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ROCHE, Gerald Anthony (Gerry, Tony) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Arklow, Killiney, Swords and Phibsborough) - May 11th 2023, (peacefully) in the Ashford House Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Frances, loving father of Eilis (deceased), Conor and Garrett. Most sadly missed by his sons, daughters-in-law Catherine and Kim, son-in-law Richard and, grandchildren Michael, Mollie, Garbhan, Christopher, Clodagh, Liam and Alexander, his extended family and friends. Reposing Thursday (May 18th) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 5.30pm. Removal Friday (May 19th) to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation at Mount Jerome. No flowers, please. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Blackrock Hospice.

KELLY, Patrick T. (Paddy) (Dock Road, formerly of Henry Street, Galway and late of Monastery Park, Clondalkin) - 14 May, 2023 Finally re-united with his beloved wife Joan (née O'Sullivan). Mourned and sadly missed by his children Patrick, Anne, Clare and Jude, sisters Ann and Martha, daughter-in-law Birgitta, sons-in-law Aidan Byrne and Peter Burke, cherished grandchildren Daniel, Siún, Laoise and Conor, Niamh and David, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue on today (Tuesday) 16 May from 5pm. Removal at 6.30pm to St. Augustine’s Church, Middle Street (H91 W6H3). Requiem Mass for Paddy on Wednesday, 17 May at 12 noon. Funeral after Mass to Rahoon Cemetery. We pray his soul to soar for ever more above you Galway Bay.

ROGERS, Professor Sarah (Donnybrook, formerly Glasnevin, Dublin) (Clinical Professor of Dermatology at University College Dublin, former Consultant Dermatologist at the City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital, Hume Street and St. Vincent’s University Hospital) - May 10, 2023, suddenly, at home. Predeceased by her beloved son Daragh. Deeply missed by her husband Mike, daughter Etáin, brother Tom, also by Maeve and her extended family and very many friends, colleagues and patients. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, on Thursday (May 18th) from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday (May 19th) at 11.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by Committal Service at 1.30pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, https://www.svp.ie. “Semper desiderari” “May she rest in peace”

JAMIESON-MURPHY, Rachel (Dublin) after a short unexpected illness on Saturday, May 13, 2023, a few days after her 21st Birthday. Darling daughter of Lesley and Damian, and sister to Andrew, Stephen and her best friend and twin Elyse. Desperately missed by her loving grandparents Betty, Betty and Noel, and all of her close aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joining her doting grandad E, Willie. No cards and no flowers. Just Give Blood in honour of our Rachel. Reposing at home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral Service on Thursday (May 18) at 11.00am in Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church, Howth Road, followed by Cremation at Dardistown Cemetery..

BRIDGE, Joan Elizabeth (née Lutton) (Dublin and formerly Clonmel, Co Tipperary), May 14, 2023, peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Ashley, sister of the late Rosemary and Doreen, and loving mother of Andrea and Jonathan. Very sadly missed by her children, granddaughter Poppy Ashley, son-in-law Phelim, Nadine, brothers-in-law, niece, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (May 18) at 11.00am in St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.

KEANE, (Rathcoole, formerly of Drimnagh and late of The Chieftains) – May 7, 2023, (peacefully), at home, Seán, beloved husband of the late Marie and dearly loved father of Déirdre, Páraic and Darach; Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, brother James, son-in-law Alex, daughters-in-law Anne and Erin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Molly, Alex, Ruby, Jack, Ella, Louisa, Clara, Doireann, Páidí, Seán Óg and Eoin, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.00 o’c to 8.00 o’c. Removal on Thursday to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saggart arriving for 11.00 o'c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Saggart Cemetery. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: www.churchservices.tv/saggart “Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”

McCORMACK, Mary (née McDonnell) (Ballsbridge, Dublin and formerly Inagh Co. Clare). May 11, 2023. In her 95th year at her home, beloved wife of the late Thomas and loving mother of Paul and Tony. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters in law Carol and Emily, grandchildren Susan, Anne, Cecilia, Mary, Thomas and Lucy, sisters Bridie, Susan and Anne, brother Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Aungier Street,. tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm with family in attendance. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Church Haddington Road. arriving for 10.00 am Funeral Mass followed by burial at Glasnevin cemetery. Rest in Peace.

RORKE, (née Roche) Rosanna (Monkstown Co. Dublin and formerly the Hill of Howth) May 15, 2023. Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Desmond (Des) and dear mother of Ros, Niall, Daragh, Rachel and Una. She will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her adored children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren Caleb, Leah, Holly, Ella, Jack, Charlie, Louie, Darcey and her sister Maureen, extended family, relatives and many friends. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Thursday (May 18) at 10.00am. in St. Patrick's Church, Monkstown followed by private cremation. The Mass can be viewed online using: https://www.church services.tv/monkstown - Donations, if desired, online only to the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie

CONDON, Col. (Retired) Seamus (Jim) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin ) May 14, 2023 (Peacefully), in his 94th year, in the loving care of the staff at the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Deansgrange. Darling husband of the late Veronica and beloved father of Andrew, Myriam and Bernice, dear father-in-law to Ruth and Peter, and adored grandfather to Daniel, Theo and Adam. Deeply regretted by his cousins, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon, in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown Crescent, A94 XK28 from 3.30pm - 4.30pm prior to his removal to the Church of St John the Baptist, Blackrock arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass at 10am on Thursday morning, May 18th followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed using the following: www.churchservices.tv/blackrock Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

MORRIS, Fr. Anthony O.P. (Seamus), (Holy Cross Friary, Sligo), May 14, 2023, peacefully in the exceptional care of Summerville Healthcare, Strandhill, Co. Sligo surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Margaret, brother Brendan and sisters Hilda (Sligo) and Maureen Delaney (Longford). Deeply regretted by his sister Sr. Madeleine Morris (Mercy Sisters, Sligo), nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Annie Morris, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, his Dominican confrères and friends. Reposing at Holy Cross Friary, Sligo today (Tuesday), from 11.00am with removal to the Church at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.30am tomorrow (Wednesday), with burial following in Sligo Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Condolences may be left at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071 9159999 / 087 2411114. Rest in Peace.