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BOURKE, Geoffrey ("Annagh Lodge", Belclare, Westport, Co. Mayo F28AY23 and formerly Station Road, Castlebar) December 1, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of John, Geoffrey, Conor, Gareth, Ruairi and Bronwyn. Geoffrey will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Mairead, Elaine, Leah, Anne and Arianne, son-in-law Mark, sister Dympna, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence today (Friday) from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Funeral arriving St. Mary's Church, Westport tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.45am for Mass at 12.30pm. Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/westport. Burial afterwards in Aughaval Cemetery. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

O'REILLY, Marie Clare (Foxrock, Dublin) (peacefully) at Orwell Private, November 27, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph Francis and Margaret. Sadly missed by her friends and former colleagues at U.C.D. Removal to the Augustinian Church, John’s Lane on Monday morning (December 5) arriving at 9.50am for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery.

BROPHY, Eileen, November 29, 2022 Predeceased by her parents Tess, Paddy and sister-in-law Marianne. Eileen passed away peacefully, in the very kind and compassionate care of Milford Care Centre. Dearly missed by all who loved her, her husband Sean, her sisters Rena, Terry and Mary, her brothers Joe and Kevin, sister-in-law Jay, brothers-in-law Francis and Andy, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, Sean’s son, daughters, grandchildren, the extended Moloney family, other relatives and her large circle of friends, especially her long time dear friend Geraldine. Reposing at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Blackwater, (V94 V326) tomorrow (Saturday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from her Kilmore home on Sunday morning, arriving to St Joseph's Church, Kilmore (V94 W1K2) at 12.30pm for funeral Mass at 1.00pm followed by cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium. House private, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre as per Eileen’s wishes. Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon’s Funeral Directors.

McKECHNIE, Mary (Lynwood, Rushbrooke, Cobh, County Cork) - On November 30, 2022, peacefully at home in the presence of her beloved family and devoted carers, Mary (née Hall), Dearly loved wife of the late Craig and loving mother of Gillian, Avril (Musgrave), John, Ian, Sandra (McLoughlin), Pauline (Hogan), Elspeth (Langsdale) and the late Amanda Louise. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives, friends and team of carers. Funeral service will take place on Monday December 5, 2022 at 11:30am at St Luke's Church, Douglas, Cork. Family flowers only, or donations in lieu to St Luke’s Home / Mercy University Hospital, Cork. “Father in Thy gracious keeping leave we now our loved one sleeping”

KNOX, Maura, (née Kavanagh), November 30, 2022, (formerly Templeogue and more recently in the wonderful care of Terenure Nursing Home) Predeceased by her beloved husband John, her sister Peggy and her brother Charlie. Loving Mother to Terry, Seán, Mary, Brian, Gerard, Ann, Eilish and Paula. Maura will be forever loved and sadly missed by her sons and daughters, daughters-in-law Shelia, Roisin, Clare, and Trish, sons-in-law Ciaran, Alex, Gerard, and Pat, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all her friends and neighbours, and good friend Sally. Removal on Monday morning (December 5) to St Pius X Church, Terenure, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass with burial thereafter in Cruagh Cemetery. Family flowers only and donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. To view Maura’s Mass please click https://www.stpiusx.ie/st-pius-x-tv. All further enquires to Massey Bros., Templeogue Village, 01-4907601. May she Rest in Peace.

CASEY, Margaret (née Bobbett) (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) – November 29, 2022 - Margaret (peacefully) at home in the loving care of her husband Fergus (widower of the late May Molloy Casey); pre-deceased by her partner Frank Casey, brothers Edward and David, sisters Judy (Bobbett) and Nell (O’Connor); she is survived by her brother Pat, (Ashbourne). Sadly missed by her husband Fergus, her beloved stepchildren, Lylah, May, Gregory and Dermot, her step-grandchildren, loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and many close friends. House private due to the continued presence of Covid-19. Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10.00am and thence to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. ''May her gentle soul Rest in Peace''

DONOVAN, Hubert (Hugh) November 30 2022 (late of Cabra Drive, Dublin 7, Ex. Irish Times Sport), peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, deeply regretted by his beloved sister Kay and brothers PJ and Jack, predeceased by his beloved sisters Margaret and Ann, brothers Tommy, Mel and Frank. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. 88A Cabra Road, DO7 E T 92 tomorrow (Friday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10.00am in The Holy Family Church, Aughrim St. followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. The family want to say a very special thanks to the Doctors and Nurse’s of the Mater Hospital. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals, Cabra Road Tel 01 8389774 May he Rest in Peace.

SCOTT WHYTE, Dorothy (née Bourne) (Cabinteely, Co. Dublin) – November 29, 2022, peacefully, at home, in her 91st year, in the company of her family, pre-deceased by her loving husband Jimmy and sister Moya. Sadly missed by her heartbroken children Shirley (Garland), Keith and Carrie (Caffrey), sons-in-law Keith and Dave, grandchildren Emily, Rafe and his fiancée Hannah, Amy, Evan, Leigh, Isaac, Geordan, Rhys and Ewan and fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 2.00pm in Rathmichael Parish Church, Shankill followed by committal service in Colliers Funeral Home at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Hospice Foundation or a charity of choice.

BANKS, Joan, (Chestnut Grove, Two Mile, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Ballsbridge, Dublin). Peacefully after a long illness, borne with great dignity. November 29, 2022, Surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her beloved parents Sean and Marie (née Molloy). Sadly missed by her loving sister Paula, brothers Peter and Michael, sisters-in-law Maureen and Ruth, nieces Ali, Eva and Izzy, grandniece Daisy, cousins, relatives and many friends. Requiem Mass in Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am, followed by cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 2.00pm. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society. May she Rest in Peace.