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DOOLAN, Matthew A. (Morehampton Road and Wexford). Beloved friend of Paula . Matt died unexpectedly and peacefully on September 18, 2020. He is sorryfully mourned and greatly missed.

GEARY, Ann (née Kelly), (Pontoon House, and late of Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Foxford, and formerly of Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo), September 22, 2020, Peacefully at University Hospital Galway. Ann, predeceased by her dear husband Brendan, parents P.J. and Kathleen Kelly, her brothers P.J., Fr. Vincent, Simon, Harry and Eamonn and sisters Maura, Eileen, Breeta and Kay. Ann will be greatly missed by her loving daughters Mary (Pontoon), Ann Gavin (Swinford), Breeta Gallagher (Killala)- sons Michael (Dublin), Brendan (New Jersey) and John (Westport/Castlebar) eleven grandchildren Sophie, Christopher, Adrian, Henry, Lucia, Cathal, Colleen, Ava, Joanne, Joseph and William, nephews, nieces, sons-in-law Vinnie Gavin and Joe Gallagher, daughters-in-law Dominique Crowley and Michelle Moss, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace House private due to Coronavirus. Funeral cortege will leave her residence tomorrow (Friday) at 2.30pm to the Church of Christ the King, Knockmore for Funeral Mass at 3.00pm followed by burial in Kilconduff Cemetery, Swinford. Funeral Mass for Ann can be viewed on https://churchtv.ie/knockmore.html Due to H.S.E. guidelines regarding the Coronavirus, Ann's Funeral is confined to family only. A memorial Mass for the Ann's soul will be held at a later date which will be arranged in due course.

WALSH Fintan (Watree Lodge, Gowran Co. Kilkenny), - September 23, 2020. Will be missed by his wife Grace, daughter Caroline, son Derek, daughter in law Seona and grandchildren Matthew, Robert, and Henry, brothers, sisters, and extended family. Reposing at his home on Thursday evening from 6pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11.00am in Church of the Assumption, Gowran followed by burial in Paulstown Cemetery. Due to Government guidelines a Private Family Funeral will take place.

WALL, Very Reverend John S., (Pastor Emeritus, Ballyroan and late of Enniskerry) – September 22, 2020 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the sisters and staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Son of the late Michael and Angela Wall, (Brandon Road, Drimnagh). In the 53rd year of his priestly ministry, deeply regretted by his loving sister Marie, brothers Michael, Vincent, Finbarr and Noel, sisters- in-law Ann, Mary, Anne and Cathy, brother-in-law Bertie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, a wide circle of wonderful friends and parishioners, and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and the priests of the Diocese of Dublin. May he Rest in Peace. Due to HSE and Government guidelines on public gatherings a private Funeral Mass will take place for family. The Removal may be viewed online tomorrow (Friday) at 5.30pm at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-​churc​h-ballinteer and the Funeral Mass on Saturday morning Sept. 26th from 10am at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-​churc​h-ballinteer. Those who would like to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot may leave a private message of condolence for the family at https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/ . Family flowers only. Donations to Peace Corp at Localise Info@localise.ie.

BROSNAN, (née McLaughlin), Róisín, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, September 21st 2020. Róisín died peacefully in the loving care of the staff and chaplaincy of St. Vincent’s Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Jim, dear mother to Louise and Paul and wonderful grandmother to Raphael, Malachy, Veronica and Benedict, Cillian, Doireann and Iseult. She will be greatly missed by her sister Pauline, brothers-in-law Noel and Martin, her daughter-in-law Muireann and son-in-law David, as well as her many nephews, nieces and friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Saturday September 26th at 2.30pm in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones after which Róisín will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the funeral will be private but can be viewed online at www.greystonesparish.ie. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740.

McCAFFERTY, Teresa (late of Donnybrook and St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and formerly of Kilmacrennan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal) - September 23rd, 2020 (Peacefully) after many years of ill health at the Royal Hospital Donnybrook. Predeceased by her mother and father Una and James and her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una and Colette; lovingly remembered by her sisters Mary and Lucy, brothers Jim, William and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and friends. May she Rest in Peace. A special thanks to the wonderful medical, nursing and care staff at the Royal Hospital Donnybrook who supported and cared for Teresa for the past few years and particularly during her final few months. Due to ongoing HSE and Government Guidelines on public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for family and close friends. The Funeral Mass may be viewed online tomorrow Friday 25th Sept at 11.00 o’c at https://www.churchservices.tv/donnybrook. Family flowers only please. All enquires to Massey Bros. Newtown Park, Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

BOWES, (Cork and Birr) - On September 21, 2020, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital, MICHAEL, Carrigaline, (late Mech-Con and Fernhill Golf Club). Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Crean), Ballina, Co. Mayo, loving father of Angela (Kelleher), Lorna (Busteed) and Alan, loving brother of Ella, Sheila and the late Breda, Betty, Brendan, Larry and Gerald and father-in-law of Geraldine, Eamonn and the late Dick. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Owen, Davey, Amy, Lia, Chloe, Roisin, Jamie and Mia, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. To follow best practices and guidelines and with the support of Michael’s family the funeral will take place privately. Condolences may be added at www.rip.ie or at www.oconnorfuneralcork.ie. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding. May he rest in peace

COOK, David S. (Loughbrickland, Co. Down) - September 19, 2020. (Politician and Solicitor). Beloved husband of Fionnuala, father of Barbary, John, Patrick, Julius and Dominic; brother to Alison and Nora. He will be sadly missed by a wide circle of friends, extended family and colleagues. There will be short service at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast at 10.30am tomorrow (Thursday). People are asked to adhere to social distancing.

WORRELL (née Crampton) Charlotte Christina (Iny) (Ayrhill House, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare) - September 22, 2020 Peacefully at her home. Predeceased by her husband Archie sisters Vera, Gladys, Ruby , Pearl and brother Sonny, grandson Colin, daughter-in-law Geraldine and son-in-law Christy. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, Francis, Harry, Dorothy, Stanley, Godfrey, Carol, Mervyn, Georgie, Shirley and Mavis, her sisters Pat, Evelyn and Mavis, brother Mervyn, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Due to Government restrictions and guidelines regarding funerals a family funeral will take place. Arriving St. John the Evangelist Church, Monasterevin at 7.00pm this (Wednesday) evening. Funeral Service tomorrow (Thursday) at 2.00pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. Family Flowers only. Donations to Monasterevin Day Care Centre C/O Persse Funeral Directors. Please adhere to social distancing on route and in cemeteryAt Rest