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O'KELLY, Ciarán February 25, 2022, (Ardilea, Clonskeagh). Suddenly at home, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Irene and his children Conor, Paul and Laura, cousins Cathy and Anne-Marie Keane and all his O’Kelly cousins, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, his dear friends, his many fellow members at Woodbrook Golf Club and neighbours. Ciarán will repose at home today (Wednesday) from 3.00pm. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers, donations to the Irish Heart Foundation appreciated. May he Rest in Peace.

WHELAN, Capt. Declan (Clonskeagh, Dublin) February 27, 2022, formerly of the Air Corps, Aer Lingus and the NRB. Peacefully (in his 92nd year) in the wonderful care of all in Vergemount, Clonskeagh. Loved and loving husband of Brenda for 65 years, and dear father of Barbara, Adrienne, David, Una and Brian. Proud grandfather of Orlaith, Niall, Eoin, Cillian, Kevin, Declan and Liên, and great-grandfather to his six great grandchildren. Sadly missed by his brother Kieran, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Niall and Brian. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home from 4.00pm to 7.00pm tomorrow (Thursday). Removal on Friday morning (March 4) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am (which can be viewed live at this link: https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/), followed by cremation at 12.15 pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome (which can be viewed live at this link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/). Family flowers only, please; donations if desired to the Peter McVerry Trust. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Dundrum 01 2984143.

DIGBY, (née Kilday) (Oldcourt, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny) - Geraldine passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2022. Sadly missed by her loving husband Ken, son Vincent, daughters Marie-Claire, Vivienne and Róisín, grandchildren Andrew, Isobel, Lauren, Eve, Caylin, Janet and Isla-Rey, sisters Bernadette and Pat, brother Stephen, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, extended family and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, (Eircode Y34N677) on Wednesday, March 2nd from 4pm concluding at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 3rd at 11am in St. Brendan's Church, Clodiagh, followed by burial afterwards in Cappagh Cemetery, Inistioge. House private. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice

CRUESS-CALLAGHAN, Frank, (Cabinteely and Roundstone, formerly Ferndene, Blackrock, Co. Dublin), February 28, 2022; (peacefully) at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross; beloved husband of Evelyn, much loved father of Cedric, Samantha and Sacha, Suzie, Cathy and Jenny. Loved and remembered always by his family, sisters Croasdella, Consuelo and Carmencita, daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Des, Stuart, Roderick, Andrew and Amir, his 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, the extended family, and a wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am in St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to P.S.P. Association of Ireland or Blackrock Hospice.

McGRANE, Fr. Camillus M. (John). OSM. Friar Servant of Mary. February 27, 2022 (peacefully) in the loving and compassionate care of Sr. Bernadette Murphy, the sisters and staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. He will be greatly missed by his sisters Margaret and Kathleen, his wider family, his Servite community and many friends in Ireland, UK and South Africa. May he rest in peace. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capuchin Day Centre. The Funeral Mass will take place today (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon ,in the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. The parish web camera can be accessed by selecting the following link: https://www.marleygrangeparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/

WALSH, (née Gilgunn) Kathleen (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim) - February 26, 2022, at home. Kathleen, beloved wife of Michael and adored mother of Gráinne and Deirdre and loving nana of Aoife, Dónal, Ellen, Róisín, Meabh and Muireann and beloved mother-in-law to Martin and Colum; sadly missed by her loving family, Peter, Carmel, Ambrose and her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Removal this (Wednesday) morning to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am with cremation thereafter in Mount Jerome Crematorium Garden Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "Friends of the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook”. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

JACK, (Glenageary, Co Dublin) February 27, 2022 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Henry, beloved husband of the late Margaret; loving father of Dorothy, Richard and Hazel. Sadly missed by his children, daughter-in-law Sheila, adored grandson Owen, his extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Reposing today (Wednesday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Henry’s Funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) in the Presbyterian Church, York Road, Dun Laoghaire at 11.00am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

DUNPHY, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) February 27, 2022 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of St Vincent’s Private Hospital with her family by her side. Helen, beloved wife of Tom; loving mum of Marc, Maia and Anna. Sadly missed by her husband, children, her adored grandson Tom, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Helen’s Funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Marie Keating Foundation. May she Rest in Peace

GAVIGAN, Rev. Fr James (Knapton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin) - February 27, 2022 (peacefully) in St. Vincent’s University Hospital; beloved son of the late Jack and Helena Gavigan. Deeply regretted by his sister Lily, and her husband Jimmy, his nieces Angela, Patricia and Paula, cousins and friends, the Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in Ireland, Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, all his colleagues in Knapton, the faithful and co-operators of Opus Dei, and all who knew him and loved him so much. Funeral Mass will take place this (Wednesday) morning at 10.00am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Merrion Road, Dublin, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Funeral Mass may be viewed on line with the following link, https://www.merrionroadchurch.ie/live-webcam/.