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O'NEILL, John (Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Eyeries, Beara, Cork. President of Ballyboden St. Enda’s GAA Club; retired ESB) - Died peacefully on August 15th 2020 in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Maureen. Cherished father of Sheena, Aidan, Paul, Carina and the late Laura. He will be fondly missed by his grandchildren Dearan, Aisling, Conal, Rionach, Laoise, Tiarnán, Siún and Doireann, great-grandchildren James and Ava, daughter-in-law Marie, son-in-law Diarmaid, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Do dhá láimh, a Chríost, anall tharainn. In accordance with government guidance regarding public gatherings a private Funeral Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church Terenure on Tuesday August 18th at 12.30pm which may be viewed on the following link https://youtu.be/cbrcXowQ_uM

MURPHY, Patrick (Paddy) (of Shanganagh Grove, Shankill, Co. Dublin and Ballymitty, Co. Wexford) - Following a long illness, fought with grace and dignity, Paddy passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020, in the presence of family and in the loving care of the staff of Knockrobin Hill Care Home. Much loved brother of Maureen, Tommy (deceased), Bill and Martin (recently deceased). Adored brother-in-law of Ann and uncle of Barbara and Suzann who took such wonderful care of Paddy during his long illness. Very sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace A private funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, 18th August at 11.00am in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill. Paddy’s funeral cortege will pass his home at approximately 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

LEE, (née Sweeny) Denise (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) August 13, 2020 - (peacefully) at home with her adoring children by her side. Beloved wife of the late Reginald and loving mother of Adrian, Philip, Amanda and Keith; mother-in-law to Irina, Una, Jamie and Alison; grandmother to Ruth, Ilya, Alice, Frank, Jessica, Laragh, Patrick, Anna, Molly, Daniel, Clodagh, Aoibhne, Alexander, Dasha and great-grandmother to Maria and Nina. She was an inspiration and a guiding light to so many family and friends. She will be inexpressibly missed by all who knew and loved her. Due to government guidelines a private funeral will take place. Those who cannot attend the Church may view the ceremony at www.booterstownparish.ie at 11am this (Monday) morning, and the cremation service afterwards at 12:45pm at www.mountjerome.ie. Those who wish to, may leave a message of condolence at www.rommassey.ie. "May she Rest in Peace"

BRENNAN, Patrick (Paddy) (late of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford) – August 14, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, much loved husband of Judy, loving father of Mark, Louise and Alice, cherished grandad of Conor; fondly remembered by his brother Aidan, sister Doreen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A private family Funeral Mass will take place this (Monday) morning at 10.15am at St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry which can be viewed on enniskerryparish.ie Cremation will take place in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross at 12.15pm which can be viewed on mountjerome.ie Condolences may be forwarded via colliersfuneraldirectors.com May he Rest in Peace.

KEARY Brian, (Woodford, Co. Galway) passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020, surrounded by his family at UCHG. He was much loved and his loss is very much regretted by his wife Mary, daughters Alacoque, Kathy, Ruth and Sarah, sister Irene, grandsons Seamus and Raymond, sons-in-law Mike and Peirre, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. In accordance with current government advice, a private reposal will take place for family only at his home in Woodford this (Saturday) evening. Removal from his home at 12.30 pm tomorrow (Sunday) followed by private cremation service in Shannon Crematorium. For those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, donations can be made to COPE in lieu of flowers and a personal message can be left in the 'Condolences' section on www.irishtimes.com

FYNES, Brian (Rush, Co. Dublin) Professor at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School - August 13, 2020, (peacefully) after a short illness, Brian beloved husband of Noreen, loving dad of Eóghan and Conall and dear brother of Edward and Patricia; sadly missed by his loving family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives a very large and wide circle of friends. R.I.P. Due to the recent government guidelines regarding public gatherings, Brian's funeral will be held on Monday morning for family and close friends.

LAZENBY John, aged sixty-nine, (Stittsville, Ontario, late of Malahide, Dublin), August 8, 2020 peacefully, in the tender care of his loving sons Ian, David and Ciaran, predeceased by his beloved wife Brenda. Remembered always, by his sons, their wives, grandchildren, sisters and brother, family and friends. His successful career managing construction is marked in buildings of renown in Toronto and Ottawa. A man with a kind heart,
May he Rest in Peace.

ROWDEN, – Sam (late of Margaretholme, Sandymount and formerly Raheny), August 11, 2020, (peacefully), in his 94th year, in the excellent care of the staff at Mount Tabor, Nursing Home, Sandymount; beloved husband of Phyllis (née Hughes), much loved father of Robert, Winifred, Olwen and Keith, adored and adoring Grandad to Anna, Matthew, Rebecca, Katie, Aishling, Adam, Jasmine, Michelle, Finn, Henry and William. Loved and remembered always by his family, sister Muriel, brother Ken, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. In accordance with Government guidelines, the funeral will be private. You may view the Service tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon here: https://youtu.be/mDok0p0fCnQ. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in memory of Sam, to St. Patrick’s Cathedral Roof Fund. “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15.