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DEEGAN, (née Nicholson) Marie (Dundrum, Dublin) - 15th March 2022 (peacefully) at St Vincent’s University Hospital, beloved wife of the late Colm, predeceased by her sister Cora and brother Paul, she will be sadly missed by her children Joe, Paul, Mary, John, Peter and Thérése, grandchildren Lubanji, Seán, Conor, Sakeji, Ciara, Finn, Lydia, Donovan, Ailís, Bríana, sisters Angela, Sylvia, and Gloria, brothers Eamon, Errol, Maurice, Vivian and Philip, daughters-in-law Beauty, Helen and Eithne, son-in-law Adam and her dear friend Esther Udvari, with special thanks to the staff of Four Ferns Nursing Home Foxrock. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Willbrook Rathfarnham (D14W029) today (Friday) 18th March between 3 and 5pm. Removal on Monday to St John the Evangelist Church Ballinteer (D16VK27) for 11am Mass, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-​churc​h-ballinteer .

HODGINS, (née Power) Margaret (Peggy) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) March 15, 2022 (Peacefully) in the excellent care of Mary, Gillian and all the staff at the Kinvara House Nursing. Beloved wife of the late Jim and mother of the late Colin. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Janet (Douglas), son John, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Sandra and Jean, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchild, relatives and many friends. Thanksgiving Service will be held at 12.00 noon on Monday, March 21 in St. Philip and St. James Church, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin followed by cremation at Mount Jerome. No flowers please. "The spirit returns to God who gave it" Eccl. 12 Verse 7”

McSWEENEY, (Bill) (Co. Dublin) - March 15th, 2022 and formerly of International Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin. Departed this life in the arms of his beloved wife Mary. Devoted Dad to Catherine, Anna and Ella, loving father-in-law to Thomas, Paul and Mark, and mischief-making Granddad to Helena, Rafa, Alex, Piran, Senan, Eloisa, Roman and Elowen. Predeceased by his sister Sr Leonie (MMM) and cousin Pearl. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place Sunday 20th March 2022 from 3-5pm in St Philips & St James Parish Centre, A94 Y9914 with tea. All welcome. No flowers, please; Donations to the Irish Hospice Foundation https://hospicefoundation.ie/ You died of a Tuesday, Dad, just like you said!

LICKEN, William (Bill) (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) March 14, 2022. Peacefully, in his 97th year, in the wonderful care of the Glengara Park Nursing Home, Glenageary. Beloved husband of the late Dympna. Sadly missed by his daughters Aoife (O'Higgins) and Fionnghuala (Blacknell), son Brian, grandchildren Naomi, Stephanie, Hugh, Tom and Emily, great-grandchildren Ross, Fergus, Pearse, Lucy and Emer, brother Seán, sister Betty, extended family, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, March 21, at 10.00am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph: 01 2808882.

NOLAN, Phillis (née Mercer) (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – March 16, 2022, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife and best friend of Philip, devoted mother of John, Ann and Stephen, loving sister of Olive and adored Nana of Chloe, Alex, Jack and Isobel-Ruby. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Tara and Haiyu, son-in-law Elton and by her extended family and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Friday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.15pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W, which may also be viewed online at www.mountjerome.ie . No flowers please.

BRINKLEY, Proinsias (Frank), (Malahide and late of ESB and DIT), March 10, 2022, (suddenly), but peacefully at home, beloved husband of Máire and dear father of Leon, Monica and Aoife, predeceased by his much-loved sister, Kathleen, he will be sadly missed by his grandchildren who brought him so much joy, Caoimhe, Conaill, Conor, Seán, Liam, Ruairí, Colm and Sadhbh, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and extended family. Removal to St. Anne’s Church, Portmarnock on Monday, March 21, for 10 .00o'c. Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown crematorium. House strictly private. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent De Paul. Ag seinnt ceoil anois sna flaithis. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

LENNON, B.E.MIEI, John (10 Earlsvale Road, Cavan. Former Ballinagh Area Engineer, Cavan County Council.) March 16, 2022 peacefully, at home, in his 89th year, in the devoted care of his family. Following many illnesses borne with quiet acceptance. Pre-deceased by his parents James and Helen, Lisameen, Moatefarrell, Co. Longford, his brothers Jim and Eugene and his nephew Jimmy (New Jersey). John will be greatly missed and forever remembered with love by his wife Anne, daughter Elaine, son Gavin (Lynne) his cherished granddaughter Grace and grandson Jake, his brother Enda (New Jersey), sisters Veronica Lennon (London) and Anne King (Dublin): nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Irene and Bernadette, the extended Murray family, former colleagues in Cavan County Council, Irish Land Commission, Longford County Council, the Crown Service, Maiduguri, Nigeria, many friends, good neighbours, devoted carers and his former golf buddies. Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan tomorrow (Friday) eening from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. For the protection of all, please wear a mask, no hand shakes and observe social distancing guidelines. Requiem Mass to give thanks for John's long life will take place at 12.00noon on Saturday, March 19, in the Cathedral of St. Patrick & Felim, Cavan, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Mass can be viewed live on cavantownparish.com. No flowers, please and house private. May he Rest in Peace

RYAN, Margaret (née O’Loughlin) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) March 16, 2022. Peacefully in the loving care of all the staff in The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, dear mother of Jean, Paula, Barry and Derek and sister to Patsy and Maurice. Very sadly missed by her children, brother and sister, grandchildren, great-children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family, and friends. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown Crescent tomorrow (Friday) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Funeral Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (March 19) in St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire, burial afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph. 01 2808882. May she Rest in Peace.

HENRY, (née Holland) Patricia (Pat), (Howth), Monday 14, March 2022, at home and supported by her three children. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving Mam to Dominic, Mary and Anne. Hugely missed by her children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing, in her home, today (Thursday) 3.00pm until tomorrow Friday 7.00pm. Removal, 9.40am Saturday to arrive for 10.00am Funeral Mass at the Church of the Assumption, Howth, followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton.

MINCHIN, Don (Donald) - (Bayside, Sutton), passed away March 14, 2022 (peacefully) in the great care of Beaumont CCU, survived by wife Jackey and children Nadia and Darren, son-in- law Rory and daughter-in-law Jess, grandfather (Grandy) to Amelia and York, brother John and sisters Yvonne, Adrienne and Carol. Reposing in Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, tomorrow (Friday) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal Saturday March 19 for a service at 10.40am in Dardistown Crematorium. “Lo, I am with you always”