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HOWLEY, Apt D, The Village Manor, Cartron, Sligo and formerly of Seafield Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3. October 19, 2020. Francis, peacefully, surrounded by his family in the care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital. He will be fondly missed by his daughters Aisling, Maeve and Clíona, dear partner Marie, siblings and extended family. A Celebration of Francis`s life will take place today (Thursday) at 1:00pm at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo. Cremation service will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 1:45pm at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross, Dublin. Due to the current restrictions, the reposing, funeral and cremation service will be private for family only. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

MEAGHER, Therese (Terry) (formerly of Leeson Street) - October 18th, 2020, Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses at the Fern Dean Nursing Home. Sadly missed by her nephews Ciaran and Conor, and her nieces Cellia and Caroline, predeceased by her brothers Desmond, Donal, Kenneth and Erill and her sisters Dympna and Nulan. May she Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday October 22nd. at 10am Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Mass at this link https://www.stmaryshaddingtonroad.ie/

O'DONOVAN, (née Buckley) Jo, of Dundrum, Dublin, and formerly of Cork, October 19, 2020. Peacefully in her sleep. Much loved wife of the late Michael. Wonderful beloved mother and best friend to Noelle, Carmel and Gerard. Hugely missed by her loving granddaughters Clare, Gill and Alison, sons-in-law Billy and Tony, daughter-in-law Angela, grandson-in-law Jeremy, nieces, nephews and friends. Due to the current restrictions, Jo’s Funeral Mass will be private, however the Mass can be viewed online today (Thursday) at 10.30am using the following link https://www.dundrumparish com/webcam/. Donations, in lieu of flowers to https://www.simon.ie/donate. May her most gentle of souls rest in peace.

DONOGHUE,, Edward F. (Clonskeagh) October 19, 2020 (peacefully) after a short illness at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Jacqueline, devoted and loving father of Sharon. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, brother-in-law Derek, sisters-in-law Eileen and Miriam, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and colleagues. Remembering also his late brother Paddy. In accordance with the current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Edward’s Funeral Mass will take place privately (today) Thursday October 22, at 10am at the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion. The Funeral Mass may be viewed at https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ The Mass will be followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

O'RIORDAN, Anne (formerly of Trimleston, Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - October 20, 2020 peacefully at Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross after a long illness. Predeceased by her parents, Denis and Mary. Survived by her brother, Francis & sisters, Patricia & Sheila. She will be sorely missed. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dilís. Due to the current restrictions, her funeral will be held privately, however, the Mass can be viewed online on Thursday, 22nd October, at 11am using the following link https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-assumption-​blackro​ck. 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., Newtown Park, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

BROPHY, Eileen (née Noonan), Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow and late of Milltown, Co. Kerry. Passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2020. Adored wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Desperately missed by her always-loving husband, Michael, son, Karl, daughter, Fay, daughter-in-law, Deirdre, granddaughters, Sadhbh and Éabha, sisters, Aggie and Maura, and brother, Thomas. A long-serving volunteer with Wicklow Riding for the Disabled, she will also be missed by her animals, especially her horse, Nelson. Eileen was predeceased by her daughter, Gwen. During her illness Eileen was wonderfully cared for by the oncology unit at St Vincent’s Private Hospital and by the teams at Wicklow and Newtownmountkennedy Primary Care Centres. We owe them a great debt of gratitude. A private committal service will take place tomorrow Friday morning 23rd, October at 10 o’clock in the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome Crematorium and can be viewed live on the following link https://vimeo.com/event153499 Rest now, Eileen. We love you.

ALLAN,, Lilian, (née Spencer) - October. 20, 2020, (Formerly of Goatstown), (Peacefully), aged 89 in the wonderful care of Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late David and loving aunt to her niece Audrey and nephew Dudley; will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her niece, nephew and their families. A private family funeral will take place in accordance with government guidelines. At Rest

PLATTS - Louise Clare (née Finnegan) (Hertfordshire, UK and formerly of Greystones, Co. Wicklow) - October 17 2020 at Heath House Care Home, Bushey Heath, UK. Peacefully after a long illness with dementia. Fought on her terms to the end, lovingly cared for by the team around her. Beloved wife of the late Dr Robin Platts. Very sadly missed and much loved by her son Conall Platts (and his wife and children) and her sister Everina Dell and her husband Jeffrey Dell. Private cremation to be held on 22nd October in the UK with a deferred memorial service planned for later in 2021, Covid-19 restrictions allowing. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society (www.alzheimers.org.uk http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/).

WALLACE - Bruce, (Sue Ryder House, Ballyroan, Co. Laoise). October 20, 2020 Husband of the late Revd. Ann. Pre-deceased by his sister Violet. Father of Edward, Andrew, James and Beth. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Becky, Vicky, Nicole, Ben, Tim and Matthew, his great-grandchildren Ollie, Ailbhe, Amelia and Noah, daughters-in-law Marie and Jane, extended family and friends. A Private Family Funeral will take place. Messages of condolence can be sent on www.irishtimes.com.