Find obituaries

CHRISTIE - Eric (late of Rathfarnham and formerly of Palmerstown), passed peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park on 16th September 2025. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Susan, mother-in-law Liz, sisters-in-law Zandra and Sally, brothers-in-law Eoin and Phil, niece Sarah and nephews Ross and Mark. Eric will be fondly remembered by all his family and cousins, especially Paul and Clive, his wide circle of friends and best friends Frank and Vincent. Service of Thanksgiving on Thursday (18th September) in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village at 12.30 pm. Afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium Victorian Chapel for committal at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to the DSPCA

"Forever in our hearts."

KEELING - Liam (St. Margarets, Co. Dublin) passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital on September 14, 2025. Predeceased by his mother Christina, his sister Doreen and his father William. Liam will be dearly missed by his siblings Vincent, Joseph, Freddie and Pauline, his sisters-in-law Mary and Barbara, his fifteen nieces and nephews and their children. Liam was a graduate of Belvedere College, worked on the family farm and dedicated his life to the care of his beloved mother Christina. Later in life Liam greatly enjoyed the community and company of his friends and the staff in Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Liam was greatly loved and will be sadly missed. Removal on Friday (September 19) to St. Margaret's Church, arriving for 11am Mass, followed by funeral to Killeek Cemetery.

May he Rest In Peace.

NANGLE - (née Kelly) Hillview, Mullingar (formerly of Sonna, Co. Westmeath) September 13, 2025 - (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham, after a long life, well lived; pre-deceased by her husband Joe and her son-in-law Patrick (McBennett). Sadly missed by her daughter Siobhan (McBennett) and son Peter, grandchildren Sarah, Joseph, Mark and Luke, daughter-in-law Veronica, Sarah’s husband Ciaran and Joseph’s wife Katie, great-grandchildren Molly and Duane, sister-in-law, her cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass today (Wednesday) at 11.00am, at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Sonna, (N91 V302) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Joan, to Mullingar Meals on Wheels. There will be a collection box outside the church at the Funeral Mass.

May Joan’s gentle soul rest in peace.

HANNAN - Rita - (Twentieth Anniversary). Remembered with love and missed by Eamon, Maria and Alannah.

NANGLE - (née Kelly) Hillview, Mullingar (formerly of Sonna, Co. Westmeath) September 13, 2025 - (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham, after a long life, well lived; pre-deceased by her husband Joe and her son-in-law Patrick (McBennett). Sadly missed by her daughter Siobhan (McBennett) and son Peter, grandchildren Sarah, Joseph, Mark and Luke, daughter-in-law Veronica, Sarah’s husband Ciaran and Joseph’s wife Katie, great-grandchildren Molly and Duane, sister-in-law, her cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May Joan’s gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at Portiuncula Nursing Home (N91 RW14) today (Tuesday), September 16, from 3.00pm, concluding with prayers at 5.45pm, with removal to the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Sonna, (N91 V302) arriving at 6.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 11.00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Joan, to Mullingar Meals on Wheels. There will be a collection box outside the church at the Funeral Mass.

KEEGAN - Jack (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – September 15, 2025, peacefully, in his 99th year, after a short illness. Loving and beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved father of Mark, Nicholas, Simon and the late Carolyn, a wonderful father-in-law of Audrey, Fiona and Bernie, devoted and proud Grandad of Mark, Tom, Sinéad, Jack, Oisín, Ross, Deirdre, Ciara, Dara, Emer and Tiernan, cherished brother of Joan, Dorothy, David and the late Donald, lovingly remembered by a wide circle of family and friends. Service of Thanksgiving on Friday (September 19) at 11.00am in Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. House private.

QUINN - James (Jim), (Late of Glasnevin and retired from Clerys) - September 15, 2025, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the team at Bartra Residential Home, Northwood, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Mary, adored father of Elizabeth, Deirdre and Claire and devoted Grandad to Joe (predeceased), James, Harry, Mollie and Anna. Jim will be very sadly missed by his brother, Michael, sons-in-law, Harry and Ronan, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lily, Frank, John, Breeda and Kate along with his nieces and nephews and all the extended Quinn and O’Meara families, his wonderful neighbours and loyal friends. Removal on this (Tuesday) evening, September 16th, to arrive at the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, D09 K5R6 (near Botanic Gardens) at 7pm. Funeral Mass on tomorrow morning (Wednesday), September 17th, at 11.30am at the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Glasnevin, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 1.30pm approximately. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://www.glasnevinparish.ie/ and the cremation service at https://www.mcn.live/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery . No flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Mater Hospital Foundation, 54 Eccles Street, Dublin 7 or at https://www.materfoundation.ie/donate/. House private please.

“May he rest in peace”

FAHY -

Ciaran, Donnybrook, Dublin on September 12, 2025, suddenly and peacefully at home after a difficult illness. He will be forever missed by his dearly beloved wife, Ann (née Hackett), his loving children, Eoin, Sadhbh, Clare and Dara, his sons-in-law, Greg and Jordi, his daughter-in-law, Enrica and his cherished grandchildren Neasa, Eva, Cillian, Leo and Dídac, who were his pride and joy. He will also be greatly missed by his sister, Connie, brother, Fergal and the extended Fahy and Hackett families. We give thanks for his wide circle of friends and colleagues who have been an immense support, especially in recent times. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, (opposite UCD Flyover), tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, September 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 18, at 11 a.m., in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass may be viewed online on the Parish webcam.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

HILLIARD - (née O’Gorman) June (Blackrock, Co Dublin and formerly Cork) September 12, 2025. Peacefully, at home with her family, after an illness borne with great dignity. Beloved wife of Clifford (Cliff) and much loved mother to Rachel, Leah, Jessica and Eldon. Adored Jammi to her grandchildren Jonah, Bridget, Conor, Constance and Shae. She will be deeply missed by her sons-in-law Mat, Ian and Gareth, all her extended family and many dear friends. Reposing in her home on Wednesday (September 17th) from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Service on Thursday (September 18th) at 11am in All Saints Church, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (due for 1pm). Family flowers only please. We are very grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by the Public Health Nurses, Blackrock Hospice, Irish Cancer Society and the Blackrock Clinic. Donations in lieu of flowers online to the Irish Cancer Society and the Blackrock Hospice .

STEEN -

Patrick Vincent Steen, Rock Road, Blackrock, Dundalk, County Louth. Peacefully, on 14 September 2025. Survived by his beloved wife, Bronach, sons Neil and Gareth, grandchildren Joseph, Patrick, John, Margaret, Olivia, Jonathan and Agnes, sister Mary, brothers Brendan and Laurence, daughters-in-law Maria and Mairéad, and sisters-ln-law. Predeceased by his beloved parents Larry and Nuala and brother Tony. He will be sadly missed by his family, many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Requiescat in pace.

Reposing at McGeough's Funeral Home (A91XW66) from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 2pm in St Oliver Plunkett's Church, Blackrock. Burial afterwards in St Patrick's Cemetery, Dundalk.