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FIRTH, (née Burgess) Vivienne (Viv), (Malahide), September 14, 2021, (peacefully), at home after a long illness borne with great bravery, dignity and humour surrounded by her loving family, predeceased by her sister Sue, beloved wife of Richard, very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter Ioana, son Tenny, brother John, nieces, nephews, extended family, her many friends especially the Book Club, the Ladies who Lunch and her furry friends. Reposing at her home today (Thursday) from 6 o'c to 8 o'c. Removal to St. Andrew's Church, Malahide tomorrow (Friday), for 12.00pm Service followed by burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery. The capacity of the Church is limited to 50%. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) or St. Francis Hospice. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock. (01) 8462620. At Rest

KENNEDY, Breeda (Churchtown, Dublin) September 13, 2021, peacefully in the presence of her family, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross Beloved wife of Aiden (McDonnell) and loving mother of Caoimhe, Daragh and Niall. She will be sadly missed by her family, sisters Cathy, Patricia and Sinead, brothers-in-law Stephen, Neil and Paul, nieces, nephews, her extended family and many friends. The Funeral Service for Breeda will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 4.00pm in Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel. Due to current restrictions on numbers that can attend (80 people) this will be for family and close friends. For those who cannot attend but would like to follow the service online please go to the following link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

BARCROFT, Janet Mary (Clonskeagh, Dublin). September 13,, 2021; unexpectedly but peacefully in her home. Sadly missed by her brother Stephen, sister-in-law Birgitta, nephews and niece, Peter, John and Vanessa, and their partners Katie, Sonja and Peter, great nieces and nephews, Luke, Michael, Eva, Ashley, Hannah and Owen, extended family and her wide circle of friends and former colleagues and pupils of The High School, Rathgar. Special thanks to her carers, especially Helen, from Home Instead. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral Service this (Thursday) morning at 11.00am in Christ Church, Taney, Dundrum (covid guidance restricts attendance to 80). You may view the Service on the parish webcam here: https://youtu.be/XIgxTHVbkfE and burial afterwards in Shanganagh Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to Peter McVerry Trust.

BYRNE, William Patrick (Pat) (late of Glasnevin, Ashtown and former Managing Director of A.I.C. Corporate Ltd.) September 12, 2021, (peacefully) after a short illness; beloved son of the late William and Agnes, brother of the late Muriel, much loved husband of Yvonne, wonderful father to Dearbhla, Niall and Aisling, and adoring grandfather to Cian and Maia. Sadly missed by his family, brothers Peter and Vincent, sister Joan, sisters-in-law Tina, Audrey and Deirdre, brother-in-law Ray, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Removal this (Thursday) morning to St. Columba’s Church, Iona Road arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. The Church is at 50% capacity, but alternatively the Mass can be seen via a link, which is on R.I.P.ie. "Gone too soon, but always in our hearts"

KEOGH, Mary (née MacDermot-Roe) September 12, 2021, in the serene surroundings and wonderful care of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. (formerly of The Downs, Mullingar, Kinnegad and Athlone); pre-deceased by her beloved husband, William Keogh, brothers, Rev. Canon Dermot and Timothy MacDermot-Roe. Deeply missed by her daughter Valerie, sons, David, Vincent, Paul, Dermot, daughters-in-law Angela, Patricia, Tara, Joanna, grandchildren Rebecca, Mark, Amelia, Isabel, Grace, Gavin, Orlaith, Fergus, Rory, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends, and members of the Belvedere Bridge Club, Mullingar. R.I.P. Funeral Mass (today) Thursday Sept. 16, at 11 o'clock, followed afterwards by burial in Marlinstown Cemetery. For those who cannot attend Mary's Funeral, the Mass can be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie

LYNAM, (née Ennis), Molly (Mary) (late of Sutton and formerly of Stoneybatter) – September 12,, 2021 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late James J. and cherished mother of Seamas, Eileen, Mary, John and Tony. Very sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Sharon and Donna, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Laura, Patrick, Martyn, Peter, Clara, Eavan, Rory, Joanne, Rosalie, Henry and Alex, her great-grandchildren Molly and Andrew, nieces, nephews, her devoted friend Irene and neighbours, particularly Rose, her many friends and wonderful team of dedicated carers. May she Rest in Peace. Removal from her home tomorrow (Thursday) morning to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass, where 300 mourners will be permitted. Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. For live-streaming, please visit Sutton Parish website. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral, but cannot, may send a personal message to Kirwans Funeral Directors, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, or to info@kirwans.ie. Molly’s family have kindly requested that a donation, in her memory, may be given to Penny Dinners.

LYNE, Gerard J. (Dublin and Kerry) (Formerly NLI) - On June 5, 2019, beloved brother of Annette and the late Vincent. Following donation of his body to medical research, Gerard's Funeral Mass will be celebrated, under current Government Covid guidelines, at 2pm on Saturday, September 25, in Lauragh Church, Co. Kerry. Burial of ashes will take place immediately afterwards in Kilmakilloge Cemetery, Co. Kerry. It is requested that masks be worn in Church. No flowers, please. Donations to Doctors without Borders if desired. May he rest in peace

FOLEY, (Caherlaska, Schull) - On September 13th 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Schull Community Hospital, JOAN (nee Sugden), beloved wife of the late Robert Brian Foley, loving mother of Susan, Judy, Simon and Lynn. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Jan, Nicky and Luke, daughter-in-law Vivienne, grandchildren Rebecca, Kirsten, Eve, Ruth and Clara, great-grandchildren Nika, Yana, Venla and Anni, extended family, friends and neighbours. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Schull. Under Government Guidelines the capacity of the church is limited to 50%. Funeral afterwards to Schull Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the RNLI. Messages of sympathy can be emailed on www.patosullivans.ie. Rest In Peace

INGLIS, (Dooks, Co, Kerry) - On 13th September 2021, Paul Francis, the life of a loved man, ended in peace at home surrounded by his family. We are so grateful for the wave of support and generosity from family, friends and the saints at Palliative Care, Tralee. His wish was to donate his body to medical science. A memorial service will be arranged later. Rest in peace. Donations if desired to The IMNDA or to The Kerry Hospice Foundation.