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MORGAN, Leo, Five Oaks, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, formerly of Queensboro, Baltray and St. Mary’s Villas. September 2, 2021, unexpectedly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by his first wife Mary (nee Keappock) and his brothers Fred and Jack. Beloved husband to Kate and loving dad to Jane, Peter and Alice. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter in law Dee, grandchildren Tess, Andrew, Lainey and Ruby, sisters Nora and Helena, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass (today) Monday, September 6 at 11 o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, James Street will be streamed live on www.stmarysdrogheda.ie. Cremation afterwards in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only donations in lieu, to a charity of your choice.

JOHNSON, (née Boyce) Elinor R. M. (Milltown, Dublin 6 and Errislannan, Co. Galway) - September 2, 2021. Sadly missed by her husband David, sons Alan, Bruce and Gavin, daughters-in-law Olena, Marianne and Naomi, grandchildren Kristan, William, Leila, Amelia, Mathew, Natasha and Elinor, their wives and partners, Dominique, Kathleen, and Daragh, and great-grandchildren Freddie and Tadgh, brothers John and David, sisters, Avril, Janet and Thelma, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces and her wide circle of friends. Special thanks to Caremark Galway and to Newtownpark House for their wonderful care. Due to current COVID restrictions, a private Quaker Meeting for Worship will be held in Churchtown Meeting House at 11am tomorrow (Tuesday) followed by interment at Temple Hill Burial Ground, Blackrock at 12.30pm.

FRASER, Malcolm (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) September 2, 2021. Peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, with his wife by his side, in the Mater Private Hospital. Beloved husband of Shirley Halpin (Co. Clare) and devoted son of Bill and Connie. Predeceased by his brother Roderick (1965). He will be sadly missed by his wife, parents, brothers Simon and Sandy, sister Moira, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, godchildren, friends and work colleagues. May he rest in peace. Due to current restrictions, Malcolm will arrive at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 09.50 today (Monday) for a private family funeral. Messages for the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section below. Family flowers only but donations in lieu to Crosscare (crosscare.ie) or wildlifehospital.ie would be welcome. House STRICTLY private.

HICKEY, ( Thurles, Co. Tipperary ) – August 31, 2021, Sr. Claire ( CP ), daughter of the late PJ and Alice Hickey, Clongour, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; survived by brother Paddy. Funeral will take place in Santiago, Chile. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

SULLIVAN, Sally (née Clements) (formerly Nuzum, Wicklow) - 30th July 2021, very peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness, aged almost 95 years. Devoted mother of Loraine, Edwin, Alison and Alan. A wonderful mum, step-mum, granny, great-granny, aunt, godmother, mother-in-law, friend and a shining light to all who knew her. We will love you and miss you forever. Sally’s Funeral Service was held on 4th August at Wicklow Parish Church, Church Hill, Wicklow Town .

MAYRS, David Simpson (Goatstown, Dublin 14) – August 27, 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic; beloved husband of the late Iris, much loved Dad of Hazel, Gillian and Eric, cherished Opa of Amy, Lara, Tim, Claire, Ian, Sophie and Julia. Dearly loved by his sisters Enid, Joan and the late Margaret. Lovingly remembered by daughter-in-law Teresa, sons-in-law James and John, extended family and friends. David’s funeral has taken place privately. Personal messages of comfort and sympathy may be sent through colliersfuneraldirectors.com.

FitzGerald, Gerald (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) – September 2, 2021. Sadly, after a short stay at Blackrock Clinic surrounded by his loving family. Recently predeceased by his darling wife Mary. Loving and much-loved Dad of Desmond, Úna (O’Sullivan) and Derval (FitzGerald-Rolfe). His sister Mairead Maume, sons-in-law Gerard and Alex, daughter-in-law Jacky and his adored grandchildren Kevin, Eoin, Séamus, Éilís and Ciara, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest in Peace Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for 10 am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Due to HSE and Government guidelines a private family funeral (50 persons) will take place. For those wishing to attend, but due to restrictions cannot, the Mass may be viewed live on Saturday, September 4, from 10 am via the Church webcam available at https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/. Gerald’s committal may also be viewed live from 12.45 pm on Saturday, September 4, using the following link https://vimeo.com/event/139693. A private message of condolence for Gerald’s family can be left by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park Tel: (01) 2804454.

BURNS, Annie (Anne)(Dublin and Monaghan) September 1, 2021, very peacefully in the loving care of all the staff at Sally Park Nursing Home, Firhouse, Dublin; pre-deceased by her sisters Moira Toal and Kathleen Murphy and her brother Eamonn Burns. Very deeply regretted by her loving sisters Eileen Fiddler and Rosaleen Brogan and brother Brendan Burns and his wife Sally. Annie will be sadly missed by her thirty-five nieces and nephews and her many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her ‘Dublin’ family, the Fanagans of Bushy Park Road, namely John and Myra, who have gone before her, and their nine children, who she cared for and lived with for over forty years; Johnny, Paul (deceased), David, Susan, Sally Ann, Michael, Gary, Stephen (deceased) and Carol. Her passing is deeply regretted by them, their spouses and their families. May she rest in peace. In accordance with current Government guidelines and restrictions, a private Funeral Mass for family and friends will take place tomorrow Saturday morning at 11.00 o’c at St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure. The Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.stjosephsterenure.com/live-mass/ The committal at the Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome can be viewed at 1.00pm on the following link Live Streaming of Services - Mount Jerome

EGAN, Dr Francis C, (Frank) BDS, (Clonskeagh Dublin) September 1, 2021 (peacefully) in the exceptional care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Aiffric, Garrett and Darerca. He will be deeply missed by his wife and children, son-in-law Cormac, daughter-in-law Barbara, his seven cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Samuel, Christian, Síofra, Caoimhe, Amélie and Pascale, his sister Maureen and brother Mick, sisters-in-law Geraldine and Elizabeth, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Tom, brother-in-law Frank and son-in-law Joseph. Greatly missed by a wide circle of friends in The Castle Golf Club, the DGOS, and professional colleagues. Rest in Peace. In accordance with Government guidelines, a strictly private family funeral will take place at the Church of the Assumption and SS. Columbanus and Gall, Milltown tomorrow (Saturday) September 4, at 10.00 am which may be viewed at www.milltownparish.ie Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors at (01) 4167700.