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KAVANAGH, Andrew J. (BArch Architect) (Warners Lane and late of Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6) - May 2nd 2021 (suddenly and peacefully) surrounded by his children. Predeceased by his loving wife Rosemary. He will be very sadly missed and remembered with much love by his children Ronan, Jane and Andrew and his granddaughters Ciara and Fiona. Beloved brother of Dermot, Michael, Patrick and the late Renee. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidelines, the funeral will be private. You may view the Mass on Monday (May 10) at 11 am here: https://www.churchservices.tv/maryimmacdublin. You may also view the Committal at 12.45 pm (Monday) here: https://vimeo.com/event/139693. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.

O'HALLORAN, Pat. Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Co. Cork and late of O’Dwyers Villas, Thomondgate, Limerick. (Peacefully) at Marymount Hospice, Cork, surrounded by his family, on 6th May 2021. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, cherished children Nicola, Stephen, Melissa and Laura, adored grandchildren Rosie and Hamish, daughter-in-law Carly, son-in-law Tony, Harry, brother Peter, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass will take place at St. Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand, Limerick on Sunday, 9th May at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Nicholas’ Cemetery, Adare. Mass will be streamed online. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marymount Hospice or Irish Cancer Society (online). Please observe current Covid-19 restrictions regarding attendance at funerals. www.griffinfunerals.com

NEWELL, Terence, Templeogue, Dublin and late of College Road, Galway and St. Mary’s College, Rathmines. May 3rd,2021. Loving husband of Ita and dear father of Thomas, Michael, Peter and Winifred. Will be sadly missed by his family, daughters in law Rebecca and Rika, son in law Jelle, grandchildren Finley, Cian, Julia and Esmee, brothers Eamon and Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Terence rest in Peace. Funeral to St. Jude the Apostle Church, Templeogue on Friday arriving for 11.00 a.m. Funeral Mass followed by burial in Hollywood Cemetery, Co. Wicklow. Given the exceptional climate and to protect everyone who knew Terence, the funeral is private for family only (25 persons). Those who would have liked to attend Terence’s funeral, but due to these restrictions cannot, may leave a message for the family on the condolence page below. The family thank you for your understanding and support at this sensitive time. Live stream; https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-jude-the-apostle-templeogue

GILLMORE, Eamonn (Ned) (“Gortna House”, Birdhill Road, Ballina, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Salthill, Galway, late of Fitzpack) - May 6th 2021, peacefully at the University hospital Limerick. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maura (Mary), sons Iain and Pearse, daughters Caitriona and Marie, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, 8 grandchildren especially Caoimhe, Leon and Nathan, sister Maura and brother Noel, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. Arriving at our Lady and St. Lua Church, Ballina on Sunday 9th May for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m., which can be viewed on Tipperary Funerals Live, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Please adhere to government guidelines regarding social distance and number of people

ADAMS, Norman John (Malahide) - In the early hours of Monday morning, May 3, 2021, after a sudden illness. Dearly loved husband of Patience and exceptional and much-loved father to sons William and Robin. Born April 28, 1941, beloved son of the late Charles and Mabel Adams of Malahide. Will be sorely missed by his family and many circles of friends; in particular cousin Jillian Gwynne-Lewis and partner Kruno of Sydney, Australia, cousin David Williams of Swansea and family, cousin Valerie Davey of Haywards Heath, and family, cousin Jack Day of Reston, Virginia, and family, and cousin Dorothy Dierkes of Chicago Illinois, and family, sisters-in-law June and Tessa Martin, and brother-in-law John Martin. The funeral Service will take place this Monday, (May 10), at 12 noon at St Andrew’s Church, Malahide. Regrettably the funeral service will be restricted in number due to current Covid-19 regulations. The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this time. "Thy will be done."

SHANAHAN, (Clontarf, Dublin) May 5, 2021, peacefully at The Mater Hospital, Ruth (late Aer Lingus); sadly missed by her loving sister Denise, relatives, extended family, neighbours, friends and especially by Josephine and Andrea. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot, due to current restrictions may email a personal message to info@kirwans.ie. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the webcam at www.stjohnsclontarf.ie tomorrow (Saturday) morning 8th May at 10am. Family flowers only please. Rest in Peace

MURPHY, (nee McInerney), Clare, May 5, 2021, Fortfield Drive, Terenure, D.6W. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of Tom, much loved mother of Neil, Cara and Ronan Clare will be forever loved and sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Thelma, brothers Tom and Ray, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family relatives and friends. In keeping with current Government and HSE guidelines, a private Funeral will take place for family and close friends. Please remember Clare on Monday morning at 11 am when her Requiem Mass is taking place in Terenure College Chapel. Those who cannot attend a private message of condolence for the Murphy family can be left at https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross (https://olh.ie/fundraising/) May she rest in peace

TWOMEY, Norma, Alderwood Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, peacefully on May 5, 2021, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by John and her darling sons Jack and Bobby, her parents Kitty and Jerry, her sisters Karen and Geraldine and her brother Owen (USA). Dearly beloved daughter-in-law of Liam and Maureen Twomey (Kenmare), fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Joan and Julia (UK), Elizabeth, Dora and brothers-in-law Mike and Eoghan. She will be sadly missed by her beloved nieces and nephews Emma, David, Ava Jane, Elayna, Will, Kate and Clyde, her many aunts, uncles, cousins, and wider family, her many neighbours, colleagues, and friends. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, Norma’s home will be strictly private as will the Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Saturday in St. John’s Church, Tralee (streamed on www.stjohns.ie). Private cremation will follow at the Island Crematorium, Cork. Messages of sympathy and condolence in lieu of attendance can be left in the “Condolences” section on www.rip.ie. Enquiries to the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Palliative Care Unit, UHK, Tralee http://www.kerryhospice.com

GORDON, Mary, (May 4, 2021, Rathgar D6, formerly Lurgan, Co Armagh). Peacefully at home following an illness borne with dignity and courage. Beloved wife and best friend of Noel (O’Duill), much loved mother of Aoife. Mary will be forever loved and dearly missed by her husband and daughter, her sister and brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a wide circle of friends who admired her courage, leadership and wisdom. In keeping with current government and HSE guidelines, a private funeral will take place for family and close friends. For those who cannot attend a private message of condolence for the Gordon/O’Duill family can be left at https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Please remember Mary on Saturday morning at 11am when her Requiem Mass takes place in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, the link to view this service is: https://www.rathgarparish.ie/webcam/ Whilst flowers are appreciated, our preference is that donations, if desired, be directed to Our Ladies Hospice & Care Service, Harold’s Cross (https://olh.ie/fundraising/), following the wonderful care Mary and her family received from this organisation May she rest in peace.

REID, Ruth Alison (late of Castle Street), 4 May 2021. Suddenly but peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved only daughter of Des and Maureen, granddaughter of the late John and Sadie Elliott and niece of Trevor and Carrie Bates and George and Vera Reid. House and Funeral strictly private. For those who would have liked to attend the Funeral but cannot, you may view the Funeral Service on Saturday (May 8th) at 11am on this link, https://christchurchcathedral.ie/worship/video-stream-1/ Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. "Resting in the peace and love of God"