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O'REILLY, Anne (nee O’Brien) (Ballsbridge, Dublin) - 17th October 2020, peacefully at the Blackrock Clinic; beloved wife of the late Barry and loving mother of Peter, Lanna and Patrick. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Maeve and Joanna, son-in-law Rudi, her grandchildren Philip, Peter and Christopher, Jamie, Kate, Patricia and Fergus, great-grandchildren A.J. and Danielle, her brothers Don and Dannie, nieces, nephews, extended family, her many friends and her carer Zina. A special mention for the late Joe Gallagher, her friend and partner for many years. A private family funeral is taking place at this time due to Government restrictions. For those who cannot attend but would like to follow the funeral Mass today (Tuesday) 20th October at 11.00 am please go to the link https://www.churchservices.tv/donnybrook

FORRISTAL, Kathleen (Bayside, Dublin 13 and formerly of Jerpoint Church, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny) - Kathleen passed away on 17th October in the care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, after a long Illness. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her sisters Nan Collins (Carlow) and May Forristal (Galway), numerous nieces and nephews and the staff and residents of Cara Care, Santry, where she spent her final years and was so well cared for. Kathleen was pre-deceased by her parents William and Kathleen, brothers Edmund, Joe, Larry, Liam and sisters Eilis and Gretta. Kathleen's funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, followed by burial in St Mary's New Cemetery, Thomastown, in accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings. The funeral Mass can be viewed online on the website of Thomastown Parish. May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

DULLEA, Raymond ( “Woodfield”, Ballygurteen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork and formerly of Georgian Village, Castleknock, Dublin 15) - Sunday, October 18th 2020, peacefully at home, following a long illness, borne with great dignity, courage and acceptance. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Mary. Very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and best friend Loretto (nee Neary), brothers Gerald (Nenagh), Vincent (Ballgurteen), sisters Marion (Ballineen), Bernadette (Cork), mother-in-law Kathleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, cousins, extended families, former colleagues at St. Kevin’s College Dublin 11, close friends and neighbours. In accordance with HSE guidelines and following Government advice a private funeral will take place for Raymond. Reposing at “Woodfield’, house private, immediate family and close friends only. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, Rossmore, Clonakilty. Burial on Wednesday at 2 o’clock in Donegan Cemetery, Mount Temple, Moate, Co.Westmeath. No flowers please, donations if desired in Raymond’s memory to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.

McCULLAGH, Ann (late of Butterfield Crescent, Rathfarnham) - 17th October 2020, peacefully, in Middletown Nursing Home, Wexford, daughter of the late Hugh and Eileen McCullagh and sister of the late Canon Mervyn McCullagh. Remembered with much love by her sister-in-law Hilary McCullagh and cousins Sheila, Michael, Tommy and Roy (Peirce) and Mr and Mrs Frank McNiece. In line with Government and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings a private Funeral for family and close friends will take place on Tuesday arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny for 2pm. ‘At Rest`

STONE, Robert (Bob) (Mount Stewart, Portlaoise and formerly of Adamstown and St John's Drive, Wexford) - Peacefully, in Clover Lodge Nursing Home, Athy on Friday 16th October 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Gina and Tracy, brother of Val and the late Michael. Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, brother, granddaughters Ciara and Simone, sons-in-law Ian and Simon, sisters-in-law Alice, Georgina and Pauline, brother-in-law Malcom, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends. A private funeral will take place today (Monday) 19th October. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.wexfordparish.com 'church webcams' Rowe Street Church, Wexford at 12.00 noon. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland. May he rest in peace.

RUSSELL, Philip, (Howth and formerly of Clontarf and Sligo) - October 16, 2020, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of Brymore Nursing Home, Howth, beloved husband of the late Nuala, very sadly missed by his loving children Loretta, Nicola, Joanna and Raymond, sons-in-law Leslie and Phil, daughter-in-law Hatira, his adored grandchildren Felicity, Philip and Leah, sister Moya, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family Funeral Service will take place. Rest in Peace

CULLEN, Edmund J. (Eddie) Crann House, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow - October 15th 2020 (peacefully) surrounded by his family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Katherine, sons Patrick, Paul, Eddie (Jnr), Gerard and Jimmy, daughter Cheryl, grandchildren Senan, Ruan, Aurea, and James Edmund (Jnr), nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass this (Monday) morning at 11o’c in St. Lazerian’s Church, Leighlinbridge. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. In accordance with HSE and government guidelines Eddie's Funeral Mass is limited to 25 family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

WILLIAMS, John Laurie (Jack), late of Termonfeckin Road, Drogheda and formerly of Dublin, on October 16, 2020, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda after a short illness. Beloved husband of Helen and loving father of Tony, Dermot and Rory. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Dympna, Wendy and Susan, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aisling, Ellen and Rachel, sisters Alice and Máire, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. In accordance with current government guidelines, Jack's funeral mass will take place privately." Funeral will be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/droghedastaugustines at 11.45a.m on Monday 19th October .

LAVELLE, Lavelle, Una (Sandymount, Co. Dublin) – October 16, 2020 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff at Belmont House Nursing Home. Only daughter of the late Richard and Patricia Lavelle and sister of the late Ruaire, Paddy and Rev. Colm S.J. and sisters-in-law of the late Ena and Marjorie. Sadly missed by her brother John, sister-in-law Marie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her relatives and a large number of friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place in accordance with current Government guidelines.