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DEACON, (formerly of Braemor Road, Churchtown) Edna, died at Brabazon House, Sandymount, on February 18, 2023, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Tommy. Dearly loved sister of Elizabeth Howe. She will be deeply missed by her loving family. A private funeral has taken place.

BEGLEY, (Glenageary, Dublin and Clouncagh, Limerick) – February 22, 2023, in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by his family. Donal (former Chief Herald of Ireland). Beloved husband of the late Máire (nee Moran). Predeceased by Maurice, Jim, Mary, Jack, and Kathleen. Fondly remembered by his sons Eoin, Colm, Daire and Cormac, daughters-in-law Sharon and Loretta, grandchildren Colm, Hanna, Gavin, Kate, Kerrie and Tristan. Missed by Sheila, Anna, the extended Begley and Moran families and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. House Private Please. Removal this (Saturday) morning from Patrick O'Donovan and Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 PW73 to Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. To view the funeral Mass live go to www.churchservices.tv/sallynoggin For those who are unable to attend the funeral, if they wish to can leave a personal message of condolence on the notice section at www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

LEONARD, Thérèse (née Hynes) Passed away February 21, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Deeply missed by her loving husband Jim and children Claire, John, Genevieve and Antoinette, her brother Mike and sisters Antoinette and Jacinta. Family Home Private. A funeral service will be held at St Gerard’s Church, Antrim Road, Belfast at 1.00pm on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to N.I. Hospice or Marie Curie c/o O’Kanes Funeral Directors, 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX or online at www.okanesfunerals.co.uk.

O'DWYER, William Bernard (Liam) (Sandymount, Dublin) – February 21, 2023, peacefully, after a short illness, at his home, surrounded by his close family. Very sadly missed by his loving partner Mary (Hennessy), much loved daughters Lorraine, AnnMarie and Michelle, brother Des, sisters Mary and Siobhán, grandchildren, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, his wider family and many dear friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 54 Aungier Street today (Thursday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 11.30am in St Mary’s, Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, followed by a cremation service in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Blackrock Hospice. May he Rest in Peace.

LARKIN, John (of St Michael's House, The Maples, Raheny, formerly Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin), passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital on February 16, 2023. Beloved son of the late Alice and James; very sadly missed by all members of the Donnelly and Glackin families, his friends and carers in St. Michaels House, and all extended family. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney, on today (Thursday) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning to Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny, arriving for 11.30am mass. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Family flowers only. Donations, in John’s memory, can be made to support the wonderful staff of St. Michaels House at The Maples residential home in Raheny and the day services centre at Grove Road, Ballymun where John has received wonderful personal and loving care and attention for many years. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home. Tel: 018556374. May he Rest in Peace.

PERCEVAL, Eugenie Mary (née Strickland) (Rosbeg, Westport) died peacefully February 21, 2023, after long illness bravely fought. Deeply missed by loving husband Patrick, son Ronan and daughter Oonagh, grandsons Angus, Felix, Fred, Zachary and Albie, brothers Benjamin, Timothy, Simon and Owen. Reposing at her home (F28 W220) from 4.30pm today (Wednesday) Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.00 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Lecanvey. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Mayo Hospice, Castlebar.

GILLIGAN, Barbara (Killiney, Co Dublin and formerly of Clontarf, Dublin 3). February 19, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross (and previously St Vincent’s Private Hospital) following a long illness courageously fought with positivity and humour. Beloved and devoted wife of Tony (Martyn), loving mother of Carly and Eoin, mother-in-law of Ronan, adored and cherished grandmother of Culann and Odhran. She will be deeply missed by her husband, children, son-in-law, grandsons, her sister Ann, brothers David and Mike, as well as her extended family and large circle of friends. Remembering also her late parents Harry and Vera and sister-in-law Yvonne. Reposing in the family home tomorrow (Thursday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral ceremony in the National Maritime Museum of Ireland (Mariners’ Church), Dún Laoghaire at 11.00am on Friday (February 24). Burial afterwards at Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. The ceremony will be steamed live on https://livestream.absentfriends.ie/BarbaraGilligan No flowers please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services @ https://olh.ie/ May she Rest in Peace.

DELANEY, Michael. (Clontarf, Dublin, and formerly of Glencarraig, Sutton and Clogherhead, Co. Louth. Late of Aer Lingus). February 9, 2023, unexpectedly, while in Cyprus. Predeceased by his son Michael. Beloved husband of Deirdre (Dee) and loving father to David, Laura and Aisling. Michael is dearly loved and will be remembered always by his sons-in-law John and Geoff, daughters-in-law Fionnuala and Aoife, grandchildren Aaron, Síofra, David, Elizabeth, Emily, Laoise, Ríona and Karl. Brother, Donal, sisters, Sr. Rosario (Pat) and Margaret Hearns, nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends and neighbours. Removal to St. Anthony’s Parish Church, St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf on today (Wednesday) arriving for a funeral mass at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Enquiries to Staffords (01) 8462620. May he Rest in Peace