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TRACEY, Ernest G, (Sandyford) passed away in St Vincent’s Hospital following a short illness on July 22, 2023. Sadly missed by his wife Cynthia his sons and the wider family circle. His body has been donated to the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI).

KILDUFF, Joan (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) July 27, 2023 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Joan at Belmont House nursing home, Stillorgan. She will be deeply missed by her precious children Paul, Alan and Sheila, brother Desmond, grandchildren Jennifer, Danielle and Stephen, sisters-in-law Constance and Kathleen, nieces Alice and Fiona, wonderful neighbours, and bridge and tennis friends. Joan’s funeral will take place on Monday, July 31, at 10.00am in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Churchview Road, Killiney followed by interment at Deans Grange Cemetery May Joan Rest in Peace and rise in glory.

CRUICKSHANK, Sarah (Sally) (née Kelly) (Aughlurogh, Tuam, Co. Galway) July 26, 2023 Peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of the late Alan, Sadly missed by her loving daughter Julie, son James, son-in-law Georg, daughter-in-law Brenda, her much loved grandchildren Oskar, Arno, Lily, Charlie and their sister Ashling, brothers Jimmy, Tomás and Christy, sisters Bríd, Mary and Petua, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Sally will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) this (Friday) evening from 6.00 o’c until 8.00 o’c, followed by removal to her home. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) in Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam at 2.00 o’c. Funeral afterwards to Creevaghbawn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to NRH Dun Laoghaire Rest in Peace

GOSSON, Monica (née Mooney) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) Peacefully, July 26, 2023, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her loving family, at Ashford House Nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved wife of the late Peadar and adored mother of Carmel (Florida), Mairead, Judith and Jonathan; sister of the late Oliver. Sadly missed by her son, daughters, sons-in-law Rafi and Joe, daughter-in-law Sinead, her loving and much loved grandchildren Adam, Ben, Shaun, Marc, Ross, Scott, Katie and Jonny, great-grandchildren Abbi, Joey and Molli, brother Austin, sister-in-law Theresa, extended family and friends. Reposing tomorrow (Saturday) from 4.30pm to 6.30pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass at 10.00am on Monday, July 31, in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock followed thereafter by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired online only to The Blackrock Hospice at www.olh.ie Rest in Peace.

O'DONNELL, (Downhill Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo) - 25th July 2023, after a sudden illness, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Gerry, predeceased by his parents Paddy and Kathleen, brothers Billy and Brendan. Gerry, beloved husband of Olive. Adored father of Olga, Olwyn, Rodger and Rodney. Deeply missed by his wife, children, precious grandchildren Conor, Poppy, Jack and Caimin, as well as his son-in-law Angus and his daughter-in-law Martha, sisters Mary and Annette, brother Paddy, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. In particular, friends made through the rugby community, which was such a large part of Gerry’s life. Reposing at Mc Gowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Friday evening, 28th July, from 7pm until 9pm. Funeral cortege will leave Mc Gowan’s Funeral Home Ballina on Saturday 28th July at 11am, with Requiem Mass at 11:30am in St. Murdechs Cathedral Ballina. Afterwards, burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina. Gerry’s funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to The Order Of Malta Ballina, or Ballina Meal’s on Wheel’s C/O Mc Gowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina. House strictly private, please.

CASEY, Pat (Blackrock, Dublin) July 26, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of all the staff in Newtownpark House Nursing Home. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Ann of fifty-six years, his children Bill, Tony and Judith, his sister Ann and brother Liam, daughters-in-law Nessa and Niamh, son-in-law Stephen, his twelve cherished grandchildren Hannah, Dan, Robyn, Abigail, Sophie, Anna, Patrick, Charlie, Holly, Robert, Jack and Tom, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends. Reposing at his home in Blackrock tomorrow (Friday) evening, from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome for family only. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Brain Tumour Ireland. Goodnight Dick!

CAFFREY, John (Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow) – July 25, 2023, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Roisín, adored father of Jane, Jack and Luke, cherished Gaga of Rosie, Lulu, Eléna, John-Joe and Ted, much loved father-in-law of Andy, Abaigeal and Kate and dearly loved brother of David, Dermot, Mary and the late Brendan; he will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 2.00pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. The service may also be viewed online on churchservices.tv/colliersbray . No flowers please. House private.

LYNCH, Ann (née Wilson) (Monkstown, Co Dublin, late of Kells, Co Meath) July 25, 2023: (peacefully) in the kind care of all the team of the Blackrock Hospice. Ann, beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Alice, Aoife and Stephen. Sadly missed by her children, sons-in-law David and Peter, daughter-in-law Siobhán, her adored grandchildren, sisters Helen, June and Ursula, brother Owen, extended family, neighbours and friends. Remembering also her late brother Edwin and sister Frankie. Reposing tomorrow (Friday) at her home from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal Saturday (July 29) to the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome, for a 10.00am Funeral service and can be viewed on line at www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ . No flowers please. Donations, if desired to the Blackrock Hospice. May she Rest in Peace

TIERNEY, Kathleen (Glenageary, Co. Dublin, formerly of Tallaght (and DIT, Kevin Street)) July 22, 2023 (peacefully) in the kind care of Sr. Bernadette and all the Sisters and staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey, Kathleen, beloved daughter of the late Denis and Kathleen, sister of the late Michael, Mary, Josephine, Denis, Patrick Oliver and Frank. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Margaret and Joanne, her beloved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Removal Saturday, July 29, 2023 from Quinn’s of Glasthule to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in St. Maelruain’s Cemetery, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

GALLOWAY, Pamela Margaret (née Johnston) (Killester) – July 19, 2023, aged 84, peacefully in the loving care of St. Francis Hospice Raheny, beloved wife of James (Jimmy) for fifty six years. Will be sadly missed by her husband, nephew Robert, extended family, members of The Irish Girl Guides and her many friends. Removal Saturday (July 29) to Church of St. John the Evangelist, Tonlegee Road, Coolock, for 10.30am Service followed by interment in Mount Jerome Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. "Gone Home."