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MURPHY -

Rev Fr. John (formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) September 12, 2025. Peacefully in the wonderful and kind care of the staff in Newtownpark House Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his sisters Catherine, Emer and Mary, brother-in-law John, his many nieces, nephews, in particular his nephew and GP Conor, Archbishop Dermot and his many colleagues in the Arch Diocese. Fr. John will be reposing this evening (Tuesday) from 5pm to 7pm in the Oratory at Newtownpark House Nursing Home. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am in the St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.

For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. No flowers please.

Rest in Peace.

CULLEN - Garry (Clontarf, Dublin 3) - September 12, 2025, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. He will be very sadly missed by his wife Marjorie, children Noreen, Anne, Andrew and Laura, sons-in-law William and Eoghan, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren James, Cara, Annalise, Matthew, Ava, Charlie and Thomas, his brother Andrew, sisters Maureen and Barbara, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, family and friends. A gathering of family and friends will take place in the Fanagan-Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand today Monday (September 15) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow Tuesday (September 16) in the Church of St. John The Baptist, Clontarf at 10.00am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations if you wish, to St. Francis' Hospice.

BRENNAN - Renée (née Martiny), Sandycove, Co. Dublin, passed away peacefully on September 12 surrounded by her family, following a long illness borne with dignity and courage. Renée was the beloved wife of the late Bernie Brennan. Loving mother to Chantal and Dominique and is deeply missed by her adored grandchildren Glenn, Lochlan and Faie, son-in-law Duncan, sister Jackie Barth, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Reneé will be especially remembered by her cherished friend Críona Turley and her family. Reposing at Fanagans Carnegie Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28) on Tuesday, September 16 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 17 at 10am in St. Joseph’s, Glasthule followed by cremation committal prayers in The Victorian Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 12:15 pm.

Rest in Peace

LAWLOR - (née O’Brien) (Albert Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin) September 13, 2025 (suddenly but peacefully) in St Vincent’s Hospital, Pat (Patricia) beloved wife of the late Benny, adored mother of Anna, Michael, Ben, Barbara and Derek, grandmother of Suzie, Emma, Ailbhe, Evie, Fiadh and the late Eoin, great grandmother of Liam, Benjamin, Isaac, Rueben and Joshua.

Sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing Wednesday, September 17, in Quinns of Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm-6pm. Removal Thursday, September 18, to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.

KAVANAGH - William (Fred) September 12, 2025, Newcastle.

Peacefully surrounded by his family in the wonderful care of the staff in St Gabriel's Ward, Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. Beloved husband of Olly and much-loved dad to John, Mark, Áine, Tara, Jim, David, Peter, Aisling and the late Freddie. Fred will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters, 16 adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law Jenny, Suzanne and Rachel, sons-in-law Brian (Foley), Brian (Lee), brothers Sean and Brian, sister Brianán, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and friends. Reposing at his residence tomorrow (Tuesday) September 16 between 5pm and 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning in St. Finian's Church, Newcastle at 10am followed by burial in Newcastle Cemetery.

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross.

May he Rest in Peace.

‘OGMORE’ TILLEY - Alan John, Sandymount Avenue, Dublin and formerly of Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, Wales, on September 11, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family in the kind care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. Beloved husband of Charlie (Fawsitt). Greatly missed by his children, Julie (Muir), Thea, Joey, Jack, sons-in-law Cameron Muir and Conor Mulvagh, daughter-in-law Anna Seo, grandchildren Solas and Lucy, his in-laws and his wide circle of friends and colleagues from Lansdowne Tennis Club, the Dublin Welsh Male Voice Choir, TCM Controls and beyond. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Doris (née Hurford) Tilley.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at home in Sandymount on September 18 from 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM for extended family.

A service of celebration of his life takes place on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2.30 PM in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Lady’s Hospice Blackrock or St Vincent’s University Hospital.

DOOLAN - The death has occurred of Professor James Doolan, (former Senator), (Kingston, Galway City) - September 11, 2025, peacefully, in the loving care of his family after a short illness. He is predeceased, by his parents Patrick and Lelia Doolan, his sisters (Ann Gallagher) and Mary (Colley). He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Caroline (Lane Doolan), his sister Lelia, brothers, Patrick and Matt. He will be mourned by his brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends and colleagues at University of Galway, The Oireachtas and the World Bank. Reposing at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara, H91 VN8X, today (Monday) September 15, from 5:00 p.m. with removal at 7:00 p.m. to St. Coleman's Church, Ballinderreen, H91 N611. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on tomorrow (Tuesday), September 16, followed by interment in Drumacoo Cemetery The Mass will be live- streamed on the Ballinderreen and Kinvara parishes Facebook page. Jim's family deeply appreciates your kindness, loyalty, love and support at this difficult time. A special word of thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours, friends and support services. All enquiries to Corless Funeral Services, Kinvara on 086 2645707.

HICKSON - (née Doyle), Mary, Dublin Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow and formerly of Pearse Street, Gorey, Co Wexford. Peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, attended by her wonderful carers and the nurses of Wicklow Hospice, and with her devoted family by her side. Beloved wife of Barry, loving mother of Bryan and much-loved sister of Ted and the late Liam. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter-in-law Emma, her cherished grandchildren Josh and Amy, her brother, brother-in-law Robert, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many dear friends. Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock tomorrow Sunday. Removal on Monday morning at 9.30 to St. Joseph’s Church, Templerainey arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 o’clock. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via the church webcam. Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium where Mary’s committal service will be celebrated at 1 o’clock in the Victorian Chapel. This too can be viewed via webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Wicklow Hospice. Messages of sympathy and support can be expressed online.

Requiescat in pace.

HITCHENS - Denise Lucia (Zeta), born in Dublin, died peacefully on

August 20, 2025, aged 65. Beloved mother of Lucy, Rose and Alice, daughter,

sister, aunt and great aunt.

Funeral at 1:00 pm on (Monday), September 22, at Woking Crematorium,

GU21 8TJ. Family flowers only. Donations in Denise's name may be sent to

Anaphylaxis UK.