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BRAWN - Oliver (Ollie) — Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Blackrock and Limerick — November 9, 2025, died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home. Beloved husband of Martha for 65 years. Adored father of Elaine, Derek, Olivia, and Eoin. Doting Papa to Tom, Ben, Matt, Jack, Ellie, Joe, Ronan, and Danny, and proud great-grandfather to Marlie, special father-in-law to Paul and Michael. Ollie will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who loved him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Reposing at Thomas Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, Boghall Road, Bray (A98R673) on Thursday 13th November from 6pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, 14th November, at Guardian Angels Church, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, arriving at 9.40am for preliminary words of affirmation, followed by Funeral Mass at 10am, and afterwards burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

HAMILTON -

William (Dublin 4) 6th November, 2025, suddenly; beloved son of Maeve and the late Liam Hamilton, loving brother of Ruth (Dwan) and Julie and brother-in-law of Mick. Adored uncle of Jack, Matthew, Liam, Tom, Charlie and Lucy.

William will be greatly missed by his family and also by his wide circle of friends and colleagues.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday (13th November) at 1.15pm in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by cremation at Mount Jerome.

Family flowers only please.

MCCARTHY - Joseph (Joe), late of Rock’s Rd, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (Ninth Anniversary). Sadly missed by Donal, Sara, Fiacra, Roise and Evelyn, all his relatives, his many great friends from school, college and particularly by his large community of GAA friends and associates. Joe’s deceased mother Roisin is especially remembered at this time.

NILAND - Tony (Anthony) (Terenure, Dublin) 8th November 2025. Passed away peacefully with the caring and dedicated staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Tony was predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Margot. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Norah, and sons John, Brian and Kevin, cherished grandchildren Jack, Conor and Clíodhna, daughter in-law Jolie, son in-law Gearóid, extended family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Predeceased by his brothers Pat and Eddie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Reposing at his home on Tuesday (November 11th) 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to Terenure College Chapel for Funeral Mass at 10.30 followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating to ARC Cancer Support. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Kimmage.

HALPIN - Joseph Oliver (Howth Road, Clontarf) – Sunday, 9th November, 2025, in the loving and gentle care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, in the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, Raheny. Dearly loved husband of 60 years of Valerie (née McCann) and much loved and devoted father of Anne and Fiona, and father-in-law of Colm (O’Byrne). Joe will be greatly missed by his sisters Mary (Donohoe) and Libby (Hannigan), his brothers-in-law Mick and George, sisters-in-law Noreen (Lloyd), Mai (O’Mahony) and Nancy (McIlliney), a large number of cousins, his nieces, nephews, and friends in Clontarf and Skerries. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning (12th November) at 10am in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery.

May he Rest in Peace

LEVINGE -

Sir Richard George Robin, Bt,

Bunclody, Co. Wexford.

8th November 2025.

Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Dickon, Robin and Melissa and grandfather of Finn and Macsen. Brother of Anne, Susan, Mary and the late Michael. Father-in-law to Alexis and Osian. Much missed by all, along with his extended family and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

Visitors welcome at home 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, 12th November.

Cremation Service this Thursday 13th November at 3.00pm in McCrea's Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) for all those who wish to attend.