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DEANE, Seamus (Originally of Derry, late of Dublin) May 12, 2021 (peacefully) in his 82nd year, surrounded by family while in the care of Beaumont Hospital following a short illness. Formerly of University College Dublin, University of Notre Dame and Field Day. Much loved and sadly missed by all his family: partner Emer, wife of many years Marion, sons, daughters and their partners Conor (Paola), Ciarán (Dara), Émer (David), Cormac (Norah) and Iseult (Dominic); and by his beloved grandchildren Lughán, Sinead, Patrick, Aifric, Aodamar, Oisín, Sadbh, Ciannait, Mobhi, Fiach and Anu. Dearly loved by his sisters Eilis (deceased), Una and Deirdre, brothers Liam, Eamonn and Gerard (deceased) and their families. Méala mór a bhás dá chairde i gcéin is i gcóngar. In accordance with government guidance a private funeral will take place in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium today (Monday) at 4.00 pm. and may be viewed on www.vimeo.com/event/153499 No flowers please. Donations, if desired, can be made to the South Tyrone Empowerment Programme (stepni.org) call Bernadette +44 (0) 2887750213 or to unicef.ie/palestine Seamus asked for laughing to be held to a minimum; expressions of relief discreet, perhaps even sotto voce? Seamus asked for laughing to be held to a minimum; expressions of relief discreet, perhaps even sotto voce?

O'GORMAN, Joseph (Rathfarnham, Dublin and late of Kilrush, Co. Clare), May 11, 2021 (unexpectedly) at his home. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Nicholas, Garrett, Donal and Marguerite. He will be sadly missed by his family, brothers Dan and Martin, sisters Cora and Connie, daughters-in-law Sinead, Louise and Julie, son-in-law Dylan, his treasured grandchildren Joe, Juliette, Jessica, Ryan, Luke, Joshua, Zach and Danielle, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current government restrictions a private funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. in Terenure College tomorrow (Tuesday) morning and may be viewed on the following link; https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/JosephOGorman. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Parkinson's Association of Ireland.

HETHERINGTON, Stuart (Dundrum and late of Blackrock) - 12 May 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Terry. Very sadly missed by his loving family; his dearest Ilona, Andrew, Richard, Colin, Laura, Caroline and Olive, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/StuartHetherington on Monday (17 May) at 10 am. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

O'DONOVAN, Prof. Daniel (Dan) (Maunsell's Road, Galway and originally Loughill, Co. Limerick). May 11, 2021. (peacefully) in the loving care of his family. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Pamela (née Glynn) and family, Cormac, Brian, Siobhan, Barry and Orla, brothers John and Pat, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his darling grandson Eoin (Dublin), sisters Helen Hill, Kathleen, his brothers Jimmy, Tommy, Michael, Denis and Eddie. Requiem Mass at 11 a.m., tomorrow (Saturday) at St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, Galway Funeral to Rahoon Cemetery. Livestream link for Mass https://mcnmedia.tv/cameras/st-josephs-church-galway Route to cemetery via NUIG Aula Maxima, Taylor’s Hill and Maunsell’s Road. Family flowers. Donations (if desired) to COPE or Cancer Care West.

CLEARY, Thomas May 12, 2021 (late of RTÉ, Killiney, and Nenagh, Co. Tipperary) Peacefully, in his 96th year, in the tender care of the wonderful staff of the Royal Hospital Donnybrook surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of the late Marie and treasured Dad of Fióna and Órlagh, Daideo dílis to Aifric, Fionn, Ciar, Síofra, and Ailbhe. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law Merv and Brian, extended family and friends. Fathach fir. Tá ár laoch imithe uainn. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Due to on-going HSE and Government Guidelines on public gatherings, Thomas’ Funeral Mass will remain private for immediate family. Those who would like to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, may view the Mass at 11am on Monday, May 17, on https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. If you would like to leave a private message of condolence for the family please use the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Friends of the Royal Hospital Donnybrook. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Newtown Park, Blackrock Tel: (01) 2804454.

KELLY, Nancy (née Sheedy) (John’s Hill, Waterford) Died May 13, 2021 Predeceased by her loving husband Tony. Will be sadly missed by her loving daughter Karen, sons David, Noel, Tony and Colin, son-in-law Peter, daughters-in-law Catherine, Bernadette and Liz, grandchildren, sisters Joan Sheedy and Claire O’Dwyer, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) in St. John’s Church, Parnell Street followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner. Nancy’s Mass will be available to view from 1pm on Saturday by following the link on RIP.ie. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Waterford Hospice or Pinegrove Centre, Waterford.

HEALY, Noel (Tramore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Kenilworth Park, Dublin 6) May 13th, 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Helena. Beloved partner of Margaret and dearest brother of Marie and Kay; Noel will be sadly missed by his loving partner and her son Alan, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends in the music business. May he Rest in Peace. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When the current circumstances have passed we look forward to celebrating Noel’s life with friends and extended family at a later date. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral; but due to current restrictions cannot, may join Noel’s Funeral Mass online tomorrow (Saturday) morning h at 9.00am or, leave your personal message at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Cuan Mhuire, Athy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

McDONNELL, (Christian Brother) formerly of Drogheda and recently in community in Artane, Dublin, and TLC Nursing Home, Santry. Brother Thomas Eugene, died in the special care of the Doctors, nurses and staff at Beaumont Hospital on May 11th. Deeply regretted and missed by his sisters Marian and Frances, brothers Noel and Seán, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, former teaching colleagues and students, a wide circle of friends and by his fellow Christian Brothers. Requiem Mass this (Friday) morning at 11.30 o'c in the Church of St. John Vianney, Ardlea Road, followed by burial in the Blessed Edmund Rice Cemetery, Baldoyle. The funeral will be conducted in accordance with current Government regulations. Br Tommy’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on the following weblink: https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/Br.TommyMcDonnell

BISHOP, Kay, (Howth and Sutton) May 12, 2021, passed away (peacefully) in her 99th year, in Clontarf Hospital; beloved wife of the late Maurice and mother of the late Helen. Much loved by her sons Christopher and Paul, daughters-in-law Jane and Jane, grandchildren Mark, Graham and Rachel and their partners Róisín, Michelle and Will, great- grandchildren Conall, Senan and Max, extended family and friends. The family wish to thank the doctors and nurses in Clontarf Hospital and her local carers for their loving care and attention. Due to current restrictions, a family funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 11am, and 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