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O'ROURKE, John (Don) (Rathfarnham, Dublin 16) February 25, 2022. Peacefully, in the presence of his loving family and under the exceptional care of the staff in Tallaght University Hospital. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Evelyn, loving and devoted father to Grainne, Deirdre, Barbara and Ciara. Don will be very sadly and greatly missed by his loving family; grandchildren Emma, Stephen, Christopher, Harry, Daniel, David and Leah, sons-in-law Donal, Derek and Frank, his sister Maureen, brother Anthony, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, wide circle of friends and members of Castle Golf Club. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers Theresa, Hilary, Joe, Bernadette, Dymphna, Deirdre and Gerry. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu to: https://downsyndrome.ie/donate/. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham this (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange for Funeral Mass at 11.30 o'c which may be viewed on the parish web camera at: https://www.marleygrangeparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ followed by committal in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

COTTER, (Avoca Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin) on February 25, 2022 (unexpectedly) at home, Eoin beloved husband of Marie (nee Herlihy), devoted dad of Fiona and Evan, loving Papa of Ella, Conor, Eva and Megan. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, sister Nora, brothers Eamon and Brendan, nieces, aunt Joan, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Dani, sisters-in-law Rose, Kay, Mariel and Azar, brother-in-law Simon, neighbours and many friends. Visitation at O’Connor Bros. Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge, Cork tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s S.M.A. Church, Blackrock Road, Cork on Thursday at 12.00 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock, Cork. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to a charity of your choice. Requiescat in pace.

FitzGerald, (Douglas and late of Sunday’s Well, Cork) - On February 27th 2022, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Beaumont Residential Care, surrounded by his loving family, RAY, dearly loved husband of the late Muriel (née Barry), loving father of June, Ken, Alan and the late Ann. Sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Barry, daughters-in-law Deborah and Gillian, June’s partner Sean, his loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing in the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd: on tomorrow (Tuesday) (March 1st) from 3.30pm to 4.15pm, followed by a Cremation Service at 5.00pm in The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. Family flowers only, please. “May he rest in peace”

BODEN, Sr. Rosaire (Dominican Convent, Iona House, Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, in the loving care of her Dominican Sisters, Santa Sabina House. (Dublin) - On February 25th, 2022. Much loved and deeply regretted by her Dominican Sisters, her sister Fionnuala, brother-in-law Tommy and family, predeceased by her parents and her brother Niall. Sr. Rosaire’s remains will repose in Iona House today (Monday) 28th February 11a.m -12 noon and 2.00 – 6.00 p.m. Removal to the Church of St. Therese of Lisieux, Somerton Road, Belfast tomorrow (Tuesday) 1st March for Requiem Mass at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in Dominican Convent Cemetery, Falls Road. The Mass may be viewed live via https://churchmedia.tv/camera/holy-family-parish-church. Enquires to O’Kanes 028 90 243129 May she Rest in Peace.

McGLEENAN, Rosaleen (née Smyth) (Newcastle and formerly Delgany Co Wicklow and Piercefield Co Westmeath) - Saturday 26th February 2022 peacefully at the Wicklow Hospice surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of PJ and much loved mother of Susan, Patrick, Sheena and John. She will be sadly missed by her twin sister Alice, sister-in-law Anna, sons-in-law Kim and Ciaran, daughter-in-law Judith, grandchildren Eleanor, Cian, Luke, Eva, Emma and Romi, nieces, nephews, Romi's mother Sari, extended family and wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace. Rosaleen will repose at the William Doyle Funeral Home Kilcoole from 6pm until 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday). Funeral arriving to St Patrick's Church, Kilquade on Wednesday for 2pm funeral Mass followed by interment in Kilquade New Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

STAUNTON, (Née Davis) (Barrack Street, Ballaghaderreen and formerly of Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon) - February 26th, 2022 (Peacefully) at her home in the loving care of her family, Ena. Pre-deceased by her parents Matt and Josie, brothers Joe and Matty, sisters Mary, Elsie and Sr. Sally. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Dermot, daughter Marie, her nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, neighbours and many friends. May she Rest in Peace. Ena will repose in her home today (Monday) from 12 noon until 8pm. House private thereafter, please. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2.15pm to St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 2.30pm, followed by interment in Kilteevan cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if so desired to the Haematology / Oncology Unit at University Hospital, Sligo c/o Tom Sharkey & Sons, Funeral Directors. Mass can viewed here :- https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors Condolences can be left in private here:- https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/estaunton

GLYNN, Patrick (Paraic) Seacrest, Knocknacarra and formerly, Salthill, Galway Retired engineer, Galway County Council. On Friday 25th February, 2022 Paraic passed away very peacefully at the Galway Hospice with his devoted wife Aileen (in their Golden wedding year) and their family by his side. Pre-deceased by his parents Patrick and Kathleen. Deeply mourned and very sadly missed by Aileen, daughter Catherine, sons Garrett, Pádraig and Daragh, son-in-law Conor, Garrett’s partner Miriam, adored grandchildren Holly and Joey, brothers Aidan and John and their families, the extended Glynn and McCormack family and friends, in particular, his classmates of Coláiste Iognáid 1963 and the UCG BE class of 1967. Reposing at St. Anthony’s Room within the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra on Monday, 28th February from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral to arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill on Tuesday, 1st March for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. Funeral after Mass to Rahoon cemetery. Livestream link for Mass : https://www.salthillparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ No flowers please. Donations if preferred to the Galway Hospice. House private. He shall not hear the bittern cry In the wild sky where he is lain (Francis Ledwidge)

MARTIN, Donal (Dublin 2) 25th February 2022 in his 59th year. Peacefully, in the devoted care of the staff in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross and in the presence of his family. Deeply regretted by his sister Rosaleen, brothers Bill, and Paddy, sister-in-law Bridie, brother-in-law Liam, aunt Maureen, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends at home and abroad. Family flowers only please, donations may be made in lieu to Our lady’s Hospice at: https://olh.ie/make-a-donation/ Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) to the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium for a Funeral Service at 3.15 pm, which may be viewed through web camera at: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

CSIBI, – Elizabeth (née Carr),(Liz, Lily), Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin; February 25th 2022, (peacefully), after a short illness, in the wonderful care of Dr. Tiernan, his team and all the staff at Blackrock Clinic; daughter of the late Martin and Molly. Loved and remembered always by her daughter Erika, son Andrew and his partner Klara, grandchildren Sasha and Juno, Joe, her sisters Bríd and Margaret, brothers Martin, Declan and Paul, her many nieces and nephews, the extended family and a wide circle of friends and her numerous music colleagues. Pre-deceased by her brother Pádraig and sister Maura. Liz will be at home on Monday (February 28) from 5pm to 8pm and you are welcome to join us. Funeral Service on Tuesday (March 1) at 11 am in The Unitarian Church, St. Stephen’s Green, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

MacEVILLY, Dr. Sheila (née McCluskey), (Foxrock, Dublin) February 25, 2022. Peacefully at home. Beloved mother of Conn, Claire and Hugh. Deeply missed by her sisters Margaret and Darine, son-in-law Chris and daughter-in-law Gaby. Devoted grandmother of Ana, Maddie, Tom, Leah and Hugh. Daughter of the late Con and Patricia McCluskey. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock and cremation at 12 noon in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, donations to the Irish Cancer Society.