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STEWART, Irwin, (late of Sutton and formerly of St. Andrew's College, Booterstown) - August 30, 2020, (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital after a long illness, predeceased by his partner John O'Neill; deeply regretted by the Stewart and O'Neill families and his many friends. RIP. Due to recent government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place for family and close friends.

WATERSTONE, Reverend Canon Albert Thomas (Kerry), Lynally, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, died peacefully on August 31, 2020, in his 98th year. Sadly missed by his wife Edie, his children Vici, John, Aidan, Mark and their families. Removal from O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore, tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 6.15pm, arriving to St. Catherine's Church, Hop Hill, at 6.30pm for Funeral prayers. Parishioners are welcome to attend. A family Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12 noon, followed by Burial in St. Catherine's graveyard, Clonminch. Numbers in the Church are restricted to 50. Those who would have liked to attend are invited to stand outside the Church or at the Cemetery. A special thanks to his carer's and the nursing staff at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, for their exceptional care. Family flowers only, please. Kerry will be fondly remembered for a lifetime of ministry and as a founder of the Ulster Project.

KEYES, ,Teresa (née Keys), (Dún Laoghaire and formerly of Marino and late of Aer Lingus), August 30, 2020. Peacefully in her sleep at home. Much loved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Matthew, Marian and Joe, devoted granny to the late Steven, also Feargal, Nora and Joanna and great granny to Owen and Orla. Predeceased by her brothers Brendan and Joe. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Mary and Bríd, brothers Paddy and Nicholas, daughter-in-law Evelyn, son-in-law Michael, grand daughter-in-law Alice, nieces and nephews, all her wider family, her carers and many good friends and neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in Peace Removal on Friday morning September 4, 2020 to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Churchview Road, Killiney, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. In accordance with Government guidelines on public gatherings, Teresa’s Requiem Mass will be strictly limited to 50 persons (all must wear face coverings). To live stream the church go to http://www.johnstownkillineyparish.com Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to the current restrictions cannot, are welcome to leave a personal message on Teresa’s Obituary Notice by clicking on the condolence section on RIP.ie

BLAKE, Frances (née Moran) Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. September 1st 2020 (peacefully) in the dedicated care of the staff of Leeson Park House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Prof. Sean Blake, loving mother of Peter, Susan, Rhona and Judy, precious sister of Dorothy and Ann. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren and in-laws, relatives and wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. In keeping with current government and HSE guidelines a private Funeral will take place for family followed by cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

TAYLOR, (née Collins), Rene (Dundrum), 31 August 2020 (peacefully), in the exceptional and loving care of the staff in Simpson’s Hospital Nursing Home, Dundrum. Beloved wife of the late Denis. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her daughter Clodagh, son-in-law Ron, granddaughter Eimear and by her daughter Sinéad and family in Australia, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Due to Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings a private funeral for family and close friends will take place on Thursday (3 September) at 11am. Those wishing to attend the funeral are required to wear face coverings. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-​churc​h-ballinteer. Rene's family would like to thank each and every one of the staff of Simpson's Hospital Nursing Home for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Rene during the last year.

MAGILL, Peter, Retired Surgeon (Cranmore, Ardmore Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath) - Beloved husband of Sheila, adored and adoring father of Rachel, Clare and David and grandfather of Matilda, William, Calum, Danny, Elsie, Aibhe, Juno, Darcy and Fionn. Died 30th August 2020 peacefully at home after a prolonged illness, borne stoically. Grateful thanks to all the many people involved in his care. Peter will be much missed. A private family funeral/cremation will take place. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the North Westmeath Hospice - https://northwestmeathhospice.ie/donate/ House private, please.

LUMSDEN, Fr David (Former Parish Priest of Edenmore and Grange Park and formerly of Clondalkin, Cabra West and Ballyfermot parishes) - August 30, 2020 peacefully after a short illness in the wonderful care of the devoted staff of St Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Edenmore and prior to that by Beaumont Hospital. He will be very sadly missed by his brothers Gerard, John, Peter, Dominic and Paul; sisters-in-law Mary, Dolores, Colette and Paula; his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, his Grace the Archbishop and the priests of the Dublin Diocese, extended family and his wide circle of friends in all of his parishes. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5o’c until 7oc’ (Social distancing and face coverings required). A private family funeral will take place at 10o’c on Thursday morning in St Monica’s Church, Edenmore which can also be viewed on the parish website (stbenedicts-stmonicas.ie) with burial afterwards at Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Barnardos Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

QUINN, Conor (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - August 31, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband and friend of Hilary, loving father of Ciara, Ronan, Cillian and the late Moninne; Adored papa of Zoe, Jorja, Alex, Archie, Abbie, Ollie, Ella, Jack and Teddy. Sadly missed by his brothers Lochlann, Ruairi, Dec and Colm, daughters-in-law Lolita and Fiona, sisters-in-law Brenda, Liz, June and Dervilla, Colm’s partner Jason, brothers-in-law Richard, Denis and Paul, nieces, nephews, extended family and his wide circle of friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Conor’s Funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online on Wednesday at 11am on www.foxrockparish.ie Those who wish to attend the Funeral should note that face coverings will be required.

LAING, (née Ure) Elizabeth May (Lily) (Clondalkin, Dublin) - 28 August 2020, (peacefully) at home after a long illness, surrounded by her devoted family. Treasured wife and soulmate of Sydney, (Canon) and adored mother of Zandra and Hilary, sister of Richard and Billy and Harry (deceased). Lily will be greatly missed by her sons-in-law Andrew (Giles) and Denis (Duggan), her grandchildren Ingrid and Robert, brother Richard, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. We trust Lily is now in a place of no more pain or suffering and we look forward to a joyful reunion in Heaven. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. In accordance with government guidelines, only 50 people may attend the Funeral Service in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Friday (September 4th) at 11am. The Funeral will be by invitation only. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot, may view Funeral Service on the Church web link. (https://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/worship/video-stream/ Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Irish Cancer Society please. ‘The strife is o’er, the battle done'