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MACKEN, (née Shivnan), Marie (Rathfarnham and late of Knockvicar, Boyle, Co. Roscommon) July 17, 2021, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy and mother of David, Barry, Ciara (McNaughten) and the late Conor (May 21, 2021). Very sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Joan, Niamh and Kay, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Darragh, Maeve, Leah, Amy, Ben, Holly, Sam and Lucy, sisters Breda and Fionnuala, brother Mícheál, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Marie’s funeral cortège will depart from her home at 9.40 am on Thursday morning (July 22). Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/ on Thursday at 10.00 am and the cremation Committal Service at this link https://vimeo.com/event/153499 at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

DILLON, John Blake (Donnybrook) - July 18, 2021. In the compassionate care of The Blackrock Hospice, Co Dublin. John Blake, beloved and loving husband and soulmate of Clodagh and wonderful father and friend to his daughters Tara and Lee, greatly loved and loving grandfather to his amazing grandchildren whom he adored Harry, Sarah, Oscar, Max, Gwen, Evan James and Sally. John Blake will be greatly missed by his sons-in-law Mike and Eoin, his sisters -in-law Irene, Geraldine, Jean Clare and his wide circle of extended family and friends. Rest in peace. A private family funeral will take place in accordance with current government guidelines. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made, in lieu, to Blackrock Hospice at: https://olh.ie/make-a-donation. The funeral Mass at 11.30 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning may be viewed through the parish web camera by selecting the following link: https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/

HAYES, (née Ström) Marja Liisa - Peacefully, in University Hospital, Limerick. Formely of Hamina Finland. Deeply regretted by her loving family, son Stephen, daughter Katrina, daughter-in-law Oonagh, grandchildren Elena, Amber, Ryan, Maia and Luke, her brothers and sisters in Finland, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. In accordance with current government guidelines a private funeral service for family and friends will be celebrated in Shannon Crematorium on Wednesday (21st July) at 12 noon. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral cortège will leave Marja Liisa's residence at 11:40 approx on the way to the crematorium. Funeral service can be viewed live on http://shannoncrematorium.com password MLH12M Messages of sympathy can be sent to McMahon Funeral Directors.

O'FARRELL, Sean (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - July 16, 2021, peacefully, at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 64 years to Ann, and dear father of Geraldine, Kevin, Neal, Frank, Michael and Bronwyn. Much loved father-in-law to Andy Peet, Cathy, Teresa and the late Deirdre. He will be deeply missed by his nine adored grandchildren, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Due to the ongoing government restrictions on public gatherings (50 persons), a private funeral will take place at 11 am on Friday, 23rd July, in the Church of 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/. A private message of condolence for Sean’s family can be left by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park, Blackrock, Tel: (01) 280 4454.

MATHEWS, Brigid (née Doherty) (Glenageary formerly Donegal) July 17, 2021 (peacefully) under the exemplary care of the staff in St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved wife of Des for 64 years, loving mother of Trish (Caren), Kevin and Brian. Sadly missed by her devoted husband, her children and their respective spouses, Rory, Maeve and Margaret, cherished grandchildren Sam, Hugh, Luke, Marie, Eily, Karen and Sally, her brothers Paddy, John, Aidan and her sister Nuala (Toronto), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. Brigid’s Funeral will take place under current Government guidelines in St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule on Tuesday 20th July at 11am and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation in Mt Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. Charitable donations, if desired, to Merchant’s Quay Project. All enquires to Quinn’s Funeral Home at 01 2806756

MANNING, James (Jimmy) (Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14 and founder of J. Manning & Son) - July 17, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family who were greatly supported by the dedicated care team of Orwell Private Nursing Home, Rathgar. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary (May), and much adored father of Lorraine, Antoinette, Karen, Jim, Avril and the late twins Audrey and Sinead. Sadly missed by his loving grandchildren Ben; Killian; Joseph, Olivia and Ruby Mae; Charlotte May and Claudia Rose, sons-in-law Michael, Ken and Gerry, daughter-in-law Julie, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. In accordance with current guidelines a private funeral will take place, but may be viewed tomorrow (Tuesday), July 20, at 10am, using the following link - www.rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam. Those who would have liked to attend may leave a message of condolence at www.rip.ie. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W or www.olh.ie. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

FENNELL, Dr. Desmond (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Connemara and Belfast) - On lá mhic Dara July 16th, 2021, (peacefully) at home with his beloved Miriam. He will be deeply missed and always remembered by Miriam, sister Rosemary, children Oisín, Cilian, Natasha, Sorcha and Kate, son-in-law Ron, daughter-in-law Cathy, grandchildren Sorcha, Jessica, Thal, Maya, Zach and Anú. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private ceremony will take place on Monday (19th July) at 2 p.m. in Dardistown Crematorium. You can view the ceremony live on webcam from the below link. The funeral cortège will leave the family home at 1.30 p.m. en route to the crematorium. No flowers, please. Webcam link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/dardistown-cemetery

PETTIT, (Ballygar, Co. Galway) - July 16th, 2021, peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, Frank (Frankie); dearly loved husband of Dympna and much loved father of Orla, Tony and Alva. Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Conor and James, daughter-in-law Audrey, grandchildren Robert, Andrew, Jonathan, Ria, James, Lillian, Frank and Sean, his brother Philip and his family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Due to Covid 19 restrictions funeral for Frank will be for family only. Funeral Mass will take place today (Monday) at 12 o’c in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/ballygar.

KENNEALLY SC, (“Ashwood House”, Newtowndarver, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth) - Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. 17th July 2021. Derek son of the late Pat and Mary (Clondalkin, Dublin), much loved and best friend of Stephanie, and loving and most loved father of Lucy and Grace, brother of Mary, Ann, Fiona, and Kenneth and son-in-law of John and Patricia Coggans. Derek will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sisters, brother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and colleagues in the Law Library. May he Rest In Peace. House Strictly Private. Due to Government guidelines Derek’s Funeral will take place privately today (Monday) at 11am in St. Michael’s Church, Darver for 50 family members and friends, followed by burial in adjoining Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-parish-​dar​ver-castlebellingham There will be an opportunity for the community to pay their respects as his cortège will leave his Home at 10.40am on the way to the Church. All enquiries to Mc Geoughs Funerals 0429334283

FITZPATRICK, Carmel (Née Maguire) (Milltown, Dublin 6 and formerly Co. Cavan) - July 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family and grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Frank and much loved mother of Geraldine, Padraic, Frank, Maeve, Paula, Philip, Kieran, Sharon and Gerry; she will be greatly missed by her loving children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place in the Church of St. Columbanus and Gall Church, Milltown (limited to 50 people) on Monday (19 July) at 10 am. Those who would have liked to attend but due to current restrictions cannot may view the Funeral Mass live using the following link https://www.milltownparish.ie/web-cam/ . Carmel’s committal service (limited to 38 people) will take place later that day at 12.15pm in Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel, Harold’s Cross. Live streaming of the funeral service can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499 . Family flowers only. Donation in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services Harolds Cross. All enquires to Massey Bros. Newtown Park, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.