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COONEY, Fr. Sean, Pastor Emeritus (Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Winter Park, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., and formerly of Ballymore, Co. Westmeath, Ireland) – June 21, 2023 (peacefully), on the 64th anniversary of his ordination. Pre-deceased by his parents, Patrick and Della (late of Ballymore N.S.) Sadly missed by his sister Mairead and brother Pat, his sister-in-law Dorothy, nephews, niece, grandnephews and grandniece, cousins and many friends in the U.S.A. and Ireland.. Fr. Sean’s Funeral Mass will take place in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Florida, today (Saturday) at 12.00 noon (5.00pm GMT), followed by interment in Queen of Angels Cemetery, Winter Park, Florida. Livestreaming is available on the Parish website (www.stspp.net). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'DONNELL, Eileen (née O’Brien) (Rathgar) - 29th June 2023 Peacefully in the company of her loving family while in the tender care of the doctors and nurses at Connolly Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Des. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her son Rodney and his wife Gillian, her grandchildren Philippa and Simon, great-granddaughter Poppy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, very close friends Gwen and Sinéad, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life will take place on Saturday 1st July 2023 at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to UNICEF https://www.unicef.ie/

SMITH, (Laplands, Carr’s Hill, Cork and formerly Robert Smith Ltd, Parnell Place) - On June 28, 2023, peacefully at St. Luke’s Home, Mahon, Robert (Bob). Beloved husband of Berna (nee Duggan) and much loved father of Fergus and Ruth. Predeceased by his brothers Richard, Victor, Stuart and Cecil. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Kay, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Darragh, Niall, Colm, Conor, Rory and Aoife, sister Hilda (Hosford), brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation on Monday, July 3, from 5pm to 7pm in St. Luke’s Church, Douglas, followed by Service at 7pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 4, at 2.30pm in St. Luke’s Church, Douglas. Burial in adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St. Luke’s Home.

CAWLEY, Noel (Eadestown, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Moygara, Gurteen, Co. Sligo). Peacefully on June 29, 2023, surrounded by his family in the tender care of the nursing staff of St. Elizabeth’s Ward at the Mater Private Hospital. Beloved husband of Anita, much loved father of Lisa and Claire and brother of John. Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Elizabeth and his sister Christina. He will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, brother John, sons-in-law Mark and Joe, adored grandchildren David, James and Julia, sisters-in-law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas (eircode W91 CD0K) on Sunday from 3.00pm to 6.00pm with Prayers at 5.30pm. Funeral on Monday with Requiem Mass at 10.00am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas and afterwards to Eadestown Cemetery. House private please. May Noel Rest in Peace

BARRY, Owen C.D. F.R.C.S., (Julianstown, Co. Meath and formerly Blackrock, Cork Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda). Owen, dear precious husband and best friend of Eileen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2023. Much loved father of William, Paul and Owen (Jnr). Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Gillian. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughter-in-law Amy, grandchildren Jack and Tom, sister Letitia, brothers John and Gerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92XN75) from 5.00 o’clock until 7.00 o’clock today (Friday). Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11.00 o’clock in St. Mary’s Church Julianstown can be viewed on www.youtube.com/@stamullenjulianstownparish6485 Burial afterwards in Moorechurch Cemetery. Family flowers only please. House private. May he Rest In Peace.

Ó FEARAÃL (O'FARRELL), Pádraig (Paddy) (Sliabh Chualann, Bré, Co. Chill Mhantáin) Faoi chúram cineálta fhoireann Theach Altrannais Naomh Iosaif, an tSeanchill, ar an 27ú Maitheamh 2023 agus é in aois 89 bliana ar an lá sin. Imithe roimhe, tá a bhean chéile Áine, (née Roche) a iníon Claire, a thuismitheoirí Tom agus Alice, chomh maith lena dheirfiúr Colette Griffin agus a dheartháireacha Oliver, Frankie agus Vincent. Croíbhriste ina dhiaidh, tá a iníonacha Eithne agus Aoife agus a mhac Ronan; a chliamhain Mark Gogarty agus a bhanchliamhain Kathryn Casey; a gharpháistí Ríona agus Oisín Ó Madagáin; a fhionnó Saoirse, gaolta agus cáirde. Funeral Mass on Monday (July 3) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, A98 E5D7, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. The Mass may also be viewed online at churchservices.tv/redeemerbray. Family flowers only please. Contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland would be appreciated. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam uasal

KAVANAGH, (née O’Hora) Kathleen (Kit) (Dublin and formerly Achill Island) June 27, 2023. Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Ronan, loving mother of Catherine, Ronan, Vincent and Ellen; sister of the late Teasie and Tony. Sadly missed by her daughters, sons, daughters-in-law Aliona and Christina. son-in-law Conrad, her adored grandchildren Abby, Cooper, Jack, Orla, Vincent and Bella, brothers Joey and Vincie, sister Eileen, cousin Anthony, extended family and friends, especially Pat Robinson and those in Boston, Maura and Breda, Ken and family. Reposing tomorrow (Saturday) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28). Funeral Mass on Monday, July 3, at 10am in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Churchview Road, Killiney, A96 EY91 followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham. May she Rest in Peace.

BARRY, Brian (Killiney, Co Dublin) - June 27, 2023, unexpectedly after a brief illness, in his 78th year, in the kind care of all the staff of both St Vincent’s University Hospital and Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Anne, loving father of Owen, Suzie and Clodagh. Sadly missed by his children, daughter-in-law Aishling, son-in-law Johnny, his adored grandchildren Jack, Marcus, Jessica and Laura, extended family, former colleagues at PwC, the members and staff of the National Yacht Club and his wide circle of friends, especially his lifelong close friend Ray O’Toole. Remembering also his late parents Brian T. and Stella, his brother Gerald and sister Gillian. Removal Saturday (July 1st) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by a private family cremation. No flowers, please. Donations, if you wish in remembrance of Brian to a charity of your choice. Fair Winds and Following Seas

WALSH, Mary T. (Castleknock, Dublin 15) June 28, 2023 (peacefully) after a short illness, in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Dublin. Beloved sister of Fr. Bart and Doreen, predeceased by her brothers Martin and Paschal and her sisters Anne and Eileen. Sadly missed by her many loving nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, brothers-in-law, relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Friday) evening between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Removal on Saturday morning to The Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

O'DWYER, Michael (Malahide, Co. Dublin and late of Irish Cone and Wafer MFG. Co. Ltd.) – June 27, 2023, in the peaceful care of the Blackrock Clinic. Sadly missed by his sister Patricia, brother Sean, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, for Funeral Mass at 10.00 o’clock tomorrow (Friday) followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Paul’s Section). For live-streaming, please visit the Malahide Parish website. No flowers, please. Donations, in lieu, to ARC Cancer Support.