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FALLON, (Dalkey, Co Dublin) April 23, 2023 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of St Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Joe, beloved husband of Rita (Coffey) loving father of Frankie, Margaret, John and Joe. Sadly missed by wife, children and their partners, his adored granddaughters Danielle, India, Zoe and Rachel, sister Francie, brother Declan, his extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing Thursday in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal Friday to the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for 10.00am Funeral Service which can be viewed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by cremation. May he Rest in Peace.

BYRNE, Dr. Hugh (Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, formerly of Terenure, Co. Dublin, and a former TD) - April 22, 2023. Peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital after a brave battle over the course of the past year. Predeceased by his brothers John, Des and Gerald. Hugh will be sadly missed by his daughter Judith, sons Shane, Peter and Hughbie, brothers Dermot and Michael, his adored grandchildren Oscar, Rachel, Josh, Alex, Izzy and Aidan, daughters-in-law Narahya, Audrey and Alva, extended family, relatives and all his friends. Special thanks to Dr. Rizvi and his team as well as the wonderful staff of the Elderly Medical and B wards who cared for Hugh so well. A Funeral Service for Hugh will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. For those that cannot attend, the Service can be viewed online using this link: www.churchservices.tv/monkstown . Family flowers only please. Donations if desired. to the Irish Cancer Society. May Hugh Rest in Everlasting Peace

O'REILLY, Sr. Céline (late of Dominican Convent, 204 Griffith Avenue). April 22, 2023 (peacefully), in Santa Sabina Nursing Home, Cabra, Predeceased by her parents Michael and Ann and brothers Gerard and Bernard. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters, Bernadette, Clare, and Bridget, brother Michael, and all her family, friends and Dominican community. Reposing this (Tuesday) evening) in the Dominican Convent, 204 Griffith Avenue, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Convent Chapel, Cabra at 2.00 pm. followed by burial in the Convent cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

SOMERVILLE, Susan Mary Gertrude (Sue) (née Tucker) (Roundwood Co. Wicklow, formerly of Bantry and Fermoy, Co. Cork) – April 20, 2023, in her 75th year, in the devoted care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital after a short illness. Greatly missed by her husband Andrew, brother David Tucker, sister-in-law Meta, nephew Harvey, niece SallyAnn and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (April 27) at 11.00am in Calary Parish Church of Ireland, Co. Wicklow followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Beaumont Hospital Foundation.

VERSO, Gladys (Gaye) (née McNeight) (formerly Clonskeagh, Dublin 14) April 20, 2023. Peacefully, in her 97th year, in the tender care of all the wonderful staff at Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved wife of the late Charles (Charlie) and loving mother of Ken, Derek and Trevor. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Moya, Katharine and Karen; grandchildren Ciarán, Stephen, Kilian, Andrew, Jessica and Holly; great-grandchildren Freddie, Sophia, Tibo, Killian and Julien, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Funeral Service at 11.00am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning in Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh, D06 A9P8 followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the DSPCA (online only). At Rest.

BUCKLEY, Sr. Olive (Religious Sisters of Charity) April 22, 2023 (Shalom, St.Mary’s, Merrion, Dublin) - Predeceased by her parents Kathlen and David, and sisters Kathleen and Martina. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters Sr.Esther B.S.C., Myre and Dolores, brother David, nieces, nephews, extended family, her community in Merrion, and the Congregation of the Religious Sisters of Charity. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Wednesday (April 26) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by burial in the community cemetery, Donnybrook.

JORDAN, Vincent (Carragh Close, Salthill, Galway, formerly Charlestown, Co. Mayo) - 22 April, 2023 (peacefully) with his much-loved family by his side. Deeply mourned and loved by his wife Mary (née Tunney), their sons and daughters Garrett, Piaras, Daire, Cliodhna, Ciara and Cian, by his very precious grandsons Liam and Luke, daughters-in-law and partners Lorraine, Emma-Jane, Iseult and Conor, sisters Sr. Catherine, Martina, Norah and Teresa, brothers James, Danny and Laurence, the extended Jordan and Tunney families, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, (H91V1K8) on Tuesday, 25 April from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Arriving at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill on Wednesday, 26 April in advance of Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass, Vincent will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery. House Private by request. Livestreaming link for Mass on Salthill Church Website. Family flowers. Donations if preferred to Parkinson’s Association of Ireland or Diabetes Ireland

LOFTUS, Dr. Michael (Mickey) (Mullenmore North, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo) - 22nd April 2023. Peacefully at the Moy Ridge nursing home, Ballina surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Mary, stepmother Mai, brothers Dr. Benny, Marty, Kevin, Dan and sister Ettie. Dr. Mickey Loftus, (former president of the GAA and Coroner of North Mayo), deeply mourned by his loving wife Edie, children Michael, Orla, Patrick and Dr. Joe, daughters-in-law Dr. Eleanor, Monica and Jordan, son-in-law Donal, his 10 grandchildren Rosanna, Mikey, Patrick, Kevin, Claire, Dr. Katie, Joe, Sam, McKenzie and Ben, brothers Dr. Declan, Finian, Dr. Colm, Shane, Liam and sister Siobhan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, his extended family, neighbours, many friends who knew and loved Dr. Mickey within medical and GAA communities. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam gaelach. Reposing at Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAA Club, St. Tiernan’s Park, Ballina Rd, Crossmolina (Eircode F26 ED39) on today (Monday) evening from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina on tomorrow (Tuesday) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Crossmolina Cemetery. Dr. Mickey’s funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/crossmolina Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Moy Ridge nursing home, patient comfort fund, c/o McGowan’s funeral home, Ballina.

JEFFERS, Lorna (née Allen) (Drumleck, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth) - Peacefully, in Hospital, 20th April 2023. Devoted wife of the late Robin, loving mother of Bettina, Sarah, Jane and Wilma, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Family funeral has taken place.