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O'SHEA, Donal, (Rahaberna, Sligo (F91YD57) and formerly of Cork), January 20, 2022, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. (Late of N.W.H.B and E.R.H.A) Beloved husband of Bairbre (née O'Connor) and dear father of Sinéad, Dónall, Eoghan Conor and Laoise and much loved Dadó of Líle, Bríon, Róise, Danny, Luke, Molly, Éanna, Fia and Finn. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sister, sons-in-law Paul and Oliver, daughters-in-law Caitríona and Jan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing took place at his home at Rahaberna, Sligo on Saturday last. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on yesterday Sunday January 23, in St. Colmcille’s Church, Rathcormac, Co. Sligo. Burial followed in Rathcormac Cemetery, Sligo. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Sligo Branch of St. Vincent de Paul via www.feehilys.ie/pay Expressions of sympathy may be left in private at www.feehilys.ie, on www.irishtimes.com or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071 9159999 / 087 2411114.

WILSON, Elaine (née Smyth), (Ilkley, Yorkshire, late of Glenageary). December 26, 2021. At St. Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate. Beloved wife of Barrie, dear sister of Rebecca,

sister-in-law of Niall, aunt of Keith and Lara. Elaine is deeply regretted and will be greatly missed by her many loyal and wonderful friends. Funeral Mass will take place at the

Church of the Sacred Heart, Ilkley on Monday, January 24, at 10.00 am which can be viewed online at www.icpphoto.co.uk/stream921 Cremation will follow at Skipton Crematorium.

Mass to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at a later date in Dublin when it will be possible to gather and mix freely. Messages of condolence can be left on www.irishtimes.com

O'NEILL, Evelyn (née Clegg) (Raheny, Dublin, formerly Laytown, Co Meath) peacefully on January 20, 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Andy, sadly missed by her daughters Morína and Geraldine, son-in-law Oisín and much loved grandchildren Patrick and Chloe, as well as her brother Gerald, sister-in-law Marianne and her nieces, and her friends Kay, Catherine and Ann as well as her wider circle of friends and neighbours. Evelyn has donated her body to science through the TCD School of Medicine.

GRAY, Hazel (née Dagg) (Sandycove, Co Dublin) - wife of the late Ken Gray, on December 23rd, 2021, peacefully at home. Remembered with love, though sadly missed, by her son and daughters Alan, Sue, and Lindy, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Because Mum made a generous donation of herself to the RCSI, and because of Covid restrictions, her life will be celebrated at a future date.

COULTER, Muriel (née Shaw) (Rosses Point, Co. Sligo and formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois) - January 20th 2022, peacefully in the loving care of Mowlam Nursing Home, Sligo. Beloved wife of the late Roland (Ronnie). Dearly loved mother of Trevor (Dublin) and Anne Gillanders (Dublin). She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her son, daughter, son-in-law Ken, many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service will take place in Calry Parish Church, The Mall, Sligo on tomorrow (Saturday) January 22nd at 2:30pm. Burial follows in Rosses Point Cemetery. Funeral Service will be live streamed via https://www.facebook.com/calryparishchurch Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to North West Hospice Fund at www.feehilys.ie/pay Family home private please. Those who wish to leave a condolence message may do so on www.feehilys.ie, RIP.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114. “The Lord is my Shepherd”

CRONIN, (née Ward) Ann (Rathfarnham, Chapelizod, and Malahide) - January 20, 2022, (peacefully), in St Vincent’s Hospital, in her 93rd year, loved and loving wife of the late Seamus. Sadly missed by her children Deirdre, Breda, Maeve, Seamus and Ann-Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10.00 o’c in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. Enquiries to Stafford’s Funeral Directors at (01) 8550555. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

HOUSTON, (née Rodway) Sylvia Joy (Rathmines) January 19, 2022 (peacefully), after a short illness, in the exemplary care of Saint Vincent’s Private Hospital. Treasured mother of Kerry and Dermot, grandmother of Ciaran; remembered with much love by daughter-in-law Ronna, niece Bianca and nephew John and extended families and many friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00 am in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham village. If you unable to attend the funeral you may view the Service here: https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/JoyHouston. Family flowers only.

KIRKHAM, (née Rountree) Florence (Flo), (Mount Merrion), January 14, 2022, unexpectedly, at home. Beloved wife of Ron and dearly loved mother of Colin, Kerry and Julie (Rance) and the late Melanie, mother-in-law of Pamela and Stephen. She will be very sadly missed by her adored grandchildren, Alannah, Megan, Josh, Larry, Luke and Hugo, brother Tom, sisters Doreen and Millicent, brothers-in-law George and Tony, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her brother Eric. A private funeral service has taken place. May she Rest in Peace.

HEARTY, Owen (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and late of Met Éireann) January 19, 2022. Peacefully, in his ninetieth year, surrounded by his loving family, in the gentle care of the staff of the Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Beloved husband of the late Máire and brother of the late Hugh, Nuala and Laura. Deeply regretted by his daughters Úna, Máire, Siobhán and Nóra, brother Michael, sisters Mary, Frances and Ailve, brothers and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.00am in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Mass can be viewed online using the following link: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-angels-​blackr​ock-dublin. Please respect mask wearing and social distancing at all times. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com

FANNING, Austin (Killaturley, Mayo), January 19, 2022 at Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar (peacefully after an illness). Sadly missed by his son Rossa, brothers Brian and Hilary, sisters Vivienne, Geraldine and Sister Mary Carmel (Strabane), his nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Enda and Eugene, his sisters Gemma, Gabrielle and Babs. Special thanks to all the staff at Mayo General Hospital and particularly the Renal Dialysis Unit, for their exemplary care of Austin. Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) morning, to Terenure College Chapel, Templeogue Road, arriving 11.00 o’c Funeral Mass and afterwards to the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.