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CLARKE, Gordon (Churchtown, Dublin), January 20, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his dear wife Angela, his loving children Alison, Carolyn and David, his adored grandchildren Troy, Connor, Ryan, Oisín, Niamh, Gabriella, Sam and Ruaidhrí, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Candia, extended family and wide circle of friends. Gordon will be remembered fondly by his former colleagues with whom he contributed to the development of computing in Ireland. Gordon's family extend their sincere thanks to Harold’s Cross palliative care team, Home Instead carers who cared for him at home and Churchtown Primary Care Team. House private. A private committal will take place followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Christchurch Taney at 11.00am tomorrow (Thursday) morning to which all are welcome, the Service can be viewed at the following link; https://youtu.be/AnUFz00QwyQ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to https://aliceleahytrust.ie

SUNDERLAND, John, January 21, 2023, (Newcastle, Quest Systems and formerly of Finglas); unexpectedly after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital; beloved husband of Carmel, loving dad of Paula, Andrew, Nicola, and Rebecca, and adored Gaga of Sophia, Cillian, Cara, Isla, Lauren, and Isabelle. John will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, children, sons-in-law Christian and Lucien, sisters Jenny, Mary and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law especially Ann and Geraldine, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, business colleagues and his four-legged pals Willow, George, Harry and Piper. Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght (opposite Tallaght Stadium) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 7.0pm. A Celebration of John’s life will take place on Thursday afternoon (January 26, 2023) at 2.30pm in The Temple, Newlands Cross followed by Cremation. To view John’s Funeral Service on Thursday at 2.30pm please see link on RIP.ie. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Those who cannot attend the Funeral, please feel free to leave a message in the condolence book online or on RIP.ie. May John Rest in Peace

COAKLEY, Vincent (Knockfin, Streamstown, Westport) Vincent will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Connie, daughter Clodagh Leonard, sons David and Robert, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral will arrive into St. Mary's Church, Westport at 11.30am tomorrow (Wednesday . Requiem Mass will take place at 12.30pm with the funeral proceeding to Murrisk Abbey Cemetery. Vincent's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/Westport Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Westport Order of Malta or Cancer Care West c/o McGing Funeral Directors, Westport. House Strictly Private Please May his Soul Rest in Peace

FAHY, Phyllis Elizabeth (née Clyne) (Roebuck Road, Dublin) died peacefully on January 22, 2023 in the loving care of the staff at the Royal Hospital Donnybrook. Predeceased by her loving husband Gerard and her brother Seamus. Loving mother of Patrick, Gerard, David and Ruth and mother-in-law of Marie, Siobhan and Oonagh. Dear sister of Seamus, Val, Eamonn and Greta and grandmother of Stephen, Sean, Eva, Christine, Rachel, Josh, Jake and Rahel. May Phyllis’ gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham, D14 W029 today (Tuesday) between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion for Funeral Mass at 10.00oc followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.

MacGRÃIL, Fr. Mícheál SJ, (Loughloon, Westport and Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin), peacefully in his 92nd year at Mayo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Austin and Molly, brother Sean and sister Mary. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Austin, Fr. Owen and Padraic, sister-in-law Margie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, St. Francis Xavier Jesuit Community and The Irish Jesuit Province, former students and colleagues of Maynooth University, neighbours and his many friends. Fr. Mícheál's remains will repose in The Cuslough Community Centre (F28 HY30) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm with removal at 8.00pm to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Cushlough. Removal on Thursday morning (January 26) at 9.30am to St. Mary's Church, Westport via Loughloon. Fr. Mícheál will repose in St. Mary's Church from 11.00am until 12.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 1.00pm with the funeral proceeding to Aughavale Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/westport. Enquiries to McGing Funeral Directors, Westport Ar dheis Dé dá anam.

CUSACK, Anne (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) - Former teacher in Loretto Bray. January 21st, 2023, in the excellent care of the staff of St. Micheal’s Hospital, Anne beloved wife of Dermot McMorrow and loving mother of Paddy and Flann. Pre-deceased by her brother John. Sadly missed by her sisters and brothers Jackie, Evelyn, Denis, Bryan and Ken, her sisters-in-law Siobhan, Sarah and Delia and brother-in-law Conor, nieces and nephews and friends. Reposing (Tuesday) January 24th in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 5pm to 7pm. Removal Wednesday (January 25th) to the Victorian Chapel in Mount Jerome for Funeral Service at 3:15 pm.

RUSSELL, Joseph (Joe) (Ex Guinness Dublin). Died peacefully in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin January 20, 2023. Best friend and dearly loved husband of Dorothy and adored sons Jonnie, David and sister Anne, brothers-in-law Justin, Ronnie and John. daughters-in-law Sandra and Emma, grandchildren Matthew Shane and Lucy, nephew John, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) in Star of the Sea Church, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow at 12.00 noon, followed by Cremation Service in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town at 1.30 pm . Family flowers only, please. May Joe Rest in Peace. Happy, Fun, Affectionate, Loving and so Loved