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BARNWALL,, Veronica (née Duke), (late of Kilbarrack, Dublin 5), September 4, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Paul, loving mother of John (deceased), Paul, Margaret, Rachel and Miriam; very sadly missed by her sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends. . Removal from Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, this (Wednesday) morning to the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside arriving for 11.30 am Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Fintan's Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny. May she Rest in Peace

CONNOLLY, Patrick Joseph (of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) on September 5, 2021, peacefully, in the care of Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Rita and devoted father to Andrew, Owen, Anna and Marita. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, and their families including his seven grandchildren, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass today (Wednesday) at 10am in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock, which can also be viewed online using the following link: https://sjb.ie/our-parish/webcam/ . Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on Irishtimes.com.

WARD, John, (Castleknock, formerly of Moate, Co. Westmeath) September 5, 2021 peacefully at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his wife Mary (née Fitzsimons), children Patricia, Hilary and Eoin. Grandchildren Oliver, Daniel, Emily, Sean, Ellie, Claudine and Conor. Sons-in-law Denis and Chris, daughter-in-law Anna, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Pat and brother-in-law Vincent, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Eugene O.Carm and Noel and sisters Pauline and Sheila. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home Blanchardstown this (Wednesday) evening between 6 pm and 8 pm for family and close friends only, removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Due to government restrictions the capacity of the church is limited to 50%, but the Funeral Mass can be viewed by going to the Church website on Thursday morning.

PRUNTY, Malachy (Foxrock, Co Dublin, and originally Annyalla, Co Monaghan), September 5, 2021, on his 86th birthday, after a long illness, with great care in Blackrock Hospice. Beloved husband of the late Sighle, and much loved father to Caitríona (New Zealand), Brian, Emma, and the late Patricia. He will be sadly missed by his children, his partner Patricia Archer, sons-in-law Darryl, Tom and Ian, daughter-in-law Sarah Bean, grandchildren Liam, Lilly, Thomas, Maeve and Josie, sister Margaret Devine (Castlebar), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, the extended Archer family, his wonderful neighbours and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his sister Rose, and brothers Fr Tony (Kiltegan Fathers), Pat, Eamonn, and Mick. Special thanks to the Heart Failure team at St Michael’s Hospital, Blackrock Hospice, his GP Dr Fahy, consultants, and his carers. May he rest in peace. Due to current health restrictions, a private family Funeral Mass will take place this (Wednesday) morning at 11.00am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock which can be viewed using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Messages to the family can be left in the condolences section on www.irishtimes.com. No flowers, please. Donations to Our Lady’s Hospice (https://olh.ie/) or the Irish Heart Foundation (https://irishheart.ie/). House strictly private.

LOVETT, Carrick-on-Suir and Douglas Street, Cork. September 5, 2021. Marguerite (formerly of Arbour House, HSE, Cork) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home, Newport. Beloved sister of Joan (Gallagher), Jerry, Marie (Madders) and the late John. Marguerite will be greatly missed by her brother and sisters, her sister-in-law, Phil, and her brother-in-law, Denis, her nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, other relatives and friends. Our sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home for their excellent care of Marguerite. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Requiem Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, Limerick today Wednesday, September 8, at 12 noon. (Live stream on RIP.ie) Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir (arriving at 3pm approx). Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the death notices section of our website: www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home, Limerick.

TRUEMAN, (née Wiltshire) Dorothy Blanche (late of The Park, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin) – September 5, 2021, peacefully, in her 101st year, in the wonderful care of Nicola Kirk and her staff at Dargle Valley Nursing Home. Widow of Richard (Dick) Trueman, Mum to Heather (Fry) and Philip, mother-in-law of Edmund and Mary, beloved Nana to her eight grandchildren and Gigi/Nan to her fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving will take place tomorrow (Thursday, September 9) at 10.45am in Tullow Parish Church, Brighton Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18 followed by Committal Service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Dublin 6W. No flowers please. Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com “The Lord is my Shepherd”

FARRELL, (née Conway) (Cookstown, Sandymount and Rathfarnham) Pauline – September 5, 2021, in the loving and wonderful care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joe and much loved mother of Anne, Sheila and Don. She will be sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Tony, daughter-in-law Susan, her beloved grandchildren Ross, Conor, Ryan, Clare, Kasia and Ella, her sister Mary, brother John, brother-in-law Malachy and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her sister Therese and brother Dan. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (September 8) at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Star of the Sea, Sandymount followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. The capacity of the church is limited to 50%, but the Mass can be viewed at this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​san​dymount. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

à DÃLAING, Donncha (Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, formerly Charleville, Co. Cork and retired RTE Broadcaster) September 4, 2021. Peacefully, in Foxrock Nursing Home, Dublin. Beloved husband of the late Vera, father of the late Sinéad and brother of the late Sr. Mary Dowling. Sadly missed by sons Feargal, Ruairí, Dónal and Donncha, son-in-law Eddie, sister Kitty and by his daughters-in-law Dervilla, Lorraine, Anne and Lorraine, grandchildren Cian, Aisling, Caoilfhionn, Ruairí, Sinéad, Diarmaid, Finnán and Bláthnaid, extended family and friends. Our sincere thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at Foxrock Nursing Home for their care and kindness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Due to current government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately, but can be viewed online today (Wednesday) at 10am using the following link: https://www.merrionroadchurch.ie/live-webcam/. As a mark of respect to his career, Donncha’s funeral cortège will be passing RTE on Nutley Lane at 9.30am approximately. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, are invited to leave a personal message in the Condolences section on www.irishtimes.com . ‘And as you leave ‘The Parlour of Dreams’ for now make sure to pull out the door after you. It is imperative’.

FITZPATRICK, Oliver (Sandymount, Dublin 4 and formerly of Rathmines) - September 2, 2021 (unexpectedly) in the care of the wonderful staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. Beloved husband of Anne. Deeply missed by his wife, sisters Frances and Marie, brothers Chris and Martin, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. In accordance with current government/H.S.E restrictions a private funeral for family and friends will take place in the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin tomorrow (Thursday) at 4p.m. Those who wish to leave a message for the family and to view Oliver’s funeral service may do so on the RIP.ie website. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to the Simon Community. "May he Rest in Peace"

VERE HUNT, Des Vere Hunt (Garraun, Fethard, Co Tipperary) - September 5th 2021. Pre deceased by his wife Nellie. Deeply regretted by Elizabeth and Conor, his brothers Raymond, Peter and Bob, his sister Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace. A private reposal will take place at his residence for family and close friends on today (Tuesday) from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass in the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Fethard, on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online at parishchurch.net. Messages of sympathy and condolences can be left on the Condolence page of RIP.ie.