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BRADY, Anne (née Cannon) (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) – April 25, 2022, after a long and fulfilling life, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. Dearly beloved wife of the late David, treasured Mum of Mark, Davida (Fontannaz), Niall and Philippa (Brady Clarke), loving grandmother of Daniel, Ben, Cameron, Emer, Rory and Luca and mother-in-law of the late Sara; deeply regretted by her brother Paul, sons-in-law Tom and Jim, Mark's partner Ofer, Niall’s partner Jean, relatives, neighbours and friends. Anne loved to write and was a beacon of light: an inspiration to all throughout her lifetime. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Thursday) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (April 29) at 10.00am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Funeral Mass in celebration of Anne’s life may be viewed online at dalkeyparish.ie. Lux eterna

RYAN, Anthony (Tony), (The Gallops, Naas, Co. Kildare, formerly of Dernasling, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, founder of Ryan Wallcoverings) April 26, 2022. Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Betty, his five children; Jacinta, Patricia, Joan, Sinead and John, his daughter-in-law and sons-in-law, his thirteen grandchildren Laura, Conor, Jill, Sarah, Stephen, Robert, Josh, Sam, Sophie, Isabel, Ava, Charlie and Con and his four surviving siblings Pat, Maureen, Ena and Noreen. Predeceased by brothers and sisters Sean, Peggy, Joan, Gerard and Paul. Tony is a huge loss to his family, his friends and all who knew him. Reposing at his home this (Wednesday) evening from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of Our Lady and Saint David, Sallins Road Naas for 10.00am Funeral Mass. Burial to follow in St. Corban’s Cemetery, Naas. House private. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Irish Cancer Society. Tony’s funeral Mass can be viewed live at 10.00am on the Naas parish webcam. "May He Rest in Peace"

FITZSIMONS, John, (Sandymount, Dublin) passed away peacefully on April 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff of Our Lady’s Ward at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, loving husband of the late Nell and brother of the late Pat and Ev. Very sadly missed by his daughters Paula and Jill, son-in-law Michael, sisters Patty, Marie, Ann and Margaret and his brother Ben, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday (April 29) from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. Removal on Saturday morning (April 30) to the Church of St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea, Sandymount to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10.00 o’c (which can be viewed on the following link; http://www.mcmedia.tv.camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​sandy​mount) and then to the Crematorium at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

O'BRIEN, John, April 23, 1944 – April 24, 2022, (Howth); (peacefully) surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Tina, wonderful father of Karen, Lara, Aisling, Stephen, and Eoin. John took great joy and pride in his grandchildren, Jaden, Cathal, Lani, Cesca, Grace, Cillian, Leon and Sam. Adored by his sons-in-law, Carlos and Chuck, and daughter-in-law Niamh, and Artemis. John will be sadly missed by his family; loyal sisters and brothers, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours, bridge playing partners and friends. A celebration of John’s life will be held on Friday afternoon at 2.15pm in Dardistown Crematorium May our beloved John, Rest in Peace.

POLLOCK, Máire (née O’Reilly) (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and late of Revington Park Limerick) April 25, 2022. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of John, Nicholas, Hugh and David; sister of the late Barbara. Sadly missed by her husband, sons, brother Myles O’Reilly (SJ), grandson Tadgh Tan Thai, daughter-in-law Vikki, niece Aoife, brother in law Simon, extended family and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown this (Wednesday) evening from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by Cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. The Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com . Family flowers only please. House private.

GALLIGAN, The sudden and tragic death of Norbert Galligan occurred on April 12, 2022 in Rye, New York following a cycling accident. Beloved husband of Cliona (Cronin) and proud father of Cian and Conor. Norbert was the cherished eldest son of Michael and Kathleen, adored brother of Marie (Ciarán Smyth), Fintan (Lorna), Emer (Conor Litchfield), Declan (Sarah) and Vivian (Louise). He was loved by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and his large number of extended family and friends. Norbert’s funeral took place in New York on April 20, 2022. A Remembrance Mass will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny, at 2.00pm. Details on RIP.ie May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

WYSE, (née Latchford) Cora (Kilmacud) - At home on April 23rd 2022, in the care of her children Brendan, Paul, David and Karin (Cullen). Wife to her beloved Tadgh (RIP 1978), she is celebrated by her children, sister Pat, daughter-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law Enda and Chris, grandchildren Sarah, Davey, Kathy and Cian, great-grandchildren Louis, Charlie and Grace, nieces, nephews and friends. Cora is being waked at home until her Funeral Mass in the Church of St Laurence O'Toole, Kilmacud tomorrow (Wednesday, April 27th) at 10am, followed by burial in a Dean's Grange Cemetery. Live stream from the Church at: https://www.kilmacudparish.ie/ Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hanam dìlis.

RICE, Patrick (late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Aer Lingus and Air Seychelles) – (April 24, 2022), peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Helen Quinn, father of Ruth Bell, Lisa Herridge, Jarlath and David, step-dad of Robert, Hannah Toner and Bairbre Quinn. Predeceased by his sisters Lucy Crowther and Maryrose Clark, Dorothy and Florence Rice, son-in-law Islem Oudji and brothers-in-law Frank Crowther and Sean Richardson. Deeply regretted by his brother-in-law Michael Clark, Barbara and Boris Atayan, Damien and Irene Richardson, Marian Richardson and Michael Good, sons and daughters-in-law Willie Bell, Dr. Paul Herridge, Marla Rice, Suzanne Nicell, Tim Fleming, Liz Quinn and Kevin Smith, nieces and nephew Hilary, Jennifer and Dr. Stephen Crowther, Paddy Corry, grandchildren Amelie and Max Herridge, 14 step-grandchildren, Mary Rice, close family, neighbours and friends from home and abroad. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday (April 29) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Service on Saturday (April 30) at 10.00am in the funeral home followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The service may be viewed online at churchservices.tv/colliersbray. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to NCBI.

McEACHERN, Alan (formerly Camolin, Brennanstown Road, Carrickmines), April 23, 2022, in the wonderful care of Susan and the staff at Brabazon. Very sadly missed by his wife Sally, his children Heather, Jean and Andrew, his sister Gill, grandchildren Patrick, Lucy, Sally, Colin, Emily and William. A Memorial Service will held tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4.00pm in Tullow Church, Brighton Road, Carrickmines. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Sightsavers Ireland.

McLoghlin, Ann (née Hackett). Island House, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick and late of Donnybrook, Dublin, Brussels and Darien, Connecticut. Suddenly, unexpectedly but peacefully, at home, on April 23, 2022. Beloved wife and best friend for 57 years of Brian, loving mother of Ruth, David, Rebecca and Marc. Devoted granny to her beloved grandchildren Jack, Ella, Ned, Íte and James. Deeply missed by her son-in-law Dermot, daughter-in-law Adrienne, Rebecca’s partner Juan, Marc’s partner Andrea, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Eddie and Laurie, sisters Janet, Edwina & Diane and brother Edward. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Reposing at home in Island House, V94 AP5Y (tomorrow) April 27 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell on (Thursday) April 28 at 11.30am. Mass will be live streamed on parish website. Burial afterwards in Abington Cemetery, Murroe To honour Ann’s support for Daffodil Day, donations may be made to Irish Cancer Society. Messages of sympathy may be expressed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home, Limerick.