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SIMMONS, (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) April 29, 2023 (peacefully) in the dedicated and compassionate care of all the staff of the Ashford House Nursing Home, Maureen, daughter of the late John and Alice, sister of the late Hector and Reg (Jimmy). Sadly mourned by her sisters Dink (Ethel McCann) and Sheila, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, caring neighbours and many friends. Reposing today (Wednesday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) to St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

SCORER, Bill (William) (Clonee, Co. Meath and formerly of Appleby, England) May 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of Muriel, dear father of Hazel and Janice and adored grandfather of Dean. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, grandchild, sister Olive, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Village on Friday evening (May 5) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place in Glasnevin Crematorium on Saturday afternoon (May 6) at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. “Fish are jumping and the mayfly is up”

PATTERSON, Alex, (Dublin 4, late of Glasgow and Wilmcote, England) – April 28, 2023. Peacefully, in his 92nd year after a short stay in the caring and professional hands of the staff in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Hilary (Russell), his many friends and family. Funeral Service to celebrate Alex’s life will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Blackrock Hospice. At Rest.

TAIT-DOAK, John Anthony, (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Phibsborough, late of Systemaction Limited) – April 29, 2023 peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his family, and in the compassionate care of Our Lady's Hospice, Blackrock. John will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife Patricia, son and daughter Ian and Claire, sisters Mary and Sheila, brother Alfred, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family, friends, former colleagues, and by Ann, Tony, Mary, Brian, Susan, and godson Gavin. Predeceased by his father John, mother Harriet, and sister Ann. Reposing at Massey Funeral Home, Newtown Park, Blackrock on Sunday, May 7, from 3.00pm until 5.00pm.Funeral Service on Monday, May 8, at 3.15pm in Mount Jerome Cemetery & Crematorium, Harold's Cross. No flowers please. Donations can be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation www.michaeljfox.org/ May he Rest in Peace.

CONWAY, Joseph (Heronford, Blackrock and Monkstown) . April 26, 2023. Peacefully, in the gentle care of the Sisters and Staff of Our Lady's Manor, Dalkey. He is deeply mourned by his Murphy, Finan, Conway cousins, loyal friends , residents and staff of Our Lady's Manor. Joe has bequeathed his body to medical science. A Memorial Mass will take place on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.00am in St Brigid's Church, Cabinteely. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal

O'SULLIVAN, Eileen (née Taylor)- (Wexford and formerly of Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin), May 1, 2023, (peacefully in Tramore), beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Frances and Annaliese, sister of Frances Taylor, brother Frankie Taylor and the late Mary Mooney; sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Brendan McCann, grandchildren Rory, Mary, Frances and Sadhbh, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing in her residence in Wexford today (Wednesday) from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. Funeral Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception Rowe Street tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Wexford Hospice Homecare. You are welcome to join in the celebration of Eileen’s funeral Mass on www.wexfordparish.com Rowe Street. Rest in Peace

O'SULLIVAN, Dermot Ivo (Ballydowney House, Killarney) - On 30th April, 2023, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Kay and sisters Noreen, Stella and Lou, loving father of Anne, Niamh, Ivo and Michael. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Una and Noreen, sons-in-law Hugh and Conor and his much loved grandchildren Michael and his wife Brónagh, Aoife, Niamh, David, Fiona, Ciara, Eoin, Fionn and Joe, extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney on this (Tuesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral arriving at the Prince of Peace Church, Fossa, Killarney on tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10.45am for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery, Killarney. House private, please.

PURCELL, John (Saggart, Dublin) - 30th April 2023. Peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family. Pre-deceased by his Beloved wife Teresa and daughter Mary. Sadly missed by his loving sons Shaun, Tony, Dominick, Colm, Paul and Niall, daughters Anne and Barbara, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, carers, relatives and many friends. May his soul rest in peace. Funeral arriving to The Church of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saggart , Co Dublin on tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, 3rd May for 11 o’c Requiem Mass after which he will be laid to rest at Saggart Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the following link http://www.churchservices.tv>saggart Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross at. olh.ie/make-a-donation

HALL, (née Foy) Anne (Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Shankill, Co. Dublin) – April 26, 2023, peacefully at home, with “her boys” by her side. Beloved wife of the late Jim, an incredible mother and friend to Rory, John and Dave, loving mother-in-law to Simone and grandmother of James; she will be sadly missed. Funeral Service tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00am in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome. For those who are unable to attend, the service may also be viewed on the following link, www.churchservices.tv/colliersbray . Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, the Wicklow Hospice, www.olh.ie . “Always in our hearts”

McNAMEE, Aideen (Orient, New York; Naples, Florida and Rathmines, Dublin) - On 28th April 2023. Peacefully after a short illness at her home in Orient. Predeceased by her beloved parents Gda Superintendent Patrick McNamee and Carita ( nee Sharkey), sisters Eleanor and Moya, also, by her partner John. Aideen is sadly missed and much loved by her brother Eugene his wife Mary, nephews, Paddy his wife Jennifer, Tom his wife Margaret, niece Niamh her husband David. By her cherished grandnephews and nieces, Robert, Eoghan, the late Milo, Caoilfhionn, Saoirse, Sean, Cara and Daithi and by her extended family and friends. Requiem Mass at 10am, Church of St. Agnes, Greenport, Long Island, New York tomorrow (Tuesday), 2nd May 2023, followed by cremation and interment of ashes in Sligo Cemetery at a later date. May she rest in Peace