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CONWAY, Paddy (Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare) - 17 November 2020, peacefully in the wonderful care of the ICU staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Josephine, daughters Deirdre, Sinéad, and Ciara, sons-in-law Pat, Declan and Paul, grandchildren Hannah, Megan, Molly, Cormac, Marc and Ciarán, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and a huge circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Paddy‘s funeral cortege will depart from his home on Thursday morning (19 November) at 11 am. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link http://www.goodshepherdchurchtown.ie/web-cam/ on Thursday at 11.30 am.

GAFFNEY, John Paul (Carrigeenlea, Tramore and formerlyy of Roscrea, Dublin and Hong Kong). Suddenly on November 15, 2020 at University Hospital Waterford. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret. sons, Noel and Sean. Grandsons, James and Alex. daughters -in-law, Lorna and Katie. Sisters, Thérese and Anne. Sisters-in-law, Ethna, Anne and Ursula, brothers-in-law, David, Lee and Ed. Nieces and Nephews. Funeral arrangements on rip.ie

O'MEARA, Irene (Sandymount, Dublin and late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois) November 15, 2020. Very sadly missed by her loving family, nieces Virginia and Angela, nephew Donal, grandnieces (especially Ciara who cared for Irene for many years), grandnephews, relatives, carers Helen and Michelle, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Irene’s funeral cortege will depart from her home tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 9.30 am. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​sandymo​unt on Thursday at 10.00 am.

O'KELLY, Mary (Minnie) (née O’Grady) (Ballyroan, Dublin) - Peacefully, November 14, 2020, in the loving care of the staff of Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole, beloved wife of the late Dr. Bernard O’Kelly and loving mother of Mary, Bernard and the late Paul. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren Beau, Lewis, Nicola, Daniel and Ricky, great-grandchildren Craig, Doran, Charlotte and Adrian, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. In line with HSE / Government advice regarding COVID-19, and to ensure the safety for all, a private funeral will take place in the coming days. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors on (01) 4926925. Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online at 10am, Friday, 20th November 2020, at the following link: www.churchmedia.tv/camera/ballyroan-parish-church-​rathfarnh​am Rest in Peace

ATHERTON, (née Hearst and formerly Quinn-Berger) Dr. June (Monkstown, Co. Dublin) - November 14, 2020, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved mother of Lisa and Jeffrey Quinn-Berger. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harley, sons Tommy, Billy and Michael. Fond stepmother to Helen and James and dear stepdaughter-in-law Liz. Beloved grandmother to her lovely grandchildren Liam and Íde, step-grandchildren Daniel, Rebekah, Oliver and Sam. Mourned by her many good friends and clients and especially her goddaughter Caitriona. Due to current government restrictions a private family funeral will take place at 10am on Thursday November 19th. The Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/. You can leave a personal message for the family in the Condolences section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only, please. Contributions in lieu, if desired to Médecins Sans Frontières using the following link HTTPS://SECURE.MSF.IE/MULTILANDING.ASPX?DEFAULT=CC. All correspondence and communication to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, A94XK28. Ph. 01-2808882. May she rest in peace

SPILLANE, Thomas Joseph (Springwell Gardens and formerly Annagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry), peacefully on November 14, 2020, beloved son of Dermot F. and Margaret and dearest brother of Margaret, Helen, Dominic, Eoin, Dermot, Thérèse, Eamonn, Kate, Máire, Úna, Bríd and the late baby Michael. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place for Thomas with the Requiem Mass being celebrated at 11.00am tomorrow (Wednesday) in St. Brendan’s Church, Curraheen, (streamed on www.stjohns.ie facebook page) followed by interment in Aghadoe Cemetery, Killarney. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Féileacáin on www.feileacain.ie or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

RIGNEY, (Kilgobbin, Dublin) November 15, 2020, James P. (Seamus) (peacefully) after a long and wonderful life. Cherished husband of Mary and much loved father of Ronan, Patrick, Ivan, Vivian and the late Paul. Sadly missed by his family, brothers Michael and Padraig, sister Ann, daughters-in-law Joyce, Denise, Olivia, his extended family and friends. A very special grandfather to his twelve grandchildren. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our family and friends safe, the Funeral of Seamus will take place privately on Thursday at 12.00 noon and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/sandyford followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. House private.