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O'Broin - Brian – (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14). Died suddenly on October 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Róisín and devoted father to Cian and Erica. Predeceased by his parents Maureen and Joe and his sister-in-law Caroline. Brian will be forever loved and missed by his wife, son, daughter, brother Conor, mother-in-law Madge, brothers-in-law Damian, Liam, Tomás and Simon, sisters-in-law Siobhán, Line and Ros, nieces Lauren, Florence, Dearbhlá and Niamh, nephews Seán, Oisín, Leon, Jonah and Nathaniel. Brian will be reposing on Monday evening (October 13) at Fanagans Funeral Directors, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning (October 14) at 10am in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed thereafter by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Diabates Ireland.

Rest in Peace

O'DONOGHUE - Aloysius - October 8, 2025, (Clontarf and formerly of Virginia, Co. Cavan and Oldcastle, Co. Meath), Peacefully, in the care of staff at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary and loving father of Sally, Hugh, Feargal, Dearbhla, Olive and Louis. Sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren, sister, Sr. Veronica, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Nazareth House for their wonderful care of Aloysius. Funeral Mass in Saint Anthony’s Church Clontarf today (Saturday) at 10 am followed by burial in St Brigid’s cemetery, Oldcastle, Co Meath at approx 1pm.

"May he rest in peace."

FERRITER - Patrick (PatJoe) - Born March 10, 1946, Died October 20, 2024, Aughacasla, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry and Manhattan, New York, USA. Adored husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, godfather, friend, raconteur, world-traveller, greyhound owner and trainer, fisherman, miner, inventor, construction worker, farmer, office manager, chief executive officer, brilliant, witty, loyal, loving, kind, considerate, empathic, our lives are immeasurably enriched for having known him. The Ferriter and Mahon families thank you for attending the celebration of Patrick's life at O'Connor's funeral home in Dingle. Thank you to Billy Mag Fhloinn, the wonderful celebrant, for his words and arranging the music, to those who wrote poems, read poems, spoke the eulogy, and sent flowers. Thank you to the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium staff for your support and two lovely evenings, with staging the Patrick J. Ferriter Memorial Race. Patrick was cremated in Shannon Crematorium, and his ashes were scattered on Inch beach.

Thank you to all, for your support and love during Patrick's illness, including hand written letters, condolence cards, mass cards, prayers and flowers sent to our home and the funeral home. We know we've left folks out, so apologies to them. Thank you again. (Dr. Maeve Mahon Ferriter and Emma Ruth Ferriter).

ROSS - Noelle, (September 28, 2024) -

At the time of Noelle’s first anniversary, her daughter Carolyn would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kind support over the past year.

Thanks to all who attended the funeral service, gave their condolences or sent cards, letters and messages of sympathy. Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of sincere gratitude and appreciation.

De GROOT - Colma (née Butler) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow) – October 9, 2025, peacefully, at Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife of the late Edward and loving mother of Neilus, Colma, Ailbhe and Catherine, dear sister of Ailbhe and adored grandmother of Eoin, Ciaran, Aoife, Ruairí, Feargal, Conall, Orlagh and Paddy. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Sincere thanks to Dr. Peter Staunton and the staff at Blackrock Clinic for their kind care of Colma. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, today (Saturday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Cremation will take place privately at a later date, at her request. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to The Simon Communities in Ireland, www.simon.ie. House strictly private please.

WAUGH - Olive Frances (née Price) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) – September 27, 2025, at the age of 97, in the wonderful care of Nicola and the staff at Dargle Valley Nursing Home. Wife of the late Basil, dearly loved mother of Nigel and Sonja. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Heather, grandchildren Jessica, Alice, Rebecca, Jonathan and great-grandchildren. Funeral private at her request.

COEY -

Michael, b. 1945 Belfast. Professor Emeritus, Trinity College, Physics Dept, d. Oct 6th 2025, after a short illness at Mater Private. Beloved husband of Wong May, father of James & Dominic, brother of Elizabeth. Sadly missed by granddaughters Maya & Anya, daughter-in-law Monica, brother-in-law Kim, niece Rachael, nephew David, extended family, friends, colleagues, students worldwide, past & present. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday morning, October 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity College Chapel, Dublin 2, D02 P2E2, followed by a private cremation service. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society, 45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 or at https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNMTNWKDWV. House private please.