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WILLIAMS, Enda (née Dolan) (Shankill, Co. Dublin) – July 25, 2021, peacefully, after a sudden, brief illness Enda lost her fight, with her husband Peter, daughter Vicki and son Simon by her side. Such a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Daughter of the late Paddy and Rosaleen, older, adoring sister of the late Jarlath. She will be lovingly missed and celebrated by Peter, Vicki and her husband Shane, Simon and partner Edel, her grandchildren Danny, Lana, Rowan, Charlie and Rex who she adored and her circle of close friends who she thought of as family. A private family ceremony will take place on Saturday (July 31). May she rest in peace

DOHERTY, John, Clonard, Co. Meath and late of Charlestown, Co. Mayo, July 27th 2021, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. James's Hospital, beloved brother of the late Vinnie and Margaret, and brother-in-law of the late Jimmy Trench and Pat Cullen, deeply regretted by his loving wife Maureen, sister Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, Rest In Peace. Due to current government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place for John (limited to 50 persons). Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to the current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section on rip.ie. Reposing at his residence on Thursday evening for family and close friends from 5pm to 7pm. Please adhere to covid guidelines. John's funeral cortège will leave his residence on Friday morning at 10.15am and will arrive at St. Mary's Church, Maynooth, Co. Kildare for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth. Those that would like to line the route may do so in a socially distanced manner.

SLOWEY, Marie (née Pobjoy) (Foxrock, D18) – July 25, 2021 (Peacefully) in the presence of her loving husband Brian in the wonderful care of the staff of Ashbury Nursing Home. Beloved wife and best friend of Brian and much-loved mother of Fiona, Michelle, Sharon and David; sadly missed by her loving family, adored grandchildren Jack, Ben, Amy and Eoin, extended family, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place on Friday (July 30th) at 10.00am in the Chapel of Rest at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock followed by cremation thereafter in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, arriving for 12.15pm private committal service. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to the current Covid-19 restrictions cannot, may view the service live in the Funeral Home from 10.00am on Friday (July 30th) using the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/live-stream/ and the committal service from 12.15 pm at https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/live-stream/. A personal message of condolence for Marie’s family can be left at https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/ or in the condolence section on RIP.ie . Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the ISPCC at https://www.ispcc.ie/donate-now/.

KELLY, (née Hussey), Booldurragh, Fenagh, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 26th 2021, at her home. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Brendan, sisters Maureen, Sheila and Una. Brigie beloved mother of Patrick, Philomena, Una, Brendan, Ronan, Sinéad and Stephen. Deeply regretted by her sons and daughters, sons-in-law Barry, Paddy and Eamonn, daughters-in-law Bernie, Sinéad, Ann and Carol, grandchildren Rory, Eoghan, Stephen, Eimear, Jack, Sadhbh, Oisín, Luke, Turlough, Orla, Cian, Sarah-Jane, Andy and Amy; brother-in-law Frank, cousins, nephews, nieces (Roantree and Gordon families), relatives and a wide circle of friends & neighbours. Rest in Peace. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place in Saint Laserian’s Church, Drumphea, on Thursday at 11am and followed by burial in Lismaconly cemetery, Myshall. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care.

FITZGERALD, Michael Geoffrey (Dun Laoghaire and formerly Sligo) July 26, 2021. Following a short illness, peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the care of the Blackrock Hospice. Loving husband of the late Margaret and wonderful father to the late Dee, predeceased by brother Roddy and sister Joan. Michael will be missed every day by his daughter Eileen, son-in-law Mark, grandchildren Seán, Dara, Lily and Rosie, great-grandson Luca, Seán's partner Megan, relatives and friends in Dublin and Sligo. Due to government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Mass can be viewed at 11am tomorrow (Thursday the 29th July) using the following link: https://www.funeralmass.ie/live-stream . Messages, in lieu of attendance, can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.rip.ie Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the Blackrock Hospice on: https://olh.ie/ Ni bheid a leitheid ann aris.

O'BOYLE, Michael Francis, (Frank), July 20th 2021, late of Clontarf and Blackrock, Dublin following a long illness. Frank's funeral has already taken place in private. "May He Rest In Peace"

COWIE, Anne (née Farmer), Blessington, Co Wicklow. July 24, 2021. Beloved wife, of 47 years, to Alan; Mum to Alison and Tim, Angus and Shona. Loving Nan to Hamish, Daniel, and Ciara. She will be sadly missed by Charles Horton and Myra Murphy, and her extended family and friends in Scotland, Ireland, and Colorado. Our thanks to everyone at Blessington Family Practice, the local Public Health Nurses and McGreal’s Pharmacy, who all took such great care of Anne at home. We will always be grateful to Dr David Fennelly and the wonderful staff at St. Luke’s Hospital Rathgar, and to the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross for their comfort and caring. Funeral to Newlands Cross Crematorium on Thursday arriving for 10.40 Service. No flowers, please, but if you wish to hold a sprig of Anne’s favorite lavender or rosemary at the time of her funeral to remember her. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society or Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross. Given the exceptional climate and to protect everyone who knew Anne, the funeral service is for 50 persons. Those who would have liked to attend Anne’s funeral, but due to restrictions cannot, may leave a personal message for the family on the condolence page on RIP.ie The family thank you for your understanding and support during this sensitive time. httsp://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-​webst​ream.html

VERNEY, A (Andy) Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow – July 20, 2021 died suddenly at Naas General Hospital; beloved husband of Jane; loving father of Lucy, Rowena and Emma. Removal from Halligan’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow on Saturday, 31st July, at 2pm. to St. Mary’s Church, Baltinglass for 2.30pm Service with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. ‘At Rest’

KAZIM, – Jodie (nee Berry) (late of Donaghmore Co Tyrone, Ballycroy Co Mayo, Dublin, Kuwait and Christchurch, England) July 12, 2021 in Hampshire after a long illness and in the presence of her beloved son and daughter. Predeceased by her husband Kajjan and her parents Frank and Patricia Berry (nee McCausland). Deeply regretted by her loving son Saeed, daughter Tess, her cherished grandchildren Tatiana, Ianthe, Bronte and Olianne and great-grandchildren Noah and Indigo; her brothers Frank and Tom Berry; nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Jodie’s cremation service will take place in Romsey, Hampshire on Thursday, July 29th at 4pm and can be viewed on: https://www.obitus.com, enter username LeLe4521 and password 574613. In accordance with Jodie’s wishes, a Requiem Mass and interment of her ashes will take place in Ireland at a later date.