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COUBROUGH, Margaret (née Thomson) – August 18, 2021, in her 102nd year, in the loving care of Susan and the staff at Brabazon House. Beloved wife of the late Archie, loving mother of Lynn and Anne, grandmother to Craig, Stephen, Andrew, Paul, Mark and Suzanne and their partners, adored Granny Cou to her eight great-grandchildren and mother-in-law of David McCleane and the late Gordon Johnson. Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A private family funeral is taking place. Donations, if desired, to the Brabazon Trust, Sandymount.

LYNCH, Geraldine (née Lavelle) (Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow) – August 18, 2021, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin, with her children by her side, after a long illness, courageously fought. Loving mother of Dermot, Sharon and Kelly, adoring “Gary” to her two grandchildren Kai and Jaime, fun-loving eldest sister of Anne, Paddy, Martin, Carole, Peter and Sarah-Jane and mother-in-law of Davie and Paula; she will be greatly missed by her family, relatives and her wide circle of friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00noon in Holy Rosary Church, La Touche Road, Greystones, which may be viewed on the church webcam www.greystonesparish.ie The burial, in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones will follow the funeral Mass at 1.30pm approx. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society www.cancer.ie Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com “When your sparkle evades your soul, I’ll be at your side to console”

DONNELLAN, Michael (Merval Park, Clareview, Limerick and retired Engineer, Limerick Corporation). August 19, 2021, peacefully in the tender care of Riverdale House Nursing Home, Ardnacrusha, County Clare. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia (née Geoghegan). Also pre-deceased by his sister, Elizabeth Fogarty and his nephews, David Kane and John Dallaghan. Deeply regretted by his loving children, Isabel, Cathy and Patrick; his adored grandchildren Patrick, Elaine, Jennifer, Brian, Michael and James; his sisters Catherine Kane and Anne Carmel Dallaghan; his son-in- law, Timothy Treacy; his daughter-in-law, Therese Donnellan; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. The funeral cortege will pass Michael’s residence on Monday (August 23) at 10.30am en-route to Our Lady of The Rosary Church, Ennis Road for Requiem Mass for family and close friends at 11.00am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (ext.) Cemetery. Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/web-cam/ In the interests of public health, attendance at the Service will be restricted in accordance with Government guidelines and in line with social distancing protocols. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

CONDON, (Nee Cawley) Navan, Co. Meath and formerly of Ballina and Crossmollina, Co. Mayo. August 17th 2021; peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Cedar House, Nursing Home. Mai beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) and loving mother of John, Eugene, Mona and Mary. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends R.I.P Reposing in the Fitzsimons Funeral Home today from 5PM to 7PM. Removal tomorrow Saturday to St. Mary's Church, Navan for Funeral Mass at 10.30AM (www.navanparish.ie/webcam). Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery. "Ar dheis Dè go raibh anam dhìlis"

CLARKE, Mary Florence (Clontarf and North Frederick Street and late of The College of Surgeons) – peacefully on August 18, 2021. Sadly missed by her loving family, relatives, many friends and neighbours, and her most special friend, carer and companion Yna. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a maximum of 50 mourners are permitted at Mary’s Funeral Mass which will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 10.00am in Church of St. John the Baptist, Clontarf Road. For livestreaming on Friday please visit the parish website.

CULLEN, (née Lee) Margie (Farney Castle, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim) – August 16, 2021 (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne; sadly missed by her devoted husband Cyril, daughters Emily, Benita, Tara and Margot, grandchildren Benedict, Lee, Matilda-May-Margie, Evie-Rose, Lorcan and Mia, sons-in-law Kevin, Simon and Paul, sisters Anne, Eileen and Brenda, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. R.I.P. Requiem Mass today (Thursday) in Holycross Abbey at 11.30 o’c. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey. House strictly private.

DREA, Maureen (née Duffy) (The Folly, Waterford City) passed peacefully, in her 96th year, in the wonderful care of the staff of Killure Bridge Nursing Home on August 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dermot. She will be sadly missed by her son Éamon and daughter-in-law Marion Creely; her grandchildren Lyndsey, Gavin and Jennifer, grandson-in-law Ben Burton, and great grandchildren Ralph and Cecelia; and her loving nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her wide circle of friends and associates in the many voluntary organisations in which she served; and by the wonderful staff and residents of Killure Bridge which was her happy home for eight years. Maureen’s funeral Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly at 12 noon tomorrow (Friday) with burial immediately afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery Ballygunner.

MEATES, - Richard Henry (Foxrock) - died peacefully on August 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Muriel and devoted father of Richard, Jennifer and Ruth, loving brother to Louise and the late Joyce and Ken; grandfather to Andrew, Jessica, Ben, Mark, Adam, Thomas and Matthew, father-in-law to Suzanne and Anthony. Sadly missed by his family, cousin Roly and Heather, relatives, friends and neighbours. Sincere gratitude to the staff in Mount Tabor Nursing Home in Sandymount for their wonderful care and dedication. In line with current restrictions a private family funeral will take place in Kill o' the Grange Parish Church on Friday (August 20) at 11 am. Family flowers only, messages of sympathy will be read with appreciation in the condolences section on www.rip.ie.