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CASSIDY, Vera (née Doran) (Dunboyne, Co Meath and late of Phibsboro, Dublin 7) passed away peacefully July 29, 2023 at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of the late Séamus. She will be sadly missed by her loving son Robert, brother Patrick, sisters-in-law Attracta, Nora and Mary, brother-in-law Jack, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Vera’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 11.00am in Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church, Dunboyne with burial after at Rooske Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society or St Francis Hospice.

SMYTH, Christopher J. (Christy) (Windmill Lodge, Mullaghea, Kells, Co. Meath) - July 30th 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Christy was deeply loved by his wife Adela, sons Alan (Galway), Gordon (Lavey), daughter Alison (Atlanta). He was a loving and proud Papa to his five grandchildren, Cian, Dylan, Finn, Charlie and Erin. He will be greatly missed by his two sisters Renee Ryan (Hurdlestown) and Margaret McGovern (Balrath), son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Siobhan and Lorraine, sister-in-law Rosaleen, brothers-in-law Michael (Carlow), and Fr Austin (USA), his many nephews and nieces, former business colleagues, neighbours, many friends and the wider golfing community, particularly his beloved Headfort Golf Club. Rest in Peace Reposing at his home (A82 Y5P1) on Tuesday, 1st August, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday (2nd August) to St Ciarán's Church, Carnaross, arriving for 12 noon funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Colmcille's Cemetery, Kells. House private at all other times, please. Family flowers only.

LEENANE, Fr. Mark (St Vincent De Paul Parish Osterley, London, Glendown, Templeogue, Dublin and Ballinderry, Tipperary) 6th July 2023. Fr Mark died unexpectedly at his home in Osterley, in the presence of his loving family following a short illness. Beloved son of Michael and Eileen, brother of John, Andrea, Eleanor, Ivor, Ronan and Miriam. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents, siblings, brother-in-law Andrew, sisters-in -law Linda, Tanya and Jenny, nieces and nephews Jennie, Julie, Harvey, Ewan, Michael, Jake, Tilly, Elijah and Ephraim, godparents Bill and Máire, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, parishioners, colleagues, many friends and neighbours. Minister to his beloved congregation and friends in Osterley The Funeral Mass will take place (today) Tuesday 1st August at 12 noon in St Vincent de Paul Church, Osterley, london. Fr Mark’s mortal remains will then be removed to the Church of St. Jude the Apostle, Rossmore Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W for Mass to take place at 11am on Friday (August 4th) followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Links to view both church services are as follows; Fr Mark James Leenane RIP - Diocese of Westminster - https://rcdow.org.uk/http://www.stjudesparish.net/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a cause of your choice or simply do a kind deed like Fr. Mark.

PAYNE, Muriel (Peggy) (Oxmantown Road, Dublin). 28 July 2023. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Brabazon House, Nursing Home, Sandymount). Beloved daughter of the late Sheila (McDermott) Payne. Sadly missed by her loving brother Albert, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday in St Michan’s Church, Church Street at 11oc with burial afterwards in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

BYRNE, Maree (née Bolger) (Donnybrook, Dublin) 30th July 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and adored mother of Garret, Jane, Sheila and Adrienne. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Sophie, Yvona, Kate, Julia, David, Fred, Louisa, Jack, Jamie, Emma, Ella, Charlie, Karla, Juliette and Nikki, her daughter-in-law Pavla, sons-in-law Patrick, Ross and Vinny, sisters Sybil and Dorothy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1.30 pm. in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by private cremation. The Mass may be viewed on https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/

KEEGAN, Desmond (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) July 30th 2023 (peacefully) in St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. He will be greatly missed by his wife Lingling, children Des Jnr, Martin and Patricia, his grandchildren, brother Dermot, sister Pat, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Removal Thursday (August 3rd) from Quinn’s of Glasthule to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

NOLAN, Kieran (Leopardstown, Dublin, formerly Bosal Ireland Ltd) 28th July 2023. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Beacon Hospital, following a short illness borne bravely with dignity and courage. Kieran will be forever loved by his beloved wife and best friend Sharon, and dearly missed by his son Mark and daughter Emma. Predeceased by his parents Kevin and Phyllis. Sadly missed by his brother Adrian, sister Audrey, parents-in-law Jim and Jacqueline, sisters-in-law Ciara and Denise, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. May He Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Thursday (August 3rd) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Friday morning (August 4th) in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Children’s Health Foundation. House strictly private.

CUSACK, Matthew R. (Matt) Cusack (Killiney, Co. Dublin, late of Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim) - 29th July, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Cherished husband and best friend of Claire, devoted and much-loved father of Dorothy, Eimear, Matt, Ronan, Claire, Brona and Dervla. Sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren, Hannah, Joe, Emma, Jamie, Matthew, Patrick, Una, Alex, Saibh and Cathal, sons-in-law Simon, PJ and Brendan, daughters-in-law Anne and Gillian, his sister Brona, brothers J.E.F and Barry, sisters-in-law, Kathleen, Pauline and Roz, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Remembering also his late parents, Dr Matthew and Una Cusack and siblings, Loman, Fintan, Mella and Una. House strictly private. Family only. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, 2nd August, 2023 at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Johnstown-Killiney and burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Family flowers only, please. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.

de BROMHEAD, Harry (Waterford, Formerly of Knockeen, Waterford) - Much loved husband of Sally and loving father to Susannah, Kate, Henry and Guy, grandfather to Isabella, Phoebe, Elise, Jasmine, Harry, Mia, Jack, Georgia, Millie and Lottie, daughters-in-law Heather and Sarah, sons-in-law Patrick and Jon. Funeral private, please.

O'MAHONY, Flor (Dalkey, Co Dublin) - Passed peacefully, on 28 July 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Flor will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Judy, his cherished children Patricia, Damian, Kate and his recently deceased beloved daughter, Siobhán, his sons-in-law Martin, Brian and Chris, his daughter-in-law Verity, his brothers Joseph and Francis, his sisters Sheila and Mary, his loving 11 grandchildren and his extended family. He will be remembered fondly by his wide circle of friends and comrades. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. The family would like to thank the kind staff of Ashford House Nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired should be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Reposing (Monday) 31 July 2023 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Removal Tuesday 1 August 2023, to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.