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CRONIN, Finbar (Barry), Trimleston Gardens, Booterstown, Dublin. Unexpectedly, on 22nd May, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Donncha and Margaret (Peggy). Sadly missed by his brothers Gearóid, Dáibhí (Iarla) and Breandán, by his nieces Máiréad, Ionia and Sorcha, his sister-in-law Maura, by his Cork cousins and by his many friends and neighbours. Special thanks to the wonderful staff in St Vincent’s Hospital ICU. Barry will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home (A94 X308) on Friday 30th May from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Removal on Saturday morning (31st May) to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.

SWEETMAN, Helen (late of Kells, Co. Meath and Worth Abbey School, Sussex) 30th April 2025 in the gentle and loving care of Russettings Nursing Home, Balcombe, Sussex, after a long illness. Predeceased by her parents John Walter and Olivia (Susi) Sweetman and her elder brother John Oliver Sweetman SC. Beloved sister of Walter and Angela (McCann). Sadly missed by her adored nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family and many friends both in England and Ireland. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10.30 am. in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral Marlborough Street, Dublin followed by burial at Kells Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-pro-cathedral-dublin-1 No flowers please. Rest in Peace

LAWRIE, Anne (née Croke) (late of Rathfarnham and Milltown, Dublin) 26th May 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Ronnie, loving Mother of Ian, Jean, Grace and Peter and devoted Gran of Emma, Heather, Hazel, Kate, Jessica, Millie, Elizabeth, Christopher and Mattie; predeceased by her five brothers and four sisters. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law Thierry, daughters-in-law Margaret and Philippa, grandchildren, her carer Violy, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Reposing today Thursday from 4pm - 6pm at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North. Removal tomorrow Friday morning to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan arriving for 10am mass followed by a cremation service at 1pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. "Rest In Peace"

KELLY, Gerald (Gerry), Oriel Villa, Clogherhead, Co. Louth, formerly of Bracknahevla, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath (ex R.T.E.), passed away peacefully on 26th May, 2025, in the exceptional care of Sunhill Nursing Home, Termonfeckin after a long illness. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Bridie and his niece Ashling. Gerry, sadly missed by his beloved wife Máire (Milner), brothers Dick and Brendan, sister Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, treasured uncle to his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at his home (A92 TE29) on Wednesday from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 12noon in St Michael’s Church, Clogherhead, which can be viewed live on https://churchmedia.tv/saint-michaels-church Burial will take place afterwards in St Denis’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to RNLI Clogherhead RNLI Lifeboat Station Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

McMUNN, Bridget (Bea) (nee Matthews) (late of Grange Road, Rathfarnham). Retired Newspaper Administrator- 25 May 2025 -Peacefully, in her eighty ninth year, in the exceptional care of the staff of the Marlay Nursing Home and the Hospice Care Team. Wife of the late William (Bill) and mother of Jacqueline (Jackie), David and Liam, mother-in-law of Peo (Saelen), Marie (Cosgrave) and Mary Elizabeth, grandmother of Eva, Cian, Ella and Erica. Much loved and much missed. May she rest in peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook Rathfarnham Thursday 29th May 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. A celebration of Bridget’s life will be held in the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross on Friday 30th May 2025 at 2.30pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society Ireland or Dogs Trust.

PLOWER, (Killiney, Co. Dublin) May 24th, 2025 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by his loving family, Liam, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved dad of Amanda, Johnny and Sarah. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his wife, children, sons-in-law John and Anthony, daughter-in-law Maeve, his adored grandchildren Cian, Scott, Ellie, Jessica, Maggie, Lucy and Laila, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends. Reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) at his home A96KD61 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal Thursday (May 29th) to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Johnstown, Killiney A96AY24 arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice. “There will never be the like of you again.”

STUART, (née Morrow) Patricia (Ann) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) May 25, 2025. Peacefully, in St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved wife of Neil and loving mother of Caroline, Ian and Alan. Sadly missed by her daughter, sons, son-in-law Marty, daughter-in-law Kara, her adored grandchildren Adam and Ella, sister Vivienne, extended family and friends. Funeral Service at 11.30am on Thursday, May 29th in Tullow Parish Church, Brighton Road, Foxrock, D18 RF79 followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. The Service shall be streamed using: https://www.churchservices.tv/tullowcarrickmines Family flowers only please.

O'CONOR, Betty (Elizabeth) (née Humphreys) aged 96 – (late of Cork, Dublin, Delgany and latterly of Ailt an Óir, Glenageary), (peacefully) in her sleep, on 25th May, 2025, in St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown after a short illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Nick. She will be sadly missed by her children Maggie, Richard, Joan (Sheridan), Nick, John and Joe, daughters-in-law Yvonne, Nathalie, Annie (Cobbe) and Laura, Andy Moore, her 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, sister Evie Carr and sister-in-law Phil Mulcahy, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Ar dheis Dé ar a h-anam. No flowers please. Donations if desired to Dublin Central Mission. To make a donation on line go to https://dublincentralmission.ie Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 today Tuesday (May 27th) from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6.30pm (all welcome to attend). Removal tomorrow Wednesday (May 28th) to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Greystones, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, D24 arriving for 12 noon Cremation Service. To view the Funeral Mass live go to https://gkpastoralarea.ie/churches/holy-rosary-greystones/ and the cremation service go to https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-​webst​ream.html For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on line in the notices section at www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie

BERNEY, Richard (Bettystown, Co. Meath) May 24th, 2025, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of Jenny and dearly loved Dad of Rachel, Mark and Eva. Sadly missed by his wife and family, his parents Robert and Adri, siblings Neil, Edward and Nicola, his aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St (A92 W7EP) on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday morning at 11am in St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown (A92 VR02). Burial afterward in the adjoining churchyard. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Sarcoma Cancer Ireland. 'At Rest'