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CROWE - Bridget (Bridie), Blackrock, Co. Dublin. 05 June 2025, her children, Mary, Caitriona, Turlough, Orla and John, their spouses, her grandchildren and great-grand children would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them in their sad loss. We are very grateful to all those who attended the Funeral home, the Funeral Mass and the interment. We wish to thank her amazing carer Kay; all the wonderful staff of Newtown Park House including Anne, Anne Marie, Jessie, Listen, Kitty and Rachel; the Blackrock hospice team and Dr Conor Murphy who took gentle care of Bridie in her final days. Thanks also to Fr. Fortune, the funeral team, and the singer and accompanist in Guardian Angels Church, Newtown Park. We are extremely grateful to Tanya Massey and her colleagues in Rom Massey & Sons for their courtesy and professionalism. Special thanks to Bridie’s wonderful neighbours for their loving kindness always. We are especially grateful to all Bridie’s and our friends, our aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, colleagues and neighbours some whom travelled long distances to attend the Funeral home, Funeral Mass and cemetery. We deeply appreciate all the lovely memories of her that have been shared with us and the many cards and expressions of sympathy we received. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

BROWN - Jacqueline Loyola (née Purtill), a member of Middle Temple. Died peacefully on November 13 at Wiltshire Heights Care Home, Bradford on Avon, aged Seventy Eight. Dearly loved by her husband, and valued for her warmth and generosity by her family in England and Ireland, and many friends in Westminster, Woodbridge and Winsley. Funeral at St Thomas More’s Catholic Church, Bradford on Avon at 12:30 pm on January 5th 2026. Donations, if desired, for Dorothy House Hospice C/O G Mannings Funeral Directors, 106 North Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5DJ.

CLEERE - John Brendan (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) 12th December 2025. Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital and previously in the wonderful care of Leeson Park Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his parents John and Clare, brother Noel and sister Eithne. Very sadly missed by his cousins, family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Leeson Park Nursing Home on Sunday afternoon (21st December) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning (22nd December) to Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 12pm. No flowers please. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

CONWAY - Conway, Nora (née Smith) - Late of Blackrock and formerly of Kilcogy, Co. Cavan, passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Martin. Nora will be deeply loved and sadly missed by her devoted children Fergus, Máire, Barbara, Eileen and Aedeen, sons-in-law and partners Frank, Paul and Denver, her treasured grandchildren Cian, Niall, Ben, Hazel, Nienke, Bryan, Cara and Susanna, her brothers Jimmy, Tony and Oliver, sisters Phyllis and Helen, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and her many dear friends. Funeral details to be confirmed. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock at (01) 280 4454.

May Nora Rest in Peace.