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FARRELLY, Breda (née McCaffrey) (Rathgar, Dublin 6 and late of Stradone, Co. Cavan) - January 24, 2022. Peacefully in the presence of her family in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Predeceased by her devoted husband Alfey and beloved son Mícháil. Breda is greatly missed by her loving family; Thomas, Kathleen, Rita, Lisa, Roslyn and Danielle, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and adored grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her brothers and sisters, Christy, Austin, Sr. Helen M.S.H.R, Rita, Florrie, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Fr. Jim C.S.S.p, Austin, Peter, Tommy, Dan, John, Patsy and her sister, Eilish. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road tomorrow (Thursday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for Funeral Mass at 11.30am which may be viewed through the parish web camera at: www.churchservices.tv/mountargus followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. House Private.

BYRNE, Fr Patrick (Paddy) SPS, (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Burgage, Blessington, Co Wicklow, Diocese of Chikwawa and Archdiocese of Lilongwe (Malawi) and Johannesburg (South Africa), January 23, 2022 at Burgage (suddenly). Predeceased by his sister Kathy (Tyrrell), his brothers Jimmy, John, Tom and Dick, his sisters-in-law Joan and Monica, his brothers-in-law Odie Tyrrell, Sean Fitzsimons, Bill Murphy and John Geoghegan. Sadly missed by his sisters Nan Fitzsimons, Sr Greta (Bethlehem), Maura Brennan, Betty Byrne, Phyllis Murphy, Bridie O’Hanrahan, Bernie Kearns, Teresa Geoghegan, his sisters-in-law Annie and Joan, his brothers-in-law Billy Brennan, Brendan Byrne, Jimmy O’Hanrahan and Michael Kearns, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of Lilongwe and his Society family. Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington W91 YN79 tomorrow (Thursday) from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal on Friday (January 28) to the Church of Our Lady, Blessington, arriving for 12.00 pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in St. Patricks Society Missionary Cemetery, Kiltegan. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://blessingtonparish.ie/about/parish-webcam/ Those who would have liked to attend Fr. Patrick’s funeral, but cannot may leave a personal message for the family on the family notices page on www.irishtimes.com The Byrne family thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support during this sensitive time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

FitzPatrick, John (Jack) (Tillystown, Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of BP Ireland) – January 24, 2022, peacefully, in his 89th year, in the loving care of Dargle Valley Nursing Home. Predeceased by his son Philip, he will be deeply missed and loved always by his wife Ethna, sons Jim and Noel and daughter Paula. Deeply regretted by his son-in-law Brian, daughter-in-law Kate, Noel’s partner Tina, by his 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (January.27) at 10.00am in St Anne’s Church, Shankill followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The mass may also be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/shankill Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul, www.svp.ie . “May he Rest in Peace”

MAGEE, Christopher John (Chris) January 22, 2022, Blackrock, Co. Dublin (formerly of Wicklow Town). Peacefully in the excellent and loving care of the staff of the Cara Ward in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Loved and loving husband of Eileen, loving father of Lynda and adoring grandad to Jessica, Harry and Zoë. Brother of the late Terence and Sheila (MacGlynn). He will be greatly missed by his brother Tom, sisters Elizabeth, Sr. Cecily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, son-in- law Andrew and by his many loyal and wonderful friends. May he Rest in Peace Reposing Privately at his family home. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.00am followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Those who cannot attend can view the mass by clicking the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock or alternatively on https://foxrockparishchallenges.com/home/webcam/. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Covid protective measures must be adhered to at all times.

BEST, Charlie, (Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin) passed away peacefully Friday, January 21 2022, after a short illness in the wonderful care of the ICU staff in St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by his family and his good friend Monsignor Eoin Thynne. Sadly missed by his wife and best friend Alice Leahy, his son Kieran, daughter Michelle and daughters-in-law Carol and Jacinta, his brothers and sisters, his grandchildren Nadine, Caitríona, Laura, Alan, Marcus and Kieran and great-granddaughter Sophia. The Swan Leisure Centre, Maxwell Court Art Group, Fair City and Lawlors Butchers, his neighbours and his wide circle of friends. Pre-deceased by his late wife Sheila and sons Declan and Alan. Funeral tomorrow (Wednesday) after 11.00 o'clock Mass at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. The Mass may be viewed on www.rathminesparish.ie

BUCK, Maureen (née Hanlon), (Harristown, Barntown, Wexford and late of Michael Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford), January 22, 2022. Maureen, beloved daughter of the late Peter and Bridie, sister of Connie, Jim and the late Martin. Deeply regretted by her loving sister, brother, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street, Wexford, followed by private cremation. Maureen's funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://wexfordparish.com. No Flowers please, donations in lieu to Wexford SPCA via https://wexfordspca.ie/ May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.