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LAWLOR, Maura (née McSweeney) (Caherslee, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly of Sydney Park, Cork City), died peacefully on February 16, 2022, beloved wife of the late Jack and cherished mother of John, Mike, Fintan, Mary, Peter, Anne and the late Orla. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, her loyal neighbours, her dedicated carers and her many friends. Funeral arriving to St. Brendan’s Church, Ardfert tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11.00 a.m. where the Requiem Mass for Maura will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. streamed on www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/ardfert-kilmoyley/ . Interment afterwards in the adjoining St. Brendan’s Churchyard Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul, (www.svp.ie) or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee. "Suaimhneas Síoraí Uirthi"

CASEY, James (Jimmy), (Dalkey, Co Dublin) February 15, 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Tara Care Centre, Bray, beloved husband of the late Maura; Sadly missed by his step children Frank, Trish, Peter and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his extended family and friends. Reposing Monday (February 21) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Removal Tuesday (February 22) to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland or St. Joseph’s Crinken Lane, Shankill. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis

HILLIN, Michael (Dundrum, Dublin) - 16th February 2022 (suddenly) at home in his 84th year. Loving husband of Phil and father of Frank, Hugh and Michelle. Devoted grandfather of Tommy, Robyn and Emma and father-in-law of Michael. Predeceased by his sister Sallie. He will be sadly missed by his many relations in Tipperary, Dundalk and Belfast, his life long friends, great neighbours and his swimming group in Greystones. Rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10 am in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. For those of you who are unable to attend the Mass, you may view it on this link https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ No flowers, please. Donations if desired to the RNLI. House Private

KENNEDY, John, Clounalour, (Oakpark, Tralee and formerly of Castlecountess, and TB Kennedy & Sons, Moyderwell, Tralee). February 14, 2022, peacefully, beloved husband of Gene (nee O’Connor), dear father of Jim and Elizabeth, brother of Tom, Marion, Patricia (Pat), Tony, Billy and the late Michael, Dan, and Rev. Brother John (Jim) O.C.S.O Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Elisa, son-in-law Liam, adored grandchildren Hugh and Kate, brother-in-law Denis, sister-in-law Eileen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, today (Thursday) from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. for family and close friends. Funeral arriving to St. John’s Church, Tralee tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11.30 am where the Requiem Mass for John will be celebrated at 12.00 noon (streamed on www.stjohns.ie ). Interment afterwards in Rath Cemetery, Tralee.

MAC GOVERN, Patrick (Pat) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) – February 14, 2022 (suddenly) at home, loving husband of Yvonne (née Thuillier) and wonderful father to Rosemary, Caroline, Clodagh and John and much loved father in law to Michael, Simon, Ed and Jilly ; will be deeply missed by all his grandchildren Sam, Tim, Mark, Anna, Chloé, Ishaac, Johnnie, Emily, Eddie, Hannah, Molly and George, and his sister-in-law Gillian Powell, colleagues from the IDA, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Removal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock in time for Requiem Mass on Friday 18th February at 10.00 am in celebration of his life, with burial thereafter in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Those who cannot attend can view the Mass by visiting the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock . Messages of sympathy and support for the family may be left via Massey Bros. website https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Donations to Parkinson's Association of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Newtown Park, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

McCORMICK, Anne, 14th February, 2022, Dundrum, Dublin, (formerly of Friars Walk, Cork City). Passed away peacefully in her 96th year surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of the late Eamonn and treasured Mum of Aiden, Deirdre, Brian, Fergus, Brendan and Eamonn. Anne was an adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her sisters Frances, Beth and Peig, brother-in-law Tom, son-in-law Jimmy, daughters-in-law Claire, Orlagh, Siobhan, Sandra and Wichasta-Valerie, extended family and friends. Reposing at the home of her son Aiden from 18:00 to 20:00 on Thursday 17th February. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of Saint Therese, Mount Merrion arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am. Those of you who are unable to attend may view the mass on the following link https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/. followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. Covid-19 protective measures must be adhered to at all times. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park Blackrock 01 280 4454 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís

KELLY, Kitty (Kathleen) (née McGrath), (Kilmacud), February 13, 2022. Peacefully while in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her much loved and loving husband Brendan, her sister Maureen (Mulvihill) and her brother Kevin. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her sisters Phil (McGrath) and Josephine (Funge), nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Kitty will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Main Street, Dundrum today (Wednesday) from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud at 10.00am tomorrow (Thursday), followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Those who cannot attend the Mass may view it on the following link https://www.kilmacudparish.ie/ Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Peter McVerry Trust https://pmvtrust.ie/ To keep everyone safe please adhere to all HSE guidelines, social distancing and mask wearing protocols, thank you.

COYNE, Betty (née Barnes), (Terenure, Dublin) February 14, 2022. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. James's Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Chris and brothers Enda and Jim. Betty will be hugely missed by daughters Eleanor (Donohoe) and Hilary and son Jim, son-in-law Ben, sisters-in-law Eavan and the late Susan and Bridie, nephews Tony and Dermot and niece Elizabeth, relatives, friends, neighbours and friends from Rathfarnham Golf Club. Thanks to the wonderful staff at St. James's Hospital who gave Betty such dedicated care during her last weeks. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road today (Wednesday) from 4.00pm until 6.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) in St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure arriving for 10.00am. Live stream at www.church services.tv/terenure. Cremation afterwards in The Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Live stream at www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/. Family flowers only please.

BAKER, Professor Kenneth P. (Ken) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow and late of Trinity and U.C.D. Schools of Veterinary Medicine) – February 9, 2022. Loving husband of the late Jan and loving father of Susie, Paul, Jonathan, Andrew, Vicky and Chris, father-in-law of Stuart, Karen, Suzie, Kerry, Brian, and Helen. Grandfather of Cathy, Becky, Beth, Michael, Emily, Sophie, Amy, Millie, Robert, Sara, Daniel, Matthew, Harry, Charlotte, Joshua, and Alex; brother of the late Bill and Doreen. He will be missed by his family, friends, former colleagues, and students. Funeral Service at Christ Church, Delgany, Co. Wicklow on Saturday, February 19 at 2.00 o’c. followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The service may be viewed online at churchservices.tv/delgany. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.