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BURKE, (née Popplewell) Fay (Corr Castle, Howth) - July 4, 2022, unexpectedly but peacefully whilst on holiday in North Devon; surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff at North Devon District Hospital. Predeceased by her late husband Robert Burke. A mother figure to many, Fay will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Paula, Elizabeth and Jackie, sister Liz, grandchildren Nick, Zoë, Christopher, Aisling, Alex, Séan, Georgina, Robert, Yanni and Eilish, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sons-in-law, her nieces, nephews and by all the lives she touched. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday (July 25) at 11.40am at Barnstaple Crematorium which may be viewed on the following link, https://watch.obitus.com after which her ashes will be brought home to be interred with her husband following a memorial service in Howth at a later date in August. We look forward to celebrating her life with family and friends. If you would like to make a donation in Fay’s memory, please donate to Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation or to North Devon District Hospital’s Staple Ward who looked after her so well in her final days.

MURPHY, Damien (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and formerly of Monkstown) July 5, 2022. Unexpectedly, at his home. Loving father of Harry and partner of the late June. Beloved brother of Alan, Jacqueline, Adrian, Quentin and Bruce. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Damien will be reposing this (Thursday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm in Carnegies Funeral Home Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00am in St. Patrick's Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed online using the following link: https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/.

SWEETNAM, Miriam Frances Jennie (née Lloyd) (Sligo and formerly of Longford and Clontarf, Dublin) - July 4, 2022, peacefully in the loving care of Summerville Healthcare, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Sweetnam for 62 years, devoted mother to Lloyd (deceased), Rodney, Paul and Mark and mother-in-law to Hazel, Mary, Rosie and Dawn, wonderful grandmother to Erica, Meriel; Gareth, Emma; Joshua, Hannah; Darragh, Maeve, and Hugh and great-grandmother to Brenna; Conor, Ann, Sé, Iona; Evie and Jude. Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) today (Thursday) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service will take place in St. John’s Cathedral, John Street, Sligo tomorrow (Friday) at 2.00pm and will be live streamed via www.studiorove.ie/msweetnam. Burial follows in Drumcliffe Churchyard. Please be mindful whilst gathering of the current rise in Covid numbers. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. John’s Cathedral Renovation Fund c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo via www.feehilys.ie/pay. Family homes strictly private, please. Those who wish to leave a condolence message can do so on www.irishtimes.com, in private at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. “Lord, in your gracious keeping, leave us now our loved one sleeping”

BOND, (née Pringle) Carol (Loughlinstown, Dublin 18), July 4, 2022, unexpectedly, in the excellent care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital ICU surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Brian and much loved mother of Stephen, Katherine and Andrew. Loving grandmother of Nicki, Peter, Holly, Toby, Amy, Lucy, Chloe and Lola. Very sadly missed by Valerie, Zelda and family, Julie, Enda, the wider family and her many friends. Funeral service in Rathmichael Parish Church at 11.00 am on Friday, July 8, 2022 followed by family only cremation. Family flowers only please. Mask wearing is requested. The service will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/XhIbgTu7DLA

FARRELL, Vincent (Greystones, Co. Wicklow) July 5, 2022. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Muriel, daughters Niamh, Susan and Michelle, sons-in-law Stephane and Mark, grandchildren Ben, Sam, Isobel and Nathan, sisters Pascal, Margaret and Phil, brothers-in-law James, Joe and Brian, all his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. We are eternally grateful to IMNDA and the Wicklow Hospice Team and the Palliative care nurses for all their care and support. Reposing at Thomas Murphy and Sons Funeral Home Boghall Road Bray, tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning July 8, at 10.00am in the Holy Rosary Church, Greystones followed by interment in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, Dublin 18. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association or Irish Cancer Society. Messages of sympathy for the family can be placed in the condolence section on www.irishtimes.com. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on parish webcam https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/ May he Rest in Peace

O'hEocha, (Dalkey, Co Dublin) July 2, 2022, peacefully, Aonghus Pádraig, beloved husband of the late Lucy, loving father of Aoife, Mairead, Aonghus, Antoin and Tonya; Sadly missed by his children and their partners, his adored grandchildren Stephen, Turlough, Hugo, Oliver, Lucy and Harvey, Evie Lucy, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Remembering also his recently deceased son-in-law John. Removal Friday from Quinn’s of Glasthule to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis

SMITH, (née Sharpe) Elizabeth (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) 2nd July 2022, peacefully after a short illness. Adoring and devoted mother to Jenni and Mark. Forever loved and sadly missed by her children, her mother Brenda, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Ali, treasured granddaughters Cara and Éabha, brother Frank, sisters Brenda and Judy, her partner Joe, extended family and a wide circle of friends. She will be joining her father Frank and her recently deceased brother Paul. May she rest in peace. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving at 09.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

DEMPSEY, Frank (Killiney, Co. Dublin) – July 3, 2022 (suddenly) Surrounded by his family after a short illness. Dear husband of Gail, much loved father and father-in-law of Stuart, Nikki, Lynn and Rory, dearly beloved grandfather (gran gran) to Scott, Lily and Zoe. Sadly missed by his sister Collette, brother Paddy, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Donations may be made on line at https://donate.cancer.ie Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan and Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 PW73 tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.00 o’c to 7.00 o’c (all welcome to attend). Removal on Thursday (July 7) to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98 arriving for 2.15 o’c Civil Funeral Service. To view the service live go to https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ For those who would have liked to attend the service but are unable to can leave a personal message of condolence at www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie May he Rest in Peace

MOODY, Capt. David R., (Bridgewater, Arklow Co Wicklow, formerly of Coolaflake, The Meeting of the Waters, Co Wicklow, of Singapore and Terenure, Co Dublin) July 3, 2022. Cared for by the exceptional Helen and home carers before passing in the tender care of Asgard Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of the late Theresa and father of Rebecca. Sadly missed by his older children Richard, Mark and Tara and first wife Kate, his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Holly, Hannah, Ella, Sophie, Evangeline, Theodore and Beth, sisters Sheila, Janet, Sue and the late Cathy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 6.00pm to 8.00pm today (Tuesday). Funeral service will be celebrated at 11.00am tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Castlemacadam. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via live-stream www.johnsweeneyandsons.ie/our-webcam/. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland; www.parkinsons.ie or The Irish Cancer Society www.cancer.ie. Messages of sympathy and support can be expressed online. Rest in Peace David.