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HARGADEN -

(née Meagher), Deirdre (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) 25th October 2025. Unexpectedly, but peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Richard (Dick). Much cherished mother to Ruth, Sarah and Debbie and loving grandmother to Danny, Beth and Alice. Deirdre will be deeply missed by her daughters, sons-in-law Brian and David, grandchildren, her sisters Geraldine and Anne, sisters-in-law Judith, Catherine, Trisha, Madeleine and Mary, brother-in-law Eddie, her many friends, extended family, nieces and nephews. Rest in Peace. Reposing today (Wednesday) from 5pm to 7pm in Fanagan Carnegie's Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28). Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. House private.

“We have lost our anchor”

DOWNES - Mary (née Watson) – only daughter of Flo and Phil Watson (Tralee) – October 24, 2025, in the loving care of the staff at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, Swords. Sister of Gerald, Hugh and Denis (deceased). Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Mark. A treasured Aunt who will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Funeral Service in St. Mary’s Church, Howth, on Thursday (October 30) at 11am. House private.

O'DONNELL -

Joseph (Joe) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) October 24, 2025. Suddenly, but peacefully in his 92nd year at the Fern Dean, Blackrock. Beloved husband of the late Tina and dear father of Barry and Michael. Adored grandfather of Matthew, Emma, Katie, Lewis and Izzy. He will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Corinna and Marion, his extended family and a wide circle of friends. The family would like to thank the staff at the Fern Dean for the loving care they provided. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown followed by cremation and committal prayers at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam.

Sympathy messages for the family can be on the Condolence section on RIP. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Tel 01 2808882.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis

McNAMARA - (Norwood Park, Cobh, Cork / Dublin 7, Dublin)

Cdr. Eoin McNamara (retired Irish Naval Service)

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the loving care of all at Cobh Community Hospital.

Beloved husband of Marie (née Shortall) much loved father of Ann, John, Brian and Margaret, dear brother of Michael and the late Mairín. Eoin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, brother, sons in law Eoin and Gerard, daughters in law Christine and Siobhan, grandchildren Iwan, Ellen, Niamh, May, Tom, Aisling, Conor and Síun, extended family, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends

May Eoin rest in peace.

Eoin will repose at Cahill's Funeral Home, Newtown Rd., Cobh P24Y383 on Monday October 27th from 5.30pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Tuesday October 28th at 10.30am to St. Colman's Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in St. Colman's Cemetery

Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on http://mcn.live/st_colmans

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if desired to www.idonate.ie Cobh Community Hospital.

MURRAY - Martin J 24th October 2025 (Clontarf), (Late of Fashion Fair and Trustee of Clontarf Rugby Club). Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the ICU staff at The Mater Hospital. Predeceased by his brother Grellan. Much loved and devoted husband and father, Martin will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, darling wife Barbara, sons Mark, Stephen and David and daughter Alison, grandchildren Moses, Alfie, Ava-Willow, Kayla, Bonnie, Piper, Suin, Donncha, Muireann and Lola, daughters-in-law Kate and Niamh, son-in-law Ant, sister Margaret, brother Paul, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Reposing at his family home on Tuesday 28th October from 4pm to 6:30pm. Removal on Wednesday morning 29th October to The Church of St. John the Baptist, Clontarf Road for Funeral Mass at 11:30 am followed by burial in St Fintans Cemetery Sutton.

"Rest in Peace"

GILLESPIE - Derek, Ranelagh and formerly of Booterstown. 20th October 2025. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the nurses in St Vincents Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his sister Anne and parents George and Daisy (Annie). Derek will be very sadly missed by his loving cousin, Valerie and her children Richard and Lynsey and the whole extended family, friends and neighbours. Special thanks to Applewood Homecare for all the care given to Derek in his last months.

May He Rest in Peace.

FREE - Stephanie.

First Anniversary away from home. Missed dearly today and everyday by her loving husband

Shaun, daughters Karen and Ingrid, sons-in-law Philip and Stephen and adored grandchildren Jack, Ben, Leah, Josh, Lauren and her little man Scott.