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PLUNKETT, (née Bourke) Mairéad (Donnybrook, Dublin and late of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford) and one time nurse tutor at St. Vincent’s Hospital, November 3, 2021 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Seóirse and much loved mother of Mary and Niamh. She will be sadly missed by her family, her sister Ann, sons-in-law Diarmuid and Ciarán, grandchildren Gráinne, Aisling, Darach, Aoife and Órlaith, sisters-in-law Maureen and Siobhán, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, 54 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, tomorrow (Friday) between 3.00 and 5.00 pm. Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Sacred Heart Donnybrook arriving at 9.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am, followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery.

FITZGERALD, (Douglas, Cork): On November 3, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Residential Care, Muriel (née Barry), beloved wife of Ray, loving mother of June, Ken, Alan and the late Ann. Sadly missed by her loving husband and family, son-in-law Barry, daughters-in-law Deborah and Gillian, June’s partner Sean, her loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service at 1.00pm on Saturday (November 6) at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’ Connor Ltd. Cremation will take place afterwards at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, (All those attending funeral services are asked to respect social distancing guidelines) “May she Rest in Peace” www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

SWEENEY, Thomas (Tom) Augustine - November 2, 2021 - (Kill of the Grange, Foxrock and Donegal). Peacefully at Ashbury Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. A proud Donegal man, devoted husband, father and grandfather. Deeply missed by his children Piaras, Eamon and Fionnuala, his loving wife Barbara, daughter-in-law Louise and grandchildren, Jonah and Ben. “A gentleman and a scholar”. May he Rest in Peace. In celebration of his life, Tom's Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, November 6, at 10.00am at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock. The capacity of the church is limited to 50%, but the Funeral Mass can be viewed live using the parish webcam available at https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock or alternatively on https://foxrockparishchallenges.com/home/webcam/. For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but can’t due to Covid-19 restrictions they may leave a personal message of sympathy by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park, Blackrock. Tel: (01) 2804454.

BRENNAN,, Brian (Newbridge, Co. Kildare) – November 3, 2021. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Brian, recently predeceased by his loving wife, Mary. Dear father of Deirdre, Róisín, Brian and Eithne, brother of Sheela, Kathleen and Fergus. Sadly missed by his children, sisters, brother, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Brian Rest In Peace. A private family funeral will take place. Removal from Anderson and Leahy's Funeral Home, Newbridge tomorrow (Friday) to arrive at St Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 12.00pm. Brian's Funeral Mass will be live streamed on newbridgeparish.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

CARR, Jane Oonagh (née Wilson) (Old Downs Road, Delgany, Co. Wicklow) – November 2, 2021, peacefully, aged 92 years, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, in the presence of her beloved friends Joyce and Stephen. Loving sister of the late Peter Wilson; she will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her treasured friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass on Saturday (Nov.6) at 10.00am in St Patrick’s Church, Kilquade, Co. Wicklow, followed by burial in Kilquade New Cemetery. “May she Rest in Peace”

COE, (Balinclae Heights, Killiney and late of Brighton, England) – November 2, 2021 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Earlsbrook Nursing Home, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Robert Henry Walter; dearly beloved husband of the late Maureen, devoted dad to Stuart and Christopher. He will be very sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Mary-Jo and Jenny, grandchildren Aishling, Andrew, Lauren and James, niece Becci, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home Sallynoggin tomorrow (Thursday) from 4.00pm until 6.00pm (with strict guidelines in place). Removal on Friday (November 5) to the Holy Trinity Church, Killiney arriving for 11am service followed thereafter by interment at Calary Cemetery, Co. Wicklow. To view the funeral service live go to this link https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/holy-trinity-parish-​churc​h-of-ireland For those who would like to send messages of sympathy to Robert’s family go to recent deaths at www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie “The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want”

CASSERLY, Today we woke to a paler, lesser world as we mourn the passing of Anne “Maree” Casserly (née Flanagan). Her death is a bittersweet moment, and we celebrate that our beautiful Mum is now at peace with Dad in heaven. Anne was the most loving and caring woman. To know she is remembered for a life of kindness and love is a tribute to the beautiful soul she was. Even when Alzheimer’s so cruelly stripped her of everything that made her who she was, she still held on to her caring wonderful heart. Anne will repose in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule on Wednesday, November 3 from 4pm until 6pm. Please join us in celebration of Anne’s life on Thursday, November 4 at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church in Glasthule. We love you forever and will miss you always, goodnight our sweet Mum.

GRIFFIN, Anne (née Golden) (Botanic Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9) October 31, 2021 peacefully at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Phoenix Park in the wonderful care of the staff of Ailbhe Ward. Predeceased by her husband Frank and brothers Brian, Colm, Kevin and Bernard and sisters Joan, Eileen and Margaret (twins). She will be sadly missed by her daughters Frances and Catherine, son Michael, grandchildren Sorcha, Caoimhe, Cathal and Feargal, great grandson Sunny, brother Frank, sisters Pauline and Gabrielle, son-in-law David, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Bourkes Funeral Directors, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 this (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm and Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) morning in St. Columba’s Church, Iona Road at 10.30am which can also be viewed on the parish webcam with cremation afterward at Glasnevin Crematorium.

DOLAN, Mary (née Forristal) (Eastham Road, Bettystown, Co. Meath and formerly of South Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford) November 1, 2021. Peacefully, after a courageous battle with ill health, surrounded by her family and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Daughter of the late Tom and Sheila, beloved wife and best friend of Seamus, mum to Michelle, Gerard, Eileen and Joanne, granny to James, Ellienne, Matthew, Isabella, Aaron, the late Olivia, Christopher and Clara, sister of Assumpta and Pat and friend of many. She is sadly missed by her husband of over fifty years, daughters, son, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and her wide circle of friends and colleagues. May she Rest in Peace. Mary will repose at Watson Funeral Directors, Dyer Street, Drogheda, this (Wednesday) evening, from 5.00pm until 7.00pm (all those attending are asked to please respect public health guidelines). Her Funeral Mass will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.00 noon in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown, followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Drogheda. Mary’s Funeral Mass may be viewed via live stream on https://www.youtube.com/user/Finnegandvd Family flowers only.