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KEOUGH, Anne Christine (late of Dublin, formerly of Shamrock Lawn, Cork and Bantry) 23rd June 2025. Daughter of the late Paddy and Mary. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her relatives, her dear friends and kind neighbours. Rest in Peace. A Humanist celebration of Anne’s life will take place on Monday 7th July at 3.45 pm. in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium which may be viewed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

JOYCE, Padraic, Emeritus Professor of forestry at UCD, late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 2nd July 2025, surrounded by his loving family under the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Fondly remembered by his beloved wife Phyllis, daughter Barbara, sons Redmond and Ronan, daughters-in-law Yvonne and Chan, grandchildren Niall, Ciara, Conor, and Brendan, his nieces, nephews, neighbours, colleagues and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Friday, 4th July, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday, 5th July, at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Stroke department at St. Vincent’s Hospital. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Directors at (01) 280 4453 May his soul Rest in Peace

LYONS, (née Kennedy) (Killiney, Co. Dublin) – June 30th 2025 unexpectedly but peacefully in the loving arms of her husband at home. Olive; dearly beloved husband and best friend of Roddy, much loved and devoted mother of Gavin, Joy and Ava. She will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, children, daughter-in-law Iris, sons-in-law John and Ronan, grandchildren Gloria, Giorgia, Jesse, Jake also their mother Sissi, Theodor, Abie, Caomh, Luca, Killian and Clara, brother Andy, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Family flowers only please. Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin (A96 V962) on Thursday (July 3rd) from 5pm to 7pm (All welcome). Removal on Friday (July 4th) to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Churchview Road, Killiney arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home arriving for 11.45am cremation service. To view the mass live go to this link https://churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by going to this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie

CARROLL, (née Doolan), Catherine (Booterstown and formerly Glasnevin). Passed away peacefully on 30th June 2025 in the exceptional care of the staff in the Nightingale Unit, Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife of Pat, dearly loved mother of Éamonn, Dónal and Rónán and proud and loving grandmother of Saidhbhín, Cillian and Béibhinn. Sadly missed by her sister Maresa, brother Patrick, daughter-in-law Hanora, Dónal’s partner Aurélie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue (A94 NW53) on Saturday 5th July at 10am, followed by cremation service at Glasnevin Cemetery. Mass may be viewed on the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Blackrock Hospice. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

DELANEY, (née Daly) Frances (Clontarf, Dublin) - June 29, 2025, very peacefully after a long illness, in the exceptional care of the Sisters and Staff at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Dublin. Wife of the late Patrick (Pat), loving mother of Greg and Gary, proud and delighted grandmother, cherished sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend, Frances will be greatly missed. She was for decades a dedicated and much-loved teacher at Manor House, Raheny, and Holy Faith School in Clontarf. Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday (July 5) in Sacred Heart Residence Chapel, Sybil Hill Rd. Dublin 5 followed by private cremation. May Frances Rest in Peace

LEO, Hilary Rathfarnham, Dublin and Leixlip Co Kildare Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, with her family by her side. Cherished only daughter of Inez and the late Bill. Predeceased by her caring brother, Richard. She will be forever loved and missed by her brothers, Will and Maurice, sisters-in-law, Brenda, Carol and Clodagh, nephews, Conor, Michael & Tom, niece, Kate and all her "Glen Easton" family & friends. Rest in Peace Cremation service will take place on Thursday 3rd July at 3pm, in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Garden Chapel, Harold's Cross. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, in Hilary's memory to www.stewartscare.ie where she spent 50 wonderful years.

MacCARTHY, Dorothy (née Warner) (Ferns, Co. Wexford) – June 27, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, in her 92nd year, at Wexford General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Denis and a wonderful mother of Derek and Keith. Funeral Service on Friday July 4 at 11.00 am in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilbride, Kilcroney, Bray, Co. Wicklow, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. There will be a Retiring Collection in aid of St. Brigid’s Church. “In Heavenly Loving Abiding”

McCADDEN, Mary Rita, late of Glasnevin – 28th June 2025 (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital, with her sister Paula by her side, on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Elizabeth and her brother Anthony. She will be sadly and greatly missed by her loving sister Paula, cousins, kind neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand (D03 EC52) today (Wednesday 2nd July) and tomorrow (Thursday 3rd July). Funeral on Friday morning (4th July) to Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall Road East for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by Burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Her Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the Ballygall Parish website. Messages of sympathy may be left for Mary’s family in the “Condolences” section on RIP.ie. May she Rest in Peace

McDONAGH, Gerard (Retired Superintendent of An Garda Síochána) (Terenure, Dublin and late of Ballymullaney, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo) 28th June 2025, peacefully in St. James’ Hospital. Predeceased by his sisters Mary and Kathleen, brothers Tim and John, nephews Michael and John. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner Margaret, niece Mary, nephews Mark, Gerry, John, Michael, John- Paul, Tim, Tony, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Funeral will take place (today) Wednesday morning at 11.30am in St Paul of the Cross Church, Mount Argus followed by burial in Aghanagh Cemetery, Co Sligo. (Arrival 4.30pm approx.) "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís"

KEATING, Catherine (née Ryan) Verona Villas, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick and formerly of Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Late A.I.B.). June 30, 2025 peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of Denis. Dearly loved mother of Sarah, Claire, Ruth, Gemma and Aisling. Sadly missed by her sons-in-law Mark, Al, Barry and Luke, her cherished grandchildren Caoimhe, Cillian and Ciara, brothers Denis, Eddie, William, sisters Sarah and Ellen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister May and brother Tom. Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street tomorrow (Thursday) from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue. Requiem Mass will take place on Friday (July 4) at 11.30am followed by burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare. Catherine’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://stjosephsparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Hospice and Irish Cancer Society. May she Rest in peace.