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BIRCHALL, John (Jack) (Sandymount, Dublin and late of Kildare), September 19,2021 (peacefully) surrounded by his family and in the wonderful care of all the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Gabrielle and much loved father of David, Deirdre, Gabrielle and Mary. He will be greatly missed by his family, sons-in-law Mark and Tony, grandchildren Stephen and his wife Rosie, Killian, Ronan, Ellen and Caroline, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces nephews extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown on today (Tuesday) afternoon between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm for family and close friends only. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to the Church of Our Lady Queen of the Peace, Merrion Road arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The capacity of the church is restricted to 130 people; however the Funeral Mass may also be viewed through the parish web camera at the following link: https://www.merrionroadchurch.ie/live-webcam/

BUCKLEY, (née Flood) Raideen (Dublin 4 and Lucan) - predeceased by her beloved husband Colm - peacefully on September 15, 2021, surrounded by loving family, and in the compassionate care of everyone in The Ferndean Nursing Home. Will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren, her lifelong friends Stephanie and Mary, and her companion of many years, Colette. Raideen has donated her remains to medical research. A memorial service will be held at a later date.. Saol Maith Martha

CURRAN, John Anthony (Tony) (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) September 19, 2021. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at the Blackrock Hospice. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Margaret of 50 years, daughters Nessa and Corah, grandchildren Chloe, Rebecca and Con, sons-in law Des and Manolo, sisters Anne and Mary, brothers Tom and Pat. Predeceased by his daughter Emma Jane. A lover of life, an endless giver: he showed us the way and did everything with class. Reposing today (Tuesday) in Carnegie’s Funeral Home, Monkstown from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue (limited numbers) followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Blackrock Hospice on https://olh.ie/ . May Tony now Rest in Peace.

CALTHORPE, Maeve (née O’Reilly), (Sandycove, Co. Dublin and formerly Derry) beloved wife of the late John Edward Calthorpe. Maeve passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 in her 97th year. Deeply regretted by her son and five daughters, her grandchildren and great grandchild, her brothers, Fr. Arthur Patrick O’Reilly (Derry) and Diarmuid O’Reilly (Derry), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. A private Funeral has taken place.

O'GRADY, (Glounthaune, Waterford and New Ross) - On September 18th, 2021, in the wonderful care of Marymount University Hospital and in the presence of his family, JOHN, much loved husband of Pat (née Mulcahy), loving father of Sheana and Fiona, son of the late Dick and Kitty O’Grady, New Ross. Sadly, missed by his loving wife and daughters, son-in-law Patrick (Tambourgi), granddaughter Isabelle, sister Rosemary (Molohan), brother Rory, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Private family funeral. Family flowers only. Donation in lieu, if wished, to Marymount Hospital or R.N.L.I. Please leave your personal message for John’s family on the condolence section of www.rip.ie or through www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

MAGUIRE, Dr Martin (late of Drumcondra, Dublin 9) - Suddenly, 15th September 2021. Cherished and much loved husband of Sadie, wonderful father to Neil, Amanda and Emma, doting poppy to Lucy, Eve, Noah, Jack and Olivia; will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Sarah, son-in-law Robert and “future son-in-law” Conor, loving sisters Angela and Norah, brothers Philip, Gabby, Gene and John, sisters-in-laws, extended family, friends, colleagues and patients. Funeral Mass at 11.30am in St. Vincent De Paul Church, Marino on Monday morning, 20th September, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. The capacity of the church is limited to 50%, but the funeral mass can be viewed via the following link: https://www.marinoparish.ie/live-stream/ The above link is provided and managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for its functionality or any interruption to a live service May he rest in peace

MacCORMAC, (née Dunne) Patricia (Foxrock) - 18 September 2021, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Beloved wife of the late Prof. Michael and much loved mother of Lucy. Very sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law James, grandson Matthew, brother Oliver, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Tuesday afternoon (21 September) at 1 pm in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock. House Private. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to St Vincent’s University Hospital.

MURPHY, Brian (Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Arrow Advertising and Diners Club) - September 17, 2021, very peacefully surrounded with love and care by all his family. Dearly loved by his beloved wife Patricia and children Gráinne, Cliona, Con, Aisling and the late Róna and Ciarán, grandchildren, Reuben, Matthew, Ciarán, Shane, Sam, Rory Joshua and Jake, great-grandchildren Kayla and Riley, daughter-in-law Lorraine and son-in-law Bern, sisters-in-law Winnie and Irene, extended family and his many friends. Sincerest thanks to his wonderful doctor, Dr. Deirdre Breathnach for her care and kindness. Funeral Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12.00noon in Colliers Funeral Home, Bray followed by private cremation. The service may be viewed online at churchservices.tv/colliersbray. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice. He was as much loved as he loved his family. Thank you for being you.

O'SULLIVAN, (née Geraghty) Mary (Caherdavin Lawn, Limerick and formerly of Ardlough, Straffan, Co. Kildare) - Peacefully, on September 14th 2021, in the wonderful care of Mary and Steve and their exceptional staff, at Riverdale Nursing Home. Predeceased by her brothers Micheál, Séamus, and Pat. Greatly loved and missed by her husband Tony, daughters Lucy (London), Katy (Melbourne) and Dorothy (London), sons-in-law Tim and Bill, her darling grandchildren Alannah, Patrick and Theo, sisters Ada, Shelagh and Carmel, brother Andy, her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. In Peace. Mary’s Funeral Service will take place in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick on tomorrow (Tuesday) September 21st at 12:30pm. Burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret. Due to covid-19 restrictions, the capacity of the Cathedral is limited to 50% but Service will be live streamed on the Cathedral website. House private. Family flowers only, please. Please observe current Covid-19 restrictions regarding attendance at funerals. Messages of sympathy may be expressed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.