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HUSSEY, (née O’Donnell (Formerly of Glasgow and Blackrock) – October 16, 2022 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Phyllis dearly beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Rachel and Robert, grandmother of the late baby Rose, sister of the late Oswald. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, son, daughter-in-law Clare, son-in-law Dara grandchildren Megan, Lauren, Erin, Sophie, (The Girls Mum Louise) Dylan and Isaac, brothers Vincent and Patrick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. The Funeral will take place on Saturday (October 29) at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. To view the service live go to this link https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ For those who would like to, can leave a personal message of sympathy on the notice section at www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie or on the condolences section on RIP.ie.

SHEILS, Joseph (Joe) Oliver (Drogheda, Co. Louth) October19, 2022, in his 95th year. Predeceased by his parents John and May, his wife Cepta (Reynolds), his brother John, sisters Lucy (Cassidy) and Ann (Womphrey). He will be sadly missed by his wife Gillian (Warbrook), his son David and daughter Helen, his sisters Ruth (Cahill), Margaret (Harmon) and Susan (Sheils), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and many friends. Reposing at Watson Funeral Directors, Dyer Street, Drogheda on Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday (October 25) in St Peter’s Church of Ireland, Peter Street, Drogheda at 11.00am. Interment afterward in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society or RNLI Clogherhead. ‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’

SEXTON, Alfred (Alfie) (Sandymount, Offaly and Clare, and formerly ESB) October 20, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Hilary and loving father of Rowan, Flora and Breffni. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Stephanie, son-in-law Matt, grandson Caelan, extended family and devoted friends. Reposing at his family home today (Friday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.15pm at Mount Jerome Crematorium Garden Chapel. For those unable to attend the Funeral, you may view the Service on this link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/. No Flowers please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

CONNEELY, (née Vesey) (Clontarf, Dublin and formerly Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim) – October 18, 2022, (peacefully) under the excellent Nursing Care of the Ailbhe Unit, St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park, beloved wife of the late Seamus; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sister Mary, brother-in-law Ted, niece Karen, nephews Mark and Alan and their spouses, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, her Sweeney and Conneely cousins, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand this (Friday) afternoon with family in attendance from 5.00 o’clock until 7.00 o’clock. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10.00 o’clock in Church of St. John the Baptist, Clontarf Road. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Parish webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Focus Ireland. May she Rest in Peace

HOGAN, Terry (née Doran) (The Avenue, Adare, Co. Limerick and formerly of Blackabbey, Adare) October 19, 2022, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Caherass Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Noel G. and dearly loved mother of Noelle Hogan-Chambers (Galway) and Patrick. Adored grandmother of Simon. Sadly missed by her loving son-in-law Des, Patrick’s partner James, sisters Ann and Miriam, brothers Brendan and Noel, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, godchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Funeral arriving at Holy Trinity Abbey Church, Adare tomorrow (Saturday) for Requiem Mass at 1.00pm with burial afterwards in St. Nicholas Cemetery. House private please. May she Rest in Peace

O'SHEA, Timothy John (Ted) (Tullyvarraga Hill, Shannon, Co. Clare and formerly of The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry) Peacefully, at home. Deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Áine, sons Ivor, Seán and Morgan, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren David, Clodagh, Rebecca, Charlotte and Elizabeth, brothers Mike and Patrick, sisters Margaret, Bridget, Phil and predeceased Maureen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Reposing at McMahon's Funeral Home, Shannon, today (Friday) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass in St John and Paul's Church, Shannon, tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.30am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 1.00pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.shannonparish.ie/web-cam No flowers, please. Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon Funeral Directors May he Rest in Peace

CONNOLLY, Denys, OBE, JP, (Belfast, Dublin, Hong Kong) October 17, 2022 in his 91st year in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of the late Nesta (died 1961) and Margaret (died 2022 in Hong Kong). He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his children, Maire, Siobhan and Brian, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Terri; his grandchildren Andrew, Eoin, Rory, Ciaran, Liam, Neven, Keeva, Cian, and Lia, and his great- grandchild Isabelle; his sisters Dorothy, Brenda and Joan and his brother-in-law Michael; all his nephews and niece, and all his extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. The family send thanks to the staff in St Vincent’s Hospital and Newtownpark House who cared for him in his final weeks. Removal on Tuesday morning (October 25) to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 10.50 am for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

Caulfield, (Killiney, County Dublin, Late of John Hinde Ltd) October 18, 2022 (Peacefully) in the Ashbury House nursing home. (Alexander James) Jim beloved husband of Phil loving father of Brian, Donal, Emmet and the late Conor. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Helen and Emilie. Adored granddaughter Saoirse, his brothers Tom and Frank, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing Sunday in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Funeral Service Monday (October 24, 2022) at 2.30 p.m in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, can be viewed on line at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ No flowers please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice.

SWEENEY, Patrick (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) October 17, 2022. Peacefully, in his 95th year at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin 4, after a brief illness, having been in the warm and devoted care of St. John’s House, Merrion Road. Dearly beloved husband of Rita and father to David, Paul, Roseanne and Niall. Patrick will also be remembered with love by his daughters-in-law Uyen and Nadia and adored grandchildren Oliver, Chloe, Aidan, Elin, Yannik and Lia. As President Emeritus of the Maritime Institute of Ireland he will be remembered fondly and with great respect for his passionate advocacy of the country’s seafaring heritage and marine culture. He was also instrumental in the development of the Maritime Museum, Dun Laoghaire. Patrick will be reposing on Monday (October 24) from 3.30pm to 5.00pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown. (A94XK28). Funeral Mass on Tuesday (October 25) at 10.00am 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 the following link: www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ . The family requests that you please make a donation to your favourite charity in lieu of sending flowers. May he Rest in Peace.

HALL, Rosemary (née Bell), (Kilternan), October 17, 2022, peacefully, at home, in her 102nd year; beloved wife of the late Captain Michael Hall. Much loved mother of Rozanne, Veronica and Robert, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private Funeral Service will take place.