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GAVIN, Liam (Commandant Retired) (Athenry and formerly of Dalton Place, Salthill, Galway) - On August 28, 2021, after a short illness, but peacefully in the presence of his loving family. Beloved husband of Marie and father of Síofra, Shane, Ronan and Liam; sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughter, sons, brother Seamus, grandchildren Deane, Siún, Ella, Conor, Abbie and Kian, son-in-law Seán, daughters-in-law Anita, Tracy and Rachel, sister-in-law Mary, nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Stroke Unit, NUH Galway, for their care and compassion during Liam's illness. Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 31 August at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Livestream link for Mass https://www.salthillparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ Attendance at the Church is limited to 50 people and all arrangements will take place in accordance with current Government guidelines. May he rest in peace

BOUCHIER-HAYES, Michael (Letterkenny and Dublin) - 27th August, 2021, to the great sorrow of his adoring family, after a long and difficult illness borne with extraordinary courage. Michael died peacefully in the loving company of his son Sean-Michael and his daughter Kate. Much loved and fondly remembered by Kate’s partner Louise and Sean-Michael’s wife Grainne, his grandchildren James and Belle, his siblings Ann, Gillian, Irene, John, Mona, Mary and Tim. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings a private family Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) in Newman University Church, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin at 11.00 am which may be viewed on the following link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/MichaelBouchier-Hayes. Donations to Donegal Hospice in lieu of flowers. . May he rest in peace

LYNCH, Peter E. 28th August, 2021. (Late of Foxrock, Co. Dublin) - peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved husband to Teresa and father to Alexander, Carlo and Stephanie. Sadly missed by his loving family, sisters, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. A private family funeral will take place, in accordance with Covid guidelines, on Wednesday 1st September at 11am at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock. Those who would like to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions are unable to, may view the Funeral Mass live using the parish webcam available at https://churchservices.tv/foxrock or alternatively on https://foxrockparishchallenges.com/home/webcam/ .The cremation service can be viewed afterwards at 1pm by clicking on the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ A private message of condolence for Peter’s family can be left by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/.​Fam​ily flowers only please. Donations to the Irish Cancer Society. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funerals, Blackrock on 012804454

SENIOR, Francis (Frank) (Islandbridge and formerly of Lucan Co. Dublin) August 26, 2021. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Lexington House Nursing Home. Predeceased by his brother Michael. Beloved husband of Margaret and dearly loved Dad of Angela. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, his loving wife, adoring daughter, sisters Marcella and Sunniva, Lovingly remembered by his brothers in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass today (Monday) at 11am in Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chapelizod, Dublin. Burial afterwards in St Peter’s Cemetery, Drogheda (arriving approx. 1.30pm).

FOLEY, Fr. Gerry C.S.Sp. (Kimmage Manor and late of Blessington, Co Wicklow) August 26, 2021. Missionary in Ireland, Kenya and Uganda, in his 94th year. Son of the late Mary Frances and Patrick Joseph Foley. Predeceased by his sister Patricia (Brennan) and his brother, Fr Paddy C.S.Sp. Deeply regretted by his brother Fr Michael (Ned) OP, niece Barbara, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and Spiritan confrères. May he rest in peace. In accordance with current government guidance a private funeral mass will take place on Monday (August 30) at 11.00am in The Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor which may be viewed through our web camera at the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/holy-spirit-parish-church-​k​immage.

DIGGINS, Patrick (Pat), (Portmarnock and formerly of Milltown, Co Galway and late of the Drumcondra Education Centre), August 25, 2021, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of Care Choice Nursing Home Swords, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Agnes, very sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters Laura, Emma and Rowena, sons-in-law Ray, Andrew and Gene, his adored grandchildren Scarlet, Stella and Ryan Patrick, sister Maura, brothers Seán, Joe, Gerald and Kieran and predeceased by his brothers Frank, Liam and Fintan, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. A private family funeral will take place. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock (01) 8462620. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

WICKHAM, Harry (of Clontarf, Dublin 3, formerly Marino, Dublin 3), August 24, 2021 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Frances, survived by his six children, grandchildren, great grandchild, sister Catherine, and all extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral will take place on Monday, August 30, at 11.30am. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, to St Vincent de Paul.

BREEN, O.Carm., (Gort Muire, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 and Sugar Hill, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick) – August 25, 2021, peacefully after a short illness, Brother Albert Seán, son of the late Maisie and Maurice Breen, much loved brother of the late Jimmy, Maurice, Michael Breen, and Bridie Kennedy. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, Carmelite Confreres in Ireland and Zimbabwe, all staff at Gort Muire, and many friends. Rest in Peace. In accordance with Government guidelines, maximum number of 50 people, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Whitefriar Street, at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, August 28). The Mass may be viewed on www.whitefriarstreetchurch.ie. Messages of condolence may be left on www.rip.ie