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MORRIS, Norah (née Love) (Cabinteely, Dublin 18) March 22 2023. Peacefully, in the wonderful arms of Asgard Lodge Nursing Home, Arklow. Predeceased by her husband, John Marcus Morris. Norah will be very sadly and greatly missed by her daughters Rachel and Esme, grandchildren Dorrie and Sam, sister-in- law Ushie, nephew Stephen and nieces Andrea, Susannah and Katrina, extended family Evelyn, Jackie, Jane and Geoffrey, relatives and a wide circle of musical and creative friends and neighbours including Frances and Trisha. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff and management of Asgard Lodge Nursing Home and Beaumont Hospital for the care and kindness she received. Funeral Service on Saturday, March 25 at 11.00am in Monkstown Parish Church, Monkstown followed thereafter by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Rest in peace Norah, let your spirit fly free. Amen.

O'KEEFFE, Ben (Foxrock and formerly Ballyclough, Co. Cork. Late of Texaco) - Suddenly at home March 20, 2023. Devoted husband of Anna and loved father of Ben, Adrienne, Declan and Trevor. Sadly missed by his brother Hugh, sister, Mary, the late Neil, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all his relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock tomorrow (Friday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Ben’s funeral Mass will take place at 10.00am on Saturday, March 25 in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, followed by burial in New Bree Cemetery, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Family flowers only. May he Rest in Peace

YOUNG, (née Fleming) Joyce Elizabeth (Killiney, Co. Dublin) - March 21 2023. Peacefully, but unexpectedly, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved wife of Mervyn and devoted mum of Paul, Rachel and Geoff. She will be sadly missed by her husband, children, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Chantelle, Tim, Andrew, Stephen, Aoife, Ciara, Mark and Dervla, her great-grandchildren Beauden and Kingsley, brother Ken, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am in Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, Lower Glenageary Road, followed by burial in St. Kierans Cemetery, Kilkenny, (due 3.00pm approx.). For those who cannot attend, the Service can be viewed on the following link: www.dec.ie/online-service Family flowers only, please. Gifts if desired to Fields of Life https://fieldsoflife.org "To be with Christ, which is better by far"

CONNOLLY, Alan, March 17, 2023, (Fortfield Square, Terenure, Dublin .6W, formerly of Rushbrook Court, Dublin 6W and Bord Fáilte). Peacefully in the wonderful care of the ICU nurses at the Mater Private Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Anne, loving and much loved father of Lucy and Jane. Alan will be forever loved and dearly missed by his daughters, sons-in-law, Robbie and Dion, sisters Miriam and Muriel, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home tomorrow (Friday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Saturday morning (March 25), to St. Pius X Church, Templeogue, arriving for 11.00am Requiem Mass followed by burial.in Bohernabreena Cemetery. Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass can view by clicking the following link (https://www.churchservices.tv/piusx). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. House private please. All enquiries to Massey Bros, Templeogue Village: 01 4907601 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

KELLY-WARD, Dr Mary Margaret (formerly of Proby Park, Dalkey, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin Dental Hospital) - March 21st 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Ashford House Nursing Home, in her 84th year, beloved wife of Thomas Joseph (Tom), beloved mother of Ann, Joan, Dee and Nora. Deeply missed by her husband, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren Catherine, Eoghan, Aidan, Shane, Ali, Jen and Oliver, her brothers Fr. Joe and Fr. Matt, sister Rose, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, former colleagues and friends. Removal Friday to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul.

McGOVERN, Adam (Sandyford, Dublin) - 16th March 2023. Much loved son of Gemma (Dargan) and the late Mark. Very sadly missed by his loving mum Gemma, his adored twin brother Seamus, his beloved grandmother Maura McGovern, godmother Mary McCartan, his wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and his wide circle of friends especially his best friends Alex, Chris, Harry, Jack and his loyal dog Rex. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (24th March) at 11.00 o’c in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by private family cremation. For those who may wish to follow the Mass online please see the link : https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Congenital Heart Service, Mater Hospital and via the Mater Foundation. House strictly private. “Together forever"

BRENNAN, Sr. Catherine (Regina Mary) (Sisters of St. Louis, St. Genevieves, Charleville Road, Rathmines and late of Edmondstown, Ardee) in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital, March 20, 2023. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Catherine and her brother, Gerry. Very deeply regretted by her sisters and brothers: May (O’Duinnín), Tommy, Madge (Reilly), Tony, Fr. Oliver P.E., Noel and Martin, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, friends and the Sisters of St. Louis and the Associates. Reposing at St. Louis Convent Rathmines today (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.30am tomorrow (Thursday) in the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines followed by burial at approximately 3.00pm in Reaghstown Cemetery, Co Louth. Those who would like to attend the Funeral and cannot may view the Mass by logging on to the following link: www.churchservices.tv/maryimmacdublin May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

PORTER, Sheila (née Dunn) (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Blackburn, England) - March 20, 2023 (peacefully); in the kind care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital and having spent three previous years at home in the wonderful care of Marcel Salazar. Beloved wife of the late Prof. Neil Porter and loving mother of Rahel. Predeceased by her sister Maureen, brother Brian and grand-daughter Jess. Very sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law, Diarmuid, treasured grand-daughters, Isabella and Lara, sisters, Rita, Josie and Hilary, brother Peter, nieces and nephews and her extended family, friends and kind neighbours. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum for Funeral Mass at 10.30am which may be viewed on the following link, www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Rest in Peace.

BYRNE, Brendan (late of Terenure) March 16, 2023. Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross (St. Gabriel’s Ward). Son of the late Eileen and James Byrne. Predeceased by his brothers Gerard, Seamus and Desmond. Beloved husband of Colette and loving father of Elizabeth, Shonagh, James and Gregory. He will be greatly missed by his devoted family, his brother Francis, sister Gabrielle, sister-in-law Carmel and brother-in-law Edwin; his son-in-law Sonny and daughters-in-law Wendy and Becky; adored grandchildren Amaya, Sophia, Henry and Josie; and his treasured nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and comrades. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road today (Wednesday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm for a private family gathering and also tomorrow (Thursday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm for friends and comrades. Removal on Friday morning to Richmond Barracks (Inchicore D08 YY05) arriving for a humanist service at 10.00am, in celebration of his life, followed by burial in Goldenbridge Cemetery at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. May he Rest in Peace.