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PLACE, Henry (Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. Garán, Parteen, Co. Clare) - Peacefully, in Milford Care Centre on 15th January 2021, three days after celebrating his 97th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Maria, dearest father of Delphine and Hugh, amazing father-in-law to Des and Emmanuelle and adored grandad of Cian, Naoise, Evan, Amélie, Milene and Elodie. Sadly missed by his loving family, nieces, nephews, cousin Moira, the Byrne family, his wonderful neighbours and dearest friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Parteen, on Tuesday (January 19th) at 11am for family only and will be streamed live. Funeral afterwards to Ballycannon Cemetery, Meelick. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Milford Care Centre. www.griffinfunerals.com

O'CALLAGHAN, Frank (Francis) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Clogheen Co Tipperary) - 14th January 2021 (peacefully) at Tallaght University Hospital, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, he will be sadly missed by his daughters Aideen, Sheena and Emma, son Brian, grandchildren Amy, Ashling, Owen and Sophie, sons-in-law Peter, John and Colman, daughter-in-law Louise, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place due to government guidelines on public gatherings. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Tallaght University Hospital.

DOGGETT, (née Columby) Susan (Milltown and late of Beechwood Avenue Lower, Dublin and of Portumna, Co. Galway) - 15th January 2021 (peacefully) after a short illness at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Richard and much loved mother of Anne-Marie, Michelle and Mark. She will be greatly missed by her family, sister Bernadette, sons-in-law Simon and Declan, daughter-in-law Lee, her treasured grandchildren Stephanie, Alex, David, Alison, Jane, Sophie, Sam, Ben and Becky, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Family flowers only. Instead of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings, a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 20th January at the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue at 10.00 am which may be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-name

WHEELER, Richard, MA BAI MIITM, January 14, 2021 peacefully at home, Hillside Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, aged 86, lovingly cared for by his wife Helen (née Beatty), his children Edward, Dave and Hilda (Huddleston) and his son-in-law Stephen. “POPS” to James, Nina, Connor and Emily. Richard walked his final road with his typical poise and resilience. Thanks to all our friends who have supported and prayed for us all through this difficult time, a special thank you to all the medical and care teams who walked this road with us. Ceremony to celebrate Richard's life, in the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10am which can be viewed by clicking on the following link https://vimeo.com/event/153499. No flowers please, donations, if desired, to the Wicklow Hospice. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740. “All is well in my soul …..”

DOYLE, Conor, (Florence Road and late of 34 Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow). January 13, 2021. Predeceased by his parents Thomas & Maimie (née McCarthy) siblings Ita, Mairéad and Michael. Sadly missed by his loving family, nephew Philip & his wife Catherine, grandnephew Adam & grandniece Danielle, cousins, relatives & wide circle of friends. Conor’s funeral cortège will leave the family home tomorrow (Tuesday) morning January 19th 2021 at 11.50am walking to 34 Main Street Bray en route to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Putland Road, Bray for 12.30pm Funeral Mass which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/brayqueenofpeace , after which Conor will be laid to rest in St. Mochonog's Cemetery, Kilmacanogue Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Open Door Center, Vevay Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Please note that social distance and face coverings must be observed at all times. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740. May he Rest in Peace.

Mc GARRY C.S.Sp., Fr. Leo (Kimmage Manor, St. Michael’s College and late of North Circular Road, Dublin) January 14, 2021. Missionary in Nigeria, USA and Ireland. Son of the late Francis and Mary Mc Garry. Deeply regretted by his sister Vera (Bolger), sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, cousins, extended family and Spiritan confrères. Predeceased by his brothers Seán and Frank, brother-in-law Freddie and sister-in-law Deirdre. May he Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidance a private funeral will take place today (Monday) at 11.00 am which may be viewed on www.kimmagemanorparish.com

KELLY, -Ian Williamson, (late of Terenure, Dublin) January 13, 2021. Peacefully at St James’s hospital. Beloved husband of Ivy, loving father of Guy, Heidi and Kirstie and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, sister Yvonne, daughter-in-law Fiona, sons-in-law Geoff and Chris, and adored granddaughters Erin and Robyn. In accordance with government guidelines on public gatherings, the Funeral may be attended by 10 people only. To those who would have liked to attend the Funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot, you may view the Funeral Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11 o'c on this link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/IanKelly and the committal at 12.15 o'c on this link https://vimeo.com/event/153499 Donations, if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation God saw him getting tired, and a cure was not to be. He put His arms around him and whispered “Come with Me”.

GLEESON, (Sandycove, Co Dublin) January 14, 2021, (peacefully) in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Cecil, beloved husband of the late Maureen and loving father of Helen and the late Karl; Sadly missed by his daughter, son-in-law David, granddaughters Sarah and Zèlie, extended family and friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Cecil’s Funeral will take place privately.

CASEY, Fr. John C.Ss.R. (late of Redemptorists, India and Dublin, and of Mitchelstown, Co. Cork), January 14, 2021 unexpectedly. Predeceased by his brother Fr. William. Deeply regretted by his sisters Sheila and Peg, brothers Fr’s Denis and Con (C.Ss.R.), brother-in-law Bat Masterson, nieces Lisa and Jennifer, nephews Connor and John, relatives, friends, the clergy and parishioners of St. Brigid’s Parish Blanchardstowns Dublin and his Redemptorist confreres. Funeral Mass today (Monday) at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery. Attendance at the funeral restricted to Redemptorists and members of the immediate family. The funeral will be streamed on www.novena.ie/web-cam

SMEED, Paul, (Howth and formerly of Kent), January 14, 2021, (peacefully), at home after a long illness, borne with humour, strength and bravery, the most amazing husband, son, father and grandfather, very sadly missed by his dearly beloved wife Aileen, loving father to David, Linda and Claire, grandfather to his nine grandchildren, sons-in-law Brian and Ross, daughter-in-law Tanya, extended family and all his friends. A private family Funeral Service will take place. A live stream of Paul's Service can be viewed on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am on the following link: http://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-howth At Rest