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BARRY, (nee Hogan) Helen Imelda (of Ballybunion, Co. Kerry and formerly of Parnassus, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick) - Passed away peacefully, in the loving care of her family at home on 5th November 2021, beloved wife of the late John and loving mother to Geraldine, Kevin, Helen, Ruth, Lucyann, Linda, Hilary, Dawn and the late John. She will be so sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and by so many friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated for Imelda in St. John’s Church, Ballybunion on Monday at 11 am with interment afterwards in Killehenny Cemetery, Ballybunion. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Kerry Respite Care (www.kerryrespitecare.ie/donate), care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Grenville, Listowel. House private, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

FAIR, David (Rathfarnham) - 5 November 2021, peacefully, in the care of the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (June 2021); he will be greatly missed by his son Gareth, daughter Ciara, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law Matt, beloved granddaughters Mya, Ella, Clíona and Emer, brothers John and Ronald, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Wednesday (10 November) from 3pm to 5pm for family and close friends only. Removal on Thursday morning (11 November) to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live at this link https://www.ballyroanparish.ie/. All enquiries to Fanagans Rathfarnham 01 4931000.

COPELAND, Hazel (née Byrne) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow) – November 6, 2021, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of William, loving mother of Lyndsay, Jenny and Rebecca, much loved Granny of AJ, Coen and Arthur, cherished sister of Trevor and the late Gillian, fondly remembered by her sons-in-law James and Ernie, sister-in-law Marian, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service today (Tuesday) at 11.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Greystones followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, The Grove, Greystones. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

O'REILLY, Michael (Merlyn) (Ashtown, Dublin and Carrigallen) - November 7, 2021, peacefully under the loving care of the staff at St James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Rita and loving dad to Merlin, Sarah and Patrick. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Mary and Emma, grandchildren Hannah, Tori, Emily, Mikey, Izzy, Alex, Yasmin, Leon and Natalya, brother John, extended family and many friends. Michael's funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday morning in St Joseph’s Church, Terenure at 10 am, (arriving at 9:45am), followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Fighting Blindness Rest in Peace

PROLE, Désirée (née Power), (Clontarf and formerly of Bunclody, Co. Wexford), November 3, 2021, in the excellent and loving care of Susan and her team at Brabazon House. Beloved wife of the late Royden, dear mother of Kara, Ros, Iain, Roy and the late Angus. Much loved Gran of Gavin, Alannah, Cian, Joseph, Kate, Sam, James, Claire, Callum, Charlie, Lauryn, Evan and Charlotte. Sister of Eileen, Josiah (Jos), Shola and Kathryn and the late Jake. Together with her sons-in law Paul and James, Iain's partner Caitín, daughter-in-law Anita, brothers-in law, sisters-in law, nieces and nephews, she will be sadly missed by her entire family circle and friends. Removal to Drumcondra Parish Church, Church Avenue, for Funeral Service on tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 11.00am and afterwards to (Old) Balgriffin Cemetery. Please respect current government advice regarding social distancing and mask wearing. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Drumcondra Church. c/o parish treasurer. 'Thine be the Glory'

BOYCE, Richard Brian Grindley (Johannesburg, South Africa and formerly of Terenure, Dublin 6W) – October 31, 2021, following a short illness. Sadly missed by his loving partner Cathy, children Sharon, Ken, Alastair and their mother Ruth, together with their partners, grandchildren, sisters Ann McHugh and Mavis Belton, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Humanist gathering will take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday, November 16. Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com

O'NEILL, Edward (Kimmage and late of Dublin County Council.) November 3, 2021. Peacefully at his home, in the presence of his family. Edward will be sadly missed by his sister Florence, niece, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on Monday (November 8) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for funeral Mass at 10.00 o'c which may be viewed through the parish web camera: https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

O'LEARY, Brian of (Dunbur Glen, Wicklow, ex Bank of Ireland and Friends First). On November 3, 2021 in the tender care of his loving family and the staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his beloved partner Siobhan, his heartbroken children Anne, John Paul and Louise and their mother Deirdre, loving brothers Niall, Denny and John, his nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law, cousins, extended family, and many, many friends. Reposing from 11.00am until 1.00pm, followed by a service at 2.00pm on Monday, November 8 at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow, A67E003 followed by a private cremation. Please adhere to mask wearing and social distancing at all times. For those who would like to follow the service online see the link mccrea.ie (live services). Donations if desired to Rotary Wicklow or Irish Cancer Society. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at a later date.

CAHILL, David (Dave), (Lennox Street, Portabello, Dublin 8 and formerly of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) November 3, 2021 suddenly but peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. He will be very sadly missed by his loving daughter Emma, son Darren, grandchildren Yasmin and Seán, great-grandchildren Milana and Leyla, son-in-law Martin and all his wonderful relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Removal from Patrick O’Donovan and Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 on Saturday (November 6) at 3pm to The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for 4pm Civil Service. To view the service live go to this link https://vimeo.com/event/153499 Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Caroline Foundation. To make a donation on line go to this link http://thecarolinefoundation.com/links/ Personal messages of sympathy may be made to Dave’s family by going to recent deaths at www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie.