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BLOW, - John Sibbald; only son of Mr. and Mrs J.S.Blow, on 22 April 2021, after a long illness. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Parkinson's Association, Carmichael House, Brunswick Street, Dublin 7.

CARROLL, (Cabinteely, Dublin) April 23, 2021 (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of the Blackrock Clinic, Aidan, beloved husband of Vona (Monica), loving father of Cliona, Peter and Úna. Sadly missed by his wife, children, son-in-law Joe, daughter-in-law Eve, adored grandchildren Leanne, Ella, Anna and Ruby, his brother Kieran, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. Remembering also his late siblings Daire, Sheelagh, Eoin and Áine. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Aidan’s Funeral will take place privately (tomorrow) Tuesday (April 27) in St Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely at 11am and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cabinteely. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Society. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

GALLIGAN, Patricia (Pat), Mount Merrion, Co Dublin and late of Cavan, 23rd April 2021 (peacefully) in the tender care of all the staff of Belmont Nursing Home. Sadly missed by her family, nieces, especially Gina Rhatigan and her family, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sister-in-law, friends, especially Miriam, Betty and Gemma and also her friends at Foxrock Golf Club. Rest in Peace. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings, a private family Funeral Mass will take place at the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion (tomorrow) Tuesday at 10.00 am. which may be viewed on www.mountmerrionparish.ie

RYAN, Leonard (Dalkey, Co Dublin) April 17, 2021 at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Joan. Very sadly missed by his wife, sisters Grania, Ethna and their families, his in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours. A private family Funeral has been held in accordance with Government guidelines.

SHEERIN, Mary Margaret (Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Dept. of An Taoiseach and Press Officer Dept. of Transport and Energy) April 19, 2021, suddenly at Tallaght Hospital; deeply regretted by her sisters Josephine, Eithne (McKeon) and Una (Isherwood), her nieces and nephews Mark, Michael, Rory, Christine and Hugh, grand-nieces and grand-nephews Michelle, Barry, Michael, Patrick, Niall, Conor, Joseph, Juno, Jack, Hannah and Callum, relatives, friends and neighbours. A private family funeral will take place in accordance with Government guidelines. A personal message for Mary’s family may be left in the “Condolence” section on www.rip.ie Mary's funeral Mass may be viewed online on Monday, 26th April at 10am via the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/piusx "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis"

FITZMAURICE, (née Walsh) Josephine (Jo’) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin). Peacefully, at home. Beloved wife of the late Tom and devoted mother of Paula, Aisling, Garrett, Brian, Sinéad and the late Ronán. She will be very sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law Laura and Alice, sons-in-law Thomas and Leif, grandchildren Melissa, Emma, Camilla, Michelle, Conor, Isolda, Kieran, Aidan, Eoghan and Leah, her brother-in-law Kevin, sisters-in-law Vera and Margaret, cousin Herbie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Due to current government restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online tomorrow (Saturday April 24) at 10am using the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on RIP.ie.

MONTGOMERY, (Dalkey, Co Dublin) April 21, 2021 (peacefully) at home with his family by his side. Paul Vincent, beloved husband of Lorraine, loving father of Stephen and Mark. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter-in-law Marsha, adored grandchildren Leon, Mara, Jack and Luke, his sisters Eithne and Geraldine, extended family and friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Paul Vincent’s Funeral will take place privately on Monday (April 26th) at 10am and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey

O'BRIEN, John, April 15th 2021 Templeogue, D6W, (late of Churchtown and Bray) peacefully in his 95th year after a short illness in the dedicated care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Ethna (née Ryan) and his sister Joan Hayes (Bray). A caring dad to his children Deirdre, Aidan, Cathy, Jimmy and Niall, doting granda to Sarah, James, Nigel, Rhona, Ciaran, Liam, Hazel, Ronan, Jake and Zac, great-granda to Ezra, Niamh, Nuala, Cillian, Frieda, Marlow, Edie and Oscar. John will be forever loved and sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law Gerrit and Andy, daughters-in-law, Ger, Hilda and Deborah, sisters -in-law Eileen and Irene, nephews Paul, Fran, Michael and Kevin, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially the FCA, fellow golfers, his poker school and ESB colleagues. May he Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions, a private funeral will take place for family at St. Jude The Apostle Church, Templeogue on Tuesday April 27th at 11am. The link to view John’s requiem mass is at:https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/live-stream/. Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières). Messages of Condolences can be left https://masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/.

PATTISON, Helen (née Murphy) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) – April 15, 2021, daughter of the late Vera and Philip (Sonny), sister of Carol and the late Michael and Philip. Helen passed away at home after a long illness, with Terry, her husband of 52 years, by her side. Deeply loved wife of Terry and much loved mum of Lesley, Stephen, Shona and Kevin. She will be deeply missed by her sister Carol, sisters-in-law Bonnie and Lynda, brother-in-law Bruce, sons-in-law Peter and Leo, daughter-in-law Triona, grandchildren Amy, Ella, Richie, Charlie, Elsa and Tess, her best pal Daph and her large circle of friends. Her passing brings deep sadness to her extended family of Murphys, Ashmores, Whytes, Guthries, Morans, Birthistles, McCormacks and Byrnes. In line with Government/HSE advice and to ensure the safety of all Helen’s family and friends, a small private funeral will be held. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot, due to current restrictions, may view the service at 11.00am on Wednesday (April 28) on churchservices.tv/foxrock. She was the brightest of lights, may she now rest in peace.