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BACON, Andrew (Andy) (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) 19th October 2020 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his family, after a long and heroic battle borne with great courage and good humour. Beloved and cherished son of Adam and Lee, much loved brother and best pal of Rachael and beloved boyfriend and best friend of Lindsay (Cooke). He will be greatly missed by his family, his grandmother Noreen (Malone), his aunts; Sharon, Miriam and Anita, uncles; Ian, David and Charles, cousins, extended family and all his friends from Gonzaga College S.J., Trinity College and U.C.D. In accordance with government guidelines on public gatherings, a private Funeral Mass will take place today (Wednesday), at 2.00 pm in Gonzaga College Chapel, which can be viewed on the following link https://youtu.be/Fk6ch4XRFTg

PURCELL, Oonagh (Glenore Cottage, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny), died October 16 (peacefully) at home. Beloved sister of Sheila and Dorothy and the late Maureen, Eithne and Frank. Oonagh will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Requiesce in pace A private family funeral Mass has taken place.

JENKINSON, Noel, (Lusk/Bellewstown) Oct 19th, 2020. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the Staff at Mowlam Nursing Home in Rush, pre-deceased by his brothers, Tommie, Christy, Fr. Willie C.S.Sp., Joseph and Michael. Deeply regretted by his sister Marie (Shelly), his sister-in-law Brenda, his many nieces and nephews and extended families. Funeral Mass on Wed. 21st at 12.00 noon at St MacCullins Church, Lusk - available on Webcam. "A Special Life lived with Dignity and Patience"

KELLY, (nee Bradley), Dolores, Kinnity & Clara Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Died 15th Oct 2020 in her 91st year peacefully after a short illness. Pre-deceased by her sister Nuala. Beloved mother of Paul (Karen), Aidan (Cathy), Deborah (Ian King), Ronan (Sara), Rob (Otilia). Grandmother to Roisin, Cameron, Conor, Sam, Eimear, Aisling, Adam, Orfhlaith, Kieran, Liam & Nina. RIP. She lived life to the fullest, and her love of life, laughter & song will be greatly missed and remembered by all her extended family & her wonderful friends around the world. Funeral arrangements to follow. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

ffrench Davis, Conor (Brownstown Navan, Co. Meath) October 18, 2020 after a long illness. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Prue, sister, brother, six children and his thirteen grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be streamed at 11 o'clock today Wednesday from The Church of The Assumption, Kentstown, Co. Meath: See https://www.churchservices.tv/ Removal on Thursday to Bonnifinglas Graveyard, Foxford, Co. Mayo, for burial.

GAHAN, (née McNally) Rita (Greystones, Co. Wicklow) - Died peacefully after a short illness in the compassionate care of the doctors and nurses at St Vincent’s University Hospital on Sunday October 18th 2020. Beloved wife of the late Tommy and loving mother to Sheila, Eamonn, Kevin, Conor, Roisin, Gráinne, Maureen and Patrick; adored granny to Eamonn, Jackie, Simon, Robbie, Jack, Alice, Oyanne, Ronan, Christopher, Daniel and Matthew; and great-grandmother to Ava, Sean, Xander and Orlaith. Rita will be very sadly missed by her family, her dear brother Brian and sisters-in-law; her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law Garratt, Julie, Jennifer, Asun, Ger, Jim and Kim; her nieces and nephews and her many friends and neighbours. The funeral Mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Greystones at 1pm on Thursday October 22nd. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it will be private, but can be viewed on www.greystonesparish.ie. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Greystones Cancer Support https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11389095_autumn---winter-​​2020-fundraiser.html. Please note that social distance & face coverings must be observed at all times. May she rest in peace. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740.

GRIFFIN, (nee Keenan) Phenie (Philomena) (Terenure, Dublin) - October 19th 2020. Very peacefully in the loving care of the Sisters and staff of the Holy Family Residence Roebuck, beloved wife of the late Philip Griffin, loving mother of Fr. Philip, Gerry, Fiana, Micheál and Christine. Very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, brother Noel, sister Gretta, her dearly loved grandchildren, Naoise, Ciara, Emmet, Cathal, Abigail, Elsa and Pippa, her 6 great-grandchildren, daughters in-law Sonya and Gerri, and Christine’s partner Martin, brother-in-law Jean, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to Government guidelines on public gatherings, a private family Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am. The Funeral can be viewed on the parish website rathgarparish.ie. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Sisters, nurses and carers of the Holy Family Residence Roebuck for their kindness, care and attention given to Phenie throughout her stay.

SHEAHAN, (née Meade) Marie (Coolock) October 18, 2020 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Anovocare Nursing Home, devoted wife of the late Denis. Very sadly missed by Conor, Aoife and Neasa, daughter-in-law Karen, son-in-law Kelvin, grandchildren Jack, Ben and Sam, brother Joe, sister-in-law Thea, nieces, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of close friends. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family Funeral Service will take place. To those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your condolences at www.irishtimes.com or send on condolences by traditional manner. An appropriate celebration of Marie’s life will take place at a later date. She truly defined a life well lived. A live stream of Marie's Service can be viewed tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 11.00am on the following link: www.churchservices.tv/coolock Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a h-anam dílis.

O'GRADY, (née McMillan), Veronica (Booterstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Paisley, Scotland) October 18, 2020. Peacefully, in the tender care of the staff in St. Joseph’s, Shankill. Beloved wife of the late of Joseph (Joe) and loving mother of Marie, Paul, Ian, Joanne, Chris and Peter. She will be sadly missed by her, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sixteen grandchildren, sisters Mary, Johan, Margaret and Isabelle, extended family, relatives and friends. Due to the current restrictions, her funeral will be held privately, however, the Mass can be viewed online on Wednesday 21st October at 11am using the following link https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-assumption-​blackro​ck. Messages to the family in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to https://saintjosephsshankill.ie/donate/ May she rest in peace.

HOWARD, Sr. Stella, (Loreto Community, Leslie Avenue, Dalkey, Co Dublin) October 19, 2020, peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. She will be greatly missed by her Loreto family, sister-in-law Muriel and her husband Brendan, nieces and nephews Alison, Neil, Mark, Karl and Kate, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by her brother Laurence. Due to government restrictions, a private funeral Mass of the Resurrection will take place in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) morning followed by burial in Abbey House Cemetery, Rathfarnham. The Mass may be viewed on the following link www.dalkeyparish.ie/webcam/