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RAFFERTY, (Ballincollig, Cork and late of Stranmillis, Belfast) - On October 24th 2020, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital, Mary (nee McDonnell), beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Daniel and Deirdre and mother-in-law of Colleen. Sadly missed by her son, daughter, daughter-in-law and her many friends in Ireland and abroad. Due to current government guidelines, Mary’s funeral will be private for family and friends. If you wish to leave a message of condolence please use the condolence link on Rip.ie or email crowleyfunerals@gmail.com Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Vincent de Paul. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

CONRY, (née Casey) Marita, (“Avila”, Chapelstown, Carlow and formerly of Mohill, Co. Leitrim) - October 23rd 2020 (peacefully) at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Philip and Catherine and by her brother Brendan. Beloved wife of Michael J. (Míceál) and much loved mother of Niall, Caroline, Barry, David, Derek and Sinead. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Ellen, Annette and Yvonne, adored grandchildren Cian, Kevin, Laura, Shauna, Conor, Kate and Rachel, brothers-in-law Fr. Tony (Brazil), Fr. Austin (USA), Farrell (Roscommon), sister-in-law Adela (Kells), cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends with special mention to her kind and gentle carers. Predeceased by her brothers-in-law Patrick and Vincent and her sister-in-law Maureen (all USA) R.I.P. Owing to Government guidelines a private Funeral Mass will be celebrated today (Monday) at 11am in The Church of the Holy Family, Askea, followed by burial in Bennekerry Cemetery, Carlow. The Mass may be viewed on the Askea parish webcam.

HARAN, Sr. Francis Helen (Religious Sisters of Charity, Lakelands, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly of Carnagapple, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo) October 23rd, 2020, (peacefully) at St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Raheny. Predeceased by her sister Mona and brothers Seamus and Coilín. Deeply regretted by her community in Lakelands, the Congregation of the Religious Sisters of Charity, and her sisters Eilo (Australia), Brid, Nuala and Sr. Brigid, Poor Clare’s Simmonscourt, her brothers-in-law Danny and Brian, cousin Fr Liam Murtagh, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. A private funeral Mass will be held on today (Monday) October 26th at 11am which can be viewed Live on web-cam at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​san​dymount followed by burial in Community Cemetery. Rest in Peace

KEENAN, (Bryanstown, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth) - 23rd October 2020. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Seamus (Dr. James Gerard), predeceased by his brother Padraig and sister Máire. Beloved husband to Theresa and loving dad to James, Niamh, Brona and Patrick. Sadly missed by his wife and family, sister Pauline, son-in-law Noel, daughters-in-law Carmel and Siobhan, grandchildren Aoife, James, Christopher, Rachel, Jack, Ben, Anna, Eilish, Paraic and Seamus, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. In keeping with current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, Seamus’s Funeral will be held privately for immediate family only. Funeral will be streamed live on www.stmarysdrogheda.ie at 11 o’clock this morning (Monday) with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

O'SULLIVAN, (Holy Faith Sisters, Glasnevin) - Sr. Cora died peacefully, in Mater Private hospital, Dublin on 24 October, 2020. Deeply regretted by her nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, her community of Marian House and formerly of Holy Faith, Greystones, all her Holy Faith Sisters, former colleagues and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Con, John, Enda and her sisters, Sr Maura (Holy Faith) and Abina. In line with Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place. Rest in Peace

Ó COLMÃIN, (née Macken) Maedhbh (Armagh, Wicklow and Booterstown) - 23rd October 2020, peacefully, at home. Beloved wife of the late Seán and mother of Bróna (O'Donnell), Clothra (deceased), Eltin, Cian, Eoin , Art (deceased) and Aoife (Elster). Maedhbh will be missed greatly by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Due to current restrictions, a private family funeral will take place and a celebration of Maedhbh’s wonderful life will be held at a later date. Funeral Mass will be held in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, today (Monday) at 11am (live streaming via: churchservices.tv/booterstown). Burial afterwards in Bohernabreena Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to St Vincent De Paul. "Ní críoch ach athfhás"

TOTTENHAM, Alicia Frances ( Mick), gardener of Nuns Cross and Ballycurry, Ashford - On Saturday, October 24th 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Missed by her loving wife, Nicola Neumann, her mother, Alicia Lucy, family and many friends. Funeral at Nuns Cross Church this (Monday) at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Donations to Wicklow Hospice

CONWAY, (née Woodman) (Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone and formerly of Holywood, Co. Down) - October 25th 2020 , at Melmount Manor, Strabane, Deirdre R.I.P., 44 Bellspark Road, Sion Mills. Beloved wife of Brian, much loved mother of David, Esther, Miriam and Barney, dearly loved grandmother of Dara, Oisin, Aisling and Teilo and sister of the late Peter. Funeral leaving from 44 Bellspark Road tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.35a.m.for Requiem Mass in St Theresa’s Church, Sion Mills at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Donations in lieu of flowers, please, to the Alzheimer’s Society c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane. In accordance with current restrictions (re: Coronavirus) the house and funeral will be private to family only, please. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Sion Mills Webcam via the Melmount Parish Website.

UÍ COLMÃIN, (Ni Mhaicin) Maedhbh (Ard Mhaca, Cill Mhantáin & Baile an Bhóthair) - 23ú Deireadh Fómhair 2020, go suaimhneach sa bhaile. Céile ionúin Seán (nach maireann) agus máthair Bróna (O'Donnell), Clothra (nach maireann), Eltin, Cian, Eoin, Art (nach maireann) agus Aoife (Elster). Méala mór a bhás dá pháistí, a chlann clainne agus dá chairde uile. De bharr na srianta reatha, beidh sochraid teaghlaigh phríobháideach ar siúl. Beidh ceiliúradh de shaol aoibhinn Mhaedhbh ag am cuí sa todhchaí. Sochraid Dé Luan 11rn Séipéal an Deasghnátha, Baile an Bhóthair agus ansin chuig Reilig Bóther na Brúinne. Bláthanna clainne amháin. Deontas chuig Naomh Uinsinn De Póill más cuí. "Ní críoch ach athfhás"

BENNETT, Roger (Ardagh Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin & formerly of Inishnee, Roundstone, Connemara, and Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales) - October 23, 2020 Peacefully at Belmont Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Gwenda ; sadly missed by his son Gwyn and daughter Ceri, daughter-in-law Libby, son-in-law Brendan, grandchildren Jamie, Justin, Sarah, Victoria and Rachel, his brother Cliff, nieces Joanne and Jane and nephew Dave, extended family, relatives 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 Roger’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 10.45am tomorrow (Tuesday) 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/ . All enquiries to Massey Bros, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.