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OWENS, Jackson 8th August 2022, Dundrum and formerly of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and Castleconnell, Co. Limerick (b. 1924) passed away in the wonderful care of Brabazon Trust Home and their kind and loving staff. Loved by Dorothy (d. 2009), and his son Peter (d. 1985), survived by and will be so sincerely missed by his daughter Valerie, son Philip, daughter-in-law Elizabeth and grandson Asa. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday Aug 11th at 2:30pm in St. Nahi's Church, Dundrum, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Harold’s Cross. Live streaming of the committal is possible at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ A Service of Interment will take place in the Church of All Saints, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations to the RNLI. https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate

SHERRY, Phil (nee Duffy) (Castleblayney and Mullingar) - Peacefully, at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Brian and her brothers Michael, Paddy and John. Inspirational mother to Moya, Annmarie, Fionnuala, Brian, Padraig and Helen, sons-in-law Charles, Raymond and Michael, daughter-in-law Marese, adoring grandchildren Ciara (and husband Tim), Aidan, Aoife, Muireann, Conal, Bríon, Ríona, Annie and Rosie, great-grandson Oscar and her brother Tom (Sutton). Reposing at her residence A75VP11 today (Tuesday) from 2pm until 8pm. Funeral leaving from the residence tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10:30am (on foot) to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Castleblayney for funeral Mass at 11o’clock. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery The funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam via the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/muckno House private to family and friends outside of reposing times. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to St. Mary’s Church Restoration Fund by donation box or via the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/donation_widget/register-donor-​anony​mous.php?pid=2767 ‘’Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever’’

NALLY, (nee Boland) Anne (Stillorgan, Dublin; formerly Foxrock and Limerick) - August 7, 2022; died peacefully in her 89th year surrounded by family, in the kind and gentle care of the Ferndean Nursing Home and Blackrock Palliative care team. Beloved wife of Ricky (deceased), wonderful and much loved mother to Bridget, Louisa, Gabrielle, Rick and Isolda, sons and daughter-in-law, and sister of Audrey. Sadly missed by fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many friends and former colleagues. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Brothers Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock tomorrow (Wednesday), from 6 – 8pm. Removal to Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue in time for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11:00 with Cremation thereafter in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers, donations if desired to Blackrock Hospice or Break Through Cancer Research. All enquiries to Massey Brothers, Blackrock on 01 2804454

McILWAINE, Peter (Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow) – August 7, 2022, peacefully, in the exceptional care of Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray, after a long illness, borne with dignity and good humour. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Ingrid (née Allison), sister Lorna, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Service on Thursday (August 11) at 11.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow SPCA, Sharpeshill.

KEARNEY, Patrick A. (Coll Coille, Duntaheen Road, Fermoy & Late of Co. Cavan) - Passed away peacefully on August 7th 2022, aged 91 years, surrounded of his loving family and in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of St. Patrick’s Community Hospital, Fermoy. Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Peggy (née Devitt), daughters Máire, Aighne and Ide, grandchildren Leo and Muirean, son-in-law Ad, nieces, extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Reposing at Martin Neligan & Sons Funeral Home, The Old Train Station, Fermoy, P61K682 on (Tuesday August 9th 2022) from 6pm to 7pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Fermoy on Wednesday August 10th at 11.15am for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Kilcrumper New Cemetery, Fermoy. House private, Please.

MARTIN, (nee Brady) Harriet (Drumcondra Dublin) - August 6th 2022. In her 92nd year. Unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by family in the dedicated care of the staff of St. Johns Nursing Home Merrion Road. Beloved wife of the late Eamon and loving mother of Helen (Stewart), sister of the late Georgina, Frederick, Alice, Patricia and Henry. She will be greatly missed by Helen, grandchildren Stephen (Stewart), Eleanor (Stewart) and Cora (Fitzgerald), sisters Vicky (Graham), Kathleen (Barber) UK, Elizabeth (Shekleton), sister-in-law Beryl (Brady), brother-in-law Timothy (Barber) UK, 5 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and all who knew and loved her. Reposing at Kirwans Funeral Home, Fairview Strand tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5pm-7pm with family in attendance. Removal on Thursday morning to Church of St. John the Baptist (C of I) Drumcondra arriving at 10.50 am for 11am service, followed by cremation at Dardistown Crematorium. Strong-willed To The End.

FARRELL, (Sundays Well, Naas, Co. Kildare, formerly of Cavan and founder of Patrick J Farrell and Company Solicitors) – Aug 8, 2022, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness, at St. James Hospital, Patrick J, loving husband of the late Loreto (Lorrie), much loved father of Yvonne (Greenan), Brian, Niall, Philip and Rosemary (Meaney) and dear brother of Eileen (Farrelly) and the late Peggy (McGlone) and Desmond; Remembered fondly by his loving, sons, daughters, sister, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Mary, sons-in-law Páraic and Padraig, Philip’s partner Carmel, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, eighteen much loved grandchildren, great grandchild Maeve, nephews, nieces, relatives and many good friends and neighbours. Reposing at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas on Tuesday from 4 o’c with Removal to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas arriving at 6.30 o’c. Funeral on Wednesday after 10 o’c Requiem Mass to St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: link: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/naas-webcam/ “May He Rest In Peace”

Greer, Elizabeth (Lily) née Greer, “Lynbrook”, Knoxpark, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo and formerly of Skreen, Co. Sligo, August 8th 2022, peacefully, in her 102nd year, in the tender care of the management and staff of Summerville Healthcare, Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dearly loved sister of Maud Mc Lean (Isle of Man). She will be sadly missed, deeply regretted and remembered with wonderful memories by her sister, sister-in-law Joyce Greer, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, relatives, and friends. “At Rest”. Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) tomorrow Wednesday August 10th from 4:30pm to 6pm. Funeral Service will take place in St. John’s Cathedral, John Street, Sligo on Thursday August 11th at 2pm and will be live streamed via www.studiorove.ie/Greere. Burial follows in Skreen Church of Ireland Churchyard, Skreen More, Co. Sligo. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to St. John’s Cathedral, Sligo Renovation Fund c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo via www.feehilys.ie/pay. Family home private please. Those who wish to leave a condolence message can do so on RIP.ie, in private at www.feehilys.ie. or by traditional manner.

HENDERSON, Heather Rosemary - August 7th, 2022, peacefully at Lisburn Intermediate Care Home in her 81st year. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Henderson, much loved sister of Valerie. A Service of remembrance and thanksgiving will be held in Railway Street Presbyterian Church, Lisburn on Friday 12th August at 10.00 am; followed by burial at Kilmore Cathedral Burial Ground, Cavan. House private. No flowers please. Donations if desired, payable to Railway Presbyterian Church (Extension Fund) c/o Ronnie Thompson Funeral Directors, 20 Ballinderry Road, Lisburn BT28 1UF. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sister and the entire family circle. At home with the Lord.

McKENNA, Dr. M. Gearóid (Gerry) (Milltown, Dublin), 5th August 2022, peacefully, in the care of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Shirley (née Starrs). Much loved father of Michael, Kieran, Conor, Caragh and Siobhán. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Dermot and Kieran, and will be greatly missed by his surviving brothers, Padraic, John and Tom and their families and his loving extended family, including sons and daughters-in-law, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandson. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow, Wednesday evening (10th August) from 6 pm to 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (11th August) to the Church of Sts Columbanus and Gall, Milltown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome at 12 pm. For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Mass will be streamed live at mcnmedia.tv/camera/milltown-parish and the Cremation Committal Service will be streamed live at https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Simon Communities of Ireland Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.