portadown, and Asuncion, Paraguay) – August 2, 2023, in Saint Vincent’s Hospital. Predeceased by his brothers Patrick, Jim, and Denis. Much loved and missed by his sisters Mary and Joan, his brothers John, Noel and Willie, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and by his Jesuit Community and many friends. Funeral Mass in Gonzaga College Chapel [eircode DO6KF95] this (Friday) morning at 11.30am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery

O'MEARA, Mary (Killoo, Clarecastle, Co. Clare and late of Templeogue, Dublin) - August 2, 2023. Peacefully in the care of the staff at Carrigoran House. Beloved daughter of the late Robert O'Meara and the late Agnes Lynch. Predeceased by her brother John and sister-in-law Maureen (née Brassil) Very deeply regretted by her nephews John and Michael, relatives, friends and neighbours. Requiem Mass in SS Peter & Paul's Church, Clarecastle tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00am followed by interment in the grounds of St. Brecan's Church, Doora. Mary's Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.clarecastleballyeaparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ If you wish to leave condolences you can do so by email to Info@dalyfunerals.com. May she Rest in Peace

CANAVAN, Mary (née Reapy), (Milltown Road, Tuam, Co. Galway). August 2, 2023. (Peacefully) in the care of Greenpark Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Jarlath and son Richard. Deeply regretted by her sons Francis and Dermot, daughter Geraldine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, neighbours and friends. Mary will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) tomorrow (Friday) evening from 6.00 o’c. Removal at 7.30 o’c to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12.00 o’c (noon). Funeral afterwards to Tuam Cemetery. Family flowers only please Rest in Peace

PALMER, William B. (Riversdale, Oakpark, Tralee and formerly Sneem, Co. Kerry), died peacefully August 1, 2023, beloved husband of Kitty and dearest father of Pat, Ronan and Kate. He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Ruth, Eleanor, Oisín & Émile, great granddaughter Saoirse Ro, nephews, nieces, Michelle and Sophie, sister-in-law Angela, brother-in-law Paddy (Hogan), relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11.30 am where the Requiem Mass for William will be celebrated at 12.00 noon (streamed on St. John’s Tralee Facebook Page). Interment afterwards in New Rath Lawn Cemetery, Tralee. Enquiries to The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, House private please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

MOLONY, Olga (Sutton and Raheny). August 2, 2023 (peacefully). Beloved daughter of the late Capel and Rita Molony and dear sister of Pam and the late Alan. Loved aunt of Alan and Maggie Semple and Grand-aunt of Doolin, Julianne, Shane, Michael, Nicolas and Eli. Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow (Friday) morning 10.00am at St Fintan’s Church, Sutton followed by burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed live at mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-fintans-parish-church-sutton-dublin May she Rest in Peace

RAFTERY, Gabriel (Gay), (Portmarnock and formerly of Finglas and Donegal), August 1, 2023, (suddenly), at home after a long illness, predeceased by his sisters Bernadette and Kathleen and brother Seán, beloved husband of Margaret, very sadly missed by his loving wife, children Dalgan, Deirdre and Brian, daughter-in-law Clodagh, Brian’s partner Aideen, his adored grandchildren Conor and Tadhg, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock tomorrow (Friday), from 3.00 o'c to 5.00 o'c. Removal to Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel on Saturday morning for a Service at 10.00 o'c. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. May he Rest in Peace.

COUGHLAN, The death has occurred of Anne Carmel Coughlan (née Doyle) July 31st 2023. Formerly of O’Connell Avenue, St. John’s Road, Wexford, ‘Abkhazia’, Curragreen, Galway and Parke House, Kilcock, Kildare. Anne, adored wife of the late Prof. Michael Coughlan (RIP 1993) and mother of Tara, Sorcha, Cillian and Neal. Much loved Nana to Emma, Brian, Jack, Hannah, Toby, April and Zoe and mother-in-law to Darragh, Tom and Sinead. Sister of John, Mary and Dick. Predeceased by her siblings Kathleen, Andy, Alsie, Larry, Paddy, Lily, Jenny, Thelma and Nuala. She will be dearly missed by her large extended family, nieces and nephews and her many friends in particular Carmel and Marie. Grateful thanks to all who cared for Anne: the Medical, Nursing and Orthopaedic staff at Tallaght University Hospital and Cherry Blossom Tymon and all the wonderful staff at Parke House. Her family wish to specially thank all the Health Care Assistants who were so much part of her care at the end of her life. Ar dheis De go raibh a hAnam Dilis. Removal on Friday morning from William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St. Kilcock (W23 XC90) to St Coca’s Church, Kilcock arriving for 12 noon funeral Mass. Family burial will take place on Saturday in Galway. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland.

MEADE, CM Fr. Bernard (St. Paul’s Sybil Hill, Raheny) - August 1st, 2023, peacefully, aged 84years. Adored brother of Marie, beloved son of the late Kathleen and Patrick. Sadly missed by his cousins, Vincentian Confreres and many colleagues and friends. Lying in repose at The Vincentian Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny from 4.00-6.00pm Thursday 3rd August. Requiem Mass 10.30am Friday 4th August, St. Peter’s Church, Phibsborough, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. Deep gratitude to Nurse Eileen Maher, the Sisters and staff at Nazareth House and the carers and staff at St. Paul’s Residence for their care of Fr. Bernard.

COLLENDER, Nellie (Ellen) (nee Hourigan) (Palmerstown, Dublin and formerly of Old Parish, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford) August 1, 2023 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. James’ Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom) and dear mother of Maureen, Hubert, Rena, Helen, Mark and the late Walter. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Fiona and Ruth, sons-in-law Peter and David, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown on Friday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by burial in Palmerstown Cemetery.

WOODCOCK, Brian, (Foxrock, Co. Dublin), July 31, 2023 - Following a long illness borne with strength and dignity, Brian will be sorely missed by his loving wife Janice (Nee Burke), Daughters Lisa and Gina, Sons Mark, Peter and John, Brothers Paul and Henry, Sons-in-law Morgan and Ian, Daughters-in-law Sarah and Aoibhne, his 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and his wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass at 10.00am tomorrow (Thursday) morning in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. May he Rest in Peace