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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.

DUNN, (nee Coughlan) (Rathgar and formerly of Newbridge, Co. Kildare) - March 31, 2023, (peacefully), with family, at St. James Hospital, Margaret (Peg), beloved wife of the late Liam and dear mother of Rona and Dara. Very deeply regretted by her loving son, daughter, sister Josephine (Doph), son-in-law Karl, daughter-in-law Patti, nephew, nieces, grandnephew, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal on (Tuesday) to the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, arriving for 10 o’c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Any Dog Charity. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Walkinstown Road Ph: 01 455 5121. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/rathgar “May she Rest in Peace”

McNALLY, (Glasthule, Co. Dublin) - 31st March 2023. Brian, predeceased by his infant son Feargal, beloved husband of Ber and loving father of Stephen, Mairin, Sinéad, Carol, Deirdre and Johnny. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his 18 adored grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at Sheahan’s Funeral Home, 71 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire on (Monday) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving for 11am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society and Our Lady’s Hospice. Suaimhneas siorai do. The Mass may be viewed on the following link churchservices.tv/glasthule and Mount Jerome Crematorium on https://vimeo.com/event/153499

McKAY, (née Malone) (late of Glenageary, Co. Dublin) 30th March 2023 The McKay family are heartbroken to announce the death of their beloved Margo, wife of Eamon, mother of Eamon, Colum and Catherine, sister of Eithne and Pat (Padraigh) grandmother of Orla, Molly, Aoibhinn, Michael, Alannah, Emma, Sam and Lucy. Mother-in-law of Danielle Mulqueen and Nigel Upcott, sister-in-law of Marie McKay, Eamon Devoy and Mags Malone. She will be sadly missed by the extended McKay and Malone families and by her loving friends. Reposing Monday (3rd April) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 5pm - 7pm. Removal Tuesday (4th April) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Blackrock Hospice.

MAXWELL, William Hewson (Willie) (Donabate) March 31, 2023, (peacefully), at the Hermitage Clinic, Lucan, under the marvelous care of Prof. Patrick Thornton, Dr. Ellie and the team. Loved and remembered always by his wife Jennifer, daughter Gillian, son Hewson and their spouses Niall and Emily, his adored grandchildren Kate, John, Leonard and Oscar, sisters Lillian and Edie, brothers Joe and Sam, and the extended family. Deeply respected by a wide circle of friends, on his shared island. Willie will be at home today (Monday) from strictly 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2.30 pm in The RIASC Centre, Feltrim Road, Drinan, Swords, K67 PX85. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society, or The Samaritans. 'Abide with me.'

COURTNEY, Declan (Donnybrook, Dublin), March 23, 2023, at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved son of Michael and the late Elizabeth, predeceased by his brother John. He will be very sadly missed by his father, his brother Thomas, nieces, and extended family and friends. Declan also had a special place in his heart for all the staff and fellow residents at Swanlea House, Grosvenor Road, Rathmines, and Clonskeagh Hospital – Vergemount Clinic, Dublin where he resided for most of his adult life. The medical doctors and staff at both places took amazing care of him, and we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for their kindness and dedication. Removal on Wednesday morning (April 5) to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 10.50am for Funeral Mass at 11.00am which may be viewed on the Parish webcam donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. House strictly private.

RYAN, (née Fitzgerald), Stephanie (Rathmines), March 29, 2023, suddenly, in her 102nd year. Loving wife of the late Theo, predeceased by her daughter Geraldine and brother Desmond, dearly loved mother of Jennifer and loving grandmother of Christopher. Will also be sadly missed by her son-in-law Paul, her wonderful carer Kristine, and her friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, April 5 at 11.00am in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh and afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. For those unable to attend, the Mass will be live streamed at https://beechwoodparish.com/webcam/ “May she Rest in Peace”

O'BRIEN, Una (née McNally) (Quarryland, Batterstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Castleknock, Dublin and Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon) March 30, 2023, (peacefully), after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Justin Francis (Frank) and dear mother of Justine. Sadly missed by her loving daughter, son-in-law Gareth, grandchildren James and Ruby, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Dunboyne Village tomorrow (Tuesday) evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal to the Church of The Assumption, Batterstown on Wednesday morning (April 5) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rest in Peace

WOODS, Dr. Moira (Kathleen Cecilia) (née Fann, formerly Hackett) (Dublin and Tuscany), March 27, 2023, peacefully, following a short illness and after a long and interesting life at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Sadly missed by her sister Bridget, her children Penny, Denis, Christopher, Catherine, Timothy, Benjamin, Aodgán and Banbán and her grandchildren Ben, Erin, Jack, Rowan, Katharine, Oisín, Clíodhna, Darragh, Sophie, Emily, Sophie and Cathal, lovingly remembered by her wider family and many friends. The family would like to thank the Glebe House Nursing Home, Kilternan, for a wonderful year of care they gave to Moira. A celebration of her life will take place at 11.30am on Thursday (April 6) in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. The celebration may also be viewed online at churchservices.tv/colliersbray.