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LYNCH, (née Cummins) Daphne (Clonee, Co. Meath and formerly of Navan Road, Dublin 7) - October 31st 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Elm Green Nursing Home, Castleknock. Beloved wife of the late Laurence and much loved mother of Lowry, Stephen, Eugene, Barry, Peter and the late John. Sadly missed by her loving sons, sisters Toni and Nelly, brother Aidan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When the current circumstances have passed we look forward to celebrating Daphne’s life with friends and extended family at a later date. May she rest in peace

DOYLE, Kathleen (Naas, Co. Kildare) - On October 29, 2020, Kathleen Doyle (née Higgins), beloved wife of Cecil, passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with Alzheimers, surrounded by family in the loving care of Craddockstown Nursing Home. Kathleen, a life long Naas resident, daughter of the late Gaelic footballer Jack Higgins and Molly was born in Millbank Naas, the eldest sister to Jim (NY) and Jerome, predeceased by Stasia, Dominic and Frankie. Kathleen and Cecil married in 1953. Her greatest joy were her eight children, Paul, Michelle, John, Damian, Cecilia, Catherine, Finola and Marc, adored grandmother who cherished her 21 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She will live forever in her family’s hearts. A private family funeral will take place on today (Monday) November 2nd at 10am and will be streamed live via webcam from the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas at www.naasparish.ie.

NERNEY, (née McGreevy) Ellen Anne (Eileen) 30th October 2020 (Dublin and formerly of Farnbeg, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon) - Peacefully at home, beloved and loving wife of the late Pat, mother of Margaret, James, Suzanne, Oliver and Elaine, and sister of the late Joe. Dearly loved and devoted grandmother of James, Beatrix, Gil, Dillon, Finn and Georgia. She will be sadly missed by her family, her sisters Peggy, Bridie and Susan, brother-in-law James, sisters-in-law Breege and Rita, daughters-in-law Angela and Jennifer, David, Paul, Alice, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. In light of the current public health restrictions, Eileen’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated privately in the presence of her family and will be streamed live at 10.00 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) at: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/holy-spirit-parish-church-​gre​enhills.

HAYES, Edward (Eddie) (Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire and formerly Mount Pleasant, Ranelagh) - October 31st 2020 (peacefully at his home). Loving husband of the late Maureen and beloved father of Éamon, Ronán, Garret and Justin. Very sadly missed by his sons, daughters-in-law Fiona, Helen and Báirbre, grandchildren Luke, Nicole, Robert, Joe, Andrew, Rachel and Andrea, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) November 3rd at 10am in Our Lady of Victories Church, Sallynoggin and can be viewed on www.sallynogginandglenagearyparish.com

KELLY, Fr Patrick SPS (Áras Mhuire, Drogheda, Co Louth, St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, and formerly of The Octagon, Westport, Co Mayo, Nigeria, Oxford, Kenya, Rome, Malawi, Brazil and Cameroun), October 30, 2020, peacefully in the loving care of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. Predeceased by his brothers John (Westport), Peter (Canada), Canon James (Toureen, Co Mayo), his sister-in-law Kathleen; sadly missed by his nieces Marie (USA), Eileen (Dublin), Jane (London), Susan (Westport), his nephew James (Westport), his grandnieces, the MMM Sisters, staff and residents of Áras Mhuire, his relatives and friends and his Kiltegan family. Due to Government restrictions the Funeral will be private. Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Chapel, Kiltegan, today (Monday) 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 and on the Society’s Facebook Page. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

GRIFFIN, Padraig (Lucan, Co. Dublin) October 29, 2020 peacefully at his home. Beloved son of Ina and the late Bill and dear brother of Anne, Bríd and Donal. Sadly missed by his loving brothers-in-law Malcolm and Terry, sister-in-law Sinéad, nieces Catherine and Saidbh, nephews Liam, Daire and Daniel, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. Padraig’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online this (Monday) morning at 11am by following this link - https://lucanparish.com/live-webcam-streaming Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

WHELAN, (née O’Reilly) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) October 30, 2020 peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Ashford House Nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire, Mabel, beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Barney, Fintan, Gillian (Duggan), and Lise (Alford). Sadly missed by her children and their partners, adored grandchildren Jack, Lise, Hugh, Emma, Ruby and Lily, her sister Agnes Connolly (U.S.A), extended family and friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Mabel’s Funeral will take place privately but can be viewed (today) Monday 2nd November 2020 at 10am online at https://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule

O'RIAIN, Roberta (Née Rosser) – (Lurgan, Co. Armagh and late of Rexdon Court, Sandymount, Dublin 4) – October 28, 2020 (Peacefully) at Our Lady’s Hospice Blackrock. Beloved wife of the late Seamus O’Riain and formerly the late John Wallace ; sadly missed by her step-children Helen, Fiona, Paul, Sarah and Vanessa, sons-in-law Conor, Justin and Tim, grandchildren Séamus, Aoife, Jack, Ethan, Eva, Annabel, Christina, her brothers David and Mark, sisters-in-law Sheelagh and Charlotte, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. At Rest. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When current circumstances have passed we look forward to celebrating Roberta’s life with friends and extended family. Those of you who would like to attend the funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot or are unable to may view the service at 4.00pm on Wednesday, November 4, using the following link https://vimeo.com/event/153499. If you would like to leave a private message of condolence for the family please use the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice Blackrock. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.