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SAAR (NEE BEITHAN), Woodfield, Dromcolliher, Co Limerick, (formerly of Irish Dresden), and late of Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany On the April 20, 2021 (peacefully) at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved mother of Sabina, Angelika, Cornelia and Susanne. Sadly missed by her sister Gerda, nephew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. ‘Perfect Peace’ The funeral cortege will depart her residence on Friday at 11.00am, en route to St Nicholas' Church of Ireland Adare for 12.00 noon service, followed by burial in St Nicholas Cemetery Adare. The funeral service will be streamed live (link available on www.rip.ie) House Strictly private please. Messages of sympathy may be expressed in the condolence section or cards and letters of sympathy can be sent to Joseph Cross and sons, 2 Lower Gerald Griffin St, Limerick. In compliance with HSE Government Guidelines please ensure social distancing and public health advice regarding gatherings is adhered to.

LONG, Maureen (née McCracken) (Originally of Howth, Dublin, Overijse, Belgium, Ballsbridge, Dublin, and Blainroe, Wicklow) - 20th April 2021 peacefully in the care of Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home (Wicklow). Cherished wife of the late Bertie and beloved sister of the late Tommy, Frank and Robert. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Eileen, Monica, Theresa, her children Robert, Michael and Antoinette, daughters-in-law Véronique and Geraldine, and her grandchildren Alexandre, Adrien, Julien, Liadan, Matthew, Madeleine, Claire and Alexandra. Missed with loving memories by all relatives and friends. Much travelled, Maureen is resting now, with Bertie. Due to current restrictions, a private family Funeral Service will take place on Saturday in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Wicklow at 12 noon, which can be viewed on http://mccrea.ie/livecam/ Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to Wicklow Hospice and St. Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Wicklow.

HEEREY, John Joseph (Jack) (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 and late of Maudabawn, Cootehill, Co. Cavan) – April 20, 2021, peacefully but unexpectedly, at home. Beloved husband of Kaye and loving father of John, Cathal and David. Very sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Natasha and Laura, granddaughter, brother Barney (Maudabawn), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Fr. Charles and Pat. 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://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham at 11am on Saturday (24 April).

DWYER, Karen (Greystones, Co Wicklow and Sydney, Australia) – April 20, 2021. Karen; passed away peacefully at her home, after an illness borne with fortitude and bravery. Incredible daughter of John C, adored sister of Lorraine and her brother-in-law Sean. Wonderful aunt to Ben, Maria and Michael. Karen was pre-deceased in 2020 by her mum Annette. Cherished by her wide circle of family, life-long friends and former colleagues in Ashurst, Sydney & Matheson, Dublin. Karen’s funeral service will take place tomorrow Thursday, April 22, at 13.45pm and can be viewed online from the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium at www.vimeo.com/event/15349 Donations if desired to IMNDA. “ Forever in our hearts” For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to Covid-19 restrictions can leave a personal message on Karen’s Obituary Notice by clicking on Recent Deaths at https://www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie

HUNTER, Derek (Sutton, Dublin 13.) - On 18th April, 2021, after an illness, bravely fought at home. Loved and remembered always by his wife Flo, daughters Sharon, Jackie, Susan and Lynn, son Derek, daughter-in-law Nicola, sons-in-law Andrew and Andrew, grandchildren Mathew, Joshua, Sophie, Melissa, William, Olivia, Florence and Harry, extended family and many friends. A private family funeral will take place, due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the family, but cannot, due to current restrictions, may send a personal message to Kirwans Funeral Directors, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, or to info@kirwans.ie. For live-streaming on Thursday at 11 o’clock, please visit the Sutton Parish website. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. May he Rest in Peace

WOODS, Andrew (Late of Rathfarnham, Dublin) April 17, 2021. Peacefully, under the care of the staff at Tallaght University Hospital and in the presence of his family. Predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Ann and their son Cathal. Andrew will be very deeply missed by his daughters Siobhán and Sarah, sons Cormac and Cian; cherished grandchildren Aaron, Fiachra, Dualtha, Saídhbh, Finn, Julian, Niamh, Jesse and Hannah-Rose; great-grandchild Bright-Lee; daughters-in-law Clare and Emily, son-in-law Grant; his sisters and brothers Aideen, Iseult, Niamh, David, Paul and Philip, sisters-in-law Elizabeth, Angela and Krystin, brother-in law Ted; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Francis, Peter, Feídhlim and Neil. A private family funeral will take place following current government guidelines. The Funeral Mass will take place at 10 am on Wednesday Morning (April 21st) which may be viewed through the following link: https://www.ballybodenparish.ie/ and select webcamera.