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HARMON, Breda (née Ferris) (Castleknock, Dublin 15) passed away peacefully March 2, 2022 after a short illness at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown with her family by her side. Reunited now with her beloved husband William (Billy) Harmon. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughters and sons Linda, Alan, David and Jean, brother Tom, her treasured grandchildren Andrew, Alex, Cormac, Luke, Adam, Hugh, Tim, Claudia and Stephanie, sons-in-law Mark and Ned, daughters-in-law Sheera and Lena, nieces, nephews and her extended family and friends. Reposing at her home today (Friday) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) to the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 12:45pm, with burial afterwards at Glasnevin Cemetery. Breda’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website. Family flowers only please. May she Rest in Peace

MARSHALL, Joan (née Hilton) (Ahakista, West Cork and formerly of Greystones, Dublin): On March 2, 2022, peacefully, after a short illness at Cork University Hospital. Very dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Peter Marshall and sister to the late Keith Hilton. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephew, grandnieces, extended family and her many friends. Funeral service on tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm in St. James Church, Durrus (livestreamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/durrus). Cremation service on (Monday) at 12.00noon in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. Donations in Lieu of flowers if desired to the Rural Animal Welfare Resources (RAWR), New St, Bantry, Co. Cork. "All is well"

LEAVY, Bernie (Bubbles) (Thorncliffe Park, Dublin 14) March 2, 2022 (peacefully) in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, after a very short illness borne with great courage, dignity and characteristic sense of humour. Deeply regretted by her mother Maureen, sister Louise, brothers Patrick, John and Martin and their partners Myles, Louise, Richard and Seamus, uncle Albert, nieces, Ciara, Sarah and Emma nephew Patrick, extended family and a wide circle of friends, neighbours and former colleagues in Lucena Clinic, Rathgar. Rest in Peace. Removal Monday (March 7, 2022) to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown arriving for 10.00 am Funeral Mass followed burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

HANNA, Dr John Eakin, (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan) – March 3, 2022, peacefully at home, aged 100 years, surrounded by family and friends. Husband of the late Peggy, will be greatly missed by children, Nancy, Joyce, and David, grandchildren Claire, Graeme, Anna and Ella, sons-in-law Amar and Pete, friends Danuta, Ivan, Carol, Adriana, Angelika, loyal dog Soldier, and many others. A great and dignified man, so easy to love. A Service of Thanksgiving for John’s Life will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon in Corvalley Presbyterian Church, Carrickmacross followed by burial in Carrickmaclim Graveyard.

CLERY, Professor Anthony Patrick Tully, F.R.C.S.I. (Howth, Co. Dublin) – March 1, 2022, peacefully, in his 93rd year, at Tara Care Centre, Bray where he was looked after so well. Beloved husband of the late Pauline and loving father of Tony and Elizabeth. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his son, daughter, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, son-in-law Colin, grandchildren Jake, Tony, Katy, Emily, Molly and Patrick, great-granddaughter Willow, brothers Gerald and John, sister Mary, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. There will be a gathering for family and friends on Sunday (March 6) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray. Requiem Mass on Monday (March 7) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by Committal Service at The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W at 3.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to R.N.L.I. “May he Rest in Peace”

McMAHON, Deirdre (née McConnell) (Crinken Glen, Shankill) died March 2, 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and staff in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin and previously in Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill. She will be forever missed by her loving children Fintan, Maeve, Ciaran, Barbara, Deirdre, Mella and Sean, their partners Gay, Therese, Pat, Bruce and Shelah – her seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and special neighbours. A celebration of Deirdre’s life will take place in St Anne’s Church, Shankill tomorrow (Friday) at 1.00pm. Those who wish, may leave a message of condolence on www.irishtimes.com. No flowers please. Donation of your choice to Five Loaves (Wicklow Homeless) at http://www.whfiveloaves.com/donate.aspx, or to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-​a​si/donate/.

CRANNY, (O’Donnell) Máire (Dundrum, Dublin) March, 2, 2022, in her 99th year, peacefully in the loving care of the Little Sisters of the Poor and all the staff at Holy Family Residence, Roebuck Road; wife of the late Frank O’Donnell. Very deeply regretted by her loving children Ciarán, Marie Louise, Frank and Aideen, daughters-in-law Mary and Hilary, son-in-law Zenon, grandchildren Ronan, Barry, Kevin, Luke, Shane, Hayley, Millie and Olivia, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Friday) afternoon from 2.00 o’c until 6.00 o’c. Removal on Saturday morning (March 5) to the Church of Ss. Columbanus & Gall, Milltown to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10 00 o’c and thence to Craggagh Cemetery, Foxford, Co. Mayo arriving at 4.30 o’c approximately.

HOWLEY, Felicia (née Browne) (Xlendi, Rosses Point, Sligo and formerly of Milverton, Greystones, Co. Wicklow) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.. Predeceased by her beloved husband Declan and dear brother Alan. Loving mother of Francis, Nicola, Fiona, Felicity and Louise. She will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, her much loved grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law Nuala and Mary, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo this evening (Thursday) from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Columba’s Church, Rosses Point, Sligo tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11.00am for Requiem Mass. Funeral will proceed to Rosses Point Cemetery for burial after. You can stream Felicia’s funeral Mass live on The Foley and McGowan Funeral Services Facebook page. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Northwest STOP. You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family on www.sligofuneralhome.ie

O'MALLEY, James (Jimmy) (Glasnevin) – March 1, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, beloved husband of the late Rita, predeceased by his grandson Ashley and his brothers Tommy and Paddy; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sons Patrick, James, Declan and Brian, daughters-in-law Anne, Ellen and Fereshteh, son-in-law Alan, grandchildren Cliona, Aifric, Gemma, Zacci, Hannah and Armin, great-grandchildren Fionn, Darragh and Rían, his brother John and sister May, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Jimmy will be in repose at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand from 5.00pm until 7.00pm today (Thursday) .All welcome. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10.00 o’clock in Church of Our Lady of Dolour’s, Glasnevin. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium for Cremation Service at 11.20am. No flowers please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

OWENS, Helen, (Killoughter, Ashford, Co. Wicklow), February 15, 2022,in her 82nd year, beloved wife of Gerard, and mother of Kathryn, Stephen, Claire and William;their partners Sean, Christine, Bartley and Elaine; and her grandchildren Louis, Eva, Hannah, Johnny, Donnchadh and Cormac.A memorial Service to celebrate Helen's life will be held in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ashford on Saturday, March 19 at 11.00 am, Burial in Killoughter cemetery has already taken place privately. May she Rest in perfect Peace.