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HOLFELD, Richard (late of Bray, Co. Wicklow, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and H. R. Holfeld Ltd.) – May 3, 2022, passed away peacefully, in the exceptional care of Blackrock Hospital, dearly loved by his wife Martiena, children Bronagh, Gerard and Naomi, grandchildren Cuán and Noah, daughter-in-law Nora, son-in-law Alex, sisters Vroni and her husband Hermann Boehm and Birgit Holfeld Connelly and her husband John together with their families, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at his daughters home, Stillorgan, on Monday (May 9) from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday (May 10) at 11.00am in St. Brigid’s Church, Stillorgan followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

MACKAY, (née Greene) Lila (Eileen Ann) (Rathgar and formerly Terenure, Dublin) May 4, 2022 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Lisheen Nursing Home Rathcoole. Beloved wife of Paul, predeceased by her son Neil, she will be sadly missed by her children Ronan, Elva and Gavan, grandchildren Hannah, Leah, Alexandra, Daniel and Hugh, sister Marie, daughters-in-law Tara, Elizabeth and Ciara, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham Sunday, May 8, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Removal on Monday to Terenure College Chapel for 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link; www.churchservices.tv/terenurecollegechpl .

FENNELL, Robert Henry (Bob) (Churchtown, Dublin 14, formerly Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow, former Vice Principal, The High School, Rathgar) May 4, 2022. Peacefully, with his loving family by his side, under the wonderful care of the staff of St John’s House, Merrion Road. Dearly beloved husband to Doris, much loved father to Russell, Annalee and Nigel; brother of Carrie and the late Willie, Eileen, Olive, Victor, Georgie and Gordon. He will be sadly missed by his loving and much loved wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law Colman, his adored grandchildren Georgina, Sophie and Oliver, nieces, nephews and relatives. His passion for teaching and for coaching and playing rugby and cricket will be missed by the wide circle of friends he made during his long career. Reposing tomorrow (Saturday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm in Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Service on Monday at 11.30am in Castletown Church of Ireland (Killaban), Co. Laois, R14 KN30 followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Portlaoise Road.

MURPHY, Valerie ACA (Limerick and late of Riverwood Heath, Castleknock, Dublin) May 4, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness borne with great dignity. Forever missed by her heartbroken Mam Marie and her Dad Eamonn, her loving sisters Brona, Lisa, Marese and her brother Frank. Valerie will be deeply missed by her brother-in-law Shane, sister-in-law Grace, her cherished nieces and nephews Darragh, Emma, Kate, Tom and Lily, her extended family and a wide circle of wonderful friends and colleagues. We are most grateful to the wonderful staff of the Mater Hospital, particularly Professor Denise Sadlier for her exceptional care of and kindness to Valerie. Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Limerick this (Friday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon with burial afterwards in Kilmurry Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Kidney Association. Ar Dheis Lámh Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

FINEGAN, David, in the loving care of the staff of Westfield House, Rockbrook, April 29, 2022; deeply mourned by his brother Alan, relatives and all his friends. Burial has already taken place in Redford Cemetery, Greystones May he Rest in Peace

ENRIGHT, (Glasthule, Co. Dublin) May 3rd 2022 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of Dalkey Community Care Unit , after a long Illness, Kathleen beloved daughter of the late Cornelius and Catherine, loving sister of Carmel, Con, Dom, and the late Christy, Paddy and Peter. Sadly missed by her sister, brothers, sisters-in-law Maura and Velma, nephews, nieces especially Jacqueline, her extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing Sunday in Quinn’s of Glasthule, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal Monday to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Dalkey Community Care Unit. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

HICKEY, Fiona (Raheny, formerly of Portmarnock) - May 1, 2022, passed away suddenly at home after a long illness. Loving mother of Jamie and Lauren, daughter of the late Robin and Kay. Fiona will be forever loved and sadly missed by her two children, her brother Rodhán, sister Áillinn, sister-in-law Jenny, brother-in-law Shane, nieces and nephews, Eve, Noah, Zach, Anna and Megan, her cat Harry and her many friends, neighbours and fellow activists. The family would especially like to thank the Beaumont Hospital oncology team for their many years of care and support. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00am in St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton. Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Social distancing and wearing of face masks is advisable. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

NEWPORT, Sr. Vera (Convent of Mercy, St Anne’s Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin) May 3, 2022 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Philip and Mary, brothers Jack and Gerard, sisters Nell and Maria. Sadly missed by her loving sister Nuala, brother Phil, sister-in-law Beno, nephews Paul, Colm, Ciarán, Garry, nieces-in-law, grandnieces Grace, Leah and Julie, grandnephew Jack, Sisters of Mercy, Booterstown and South Central Province. Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, 28 Glasthule Road, Dun Laoghaire today (Thursday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm with prayers at 4.30pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown for 11.00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the Community Cemetery, Inchicore. The Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/booterstown May she Rest in Peace

MASTERSON, (née Kelly) Anne (Nancy) (Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly Longford House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon) May 1, 2022. Peacefully, at home. Beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of Olwyn and Dervilla and sister of Beatrice Hayes (Wales). She will be sadly missed by her daughters, sister, sons-in-law Tony and James, grandchildren Rachel, James, Daíre, Niall and Eoin, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Nancy will be reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown today (Thursday) from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00am in The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Churchview Road, Killiney followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can viewed using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section. Family flowers only. House private. May she Rest in Peace.

O hUIGINN, Patricia, (née Leddy) (Old Bridge Road, Templeogue, Dublin and recently Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill). Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022, still singing and enjoying the craic, at 102 years old. Beloved wife of the late Padraig and loving mother of Mairin, Peadar, Ciaran and Feargal. Greatly missed by her daughters-in-law Janet and Angela, her grandchildren Brendan, Abi, Conor, Aoise, Tebh, Rory, Deri and Atiah, grandchildren-in-law Claire, Jack, Lauren and Jess, and great grandchildren Aobha, Sam, Owen and Shea. Reposing at her son’s home in Mount Merrion from 5.00pm to 7.00pm tomorrow (Friday). Funeral Mass on Saturday, (May 7), at 10.00am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, Dublin 14, followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery, Rockbrook, Rathfarnham. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis