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McGUINNESS, Patrick (Paddy), (Larchfield Road, Dublin 14), April 1, 2023, in his 97th year, in the exceptional care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road. (formerly of An Foras Forbartha and Wicklow County Council). He was predeceased (2018) by his brother Timothy. Paddy will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He will repose in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum (D14 F3X2), from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, this (Tuesday) afternoon. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum (D14 K820), arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Garden Chapel, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98). No flowers please. Donations in lieu to The Little Sisters of the Poor, Roebuck, Closkeagh. May he Rest in Peace

SULLIVAN, Ruby Patricia (née Armstrong) (late of Rathfarnham and Brabazon House) – April 1, 2023, peacefully, in her 94th year, at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Gillian (Faulkner), Clifford and Janice (Johnston), mother-in-law of David, Joan and Irwin and adored grandmother of Victoria, Adam, Iain, Peter and Andrew. Sadly missed by her relatives and many dear friends including at Brabazon House and Kenilworth Bowling Club (past Ladies Captain). Funeral service tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00am in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Ps. 23:6.

GRAY, (nee Power), Marie J., (Cabinteely, Co. Dublin, and Adrigole, Co. Cork) March 31,, 2023, peacefully at St. Vincent's University Hospital; beloved wife of the late John, for 60 years. Deeply and sadly missed by her heartbroken family, daughter Fiona, sons John, David and Gavin, son-in-law Conor, daughters-in-law Karen, Aisling and Nadine, grandchildren Claire, Conor, Stephanie, Seán, Daniel, Harry, Lottie, Jenny and Megan, relatives, and friends. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, paramedics and carers who looked after Marie so well over the years, and most particularly the team in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Removal this (Tuesday) morning to the Church of St. Brigid, Cabinteely, arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass (which may be viewed on the following link; cabinteelyparish.ie/parish-services/web-cam/ and afterwards to Kilternan Cemetery Park. House private please. Suaimhneas síoraí ar a h-anam dílís.

DOYLE, Ronan (Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo and formerly of Belcamp Lodge, Balgriffin, Dublin) - 31st March 2023, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff in Galway University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Pierce and Annie, twin sister Aedin and brother Conleth. Adored and cherished husband of Linda and father to Daniel, Sophie and Ben, his daughter-in-law Joanna, Sophie’s partner Alan, beloved grandchildren Audrey and Rupert, his brothers Damian (Dublin), Mel (Kildare), Shane (Kentucky), Ross (Laois), Daniel (Dublin), sisters Eileen (Dublin), Sive (Kentucky), brothers-in-law Patrick, Harry, sisters-in-law Sandra, Debbie, Carole, Phyl, Mag, Kim, Mary and Clodagh, his aunt Bernie, nephews, nieces, extended family, wonderful circle of friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his residence on (Monday) at 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal on (Tuesday) morning to St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe for 12 noon funeral Mass with burial afterwards in New Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamlined live on Cummins Funeral Directors page https://www.facebook.com/CumminsFuneralDirectors Donations, if desired, to the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Foundation https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

O'DWYER, Ciaran Robert (Late of Drumcondra and formerly of Saint Mobhi Road, Glasnevin) - April 2nd 2023. Passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette and children Angela, David, Ronan, Emma and Andrew, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren Stephen, Zoe, Sophie, Keith, Mia, Charley, Sam and Mikey, sisters Máire, Sheila and Pád, nieces and nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, great friends and neighbours. Reposing at his home this (Monday) evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10am at Corpus Christi Church, Homefarm Road, Drumcondra, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 11.30am approximately. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/drumcondra and the cremation service at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery . For those who wish to send a message of condolence or Mass card, please send them by postal service to Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Directors at 1 St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09N5TK or send by e-mail at info@rommassey.ie and they will then be forwarded onto the relatives. No flowers, please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers (Floor 4), 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06 or at https://hospicefoundation.ie/donate/ “May he rest in peace”

à SÃAGHDHA, Fr Tomás OMI (Tom) (Clontarf and Brazil) - March 31, 2023, after a short illness borne with fortitude, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin. He will be sadly missed by his sister Aideen, brother-in-law Peter, sister-in-law Kitty, nieces and nephews Fergal, Niamh, Eoin, Muireann and Tom, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, friends, the Oblate community and the people of São Simão, Brazil. Removal tomorrow, (Tuesday) 4th April to the Oratory Chapel in the House of Retreat, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass at 11:30am on (Wednesday) 5th April in the Church of Mary Immaculate, (Oblates), Inchicore, followed by burial in the Oblate Community Cemetery. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals, 014533333

CORCORAN, Michael (Stillorgan and Cork) - March 23rd, 2023. Suddenly, but peacefully, with his family in the kind care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Eamon (March 2022). Sadly missed by his sisters Mary and Claire, nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law and relatives. A private funeral has taken place.

BEGG, Lorna (Amsterdam, formerly of Wicklow, Monkstown and late of Salesforce) - March 27, 2023. Suddenly and unexpectedly at her residence in Amsterdam. Dearly beloved daughter of Olive and Cyril and loving sister to Denis. She will be very sadly missed by her Mum and Dad, brother, sister-in-law Kate, mother-in-law Maureen, father-in-law Don, her devoted niece Alannah, relatives, extended family and her many loyal friends especially Buckley. Lorna will be reposing tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5pm to 7pm at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28). Funeral Service on Wednesday April 5th at Noon (12pm) in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Rest in Peace

MURPHY, Joseph (Joe) (Dun Laoghaire) - 30th March 2023, peacefully, in the wonderful care of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Anne (née Clonan) and much loved father of Yvette, Brendan and Joe. Very sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Keith, daughters-in-law Ivana and Barbara, grandchildren Marco, Daniel, Thomas, Cormac, Iona, Joseph, and William and brother George. Pre-deceased by his brother Aidan. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum this (Monday) afternoon (3rd April) from 3pm to 5pm. A Funeral Service in celebration of Joe’s life will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon (4th April) at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, followed by cremation. For those who are unable to attend, the Funeral Service can be viewed live at www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent’s Foundation www.stvincentsfoundation.ie

MacHALE, Seán (Rathgar, Ranelagh, Foxrock, Mount Merrion, Ballina) - 31st March 2023, after a long and valiant battle with illness, fought with courage and dignity. Surrounded by his family at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. Seán joins his dad John, mum Una and brother Liam in heaven. He will be missed by his adoring wife Rosemary, daughters Lisa and Rachel (Geraghty), son Seán, sons-in-law Tom and Pete, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandchildren William, Rose and Madeleine, brothers- and sisters-in-law, his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, godchildren, cousins and extended friends and family. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Tuesday) evening (April 4th) from 5 to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (April 5th) to the Church of Our Lady Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Family flowers only; donations if desired to the Peter McVerry Trust www.pmvtrust.ie.