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BENNETT - (née Shweppe) Nuala Carrickmines, passed away on the 13th October 2025 under the excellent care of the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital and surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Tony (recently deceased) and loving mother of Brian, Conor, Deirdre (Walshe), Eoin, Gavin and Geraldine. Predeceased by her brothers Fred, Paddy, Eddie, Brian, sister Mary, and beautiful grandson Adam who has a big hug waiting for her. Mother-in-law to Jody, Jackie, Jennifer, Catriona and Michelle. Grandmother to her many (18) cherished grandchildren, great-grandmother to Zach and Alfie and lifelong friend to many. She will be sadly missed by us all. Funeral mass will take place at 10am sharp tomorrow Friday the 17th of October in St. Brigid's Church Cabinteely. followed by the burial in Kilternan Park Cemetery, Ballycorus Road. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/ cabinteely. Family flowers only, donations instead to Barretstown Children’s Charity at https://barretstown.org/support/donate/

HICKEY - Oliver (Rathmines, Dublin and formerly of

Skibbereen, Co. Cork) 14th October 2025 (suddenly).

Dearly loved and loving husband of Cliona for over 55 years.

Oliver will be very greatly missed by his children Pierce, Lucy

and Stephen, their partners Ralph and Lesley-Anne, adored

grandchildren Ella, Amy and Jack.

Sadly missed by brothers Declan and Tom, brother-in-law

Brian, sisters-in-law Ann, Goretti, and Catherine, nieces,

nephews, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his brothers Percy and Francis, brother-in-

law Garret and sisters-in-law Joan and Fionnghuala.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at his residence today (Thursday) 16th October from

4.00 pm until 6.00 pm.

Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) 17th October at 10.00 am in the

Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines,

followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium.

The Mass may be viewed on

https://www.rathminesparish.ie/webcam/ and the committal at

Mount Jerome at 11.30 am on

https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service

MEREDITH - Sandra (née Burke) (Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Clonkseagh, Dublin 14). Unexpectedly, on 14th October 2025, at Mullingar General Hospital. Sadly missed by her daughters Sarah, Emily and Davina, their father David, grandchildren Charlie, Sam, Elizabeth, Amelia, Florence, Sybil and Henry, her brother David, sons-in-law Gearoid, Dermot and Matthew, extended family and friends. Reposing on Thursday (16th October) at her residence in Crinkill, Birr, Co. Offaly (R42 WY 88) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday morning (17th October) in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed thereafter by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

Rest in Peace

LYONS - Tommy (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of The Irish Times) October 14, 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff at The Hermitage Clinic. Beloved husband of Maureen and much-loved father of Paul, Rob and Sarah, cherished father-in-law of Dave, Kathy and Fiona and a devoted gag of Noah, Holly, Sam, Liam, Eva, Ali and Zoe. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his residence today (Thursday) between 5 pm and 7 pm. A service to celebrate Tommy’s life will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 10 o'clock in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

MACGOWAN - Prof. William (Cabinteely, Dublin 18 and of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland) October 14, 2025. (Peacefully) in his 101st year, at the Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary. Beloved husband of the late Joan and loving father of Nicholas, Guy, Amanda and the late Simon. He will be very sadly missed by his brother Maurice, daughters-in-law Jill and Sandra, son-in-law Charles, grandchildren Jay, Taylor, Elizabeth, Andrew, Hugo, Rebecca and Rachel, nieces, nephews, as well as by his extended family, friends and former colleagues. The MacGowan family wish to extend their gratitude to Dr. Geraint Warlow and the wonderful staff at the Altadore for their kindness and care. Funeral and house private. All enquiries to Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Directors Monkstown Ph: 01 2808882.

BUTLER - Rev. Fr. Anthony J, SMA Eleventh anniversary of Tony’s passing.

So sadly missed by the SMA community ...

His immediate family, brother Don, sister-in-law Marie, nieces Ruth, Barbara, nephew David, their spouses, and children. and all of Tony’s many friends.

“I am accepted by God as I am- and not as I should be “[Exodus 3:5]

JACKSON - (née Hayes) Celia, (Foxrock, Dublin and late of High Street, Cork), October 12, 2025, peacefully, at her home. Predeceased by her late husband Denis, baby Aisling, her sisters Maura, Una and Angela. She will be very sadly missed by her loving daughter Orla, sons Denis and Peter, brother Patrick, grandchildren Richella, Mark, Ciara, Caoimhe, Cillian, Clíodhna, Fabienne, Aisling, Hugh and Sabrina, great grandson Ollie, daughters-in-law Sandra and Maria, son-in-law Frank, sister-in-law Betty, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, today (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday), to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock Parish, arriving for Reception Prayers at 11.15am, Funeral Mass commencing at 11.30am, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

BOUARRAOUDJ - (née Hearne), Dr. Iseult Margaret exchanged time for eternity. Late of Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford, dental surgeon, aged 49. Mother to Karim, Jamal and Amin.

Youngest daughter to Kathleen (née McGann) and the late Marty and youngest sister of John Paul, Domini, Oonagh, Julian and Quentin. Reposing at home from noon today (Wednesday). Burial tomorrow (Thursday) after a Funeral Service at 1pm at the Church of All Saints, Templetown.

Family flowers or flowers from your garden only please. Donations in lieu to WaterfordHospice.ie.

LYDDY - Brendan – (Monkstown, Co. Dublin formerly of Limerick City and Ballinderry, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and late of The Irish Press) – October 13, 2025. Peacefully, at home, with his cherished daughter Sadhbh by his side. Predeceased by his wife Emer. Brendan will be forever loved and missed by his daughter, son-in-law Donal, granddaughter Muireann, brother Ciaran, sisters-in-law Hilda and Gay and her husband Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many swimming friends from Whiterock Beach. A special word of thanks to his wonderful carers and in particular to Dahlia. Brendan will repose today (Wednesday) at Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed thereafter by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

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GORMAN -

Margaret (Peg) nee Canny, of Raheny, Dublin, formerly Dunmore, Galway, passed 12th October 2025 in the care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, with her daughter at her side, predeceased by her loving husband Tony and son Owen, very sadly missed by daughter Emma, son-in-law Daragh, cherished grandson Louis, her sisters Mary, Carmel, Ann, Eileen and Irene and brother Hál, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends. She was a beautiful person, much loved and will be missed. Peg will be reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny on Wednesday 15th October from 5.00-7.00pm. Funeral mass Thursday at 11.30am at St Benedict's Church, Kilbarrack, followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.

May Margaret Rest in Peace