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O'DWYER, (née Murphy) Breda (Bridget) (Leopardstown Avenue, Co.Dublin and formerly Clounlaheen, Co. Clare) - September 26, 2020. Peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of the Blackrock Hospice. Loving wife of Gabriel and much loved mother of Louise, Alan and Elaine, sons-in-law Vinny and Peter, her five adored grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Lauren, Samantha and Ben, sisters Mary and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. In keeping with current Government and H.S.E. guidelines a private Funeral will take place for family. Those who cannot attend due to the current restrictions may leave a private message of condolence for the family at https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Blackrock Hospice. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock, 01-2804454.

FRANCIS, Marie (Santry, formerly of Tralee) - August 21, 2020, peacefully, in London, cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen and much loved sister of the late Kevin and Bernard; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sister Eileen and sister-in-law Istafiah, and by her nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to current restrictions are welcome to leave a personal message by post to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie. May she Rest in Peace

GREER, Emma (Manchester and formerly Milltown, Dublin 6) - 13 September 2020. Beloved daughter of Antony and the late Joan; proud mother of Oscar, dear sister to Victoria and Jane, and loving aunt to Annabelle and Robert. May she rest in peace. Due to current government guidelines a private funeral Mass will take place. It will be offered at the Church of the Assumption and Saints Columbanus and Gall in Milltown on Thursday, 1 October, 2020 at 10am, followed by burial with her mother in Kilternan Cemetery Park.

CANTWELL, Frank (Merrion Road, Dublin) - September 25, 2020, peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of his family and the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Darina, son Paul, brother Dermot and sister Marie. He will be sadly missed by his sons Andrew and Colin, grandchildren Ryan, Max, Emily, Holly, and Robin, daughters-in-law Nancy and Stephanie, sister-in-law Mary, nephews Roger, Mark, Michael, David and Declan and niece Fiona, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of cherished friends. A private family funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. The funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am and may be viewed on the link; www.donnybrookparish.ie/webcam . Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message in the section below “condolences”. Family flowers only, please.

KELLY, (née Lynch) Margaret (Ita) (late of Sycamore Road and Ballycrovane, Beara) - September 25, 2020, (peacefully) at home in the loving care of her family and the Palliative Care Team of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown; devoted wife of the late Michael and loving Mam to Marian, Michael, Ciaran and Ita. Margaret will be greatly missed by her daughters and sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. A private family funeral will take place in line with Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave your personal message for Margaret’s family in the “Condolences” section on www.irishtimes.com Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

CAHILL, Stephen (Shankill, Co. Dublin and former captain of Greystones Golf Club) – September 24, 2020, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, beloved husband of Kathleen, caring dad of Graham and Nicholas, cherished grandad of Andrea and Ana, much loved brother of Sr. Catherine, Ann and Jim and father-in-law of Teresa; sadly missed by his extended family and friends. A private family funeral Mass will take place at in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10.00am which may be watched at stannesparishshankill.com followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery at approx. 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be made online to Our Lady’s Hospice at olh.ie May he Rest in Peace.

GARGAN, (née Finlay), (Coolgreaney Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow and formerly of Tinahask), September 20, 2020, peacefully, Bernadette (Bernie), wife of the late Edward and much loved mother of Blainead, Joy, Fidelma and the late Sharon (Hollingsworth). Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughters, son-in-law Matthew, grandchildren Amanda, Conor and Ronan, sister Joy, brother-in-law Headley, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. In accordance with current government guidelines, Bernadette’s funeral will take place in private. She will be brought to St.’s Mary and Peter’s Church this (Monday) evening arriving for reception prayers at 7.00 o'clock. Funeral Mass at 10.00 o'clock tomorrow (Tuesday) morning with private cremation to follow. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via the parish webcam. www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/ House strictly private please.

CORDEN, (Carlow) September 24, 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of the District Hospital. Frank, 14 Oak Park Road, (Retired Irish Sugar R&D). Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Catherine, Bryan, Fiona, Richard and the late Andrew. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother Jimmy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his nine grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends R.I.P. Funeral Mass will be celebrated this (Monday) morning at 11.00am for family and close friends in The Church of the Holy Family, Askea followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. The Mass may be viewed on the Askea parish webcam. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Friends of the District Hospital.