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LITTLE, Dr. Greg (Knocknacarra and formerly of The Crescent, Galway) August 16, 2021 (suddenly) at University College Hospital, Galway with his loving children by his side. Pre-deceased by his parents Gerard and Lucie Little and his siblings Darragh and Catriona. Dearly beloved Dad of Louise and Conor and grandad of Darragh and Orlagh. Deeply mourned by his heartbroken daughter and son and their mum Rosemary, his adored grandchildren, Louise’s partner Dale, Conor’s partner Orla, sister Gwenda (Mc Inerney), brother Malcolm, their families, nieces and nephews, extended family, colleagues, patients, many friends including his best friend Alan. Removal from his home at 2.30 p.m. to arrive for a Committal Service at Shannon Crematorium today (Thursday) at 4.00p.m. Livestream link https://shannoncrematorium.com/ Use Code GL1914. No flowers please. “And let the good times roll on" May your kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace

LANGBROEK, Job Orde van Oranje-Nassau (Former Dutch Merchant Navy Commodore and the Royal Netherlands Navy Reserve, late of Rotterdam and Blackrock, Co. Dublin) – August 16, 2021, Peacefully in Belmont House. Beloved husband of the late Ellen and much-loved father of Job, Peter and Elmar; sadly missed by his loving family, his cherished grandchildren Job, Adam, Christina and India, daughters-in-law Joannie and Yvonne, nieces, nephews, extended family both in Ireland and in Holland, relatives and friends. In keeping with current Government and HSE guidelines a private funeral will take place for family and close friends. Job’s Funeral Service will be streamed live from St. James’ Church, Crinken this Friday morning at 11am via https://masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/live-stream/. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, may leave a personal message of condolence at: https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices or by using the the Irish Times online condolence book. The Langbroek family would like to thank the wonderful, caring staff of Belmont House Nursing Home where their dad found a welcoming home these last few months. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Newtown Park, Blackrock. Tel: (01) 2804454.

LEONARD, John Charles Desmond (Des) . Des passed suddenly aged 80 on August 7th 2021 at his home in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Predeceased by his parents, Nancy and Timothy and brother Garry. He will be sadly missed by his sisters, Mary Hughes and Aideen Leonard, sister-in-law Alma, nieces and nephews, Eoin, Catriona, Niav and Conor, extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Mount Jerome Crematorium on Friday 20th at 4pm. Due to current restrictions the service will be limited to family and invited friends. May he rest in peace. The service can be viewed on the following link https://vimeo.com/event/153499

MAHON, John L. (Bertie) - (Donnybrook, Dublin 4), August 16, 2021: Peacefully at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after an illness borne with great dignity, courage and fortitude. Darling and much loved husband of Mary (née Watkins), beloved father of David and Paul. Dearly missed by his sister Ann (Fuller), daughter-in-law Lara and adored grandchildren Charlie, Max and Emily. He will be lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Phil (McGann), all his extended family and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidance, a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (August 20) in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook at 11.00 am, which may be viewed on https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/JohnMahon. Family Flowers only, donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. House Private.

FARHAT, Hormoz (Rathmines, originally of Tehran, Iran), peacefully at home in Dublin, on August 16, 2021, at the age of 93, after a long illness borne bravely. Sadly missed by his wife Maria Baghramian, his son Robert Farhat, and many friends, former students and family across three continents. Hormoz Farhat had lived in Ireland since 1979, first as a Senior Research Fellow at the Queens University of Belfast, followed by his appointment to the Chair of Music at Trinity College Dublin. Previously, he was a member of the Music Faculty at University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a period of return to his native country in the 1970s, where he served as Professor and Head of the Music Department at University of Tehran, Chairman of the Music Council at the National Iranian Radio and Television Organization and was centrally involved in the music programming of the Shiraz Festival. May he Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am. Those who cannot attend may view the service at the following link www.vimeo.com/event/153499 No flowers please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Afghan Aid: https://www.afghanaid.org.uk/

QUINLAN, Michael (Carrickmines, Dublin 18) August 6, 2021. Suddenly at home. Beloved son of the late Nancy and Michael and loving brother to Mary and Brendan. Michael will be sadly missed by his sister, brother, brother-in-law Gary, sister-in-law Isabelle, nieces Claire and Denise, nephews Séan and Thom, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. Due to current government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Service can be viewed at 9.45am tomorrow (Thursday), using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/139693 . Messages, in lieu of attendance, can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please.

MORRIS BDS, Gerard Peter (peacefully) in the care of the Beacon Hospital. Sadly missed by his wife Sheila and children Sara, Peter and Philip. Beloved grandfather of Charlie, Moya, Killian, Owen, Astrid and Rosa. Much loved by his son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Brigid, sister-in-law Phil, brother-in-law Barney, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of family friends. Gerry will be missed by many and remembered with much love and affection. A private family funeral will take place following current government guidelines. Family flowers only please. The funeral Mass taking place at 10.00 o'c tomorrow (Thursday) may be viewed through the parish web camera by selecting the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-name

PHILLIPS, (née McManus) Madge (Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly Sligo and late of the Department of Education) August 15, 2021. Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim). Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Gladys and Catherine, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Due to current government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at 11am on Friday, August 20, 2021 using the following link: https://cabinteelyparish.ie/parish-services/web-cam/. Messages, in lieu of attendance, can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please.

HALPIN, Robert William (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly West Jewellers, Grafton St.) August 15, 2021, peacefully, after a short illness. Sadly missed by Avril, his children Karen, Maria and Rob; grandchildren Rebecca, Frith, Aoife and Torin; daughter-in-law Chan Roeun, sisters, brothers, extended family and friends. Funeral Private. R.I.P.