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MORRIS, Sheena (née McCarthy, formerly Fry) July 26, 2022, in her ninety-fourth year, passed away peacefully in her home. Widow of the late Rowley Morris and William (Billy) Fry. Sister of the late Graham McCarthy and Patricia Chapman and survived by her nieces and nephews. A beloved Step-Mother to Stewart, Neil, Alan and the late Ruth (Lee) and their spouses - Shirley, Heather, Dianne and David. Grandma Sheena to their children whom she cherished. Special friend to Geoff and Hilary Lewis, honorary Grandmother to their family and many others. Sheena was a friend to a wide extended circle. She will be fondly remembered by her loving carers whose dedicated support and service over the past number of years is deeply appreciated. Service of Thanksgiving in Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, Lower Glenageary Road on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11.00am. Live stream https://www.dec.ie Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be given to The Anchorage Project - Fair Play Cafe in Ringsend https://www.fairplaycafe.ie/the-anchorage-project-1 “With Christ which is better by far.” Phil 1:23. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16

MURPHY, (nee Benson) (Willmount, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary) - July 27th 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of Mary O’Connor and her Staff at Acorn Lodge, Ena, beloved wife of the late Dr Michael Murphy, sister of the late Dorothy, sister-in-law of the late John and Phil. She will be very much missed by her daughters Patrice and Ann, son John, treasured grandchildren Robert, Michelle, Katherine, Andrew and Emma, sons-in-law Richard and Dan, daughter-in-law Caroline, sister Pauline, nieces Ann, Ruth and Grace, nephew Paul and the extended Benson, O’Brien and O’Reilly families. Reposing at home this (Friday) evening from 5pm and 7pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Saturday) in St Mary’s Church, Killenaule at 10.30am, followed by burial in Concannon Cemetery.

CURTIS, Michael (Mike) (Newcastle, Co. Wicklow) – July 28, 2022, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Wicklow Hospice. Dearly loved father of Jonjo Le Jeune, brother of Vanessa McCarthy and Jane Smith, dear friend of Letty Le Jeune, brother-in-law of Charley and Billy, uncle of Niall, Simon, Timmy, Robert and Stephen, great-uncle of Tara, Eoin, Tadhg, Mia and Tiernan, sadly missed by his family and a wide circle of friends and particularly his cat Louise. Reposing at his home today (Friday) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Removal from his home tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00am, walking to Newcastle Parish Church, arriving for a Funeral Service at 11.30am followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice.

O'GORMAN, Bernard (Benny), (Ladytown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare) July 26, 2022. It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard (Benny) O'Gorman, aged 88, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on July 26, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary and father of Sean, Anne, Colette, Bernard, Niall, Claire and Irene. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brother Sean, sisters Mai and Breda, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. House Private Please. Reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. Funeral on Monday morning with Mass at 10am in the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas and afterwards to St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy. "May Benny Rest In Peace"

McGOVERN, Michael (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Honory President of the Dun Laoghaire Historical Society) - July 27, 2022. Peacefully, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late June and adoring father of Susan, Gerard, Valerie, Brendan, Helen, Mark and Anne. He will be sadly missed by his children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass at 10.00am tomorrow (Saturday) in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the funeral can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown Ph. 01 2808882 May he Rest in Peace.

ROUSE, David (Malahide and formerly of UK and Canada) – June 18, 2022 (peacefully) with his darling wife Dorothy by his side, sadly missed by all in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends and kind neighbours. A funeral Service has taken place in the Presbyterian Church, Malahide followed by burial in the graveyard adjoining St. Andrews Church, Malahide. Forever with the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4 v 17

HANN, Diarmuid, (Carracole, Beech Road, Arklow, formerly of Knockenrahan, Arklow and Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow) July 27, 2022, suddenly at his home. Diarmuid beloved husband of Maura (née King) dearly loved father of Ruairí and Clíona, adored grandad of Eoin, Saoirse, Aishling and Declan, treasured great grandad of Dexter and Faye, loving brother of Nuala (O’Brien) and the late Colm, Fergus, and Deirdre (King). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at Hudson’s Funeral Home, Arklow (Y14 PT80) on July 29 (Friday) from 3pm to 7pm. Removal July 30 (Saturday) at 9.30am to The Church of Saints Mary and Peter, Arklow (via Connolly Street) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Arklow. (walking via Wexford Road) Funeral Mass can be viewed via arklowparish.ie Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Arklow Cancer Support Group. ‘Codladh Sámh’

O'LUBAIGH, Seán (Ballsbridge, Dublin), July 26, 2022 (peacefully), after a long illness, in the kind care of the staff of the Blackrock Clinic and Orwell Nursing Home. Deeply mourned by all those who loved him; his dear friends and his family; his sisters Peggy (Tipperary) and Finula (Kent, England), brothers-in-law Alex Rylands and P.J O’Hare, his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, Mairéad, and particularly his niece Máire who with his great friend Kathleen were of such wonderful support to him. Remembering also his late sister Máire. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Seán’s Funeral Service will take place tomorrow, July 30 (Saturday), at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium and can be viewed online at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Glórtha na n-aingeal go gcloise sé

BERMINGHAM, Fr. James (Jim) ( St Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, County Wicklow and formerly Rialto, Dublin, Ogoja Diocese (Nigeria), Archdiocese of Lagos (Nigeria), Rome and "Golden Lane," Woodbrook, Portarlington County Laois.) Died 26th July peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Maisie and brother Myles. Deeply regretted by his loving brother Patrick, sisters Lil, Bernie and Kathleen, sister-in-law Josephine, his adoring niece Deirdre and her husband Charlie and their family, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and his Society family. Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Thursday evening from 6:30pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday morning at 11:20am arriving St Paul's Church, Emo (eircode R32 RYI6) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Fr James's Funeral Mass will be streamed live on: https://laoisfuneralslive.com/johnmaherfuneraldirector Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.