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O'DRISCOLL, Hestie (Mary Esther) (née Conlan) - We are sad to announce the passing peacefully at home of Hestie, on Saturday June 5th 2021, aged 94 years, loving mother of Micheál, Tadhg, Jerome, John Paul, Judith, Simon, Patrick and Mary and grandmother of Owen, Molly, Jerome, Gwen, John Lamar, Bethan, Lily, Muireann, Finn, Diarmuid, Sadhbh, George Kazimir, Jethro and Lilou Esther. Hestie was pre-deceased by her devoted husband John Gerard O'Driscoll and siblings Kathleen, Marie, Peter, John, Peggy and Veronica of Booleigh, Co. Chill Dara. She will be sadly missed by the wider Conlan and O'Driscoll families and by her dear friends and neighbours and extraordinary care team, headed by Patricia and Liga and the HSE Homecare team. In accordance with government guidelines, the funeral will be private. You may view the Funeral Mass on Wednesday (June 9) at 11 am here: (see www.rip.ie notice). Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Fr. Peter McVery Trust. I bPárthas na nGrás a mairfidh sí le John.

O'CONNOR, Peter (Blackrock and late of Glenageary, Co Dublin and Performance Partners) - 4th June 2021, at home, in the care of his family and friends. Loving and adored husband of Fionnuala. Cherished and supportive Dad to Aoife and Kate. Predeceased by his beloved father Rory, his mother Dickie and sister Helen (McCosh). Darling youngest brother to Gay, Louise, Rory, Marie, Barry and Philipa. He will be forever missed and loved by his wife and daughters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, his large circle of friends and his work colleagues both in Ireland and abroad. He was an empathetic, funny and kind friend to all. May Peter Rest in Peace. Due to ongoing Government and HSE Guidelines on public gatherings a private funeral will take place for close friends and family only (max 50 persons). Peter's funeral cortege will be leaving his home on Tuesday June 08th at 09.40am en route to St. John the Baptist Church Blackrock village for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial thereafter at Mount Venus Cemetery. The Mass will be available to view live from 10am on Tuesday via the parish webcam https://sjb.ie/our-parish/webcam/. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Irish Cancer Society. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Newtown Park Tel: (01) 280 4454.

HENNESSY, , Ó hAonghusa, Úna (née Ní Charthaigh), Rathfarnham (and formerly Ballyclare, Ferbane) - June 4, 2021, (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved wife of Tommy and devoted and loving mother of Conor, Ciara, Pádraig, Fiona, Thomas and Tadhg. Adoring granny to Aritz, Naia, Seán, Aisling, Christopher, Adam, Thomas, Sarah, Conn, Andrew, Liam, Conor, Aoife and Eoin. Beloved sister of Paddy, Peig and Seán. Pre-deceased by her parents Tadhg and Maureen, her brothers Micheál, Tadhg and her dear cousin Father Tadhg McCarthy. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Due to current H.S.E/Government restrictions a private family funeral will take place in the coming days. Those who wish to leave a message of sympathy for the family and to view Úna’s funeral Mass may do so on www.RIP.ie I measc na Naomh agus na nAingeal go raibh a h-anam uasal.

MOONEY, (néeTaylor) Mary Brigid (Killegland Farm, Ashbourne, Co Meath, formerly of Baldurgan, Ballyboughal, Co Dublin) - Peacefully, in her 93rd year, on June 4 2021, in the tender care of Kilbrew Nursing Home staff and her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John J Mooney and her parents Frank and Eileen Taylor. Mary will be deeply missed by her children Patrick, Miriam, Clare, Eoin, Frances, Eileen and David, her sisters Frances Taylor and Eileen O'Sullivan, brother Frank Taylor and sister-in-law Olive, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Katie, Olwen, Suzy, John and Sally, nieces and nephew, grandnieces and grandnephew, extended family, neighbours and friends. No flowers, please, donations instead to Saint Vincent de Paul. A private family funeral Mass will be held in accordance with Government guidelines.

BERGIN, Sr. Margaret Philomena (Joan) (Religious Sisters of Charity) - June 5, 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home. Predeceased by her brothers Dick and Donal and her sister Sheelagh. Deeply regretted by her Community in Stanhope Street, The Sisters of the Congregation, her sister Madeleine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook (restricted in numbers in accordance with government guidelines) which can also be viewed on the parish website https://www.donnybrookparish.ie/ followed by burial in The Community Cemetery, Donnybrook.

STAUNTON, (Rostrevor, Co. Down) - 5th June 2021, peacefully at hospital, Ulick, beloved husband of Cathy, loving father of Gary, Tracey, Glen, Graeme and the late Tanya and dearly loved father-in-law and grandpa. 8, Horners Lane, Rostrevor. May his soul rest in peace. Requiem Mass for Ulick will take place on Thursday 10th June in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Rostrevor at 12 noon and can be viewed live on webcam (churchservices.tv) followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newry. House and Funeral Mass strictly private please. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Anne and Brin and entire family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o McAnulty Funeral Directors, 35, Church Street, Warrenpoint. BT34 3HN.

McLAUGHLIN, Criostóir (Greystones, Co. Wicklow) - June 3, 2021, suddenly. Devoted father to Lorcan, beloved husband of the late Helen. He will be deeply missed by his son, his partner Siobhán, his sisters Gráinne, Fiona, Orla, his brother Ronan, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his adoring nieces and nephews, by all the family and his dear friends. Due to current restrictions, a Funeral Mass, limited to 50 people, will take place today (Tuesday) at 12.00 noon in Holy Rosary Church, Greystones and this may be viewed on the church webcam www.greystonesparish.ie. The burial in Kilquade New Cemetery will follow the Funeral Mass at 2.00pm approx. Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com . Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation www.irishheart.ie

BOBART, Dr. Rupert Gordon (R.C.S.I. 1958 and formerly of Trinidad, West Indies), in the arms of his family on June 2, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Chandra and devoted father of Andra, Nisha, Vonda and Sonja. He is deeply missed by his loving daughters, grandchildren, Rachel, Matthew, Isabel, Charles, Gwendolyn, Chandra Lily and the Twins Stevie and Jamie, his sons-in-law, Stephen Hone, Paul MacBeth and Paul Ridgway, extended family and friends. Thanks to all in Leeson Park House who cared for him. His final journey will take place today (Monday), at 4pm. In accordance with current guidelines, the funeral is private but may be viewed using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu, to a charity of your choice. Messages may be left at www.irishtimes.com “Gone Fishing”

BURROWS, Hugh Adair (Malahide) - June 4,, 2021, (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Clonagh and loving father of Linda and Graham. Cherished grandfather to Rebecca and Deborah. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Ian, daughter-in-law Annette also his sister Grace and family (Australia). Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private service will take place today (Monday) at 12.00 o’c. in St. Andrew’s Church, Malahide followed by burial in adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please.

SMITH, Lilian Joy (Tully) (née Smith) (Sutton, Dublin and formerly Harristown, Co Westmeath) June 4, 2021. Peacefully after a short illness. Much loved wife of Des and mother to Denis, Trevor and Alison. Adored by her son-in-law Bob and daughter-in-law Simone, her grandchildren Emily, Anna, Matthew and Christian, her niece and nephews. Great-grandmother to Joshua. Regretted by Lorna, Mark, Trevor and Trudy. Funeral Service today (Monday) in St Mary’s Church, Howth at 11.00am. Maximum attendance at the church is 50 and at the crematorium is 25. For those who would have liked to attend the Funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot, you may view the service on this link https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-howth you can also view the committal Service at 12.40pm on this link https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.​​html No flowers please. Donations to the Irish Heart Foundation.