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BYRNE, Thomas (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) July 17, 2022 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. Preceded by his parents John and Julia, his sisters Elizabeth, Bridie, Maggie, Julia and Maureen, brothers Jim, Jack and very recently deceased Larry; deeply regretted by his loving wife Christine, his children Stephen, Suzanne, Simon and Nicola, grandchildren, Natalie, Davin, Rourke, Ella, Jack, Michael and Tom, great-grandson Charlie. Survived by his siblings Tessie, Pattie, Philomena, Lena, Joan, Ann and Bernadette, sons-in-law, Liam and Dominic, partner Tina. All his in-laws, especially Roseleen, Maureen, Christy and Gerry. All his nieces and nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, especially Fr. Owen Lambert and his wide circle of friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan this (Wednesday) evening between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by burial in the Donaghcumper Cemetery, Celbridge. Family flowers only, please. May he Rest in Peace.

KAVANAGH, July 17th, 2022. Elizabeth Frances “Betty” of Church Street, Skerries, in her 89th year. Former Principal of Holmpatrick National School; former teacher in Clondalkin, Baltinglass and Shannon, where she set up the first school in 1960. Survived by her cousins, Evelyn, Pearl, Violet, Florrie, Willie, Emily, Tom, Ann, Betty and their families, and by her goddaughters, Gill and Jenny Thomas of Dunlavin and UK. Mourned and sadly missed by her family and wide circle of friends and acquaintances both abroad and in Skerries. Mourned especially by her next-door-neighbour and great friend Alan, with his wife Clare and their boys Joe, Jack and Ben. Betty's funeral today (Wednesday), July 20th at 12 noon in Holmpatrick Church, Skerries, followed by private cremation.

MELLY, Sean (Killiney, Co. Dublin) - July 17, 2022, (peacefully) in the compassionate care of Wicklow Hospice. Beloved father of Clara, Virginia, Eva, Sophie, Gabrielle and Max. Cherished son of Marie and the late John and brother to Deirdre and Kieran. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many, including his extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 11.00am on Friday (July 22) in St. Paul's Church, Glenageary. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to wicklowhospice.ie.

STEWART, Barbara (née Shortall) Barbara (formerly of Monkstown, Co. Dublin and Raheny, Dublin 5) July 17, 2022 (peacefully) after a long illness and in the exceptional care of the staff of Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock. Beloved wife of the late Jim and much loved mother of Ruth, Andrew and Trish. Sadly missed by her loving family, sister Sally, brother Paddy, daughter-in-law Deirdre Mulholland, sons-in-law Paul McDermott and Batt Healy, grandchildren Trisha, John, Caoimhe, Medbh, Lulu and Jim, great grandchildren, Ned and Jim, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing in the Carnegie Funeral Home, The Crescent, Monkstown this (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to St. Patrick's Church, Monkstown for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by funeral to Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross arriving at 12.00 noon. Barbara’s Funeral Mass may be viewed on the church webcam. May she Rest in Peace Family flowers only please

BOWES, James (Paddy), Dublin. Our darling Paddy passed away peacefully on Saturday 16th July 2022 in the compassionate care of Cara Ward, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. His wife Jane (Alger), daughter Gillian and son Rob are heartbroken, as are his sister Pam (Plower), nieces Nikki and Jessica, nephew Jamie and their families. Paddy will be at home 4.00pm to 7.00pm today (Wednesday). A Service for Paddy will be held in Tullow Church, Brighton Road, Foxrock tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.30am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome. Paddy will live forever in the hearts of his adoring and adored family and many friends. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Paddy, to the Irish Cancer Society.

O'SULLIVAN, Michael (Gow), Oak Park Road, Carlow and formerly of Lower Reen, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, July 17, 2022 (unexpectedly) at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin. Retired Irish Sugar. Beloved husband of Geraldine and much loved father of Colette, Michele and Rhona. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sisters Mai and Rita, brother Teddy, sons-in-law Barry and Fergal, adored grandchildren Aine, Eimear, Daniel, Andrew and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends R.I.P. Funeral Mass this (Wednesday) morning at 10.00am in the Cathedral of the Assumption. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to St. Vincent de Paul.

BRACKEN, (née O’Brien) Audrey (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) July 16, 2022. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by her family following a short illness. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mollie, loving wife of Jim, due to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next month. A Mother figure to many, Audrey will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children James, Jenny and Louise, her brothers and sisters Lynda, Marion, Ger, Liam, Raymond, Claire, Paul, Vincent, Liz and Derek, many of whom she helped raise and her grandchildren Isabella, Anna, Charlie, Isla, Hugh, Ruairí and Henry. She will be fondly remembered by all her loving family, daughter-in-law Katy, sons-in-law Karl and Eoin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and by all the lives she touched. Funeral Mass this (Wednesday) morning at 11.30am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family Flowers only. If you would like to make a donation in Audrey’s memory, please donate to St. Vincent de Paul or the Capuchin Day Centre, Bow Street. May she Rest in Peace.

O'REILLY, Veronica (née Whitty) (Rathfarnham / Churchtown, Dublin) July 17, 2022. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Veronica will be deeply missed by her loving children Labouré and Emmett, her grandchildren Siena and Theodore, son-in-law Seán, daughter-in-law Eimear, sisters Marie, Elaine and Bernie, brothers John and Brendan, and many dear friends. Removal this (Wednesday) morning to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown for Funeral Mass at 10.00 o'c which may be viewed through the parish web camera www.goodshepherdchurchtown.ie/web-cam/ followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

MOODY, John James (Jim) (Dundrum, Dublin 16) July 16, 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Gascoigne House. Beloved husband of the late Elsie and much loved dad to Gillian (Nicholson) and Alan. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Gordon and daughter-in-law Jackie, grandchildren Andrew, Barbara, Fiona, Debbie, Daniel and Stephen, great-grandchildren Izzy, Ava, Charlie, Emily and Hailey and by his sister Agnes (Lewis), family and friends. Funeral Service today (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon in Christ Church, Taney Road, Dundrum, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 1.30 pm, Family flowers only please. "Forever in our hearts"

KAVANAGH, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - July 15, 2022 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff in the Abbey Breaffy Nursing Home, Mayo, John, beloved husband of the late Eileen, loving father of Jaqui, Derek and Gillian (Wikkelsoe); very sadly missed by his children, sons-in-law Dave and Mick, daughter-in-law Trish, grandchildren Viggo, Clodagh, Conor, Mads and Keelin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Reposing today (Tuesday, July 19) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday, July 20) to the Church of Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis