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McCARTHY, Mary (née Comerford) (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and formerly of Portlaoise), February 6, 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of the Mater Private Hospital and Professor Denise Sadlier, beloved wife of the late Dr. Donal and loving mother of Geraldine, Donal and Elaine. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons-in-law Dermot and David, daughter-in-law Barbara, her treasured grandchildren, Maeve, Grace, Dermot, Maya, Donal and Patrick, great-grandchildren, Finn and Zoe and their father James, Grace’s fiancé Philip and extended family and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Thursday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please.

MORAN, (McDonnell) Mary (Moira), February 6, 2023, (formerly of Ludford Road, Ballinteer, Dublin 16). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the tender care of the staff of Glebe Nursing Home, Kilternan. Beloved wife of Alan, loving and much-loved mother of Andrew, Eoghan, Keith and Elaine. Moira will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband and family, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Bros., Funeral Home Templeogue Village (D6W AC82) this Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm, followed by a celebration of Moira’s life in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 4.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the Laura Lynn foundation. To view Moira’s Service, please click on the following link: www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ All further enquiries to Massey Bros. Templeogue, 01-4907601. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

PUTT, Thomas (Tommy) (Tibradden Dublin and late The Irish Times) January 31, 2023. Suddenly at home, beloved husband of Kyra and loving father of Lyndsey, Saoirse, her partner Andy, and adored grandfather of Sierra. Very sadly missed by his loving family, brother David and his wife Ciara, sisters Rosemary and Heather, sisters in-law and brothers in-law, Kevin, Colette, Joan, Clodagh, Mick, John, Louise and Joe, nephews and nieces Oisin, Rory, Fionn, Barry, Michael, Yvonne, Elaine, Kevin, Robbie, and Eddie, and extended family and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook Rathfarnham today (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm with family attendance. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners Rathmines arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery. All flowers welcome. Donations, in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation Rest in Peace

DOWNES, Joseph (Clonskeagh, Dublin) - 5th February 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at The Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road; beloved husband of Daire and loving father of Kate, Leonie, Joseph, Vincent and Sarah. He will be sadly missed by his sister Sheila (pre-deceased by his brother Desmond and sisters Dorothy and Barbara), sons-in-law Stephen and Robert, daughter-in-law Nuala, grandchildren Jeanne, Peter, Andrew and Mark, Adam and Alex, Tom and James, sisters-in-law Margaret (Downes) and Leonie (Gaffney), extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday (9th February) at 11.00am in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. For those who wish to follow the Mass online please see the following link: https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam.

GRIMES, Paul 5th February 2023 (‘Trillick’ Baltrasna, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, formerly of Skerries, Co. Dublin) - Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Bobby and Sheila and his sister Marie. Beloved husband of Sheila and much loved father of his five adoring children Serena, Siobhán, Robert, Paul Gerald and Dermot. Paul will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and family, sons-in-law Christian and Peter, daughters-in-law Elaine, Mary and Michelle, his adored 16 grandchildren, brother Pat, sister Jacinta, brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and many many friends. Reposing at Michael Ryan Funeral Home, Frederick Street, Ashbourne, A84 CX62 on (Tuesday) 7th February from 3pm to 7pm. Family home will be private. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, Co. Meath on Wednesday 8th February at 12 noon. Burial thereafter in St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Donaghmore, Co. Meath. Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass can view it online by using the link here https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/live-stream-​masseybr​os Family flowers only, donations if desired to Meath Palliative Care. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

MURPHY, Fr. Tommy (Columban Fathers) (late of Turlough Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Korea, Taiwan, China and Dalgan Park, Navan) - January 6th 2023, in the loving care of his Columban family in Hong Kong. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Kitty, sister Mary, Monica and sister-in-law Mary. Very deeply regretted by his brothers Padraig (Swords) and Michael (Castlebar), sister-in-law Anna, nephews, niece, extended family, Columban family and friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning in St. Columban's Church, Dalgan Park, Navan, followed by burial in the Community Cemetery. "Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal "

McCULLOCH, Robin (Mornington, Co Meath) - 6th February 2023 Happily, at home with his adoring and adored family, after 73 very well lived years. Dedicated to his wife and best friend Anne, daughters Jane and Gillian, grandchildren Alex, Anna and Hugo. Loved by his sister Jean Briggs, his late brother Hugh, sister-in-law Susie McCulloch, son-in-law Ed Cashell, nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Robin’s life will be celebrated at his Funeral on Wednesday 8th February at 12 noon, at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown, Co Meath, A92VR02. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, with donations to RNLI and Irish Cancer Society, if desired. House strictly private.

DONOHOE, (nee O'Neill) (Talbot's Inch, Kilkenny and late of Ballybur, Cuffesgrange) - On 6th February 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, Josie (Jo), predeceased by her husband Michael and son Tom. Deeply regretted by her loving family, Kay, Pat, Mike, Mary, Ann and Johnny, sons-in-law Ed and Terence, daughter-in-law Linda, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Criena, her nieces, nephews, relatives, great friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her son Johnny's home in Ballybur, Cuffesgrange (R95 R254) today (Tuesday) 7th February from 4pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12 noon in St. Canice's Church, Kilkenny with interment afterwards in Cuffesgrange Cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning, please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team. Donation box in Church. "Ni bheidh a leithéid arís ann"

KELLY, Sylvia, 2/2/2023. (late of Terenure, formerly Howth and of Happy Days Creche, Walkinstown) - Suddenly in the care of the staff at Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by her sister Anne. Beloved mother of Sarah and Niamh. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law Stephen and Brendan, grandchildren Rebecca, Donnacha, Tadhg and Stella, nieces and nephews, extended family, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace. Funeral on Wednesday (8th February, 2023) in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village at 12.30pm, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome (Victorian Chapel) due to arrive at 2.30pm. The funeral service can by viewed on the Rathfarnham Parish webcam and on the Mount Jerome webcam https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to The Irish Heart Foundation.

O'REILLY, Laurence (Larry) (late of Clontarf, formerly British Rail and long-time member of Clonliffe Harriers and Howth Golf Club) - February 4th, 2023 (peacefully) at the Fairview Community Unit. Beloved husband of the late Breege and brother of the late Mary and Benny. Larry will be very sadly missed by his brother-in-law Tom, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, tomorrow (Wednesday) evening (February 8th) with a Gathering of Family and Friends from 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock. Removal on Thursday morning (February 9th) to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Clontarf,, arriving for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. For live-streaming, please visit the Clontarf Parish website.