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CONGDON - Vera

(Charlemont, Griffith Avenue) – September 27, 2025 (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Chris (fondly known as Effie), now in the loving arms of Effie and her parents Catherine and Robert, and her brother Robert, loving mother of Annmarie, Paul and Mark. Very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her son-in-law Gerry, daughters-in-law Niamh and Bernie, grandchildren Mark, Steven, Aisling and David, Brian, Aoife, Deirdre and Daragh, Cian, Cliodhna and Moya, their wives, husbands and partners, her great-grandchildren Elodie, Mark Anthony, Sophia, Jasmine, Ollie, Zach, Luca, Óisin, Odhrán, Nenagh and Alfie, sisters-in-law Alice and Helen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand this Monday evening (Sept 29) with family in attendance from 5 o’clock until 7.30 o’clock. Removal tomorrow Tuesday morning (Sept 30) to the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Marino, for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery.

To view Vera’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10 o’clock please click https://www.marinoparish.ie/live-stream/

Family flowers only please.

Donations, in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

SHAW - Tom (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath) - 27th September 2025; (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, after an illness so bravely borne. Beloved husband of Kate, loving father of Rebecca, Jamie and Ben and son of Yvonne and the late Tom. He will be so sadly missed by his family, brother John, sisters Sandra, Anne, Freddie and Jillian, father-in-law Joe, brothers-in-law, Peter and Giles, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral Service will take place today Monday (29th Sept.) at 11.30am in Rathfarnham Parish Church. Burial thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to ARC Cancer Support.

The Funeral Service may be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/live/a4Vdhq0XMwo?si=gq-GJ_Gy2167k80X.

MARSHALL -

Rev’d Canon Dr. William J. (Killiney, Co. Dublin, formerly Rathmichael Parish Church and Omagh, Co. Tyrone) – September 26, 2025, peacefully, in his 91st year, at Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Devoted and loving husband of Margaret. Mourned and will be missed by his wife, sister Pearl, brothers-in-law Billy, Derek and James, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends, former parishioners and wider Church of Ireland community. Requiem Eucharist on Friday (Oct.3) at 11.00am in Rathmichael Parish Church, Ferndale Road, Shankill, Dublin 18 followed by Committal Service at 3.15pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Red Cross, www.redcross.ie . Clergy are welcome to robe (white stole).

“My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart

and my portion forever” – Psalm73:26

CANAVAN -

Sarah (Sally) Canavan, (nee Tracy), Raheny, Dublin, September 24th 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family in the wonderful care of St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home. Predeceased by her loving husband Finian. Dearly loved by her daughters Maeve, Clodagh and Aoife. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Ellen, Sarah and Jamie, her son-in-law Barry, her sisters Mary and Monica, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brother Joseph.Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny D05 EE97 on Tuesday 30th September from 4 to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday morning 1st October to St. Monica’s Church, Edenmore, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery.

May She Rest in Peace

CORNWALL - Aoife (South City Centre, Dublin) (Seventh Anniversary, September 29) - Lovingly remembered by her mother, brother, sister and family friends including Beatrix, Joe, Katy, Frank, Mary and Nanny Molly. Thank you to the staff at Hedley Park Montessori School.

O'BRACKEN - Niall, (September 18, 2025, in Toronto), Niall Ibar, last remaining family member of Peadar and Máire Bracken, formerly of Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Niall is predeceased by his brothers Brendan, Shora, Enda, Fergus and Fionán and by

his sisters Maureen and Rioghnagh. Niall will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and their extended families in Canada and Ireland. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday September 30 at 11.00am at St. Paul's

Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto. A memorial service to remember Niall's colourful and interesting life will be held in

Tullamore at a later date. Further enquiries to Phil O'Reilly Funeral Directors, Tullamore.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

O'DONNELL - Conchessa (Connie), (Ninth Anniversary) - Remembered with love and sadly missed today and always by daughter Dearbhaile, family and friends. Also remembering her beloved husband Séamus, who died in March 2025.