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MACDONALD, Angus (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Scotland) February 7, 2021. Peacefully, at home with his beloved wife Morag by his side. He will be sadly missed by his wife, son Peter, daughters Fiona, Laura and Meryl, sons-in-law Brian, Stephen and Ron, daughter-in-law Gail, his 6 adored grandchildren and great-granddaughter, extended family and friends. Due to current government restrictions an intimate family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9.45am using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/139693. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolence’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please.

BRENNAN, (née Cronin), Mary (Maureen), (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4), February 7, 2021 (peacefully) in the care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Loving wife of Joe, caring mother of Peter and Claire, welcoming mother-in-law to Chris and Sarah, proud grandmother of Dylan, Alanna, Sophie, Katie, Jack and Niamh, great grandmother of Aurelia. Maureen will be missed also by her twin sister Kay and family Terri, Joe, Michelle, Nicola, Ronan, Ruairí, Róisín and Austin. Formerly of Executive travel and long serving member of An Óige and Delgany Golf Club. Rest in Peace. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral Service will take place this (Tuesday) morning at 10.00 am. The Mass may be viewed by going to the following link. https://www.facebook.com/MerrionRoadChurch/live The family requests donations to Blackrock Hospice in lieu of flowers.

DILLON, Fr Michael SPS, (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny, Eldoret and Kitale Dioceses (Kenya)), February 7, 2021, peacefully in the excellent care of the Staff of the Gogarty Ward in Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his sister Marguerite and by his brother Andy. Sadly missed by his sisters Mary and Kate (Halligan), by his brothers Joe and Anthony, by his sisters-in-law Brigid, Mary and Jacqui, by his brother-in-law Michael Halligan, by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his relatives and friends and by his Society family. Due to Government restrictions the Funeral will be private. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-​socie​ty Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

McCONVILLE, Mary (nee Wrenn) (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Dublin) - 5th February 2021, (suddenly), at home. Predeceased by her father Laurence Wren (former Commissioner of An Garda Síochána) and mother Maureen. Beloved wife of Joe, loving mother of Jennifer and Michael. She will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, daughter, son, loving sister Anne (Moran), Jennifer’s partner Sean, godchildren, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Due to Government restrictions regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. For those of you who would like to attend but cannot, the Funeral Service can be viewed on the webcam by clicking on the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499. Donations, in lieu of flowers, in memory of Mary, can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. ‘May she rest in peace’

CORR, Tony (Ballinteer, Dublin), late of AM Corr Printers - 7 February 2021, peacefully, at home. Wonderful husband to Bernadette. Fabulous father to Susan, Stephen, Lisa and Simone. Greatly entertaining to his grandchildren Martine, Jenny, Stephen, Beatrice, Nicholas, Jason, Fiachra, Garvan, Sunniva and Djuna. Loved by all. May his gentle spirit go 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.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/st-john-the-evangelist-​chur​ch-ballinteer at 10.30 am on Wednesday (10 February). Tony’s funeral cortège will pass his home at approximately 11.30 am on Wednesday. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

McNAMARA, Nellie (née Donlon) (Slemish, Prospect, Athenry, Co Galway and formerly of Coolatubber, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon) - February 6th 2021. Predeceased by her beloved son Conor. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, son Fr. Robert (C.C. Moycullen), daughters Aileen (Nolan), Patricia (Rowe) and Louise, cherished grandchildren Leyla Belle, Rhys and Eloise Rowe sons-in-law Terry and Neil, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing privately at her home today (Monday). Removal on tomorrow (Tuesday) to the Church of the Assumption, Athenry at 12:30pm for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm which will be streamed live on the following link https://www.churchmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-parish-1 and can be listened to on Parish radio 106.5fm. Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Athenry. Her beautiful smile will always be in our hearts May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace in Heaven.

GROGAN, Sheila (née Gurhy) (Delgany Co. Wicklow and Rosslare Strand, Co. Wexford) - 6th February 2021, peacefully at Wexford General Hospital surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful staff of ICU. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, sons Stephen and Kevin, daughter Ellen-Louise, daughter-in-law Úna, Ellen-Louise's fiancé, Stephen, beautiful grandson Rory, sisters Ann, Cathy, Pauline and Berny, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by her sister Marie and her parents Martin and Agnes Gurhy. We appreciate all the love and support from our family and friends. Due to Government restrictions regarding public gatherings, A private family funeral will take place on Tuesday. You are welcome to join in the celebration of Sheila’s funeral Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday on www.facebook.com/frjames

KELLY HARNEY, Rachel (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - January 27, 2021. Suddenly at home with her family. Dearly beloved wife to Andy and loving mother to Caragh. Predeceased by her father Frank in 2016. Rachel will be very sadly missed by her mother Bairbre, sisters Aideen, Fíona, Jayne and Ruth, brothers Emmet and Stephen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family, relatives and huge circle of much-loved friends. May Rachel rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately, but can be viewed online on Friday, 12th February at 10am using the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin . Messages in lieu of attendance can be left on the ‘Condolence’ page on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph. No 01-2808882.

BRIGGS, (Terenure) - February 4th 2021, at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, Katherine, loving wife of the late Jack. Deeply loved and very sadly missed by her son Eric and his wife Nok, grandchildren Jack and Jasmine and step-daughters Joyce and Vivien. In accordance with government guidelines, the funeral will be private, but can be viewed at this link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/KatherineBriggs on Wednesday (10 Feb) at 12 pm. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes Ireland or National Council for the Blind. “The Lord is my Shepherd … he leadeth me beside the still water.”