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DOOLEY, Fr.John, S.J., Milltown Park, and formerly of Tramore, Co Waterford, Milan (Italy), Mazabuka and Choma (Zambia) - November 12th, 2022, in the loving care of the nursing staff of Cherryfield Lodge. Predeceased by his brother Brian and sisters Patricia and Monica. Much loved and missed by his sisters Sr Elizabeth M.M.M. and Colette, his brother Kevin, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and by his Jesuit Community and many friends. Reposing at Cherryfield Lodge from 3.30pm tomorrow (Tuesday) 15th, with Prayers at 4pm. Funeral Mass in Gonzaga College Chapel on Wednesday 16th at 11am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.

SMITH, Catherine (Kitty) (née Kelly) (Park Villas, Castleknock) - November 11th. 2022, (peacefully) in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and dear mother of the late Thomas Jnr. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Noeleen, sons Brian and Paul, grandson Oisín, daughters-in-law Mary and Tracey, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at her daughter’s residence, Park Villas this (Monday) evening from 4pm to 6pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to The Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery.

GILHEANY, Fintan (Hempstown, Blessington, Co. Wicklow) - Peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, November 12th, 2022. Beloved husband of Gene, of 62 years, and devoted father of Máirín and Declan. Will be dearly missed by his family, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Hilary, four grandchildren Méabh, Niall, David and Robbie, sisters Mary and Mella, brother Odsie, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. May Fintan’s gentle soul Rest in Peace. Funeral on today (Monday) 14th November in the Church of Our Lady, Blessington, arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Burgage Cemetery. Live Stream www.blessingtonparish .ie Solas Dé dá anam dilis.

SHERIDAN, David (Cork, late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) November 9, 2022 peacefully in the kind care of all the staff in Mercy Hospital, Cork. Beloved son of the late Martin and Patsy, loving brother of Michael, Anne, Gráinne, Christine, John and Martina. Sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews his extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing today (Monday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm in Quinn’s of Glasthule. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey and followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis

O'DOWD, (née Dinneen) Mercie (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Bandon, Co. Cork) November 10, 2022. Peacefully, in her 101st year with her loving son John by her side and in the kind care of the staff at Belmont House N.H., Stillorgan. Beloved wife of the late Eamon and devoted mother to John and sister to the late Sheila, Fr. Billy and Eithne. She will be very sadly missed by her son, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandniece, great-grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass this (Monday) morning at 11.00am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ . Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Hope Foundation using this link: https://www.hopefoundation.ie/ . We are very grateful for the care Mercie received from her care team at home and her recent stay in hospital. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph: 01 2808882. House private. May she Rest in Peace.

CHAMBERS, Revd. George William (former Dean of Limerick)- November 9, 2022, in the excellent care of the staff of Middletown House Nursing Home, Ardamine. Beloved husband of the late Betty and much loved father of George, Anne and Mary (Steacy); father-in-law of George and grandfather of Ben and Harry. Funeral Service at Kilcommon Church, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow (Y14 FP74) today (Monday), November 14, 2022 at 11.30a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the Bishops’ Appeal “ The Lord is my Shepherd “

LOUGHREY, (née O’Riordan) Eithne (Ettie) (Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin) October 31, 2022. Peacefully, after a short illness in Centre Hospitalier, Hyeres, France. Dearly beloved wife of John and loving mother of Gavin, Dara and Róisín. Cherished sister of Sheila, Mary and Joan. Treasured Nana of Ben, Josh, Sara, Toby, Tarach, Jack, Rudi, Finn and Jack. She will be deeply missed by her husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many wonderful friends. Funeral Mass this (Monday) morning at 10.00am in St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Focus Ireland using this link: https://www.focusireland.ie/. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph: 01 2808882. May Eithne now Rest in Peace. Suaimhneas síoraí di i measc na n-aingeal.

McSWINEY, Patrick (Paddy) - (Goatstown, Dublin) November 10, 2022 (peacefully) after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. He will be missed immensely and remembered with much love by his wife Ruth, children Chris, Joan, Laura, Kate, Carol and Francis, sisters Joan and Ger, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his treasured grandchildren Elaine, Ben, Andy, Lucy, Senan, Ava, Niall and Siún. Also, sadly missed and remembered by his uncle, aunt, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, neighbours, colleagues, sailors and his many friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10.00am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Those of you who are unable to attend the Mass, it can be viewed on this link https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to SVP and RNLI.

WHELAN, (née Saunders), Patricia (Pat) (Clontarf and late of Baldoyle and Mallow, Co. Cork) – November 9, 2022 (peacefully) at home. Beloved wife of the late Matthew and loving mother of Rachel, Rónán, and Feargal, mother-in-law of Mohammed, Linda and Anne and sister of the late Anna and Dermot. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Frances, Dene and Gaye, her grandchildren Emma, Barry, Aoife and Oisín, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Sunday afternoon (November 13) from 4.00 o’clock to 6.00 o’clock. Requiem Service in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel on Monday afternoon (November 14) beginning at 2.00 o’clock. For live-streaming, please visit www.dctrust.ie. Family flowers only, please. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. May she Rest in Peace.

EGAN, Patricia (née Mannion) (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ardmullen, Co. Roscommon.) November 8, 2022, (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her beloved husband Thomas and her loving children Marc, Edel, Karl and Ruth, sons-in-law Rory and Gearóid, daughter-in-law Heather and her much loved grandchildren Kelly, Alanna, Christian, Cameron, Chloe and Lily and her sister-in-law Teresa Mannion (Kilkerrin). Deeply regretted by her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Predeceased by her dear sisters Kathleen Gilligan (Athlone), Anne Hamilton (Athlone), Ita Phillips (Galway) and her brother Jimmy Mannion (Kilkerrin). Reposing at her daughter Edel’s residence in Castleknock, Dublin 15 this (Friday) evening from 4.00pm until 7.00pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock tomorrow (Saturday) morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan, Co. Dublin. House Private on Saturday morning please. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society or St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.