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LINEHAN, (Navan Road, Dublin 7 and former Director of Dublin Port and Docks Company) March 7, 2021 (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital. Thomas A. (Tom), beloved son of the late Con and Mary and dear brother of Conor, David and the late Donal and Mary. Sadly missed by his loving brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Due to Government advice and restrictions regarding public gatherings and to protect our most vulnerable family members and our friends, a private family funeral will take place. Thomas’ Funeral Mass may be viewed by following the link below tomorrow morning (Thursday) at 10.45 am. www.blanchardstownparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ Family flowers only, please. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

BLAKE, (née Smith), Monica (Late of Tallaght), March 7, 2021 suddenly at Tallaght Hospital. Beloved wife of Brendan and loving mother of Elaine and the late Mona. She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, son-in-law Jason, grandchildren Aine and Oisin, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. In compliance with the current HSE guidelines, the funeral will be limited to 10 people. Monica's Funeral Mass can be viewed tomorrow (Thursday) morning, at 11am on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/springfield. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Tallaght Village – 01 451 6701.

WALSH, (née Brady) (Lucan, Co Dublin) March 6, 2021 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of Glengara Park Nursing Home, Mairéad, beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret, loving sister of the late Máirín, Myles, Hugh and Donal. Sadly missed by her much loved cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Mairéad’s Funeral will take place privately on Thursday (March 11) at 11am but can be viewed online at https://lucanparish.com/live-webcam-streaming. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

O'DONNELL, (née Higgins), Evelyn, (Trimleston Gardens, Booterstown, Co. Dublin and formerly Falls’ Road/Andersonstown Belfast) March 8, 2021, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband Colm, beloved mother of Declan and Ailín, adored grandmother of Molly and Oisín and much loved sister to Edmund. Very Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Alice, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law Geraldine, Mary, Margaret, niece Kim and nephews Shane and Eamon and extended family in Belfast, Canada and France. Fond memories with lifelong friends and neighbours including The Mac Sweeneys, Scotts, Maynards, McElduffs and Rogers. Special thanks to her carers in recent months. Due to current restrictions a private family service will take place tomorrow (Wednesday). All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143. Suaimhneas síoraí agus a wee cupán tae!

HOLMES, Packy, (Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath) - March 8, 2021 (peacefully) at home, in his 98th year in the love and care of his wife and family. Beloved husband of Nuala and dear father of Dermot, Jacinta, Pat, Liam, Una and Bláthin; he will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife and family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Marie, nieces, nephews, family circle and many good friends. Due to current Government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. and can be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie Messages of condolence can be conveyed to the family on the Condolence section on the www.irishtimes.com House private please. May he Rest in Peace

CRANE, Lawrence (Olly), (Clontarf and formerly of Neilston, Glasgow) – March 6, 2021 - (peacefully) at home, in the loving care of his family; beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Stephen, Martin and Alison and cherished grandad to Ben, Joe, Lily and Conor. Sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Penny, Stephen’s partner Moll, sister-in-law Cathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends throughout the world. 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 leave a personal message on www.kirwans.ie. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Homecare Team, Raheny. For Livestreaming on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 10am please click: https://stanthonysclontarf.ie/live-feed/ “May he Rest in Peace”

DOOLEY, Dermot (Maunsells Park, Galway) (peacefully) at St Mary’s Nursing Home, with his devoted family by his side. Dearly beloved husband of Pat, much-loved father of John, Joanne and Carol, cherished father-in-law of Caroline, Gary and John, adored grandfather of Seán, Emma, Amy, Cate, Callum, Holly and Charlotte, cherished brother of Agatha and pre-deceased by his brother Johnny and sisters Mary and Una. Sadly missed and mourned by all his family, the extended Dooley and Melia family and many friends. A private family funeral will take place. Requiem Mass this (Tuesday) morning at 11.a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, Middle Street. Livestream link for Mass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8KYGy17cCs or St. Augustine's Parish Galway Funeral after Mass to Rahoon cemetery. The attendance at the Church, outside the Church door and at the cemetery will be limited to 10 people. Family flowers only please. Donations if preferred to Western Alzheimer’s https://westernalzheimer.ie/support-us/donations/ The family would like to thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand Rest in Peace

O'CONNOR, Fran (née Murphy) (Dublin 7) peacefully in the tender care of the Palliative Team at the Mater Hospital on Sunday March 7, 2021. Dearly beloved wife of Joe. Predeceased by her sister Kaye and her brother Larry. She will be very sadly missed by her husband, sisters Brid, Ber (Chicago), Carmel (Brussels), Dolores, brother Sean (Toronto), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. A private family funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) morning in The Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street at 11am which can also be viewed on the parish website with burial afterwards at Glasnevin Cemetery.

FITZPATRICK, Peter Anthony (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) March 6, 2021. Peacefully, at home, after a long illness borne with great courage, in the care of his loving wife and family. Beloved husband of Ruth and much loved father of Robert. Sadly missed by his wife, son, brothers Leslie and John, sisters Miriam, Pamela and Joyce, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Due to the current government advice, a family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online at 10am today (Tuesday) using the following link: https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/PeterFitzPatrick. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the 'Condolences' section on: https://www.carnegies.ie/home/online-book-of-condolence.

O'BRIEN, Sister Deirdre rscj. (Society of the Sacred Heart, Cedar House, 35 Mount Anville Park, Dublin 14) March 5, 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Cedar House Nursing Home; deeply regretted by her niece Beppi O’Connor, cousin Maeve O’Reilly, extended family, her religious communities, friends in Ireland, Scotland, China, the Philippines and Vietnam. Rest in peace. Due to current Government/HSE advice on public gatherings, a private funeral service will take place tomorrow (Wednesday), which can be viewed live at 10am on the following parish web cam; www.mountmerrionparish.ie Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to recent restrictions cannot, are invited to leave a message in the ‘Condolence Section’ on www.irishtimes.com