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O'REILLY, Catherine (Cassie) (née McCarthy) (late of Mornington, Co Meath and Clogherhead, Co Louth) June 21, 2021 (Peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at Moorehall Lodge, Drogheda, in her 103rd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas J, her son Bernard and granddaughter Emily. Loving mother of Paul, Tom, Oliver, Mary Catherine (Griffin), Ronan and Mark. Deeply regretted by her family, their spouses, her dearly loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her home carer Edel, relatives and kind neighbours from Mornington and Clogherhead. May she rest in peace. Funeral will take place privately for family only at Cassie’s request. Mass will be streamed live tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.00 noon from St. Michael’s Church, Clogherhead on https://churchmedia.tv/camera/saint-michaels-church Burial afterwards in Clogherhead Old Cemetery (The Mullagh). A long life lived to the full.

O'REILLY, Fr. Gerard (Gerry), OFM who died on June 21, suddenly in Pretoria. Beloved brother of Miriam (d’Arcy), Willie, Dermot and Noel (Pre-deceased by his brother in law Paddy d’Arcy). Gerard will be greatly missed by his loving and heartbroken family, nephews, nieces, cousins, sisters in law and many friends, especially by the Friars and his parishioners in his adopted homeland of South Africa, where he spent fifty two years as a dedicated servant of God. Requiem Mass and burial will be he held in Pretoria on June 28. May he rest in the peace of Christ. Messages of sympathy may be expressed on www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

CARROLL, Sr. Elizabeth, (Little Company of Mary) – June 21. 2021. (late of Lucan, Co. Dublin). Peacefully with her community and family. Sadly missed by her, LCM community, her sister Brigid, and brother Jim, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, LCM associates and a large circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am. For those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Mass at the following link http://www.goodshepherdchurchtown.ie/web-cam/ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

KILDUFF, Gerry (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) June 19, 2021 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful death of Gerry at Saint Joseph’s, Shankill. He will be deeply missed by his dearest wife Joan and precious children Paul, Alan and Sheila, his sister Constance, grandchildren Jennifer, Danielle and Stephen, son-in-law Desmond, sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces Alice and Fiona, wonderful neighbours and tennis friends. May Gerry Rest in Peace and rise in glory. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place on Thursday (June 24) at 10am in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Churchview Road, Killiney (max 50 persons) followed by interment at Deansgrange Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass live click on this link https://churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady Donations to Saint Joseph’s Shankill if desired. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Newtown Park Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

DELANEY, (Dalkey Co. Dublin) June 21, 2021 Peacefully in the kind care of all the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin. Kevin, beloved husband of Vivienne Beck and the late Moya. Devoted father of Danielle, Suzanne, Maureen, Kathy, Sarah and Barry. Precious brother of Mary. Loving stepfather to Darren, Tom and Laura. Sadly missed by his wife, children, daughter-in-law Bairbre, sons-in-law Bart, Paul, Tim, Mick and Mark, adored grandchildren Katie, Jack, Genevieve, Juliette, Paris, Louis, Jasmine, Martha, Patrick, Clara, Giorgia, Isabelle, Rachel, Peter, Alannah, great grandchildren Tadgh and Millie, step grandchildren Tara, Tommy, Aoife, Cillian and Ciara, extended family and a wide circle of wonderful friends. Kevin’s funeral will take place under strict Government guidelines tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00 am in The Church of the Assumption, Dalkey and can be viewed online at www.church services.tv/dalkey. No flowers please. Donations if desired to The Capuchin Day Centre at www.capuchindaycentre.ie

COTTER, (née Derham) Isabel Bernadette (Rathmines and originally Skerries) - Peacefully, at home, on 20 June 2021, surrounded by her loving family, Bernadette, beloved wife of Donal, died peacefully, at home, in their 67th year of happy marriage. She was a much loved mother to her children Colette, Paul, Suzanne, Cecily and David, and loving grandmother of Hugh, Lucy, Sorcha, Isabel, Domhnall, Delia, Fiachra, Nicholas and Eddie. Sadly missed by her loving husband, children , grandchildren, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Martin, sisters-in-law Patty and Mary, brother-in-law Gabriel, nieces, nephews and extended family. May Bernadette Rest in Peace. The family ask that people respect their wish for the house and Mass to be strictly private. Bernadette’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, with burial afterwards in Holmpatrick Cemetery, Skerries. The Mass may be viewed live on Wednesday 23 June at 10 o’clock. (https://churchmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-name) Due to current restrictions, and in the interest of public safety, the funeral Mass is strictly for immediate family only. If you wish, leave a message of condolence online. or at http://www.corriganfunerals.ie. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold’s Cross. (www.olh.ie)

O'BYRNE, Donal (late of Annamoe, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Blackrock Co. Dublin and Ballon Co. Carlow) - 20th June 2021. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Saint Vincent's University Hospital and Four Ferns Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Niall, Deirbhile, Orflaith, Niamh, and Ronan. Adored granddad to Aengus, Colum, Aisling, Cormac, Caoimhe, Michael, Amy, Meabhdh, Cian, Sadhbh, Hannah, Peadar, and Saoirse. Cherished father-in-law to Amanda, Rick, Sean, Francis, and Suzy. Sadly missed by brothers Hugh, Fr. Gerard, John, Fr. William, and sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Predeceased by his brother Edward and brother-in-law Seamus. In accordance with Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and families safe Donal’s funeral will take place privately tomorrow (Wednesday) June 23rd, at 11:00am in Saint Kevin's Church Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow and can be viewed on https://livestream.absentfriends.ie/DonalOByrne followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private, please. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

CULHANE, Geraldine (née O'Driscoll) (of Douglas, Cork and formerly of Bantry) - On June 20, 2021, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital, beloved wife of the late George. Sadly missed by her son Kevin, daughter Maebh and her partner Vincent, grandson Maurice, sister Ann, brother Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Geraldine's Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/rochestown at 11.00am on Thursday June 24, 2021. A private family funeral will take place in accordance with current guidelines. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time. Please leave your personal message for Geraldine’s family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie or through www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie "May she rest in peace"

QUINLAN, Mary (late of Skerries, United Kingdom and Mount Brown, Dublin 8) - June 21, 2021 peacefully, in her 91st year, in the wonderful care of the staff at Anovo Care Nursing Home, sister of the late Jerry and Pauline (Brady) and predeceased by her best friend Kit Wilson. She will be sadly missed by her loving nieces Therese, Gemma, Leonie and nephews John and Stephen, extended family and friends. Mary’s Funeral Mass will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10am in St James’ Church, James Street which can be viewed on the parish webcam with burial afterwards at Dean’s Grange Cemetery.

LYNCH, James (Jim) (The Gallagh, Togher, Co. Louth and late of Chapelizod, Dublin) -June 19 2021, suddenly at home. Jim, beloved husband of Síne. Predeceased by his mother Kay and his father Paddy. Sadly missed by his wife, brothers Fred and Philip, sisters Nicola and Kellie, parents-in-law Donal and Margaret O’Donnell (Newry), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. A private family funeral for Jim will take place due to Government advice on public gatherings, with numbers limited to 50. Removal from his home at 10.30am on Thursday morning to Saint Brigid’s Church, Dunleer arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, which can be viewed live at www.dunleerparish.ie Committal Ceremony in Glasnevin Crematorium at 2pm can be viewed live at www.mcmedia.tv/cameras/glasnevin There will be an opportunity for the community to support the family and remember Jim by being present, socially distanced, on the route from his home to the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to a charity of your choice. Those who would like to attend but cannot due to Covid-19 restrictions, may leave a personal message at RIP.ie Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam