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GAFFNEY, London (Hackney), January 20, 2023, Sr Nuala, Religious Sister of Charity, peacefully in St Joseph’s Convent, deeply regretted by her Community at St Joseph’s Convent, the Sisters of the Congregation, her brother Bro Canice and nephews. Pre-deceased by her parents, Elizabeth and Joseph, her brother Bernard and sisters Attracta and Monica. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 14, at 1:00 pm in the Convent Chapel. Followed by interment at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Leytonstone, London.

O'SULLIVAN, (Model Farm Road, Cork and formerly of Cooloo, Moylough, Co. Galway): On February 7, 2023, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at the Mercy University Hospital and surrounded by her family, Rowena (née Dunne), beloved wife of the late Jimmy and daughter of the late Peggy and Sonny, loving mother of Seamus, Cathal, Gemma, Tony and Marie Therese and sister of Geraldine, David, Jackie and the late Della, Tom and Terry. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Nicholas, Hannah, Matthew, Jamie, Hector, Isabel, Róisín. Daisy and Leon, sons and daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing in the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’ Connor Ltd. today (Thursday) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 1.00pm tomorrow Friday in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross which can be viewed on https://www.mycondolences.ie/ A private cremation will take place afterwards. “May she Rest in Peace” www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

TALBOT, Katherine (Kitty) (late of Newgrange Road, Cabra) – February 7, 2023, her loss is greatly felt by her nephews and nieces, her sister in law Pauline, her friends neighbours, and her former colleagues in Matheson, Ormsby and Prentice and grand nieces and nephews. Kitty was cared for most graciously by the staff and sisters of St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Raheny, where she was shown great courtesy, warmth and respect over the last six years. She is predeceased by her siblings Nell, Denis, Conor, Peggy and May and her nephews Paul and Seán. All are welcome to pay their respects to Katherine at her home in Newgrange Road today (Thursday) between 6.00pm to 8.30pm and at her Funeral Mass in Christ the King Church, Cabra tomorrow (Friday) at 11.30am. Burial will take place in Fingal Cemetery immediately afterwards. In her own immortal words – no matter what the situation - ‘Thank God for so much’. Katherine’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Church webcam. Solas na bhflaitheas agus leaba i measc na naomh duit, a Caitrín

GRIMES, (née Fallon) Maura (Clondalkin, formerly of Castleblakeney, Co.Galway) February 7, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by family in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving Mother to Colin, Ian, Rob and Niall. Maura will be dearly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Jen, Rachel and Doireann; grandchildren Mia, Sophie and Tom; many friends and kind neighbours. Sincere thanks to the entire staff at Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross for all the care and compassion shown to Maura. Maura’s Service of Remembrance will take place on Saturday afternoon (February 11) at 1.30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

WATKINS, Gordon (Ballinteer, Dublin 16) February 7, 2023. Peacefully, in the care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of the late Sandra. Gordon will be greatly missed by his brother Alex, sisters-in-law Sandra and Gill, brother-in-law Des, nieces Nicola and Sarah, nephews Alan, Stephen, Alan, Jamie and Darragh, relatives, neighbours and friends in the motorsport community. At Rest. Gordon’s Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 11.30am in Christ Church, Taney Road, Dundrum followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D.6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, in Gordon’s memory, can be made to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

NOLAN, Mary (née Colgan) (Cabinteely, formerly Lucan), the irrepressible Mary lost her final battle on February 4, 2023, after a courageous fight, in which she defied the odds and flew in the face of adversity, Dearly beloved Wife of Vincent and loving Mum of Vincent Jr, Andrew, Ilse-Maria and Geoffrey, and sister to the late Joseph and Gerald. She will be forever in the hearts of her husband, children, brothers Frank and Pat, sisters Ann, Lynda, Agatha, and Alice, extended family and wide circle of friends. Mary will be reposing tomorrow (Friday) from 12.15pm to 1.15pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Funeral Mass will follow at 2.00pm in Saint Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely, with burial afterwards in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link https://cabinteelyparish.ie/parish-services/web-cam/ May she Rest in the Peace of the Lord

BOURKE, Sr. Josephine, February 5, 2023, peacefully, on her 100th birthday, in the loving care of the Staff and Sisters of Catherine Mc Auley House, Beaumont, Dublin 9. (Formerly Mercy Sisters, St. Brendan’s Drive, Coolock, Dublin and Coonough, Carbury, Co. Kildare.) Predeceased by her sisters Sr. Finian, Nuala and Eva, brothers Dermot, Seamus, Harry, Padraig, Desmond and Joe. Sadly missed by her Mercy Community, her niece Maire Holton, nephews Philip and Annraidh, her extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Convent of Mercy, St. Brendan’s Drive, Coolock, D05 K7F1 today (Thursday) from 3.30pm to 6.30 pm with Evening Prayer. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am in St. Brendan’s Parish Church, Coolock, followed by burial in the Community Cemetery, Inchicore. Requiem Mass available on St. Brendan’s Parish website. Leaba I measc na naomh go raibh aici.

MILLS, Michael (Sandycove, Co. Dublin) February 6, 2023, peacefully at home. He will be very dearly missed by his wife June, his children Simon and Tara, children-in-law Grace and Angelo, his cherished and adoring grandchildren Sorcha, Anna, Emily, Luca, Conall, Sasha and Alice, siblings Aline and Ian, and by his extended family, his many friends and his former work colleagues from the Bank of Ireland group. Reposing at Quinn's Funeral Home, Glasthule (A96 EW88) on Friday (February 10) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal on Saturday morning (February 11) to St Joseph's Church, Glasthule, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Crematorium Harold's Cross. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to DSPCA or RNLI Requiescat in pace