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SOMERFIELD, Adrian (Dublin and formerly of St. Columba’s College), died 9 May, 2025. Beloved husband of Angela and father of Jane, Nigel, Verity and the late Paul. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. Remains have been donated to medical science. Funeral will take place privately

HAYDEN, Stella (Dublin 8) – May 13, 2025 – (peacefully) in the exceptional care of all the Staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved sister of the late Mamie. She will be very sadly missed by her loving neighbours and friends. Reposing this (Thursday) evening at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, Dolphin’s Barn, SCR, D08 N2X7, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10am at St. Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue, D08 Y3K8 followed by Cremation Prayers in the Garden Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, D6W HY98, arriving at 12pm approx. For those unable to attend, the Mass will be streamed at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-therese-of-the-child-jesus and the cremation prayers at https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/. No flowers, please. Donations, in lieu, to Our Lady’s Hospice at www.olh.ie. “May she rest in peace”

HENDERSON, – Isobel (née Davidson) (Ranelagh), May 13th 2025, (unexpectedly) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital; beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mother of Andrew and Tracy, adored grandmother of Harry and Tia, and the late Christopher. Loved and remembered always by her family, sisters, daughter-in-law Helen, Edward, Betty and Pat, her wonderful neighbours, her many friends, particularly those in The Girls Brigade and all who knew her. Funeral Service on Friday (May 16) at 11 am in Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations either to Laura Lynn or the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. House private. "Seek, serve and follow Christ."

HEENAN, Dr. Paul (Kyrle Road, London and late of Passage Road, Waterford) 2nd May 2025. Predeceased by his father Dr. Malachy Heenan and mother Elizabeth. Sadly missed by his loving partner Orla, daughter Charlotte, sister Caroline, brother John, sister-in-law Jill, nephew Nicholas, nieces Rachel and Natasha, relatives and friends. Reposing at Thompson Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Friday (16th May) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Requiem Mass at 11:00am on Saturday (17th May) in St. Mary Church Ballygunner, Waterford followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be live streamed at 11.00am on Saturday by following the funeral service link on RIP.ie.

MORAN O.P., Sr. Kathleen OP (Julia) – 12th May, 2025, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Santa Sabina House Nursing Home, Cabra, Dublin 7. Pre-deceased by her parents Dr. Mary and Dr. Patrick Moran, her sisters Peggy, Betty, Mary Patricia (Patsy Brady) brother Seamus and niece Sarah. Deeply regretted by her Dominican Community and by her nieces and nephews, the Moran, Brady and Meagher families, her grand-nieces, grand-nephews and her extended family. Reposing in Dominican Convent, Sion Hill on Thursday (15th May, 2025) from 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm with Prayer at 5.00 pm. Funeral Mass in Booterstown Church on Friday (16th May, 2025) at 12.00 pm followed by burial in Sion Hill Cemetery.

CONOLLY-CAREW, 7th Baron Carew. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 17th May 2025 at 2pm in Christ Church, Celbridge, Co Kildare. W23 TD37.

GILHOOLY, Bob (Robert), (Slí An Aifrinn, Athlone) - May 12, 2025. Suddenly. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Sarah, brother Gerard (Carrickmacross) and granddaughter Anna. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Liz, daughters Sara and Marese, son Thomas, sons in law Alan and John, daughter in law Maura, grandchildren Conal, Bill, Eaveen, Robert, Emmet, Pierce, Áine, Cian, Eabha, and Senan, brother John, sister Catherine, brother in law Eamon, sisters in law Mary, Julie and Mide, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace. Reposing at his residence (N37 VW64) tomorrow (Thursday) from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 12 noon in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, followed by burial in Coosan cemetery.

DUFFY, Dr. Eileen (Glasnevin, Dublin 9 and formerly of Belfast, Co. Antrim) May 12, 2025, peacefully, at Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock. Predeceased by her parents Eileen and Francis and her brothers Gerard, Kevin, Brendan, Raymond and Gregory. Sadly missed by her loving brother Adrian, sisters-in-law Eileen and Ruth, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5pm to 6pm. Removal to the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin on Friday morning (May 16) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. “May her gentle soul rest in peace”

STACPOOLE, George, Ballysteen and Adare, Co. Limerick. Passed away peacefully, at St. Paul’s Nursing Home, Limerick on 10th May, 2025, in the presence of his loving family and friends. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Michelina, his sons Hassard and Sebastian. Daughter-in-law Freya and Sebastian partner Helen and her daughter Evelyne. Grandchildren Dante and Iseult. His brother Pat and sister-in-law Sue. Nephews, Nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends. Funeral Service at St. Nicholas Church of Ireland, Adare, Co. Limerick V94 E622 on Saturday 17th May at 10am. Burial Private. House Private Please. No Flowers please, donations if desired to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

CREAN, Maurice, BDS.D. Orth, FDS (Salthill, Galway and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow) 11 May 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of the wonderful staff at Galway Hospice. Deeply mourned and forever missed by his wife Rosaleen, his children, Deirdre, Morgan, Deirbhile, Brian, Alex, Marina and Paul, stepdaughters Clair and Laura, grandchildren, Layla, Alanna, Chloe, Charlotte, Daniel, Ollie, Sadie, Harper, Willow, Conan and Eanna, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Pre-deceased by his brother Brendan. Maurice will be sadly missed also by his brothers Paul, Ernest and Peter, sisters Ann and Jean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) this (Tuesday, 13 May) from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Arriving at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill tomorrow (Wednesday, 14 May) for Requiem Mass therein at 11 a.m. Private Cremation to follow on Thursday. Memorial donations, if desired, to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, (www.ilfa.ie) And did you get what you wanted from life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved To feel myself beloved on the earth. (R. Carver)