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SMITH, Anthony (Tony) (Milltown, Dublin 6) - September 20, 2022. Peacefully, in his sleep. Loved and sadly missed by his wife Maureen, sons Murray and Philip, daughter-in-law Beatrice, and grandson Killian. Deeply regretted by his sister, cousins, friends, and former colleagues in the Society of Chartered Surveyors. Funeral has taken place privately. A gathering to celebrate Tony's life will take place at a later date.

KERRIGAN, John (Dundrum and formerly of Drimnagh) - 24th September 2022 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Willie, sister Colette and his grandson Conor. Beloved husband of Ann, adored father of Suzann and much loved grandfather of Eoin. He will be very sadly missed by his son-in-law John, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum this (Monday) afternoon from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Removal tomorrow morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am, followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. Those who are unable to attend John’s Mass, it may be viewed live on this link https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ May he Rest in peace

BATESON, Kenneth (Ken) (Foxrock, Co. Dublin) - September 24, 2022. Peacefully, in the kind care of the staff at St. John’s House Nursing Home, Merrion Road. Dearly beloved husband of the late Laura and loving father to the late Kenneth. Beloved uncle to Derek Bateson and his wife Mary, their children Samantha and Alex (U.S.A.); Elaine Adams, her husband Dave, their children Kenneth and Lesley, her husband Steve and their children Ava Willow, Kayla, Bonnie and Piper and father-in-law to Robert Bateson (U.K.). Ken was a wonderful caring person and will be missed by his neighbours and a wide circle of friends, especially those in the Stedfast Band which he co-founded, CHA Walking Club and the Kill Bowling Club. Ken will be reposing tomorrow (Tuesday 27th September) from 2pm to 4pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. A Service of Thanksgiving and a Celebration of Ken’s Life will take place at 4pm on Wednesday 28th September in Kill-o-the Grange Parish Church (C.of.I), Deans Grange. Preceded by a private cremation. For those that cannot attend, the Service can be viewed using this link: (TBC later). Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to the Blackrock Hospice using this link: https://olh.ie/ . “Death is not extinguishing the Light but putting the lamp out because the Dawn has come".

HOPKINS, Mary (Josephine) (née Kelly) peacefully in the loving care of Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Corbawn Lane, Shankill and Bridge House, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Hopkins, loving mother of Kenneth, Adrian, Ronald, Harold, Clodagh, Fergal & Rhona. Cherished Grandmother to her nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sadly missed by her daughters in law, son in law, and partners, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill, Co. Dublin, today (Monday) 26th September at 11am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. To view Mary’s Requiem Mass live please see the link here.http://www.stannesparishshankill.com/live-video/. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals on 012804454

CULLEN, Dominic (Booterstown, Co. Dublin), September 12, 2022, (peacefully), at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Merrion Road, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Maura and much-loved father of Raymond and Gavin. Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister Marie. He will be greatly missed by his family, his brothers Gerard and Donal, daughters-in-law Tracy and Suzie, his cherished grandchildren Ashley, Blaine, Jasper and Clementine, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends, especially those from Blackrock College. A private Funeral Mass was held at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. Donations, if desired to Peter McVerry Trust (pmvtrust.ie). House strictly private. Rest in Peace.

MARTIN, (née Murphy), Lydia - (late of Foxrock, Dublin 18) peacefully, September 22, 2022, following a long illness, bravely borne. Surrounded by loving family and in the care of Fern Dean Nursing Home. Lydia, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, dear mother of David, Belinda, Richard and Nigel. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother, kind mother-in-law to Dee and Angie. She will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10.00am in Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland, if desired. My she Rest in Peace.

LINDSAY, Fr Augustine (Austin) C.S.Sp. (Late of Rathmines, Dublin) August 18, 2022. (Peacefully) in his 98th year, in Bethesda, Maryland. Fr Augustine had served in the USA (Texas, New York and Washington, DC) since 1968 after over a decade in Nigeria. Son of the late James and Eileen Lindsay. Predeceased by his brothers James, Paddy, Fr Michael SDB, Noel and Colm, and his sisters Evelyn, Kathleen, Flo, Eileen, Philomena, Theresa and Sr Veronica SDB. Sadly missed by relatives, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, colleagues, Spiritan confrères and friends. Following his recent cremation service in Maryland, Fr Augustine’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11.00am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning in the Holy Spirit Church, Kimmage Manor which may be viewed through web camera at https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/holy-spirit-parish-church-​kimmag​e. Fr Augustine’s ashes will be interred privately.

CUNNINGHAM, (Kill Lodge, Kill, Co. Kildare and formerly of The Five Lamps, Naas, Co. Kildare) - September 23, 2022, (peacefully), at home, Mary Philomena, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (nee Dempsey) Cunningham. Pre-deceased by her loving sister Antoinette and infant brother Joseph; Greatly missed by her cousins, cousins-in-law, Frances Cole, family and friends. Reposing on Sunday from 2 o’c to 5 o’c at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane Naas. Removal on Monday to St. Brigid’s Church, Kill arriving for 10 o’c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas. Donations, if desired, to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors, Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/test “May She Rest In Peace”

McCABE, James, S.J., Milltown Park September 21, 2022, in the loving care of the nursing staff of Cherryfield Lodge. Predeceased by his sister Evelyn. Much loved and missed by his brother Harry, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and by his Jesuit Community and many friends. Reposing at Cherryfield Lodge from 3.30 p.m. on Monday September 26, with Prayers at 4.00pm. Funeral Mass in Gonzaga College Chapel on Tuesday, September 27 at 11.00am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Rest in Peace

ROCHE, Thomas (Tommy), (Malahide), September 22, 2022, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny and before in St. Laurence's, Beaumont and his great team of home carers, predeceased by his sister Yvonne and brother Brian, very sadly missed by his wife and best friend, Nuala, adored daughters Éanna and Ailbhe, sons-in-law Iomar and Russell, his cherished granddaughter Aisling, brother Gerry, sister Aileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing in Stafford's Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock tomorrow (Saturday) from 3.00 o'c to 5.00 o'c. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury, Malahide on Monday morning for 10.00 o'c Funeral Mass followed by burial in Rahara Cemetery, Roscommon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny or Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal