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Van LONKHUYZEN, (née Dempsey) (Abbeyfarm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare) May 2,. 2022, (peacefully), in the loving care of her family and the staff at St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh. Mary, beloved wife of Neil and much loved mother of Lucy, Simon, Abbie and Sophie. Deeply missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, brother Matthew, sisters Judy and Bernie, daughter-in-law Caroline, sons-in-law Enda, Eoin and Andrew and lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lila, Florence, Missy, Tom, Bea, Martha, Fiadh, Bill, Charlie, Eleanor, Vivienne and Audrey and by all her friends, her beloved horse Jack and kind neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge this (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge tomorrow (Thursday) morning arriving for Funeral Service at 11.00am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. Mary’s Funeral Service may be viewed online by following the link below; https://www.celstra.ie/live-feed/. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh.

MORRISON, Joan (Ballsbridge, Dublin), May 1, 2022 (peacefully) in her 97th year in the tender care of the staff of Leeson Park Nursing Home. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Margaret. Much loved and cherished sister of Marie (Newman) and Sr. Eileen M.M.M. Predeceased by her sister Margaret and brothers Harry, Noel and Gerard. Sadly missed by her sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, her friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 54 Aungier Street (D02 R7O2) tomorrow (Thursday) from 4.00 pm. until 6.00 pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, on Friday morning (May 6) arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. For those who wish to follow the Mass online please go to the link: https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to https://www.dubsimon.ie/donate-3/

GORMAN, John (Sean), May 1, 2022, Kilmacud Dublin, formerly of Woodford, Co Galway. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. In the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Lill) Gorman. Sadly missed by his sons Lorcan, Niall and Paul and daughter Elizabeth, brothers Bill and Tony, daughters-in-law Sally, Amanda and Frances and son-in-law Simon. Loved and loving grandad to his nine grandchildren. Regretted also by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. John will be reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home in Blackrock today (Wednesday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. The Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 11.30am in the Church of St Laurence O’Toole Kilmacud. For those who cannot attend John’s service you can view it live at https://www.kilmacudparish.ie/ Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association. Rest in Peace.

O'KEANE, Esther (Mary) (née Dower) (Late of Terenure, Dublin 6 W and formerly of Rathoran, Co. Kerry) - 30th April, 2022, peacefully under the exceptional care of the staff in The Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Clontarf. Predeceased by her loving husband Seán and beloved mother to Myra, Joseph, Veronica and Therese. Sadly missed by loving children, son-in-law Declan, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren Rowan, Cian, Alanna, Oisín, Ronan, great-grandchildren Robyn and Conor, sister-in-law Maire, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Requiescat in Pace. Reposing at Massey Bros, Funeral Home, Templeogue Village today (Wednesday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving to the St Pius X Church on Thursday for 10 o’c Requiem Mass with burial thereafter to Deansgrange Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend Esther’s Church Service, please see here https://www.stpiusx.ie/st-pius-x-tv . Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funerals, Templeogue on 014907601

CAFFERKEY, (Rochestown Cork, formerly Dublin) - On 1st May 2022, at Cork University Hospital; Michael, dearly beloved husband of Joan. He will be very sadly missed by his loving family; son Neil, daughter Karen and her partner Carlos, cherished grand-daughter Lara Joy, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Removal Service in St. Luke’s Church, Douglas on Wednesday at 7pm. Funeral Service on Thursday at 2.30pm. Burial in adjoining churchyard. House Private. No flowers, please. ‘’Thy will be done’’

LEO, Richard (Richie) (Kilpedder, Wicklow and formerly Rathfarnham, Dublin) - Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th April 2022 with his loving wife Brenda (née Chambers) by his side, in the exceptional care of Wicklow Hospice. Cherished husband of Brenda, eldest son of Bill and Inez. Richard will be forever loved and missed by his brothers Will and Maurice, sister Hilary, sisters-in-law Carol and Clodagh, nephews, Conor, Michael and Tom, niece Kate, his extended family, neighbours and friends and his four legged pal, Kyko.R.I.P. A celebration of Richard's life and a Cremation service will take place on Saturday 7th May at 2.00pm at McCrea's Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003). If you are unable to attend it may be viewed on mccrea.ie

SIMON, (née Boyle) Ann (Castleknock, Dublin, and formerly of Arklow, Co. Wicklow) - April 29th, 2022 (suddenly). Predeceased by her loving and adoring husband Ray. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Ian and Joseph, her daughters Lorraine and Antoinette, her four grandchildren Ross, Amy, Ben and Lucy, daughter-in-law Louise, son-in-law Bernard, her sister Marie, sister-in-law Renee, nieces and nephews, other relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. May her gentle, beautiful soul Rest in Peace. Ann will repose at her home from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock this (Monday) evening (May 2nd). Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (May 3rd) to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock, followed by internment in Bohermore Cemetery, Galway, to be re-united with her loving Ray. Ann’s Funeral will be live streamed via the Castleknock Parish website. In light of the ongoing dangers associated with Covid-19, it is respectfully requested that all those attending the Funeral would adhere to social distancing, wear a face mask and avoid shaking hands. All enquiries to Kirwans Funeral Directors.

BLENNERHASSETT, Hyacinth (formerly Huggard) (née Fox) (Rathfarnham and late of Bancroft, Tallaght) - April 30th, 2022 peacefully in the tender care of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Arthur and Christy and dear mother to Alan, Walter, Leslie and Kathleen. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Anna, Kay and Joyce, son-in-law Richard, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Tallaght Village on Tuesday (May 3rd) from 4pm until 6pm. Removal on Wednesday (May 4th) to St. Maelruain’s Church, Tallaght Village, arriving for 11am Funeral Service, followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. All enquiries to – 01 451 6701 “In heavenly love abiding”

COOKE, John D. (retired Judge of the European Court, Luxembourg and of the High Court), (Churchtown, Dublin 14) - April 29, 2022, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved husband of Sally and much-loved father of Catherine and David. Predeceased by his sister Eleanor. He will be sadly missed by his family, his sister Frances and his brother Richard, son-in-law Eamonn, daughter-in-law Irene, grandchildren Eva, Leon, Sarah, Louis, and Lily-Jo, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Reposing today (Monday) afternoon in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum arriving at 10.20 am for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am followed by a private family only cremation. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.