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RAFFERTY, Elizabeth (Betty) (née Walsh) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin), peacefully at home on June 13, 2021 in the presence of her loved and loving family. Beloved and devoted wife of 60 years of Martin and adored mother of Jim, Kevin, Martin, Paul and David. Betty will joyously be remembered by her husband, sons, caring daughters-in-law Jennifer, Helen, Louise and Emma and cherished grandchildren Victoria, James, Andrew (their mother Elizabeth), Thomas, Lily, Maeve, Emer, Róisín, Ellen, Conor and Dylan. Betty will be sadly missed by her sisters Margaret (Malone) and Maureen (Walsh), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Predeceased by her loving brothers Paddy and John. A special thank you to Betty’s wonderful and dedicated carers and in particular Manuela, Mary, Mandy and Graziele. Betty’s final journey home to God will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00 am. in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule. In accordance with current guidelines the funeral is private but may be viewed using the following link: https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/BettyRafferty Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to a charity of your choice.

BAIRD,, Reverend Canon William Stanley, (formerly of Glenarm Avenue, Drumcondra and Drogheda) June 12, 2021, peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital at age 88. Sadly missed by his loving wife Helen, family, Richard, Andrew, Paddy, Roz and Duncan, extended family Gary, Audrey, Siobhan, Isobel and Emer, their children Dylan, Ella, Sean, Sarah, Jayne, Ryan, Cameron, Lloyd, Zach, Bradley, Geoffrey, Abbie and Max, relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Brabazon House and St Vincents Hospital for all their loving care and support. A private family funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday). Please refer to rip.ie for further information. Donations if desired to Focus Ireland or The Bishops Appeal. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock. (01) 8462620. At Rest

RYAN, Michael (Beechwood Drive, Greystones, Limerick. Formally of Ballygirreen Radio Station. Late of Limerick Golf Club). June 12, 2021, suddenly. Beloved husband of Lily (nee Wallace). Dearly loved father of John, Peter, Liz and Alan. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Vanessa, Peter’s partner Rosa, grandchildren Emily, Ana and Michael, brother Bill, sisters Joan and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends. May he rest in peace. A private family Requiem Mass will be held in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road this Thursday (June 17) at 11.00am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence (Extension) Cemetery. Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/web-cam/ In the interests of public health, attendance at the Requiem Mass will be restricted to accord with government guidelines and in line with social distancing protocols. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick.

O'KEEFFE, James (Jim), formerly Rock Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry – passed away on May 26, 2021, in England, having been unwell for some time. He will be sadly missed by his wife Judy, sons Richard and Rory, daughter Sarah, daughter in law Halomi and much- loved granddaughters Yesui and Cora, Rory’s partner Robb, sister Joan, brothers Ted and P V, nephews and nieces and his many friends, locally and away. Jim worked with Guinness in Nigeria, Cameroons, Dundalk and Park Royal. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, (June 17) at 1 pm in Greenacres Cemetery, Beaconsfield. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

COSTELLO, Timothy C. (Foxrock, Dublin 18), passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2021, in his 98th year, in the care of all the staff at the Belmont Nursing Home. Tim (Ted) dearly beloved husband of Rita, much loved father of Margaret, Frank, Niamh, Tim and the late Thérèse. He will be sadly missed by his family, sisters Theresa, Ann and Monica, brothers Billy and Frank, sister-in-law Eva, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his 14 treasured grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, all his relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Due to current government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Mass can be viewed at 11am tomorrow, Wednesday using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. As a mark of respect, after Mass the funeral cortége will be passing his residence en route to the cemetery. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.RIP.ie. ‘Ní bheidh a leitheid ann arís’

FLAVIN, Freda (née Walsh) (Ardmore, Taylors Hill, Galway, formerly Cork) - June 12, 2021. Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Professor James (Jim) Flavin. Sadly missed by her loving children Martina, Aonghus and Clíodhna, son-in-law Niall, daughter-in-law Nicola, her adored grandchildren Aoife, Niall, Ríona, Orla, Caoimhe, Síomha, nieces and nephews, relatives, and many friends. Due to the current Government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online next Wednesday, the 16th of June using the following link: http://www.salthillparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ Freda’s funeral cortege will leave her home at Ardmore, Taylors Hill on Wednesday, the 16th of June 2021 to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill for 11am Requiem Mass. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to the Galway Hospice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam uasal

McCANN, Martin Bernard June 11, 2021 (Belfast, Co. Antrim) - Peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Deeply missed by his beloved wife Valerie, dear children Conor, Christopher, Michael and Luke, and his siblings John, Stephen, Kate, Fran, Peggyann, Emma Rose and the late Brigid (R.I.P). Martin is reposing at O’Kane’s Funeral Home, 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX. Viewing strictly by appointment (tel: 028 90 243129). His remains will be reposing at home from (Tuesday)15 June. House visits in compliance with Covid regulations. Funeral Mass in Good Shepherd Church, Ormeau Road at Noon, 17 June. Mass will be streamed live and can be viewed at: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/holy-rossary-parish. Interment afterwards at Roselawn Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke Association, c/o O'Kanes Funeral Directors (at the above mentioned address) or online at www.okanesfunerals.co.uk/Funeral-notices

PHELAN, Ann (Terenure, formerly from Kildare and Clonshaugh) - June 11th, 2021. Peacefully, in the kind care of the staff of Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by her brothers Tony and Paddy and her sister Claire. Ann will be forever loved and sadly missed by her sister Carmel, nieces , nephews and partners, Hugh, Rosalind, Gabrielle, Colm, Emma, John, Leah, Joanne, Paul, Margaret, Sarah, Stéphane, Michael, Anna, grandnieces, grandnephews, sister-in-law, cousins, extended family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. Due to Covid regulations and advice regarding public gatherings, a private service will take place. Ann’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live from St. Pius X Church, Templeogue on Tuesday 15th June at 10 am: https://www.churchservices.tv/piusx. For those who would have liked to attend Ann’s funeral but because of restrictions cannot, may leave personal messages for the family by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/ or by using the condolence book at the bottom of this page. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to CRMF or ENABLEIRELAND

MORRIS, Kevin FRCSI ( Killiney, Co. Dublin and late of Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon) - June 8, 2021, unexpectedly. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, brother Dermot, sister-in-law Mary, niece Deirdre, nephew Ciaran, grandnieces Eadaoin and Caoimhe, many cousins and a wide circle of friends. Due to current government restrictions, the family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Mass can be viewed tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 am using the following link: https://www.johnstownkillineyparish.ie/tv/. The cremation service can be viewed tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/139693. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the 'Condolences' section on www. rip.ie. Family flowers only, please. May Kevin now rest in peace.

HALLIDEN, Halliden Margaret (Maggie) June 9, 2021 Peacefully at St. Vincents University Hospital after a short illness, beloved aunt of Gerard, Bill, Mary and Ann. Auntie Maggie to three generations of Halliden families. Sadly missed by her extended family and her wide circle of loving friends. Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidelines on public gatherings, Margaret’s Funeral Mass (limited to 50 people) will take place this Monday morning at 10 am in Church of the Annunciation Rathfarnham followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed following the link churchservices.tv/rathfarnham. Family Flowers Only please, donations if desired to St. Vincent De Paul.