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ROCK, Catherine (Kay) (née Condon) (Dublin 7 and formerly Co. Sligo) - October 16, 2022. At home, peacefully, after an illness, supported by St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown and Irish Cancer Society night nursing service. Will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and daughter, Tom and Claire. Remembered also by her nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family, and dear and kind friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her siblings Kevin, Maura, Jim, Pat, John, Frank, Tom. Kay donated her body to medical science. Her life will be celebrated later. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, St Vincent de Paul or a charity of choice. House private.

DORAN, Paul (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and formerly of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) October 8, 2022 – (peacefully) following a short illness. Beloved husband of Suzanne and loving father of Simon and Ryan. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, grandchildren, brother and sisters David, Jackie, Alison, Avril and Deirdre, extended family and friends. Funeral has taken place in Canada.

DRUMGOOLE, Rory (Kiltipper Woods Nursing Home and formerly of Knockcullen Rise) October 14, 2022 – (unexpectedly) at Tallaght University Hospital. Loving son of the late Michael and Noreen, and loving brother of Mary, Diane and the late John. He will be very sadly missed by his loving sisters, nieces and nephews David, Rebecca, Andrew, Henry and Olivia, brothers-in-law Billy and David, and will be dearly missed by family in Australia, Canada and South Africa, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Friday, October 21, at 11.00am at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/booterstown#. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to the Simon Community at www.simon.ie. “May he Rest in Peace”

CATHCART, Alan (Churchtown and formerly Hibernian Insurance) October 15, 2022. Peacefully, with his family by his side, in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved husband of the late Shirley, much loved Dad of Mel and Graeme, father-in-law of Sandra and Colin, Grandad to Katie, Adam, Hannah, Rachel and Ben. Sadly missed by his loving family, sister Diana, and his the extended family and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon in Christ Church, Taney, Dundrum. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Down Syndrome Dublin.

WHELAN, Joseph (Joe) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) October 14, 2022. Peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the excellent care of the staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, loving Dad to Donal, Shane, Ronan and Roslyn and much loved brother of Maureen, Nuala, Pauline, Tony, Oliver, Anne, Frank and the late Billy, Pat, Ambrose, Bernie, Peter, Margaret and Joan. He will be sadly missed by his loving grandchildren Christina, Michael, Carl, Annika, Sorcha, Cathal, Aisling, Eva, Faye, Mia, Jodie and Sarah, daughters-in-law Mechteld, Pauline and Emma, son-in-law Brian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Joe will be reposing today (Tuesday) from 3.00pm to 4.15pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94XK28) prior to his removal to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock arriving at 5.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.00am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed using this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to www.sightsavers.org/. Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

ALLMAN, Laura (née O’ Mahoney) (Foxrock, Dublin) peacefully October 14, 2022 at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Denis and devoted mother of Maureen and Jacqui. She will be greatly missed by her loving daughters, her sister Rose and brothers Tim and Jack, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Mary and Clem, brothers-in-law John and Mossy, son-in-law John and Jacqui’s partner Des and by her grandchildren Rebecca, Jessica, Jason and his wife Claire, extended family and friends. The family send thanks to the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital and Belmont House Nursing home for their compassion and care to Laura. Visitation on Thursday afternoon at Fanagans Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK 28 between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Funeral will take place on Friday after 10.00 am Mass in Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Foxrock to Shanganagh Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock May she Rest in Peace

RANKIN, John (formerly Greystones, Co. Wicklow) - October 3rd, 2022 (suddenly), loving father of Erika, Alex and Nicola. Very sadly missed by his children and their mother Anna, daughter-in-law Viv, Erika and Nicola’s partners John and Adam, his sister Paula, niece Valerie, nephew Martin, extended family and a wide circle of friends. John’s Funeral has taken place privately "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us".