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CALDWELL, (née Maybury) (Waterford and formerly of Dublin and Kusadasi, Turkey) - February 1, 2021, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, in the loving care of the staff, at University Hospital Waterford, Edna, beloved mother of Wendy, Pamela and Trevor; Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law Suat and Kevin, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Habes, Millie, Henry and Sammy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Due to current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a Private Funeral will take place. Those who would like to join the Private Funeral Service remotely by webcam can do so by clicking on www.vimeo.com/event/139693 tomorrow (Thursday) at 9.45am. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, please feel free to leave a message in the Condolence Book on www.irishtimes.com or light a candle in memory of Edna. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. “May She Rest In Peace”

DONOVAN, Fr. Paddy C.S.Sp. (Kimmage Manor and late of Portroe, Co. Tipperary) January 30, 2021. Missionary in Ireland, Brazil and the US. Son of the late Nora and Jerry Donovan. Deeply regretted by his sister Sr Patricia RSM and his brother Donal, nieces and nephew, grand-nieces and grand-nephew, extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères. May he rest in Peace. In accordance with current Government guidance a private Funeral Mass will take place at 11am tomorrow (Thursday) which may be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/holy-spirit-parish-church-​k​immage

HUSSEY, Brian Dudley, B.E. (Restorer of Gregan Castle, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare also of Halycon Place, The Retirement Village, Castletroy, Co. Limerick). Brian passed away very peacefully on February 2, 2021 in the excellent care of Noreen O’Brien and her dedicated staff at the Park Nursing Home, Castletroy. Predeceased by his twin brother Derry. Deeply mourned by his wife and best friend Anna, also his brother, sister, sons and daughters, son-in-law and daughters-in-law and his grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by his step-daughters and sons and his step-grandchildren. A private cremation service will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 3pm in Shannon Crematorium. No flowers please, donations if desired to the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland, Limerick Branch. A tree planting ceremony will take place in honour and celebration of Brian’s life once restrictions allow. “In Opem Me copid Fecit” OUID. The Cremation Service will be live streamed on https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming Password BDH15 In the interests of public health, attendance will be restricted to accord with government guidelines and in line with social distancing protocols. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick.

KENNA, Tommy (Fergus) January 30, 2021, (Templeogue, Dublin), Peacefully at Tallaght Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Sheelagh. Much loved by his sons Karl, Jay and Jonathan, daughter Dara and her late mother Monah. Cherished brother of Carmel, Michael, Anna and Pat. Tommy will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his children, brother and sisters, his grandchildren Zoe, Kim, Alice, Rose & Callum, daughters-in-law Suzie an Pon, sisters-in-law, his nephews, nieces, extended family, wide circle of friends and former workmates at Guinness Brewery. In accordance with government guidelines, the funeral will be private. You may view the service from Mount Jerome at 3pm tomorrow (Thursday) at the link here https://vimeo.com/event/139693. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. ‘Rather upsets a man’s day, a funeral does’ James Joyce, Ulysses

KESTELL, (née Stack) February 1, 2021 (Killiney, Co Dublin) (peacefully) in the kind care of all the staff of the Blackrock Clinic. Imelda, beloved wife of the late Gerry, loving mother of Yvonne, Jackie, Ger, Paul and John. Sadly missed by her children, sons-in-law Michael and Alan, daughters-in-law Mary and Noleen, adored grandchildren Colin, Aileen, Emma, Sinead, Brian, Gary, Sandie, Edwina, Stephen, Carolann, Aoife and Sean, great-grandchildren Ryan, Laurie, Cian, Lilliya, Leo, Sam, Mia and Theo, her extended family and many friends. Remembering also her late great-grandson Alan. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our family and friends safe Imelda’s Funeral will take place privately today (Wednesday) at 11am and can be viewed online at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/ss-alphonsus-columba-church-​​ballybrack

FANAGAN, Joseph P. (Joe) (Rathgar, Dublin) February 1, 2021 peacefully, at home, in the care of his loving family; beloved husband of Rhona and adored dad to Denise, Jody and Suzie (O’Brien). He will be so dearly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Alison, son-in-law Andre, his five treasured grandchildren Hugo, Harry, Stephen, Clodagh and J.P., his brothers-in-law Paul and John Murray, sister-in-law Myra, nieces, nephews, extended family, his work colleagues of whom he was so proud and his wide circle of friends. A private family funeral will take place at this time due to Government restriction. For those who would like to view the Funeral Mass online please go to the link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/milltown-parish tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Home Care. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

CUNNINGHAM, Fr. Tom, C.S.Sp., (Kimmage Manor and late of Strathroy, Omagh, Co. Tyrone) January 29, 2021. Missionary in Ireland, Nigeria, Angola, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Deeply regretted by his sisters Rosemary (Marshall) and Carmel (Rosen), Fr. Seán (O.P.) and Eamon, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères. Predeceased by his brothers Páraig, Fr. Séamus C.S.Sp., Michael and Fr. Colum C.S.Sp., and his sisters Sr. Breid IBVM (Maura), Kathleen (Nolan) and Breid. May he rest in Peace. In accordance with current Government guidance a private Funeral Mass will take place at 11am today (Wednesday) which may be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/holy-spirit-parish-church-​k​immage

SLEVIN, Bredge (née O'Malley) (Oughterard, Co. Galway, Brampton Care Home, Oranmore and formerly Maunsells Road, Taylor's Hill, Galway City) - On January 30th, 2021, Bredge passed away, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Brampton Care Home with her devoted daughter by her side. Dearly beloved wife of the late Dr. Eamonn Slevin, much loved mother of Eamonn and Valerie and adored Granny of Archie and Eve. Very sadly missed and mourned by her son and daughter, daughter-in-law Eleanor, her sisters Cáit and Evelyn, brothers Pierce and Seán, the extended Slevin and O'Malley families and her wider circle of friends. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to the Irish Fragile X Society http://fragilexireland.org/ Requiem Mass online today (Wednesday) at 12.00 noon. Please go to: https://mcnmedia.tv/cameras/st-josephs-church-galway. Funeral after Mass to Kilcummin Cemetery, Oughterard. Until we see your beautiful face again In that land where there is no more separation Where all tears will be wiped from our mind And where we will never lose you again

SWORDS, Maria (née McDermott) (Killincarrig, Co Wicklow and late of Hazel Ave, Kilmacud, Co. Dublin) – January 30, 2021, peacefully, in her 88th year, after a long illness borne with courage and good humour, in the company of Bob and Catherine and the wonderful staff of Wicklow Hospice. Reunited with her beloved son Neil, husband Michael and sisters Doreen, Pat and Rita. She will be sadly missed by son Bob, daughter Catherine, daughter-in–law Liz, son-in-law Niall, grandchildren Daniel, Sam, Rachel, Luke, Emily, and by Ana, Charlie, Marion and her many dear friends and relations. Due to current restrictions, a private Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am and this may be viewed on https://youtu.be/DK0Yugfz4i8 Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com . “May she rest in peace”

McKEEVER, McKEEVER, Daphne (née Egan) (Rathfarnham and formerly of Glasnevin, Dublin) January 28th 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Brian McKeever and predeceased by her infant son Brian Christopher. Sadly missed by her children Gerry, Avril, Simon, Paul and Bruce, loving grandchildren Alex, Amanda, Jenny, Michelle and Camille, son-in-law and daughters- in-law Graham, Niamh, Siobhán and Sally. Treasured sister of her brother Jimmy and predeceased by her brother Monsignor Ivor Egan and sister Grace. Fondly remembered by her many relatives within the extended Egan and McKeever families and her community of close friends and neighbours in Rathfarnham. A lady of immense character, strength and determination who passed in the care of St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin. Rest in Peace The family would particularly like to thank the many Nurses and Doctors and other staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital who cared for Mum in her final 2 weeks and pay tribute to their professionalism and incredible patience and kindness shown to both her and the family whilst working under extremely challenging circumstances. We are very grateful to them. Due to Government advice and restrictions regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral will take place, at the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham today (Wednesday) 3rd February followed by Cremation Service at the Garden Chapel, Mt Jerome. The family ask that the current Government restrictions are respected. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, may view the Requiem Mass today (Wednesday) 3rd February 2021 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent’s Foundation https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/ or the WHO Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund https://covid19responsefund.org/en/