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WILSON - May (née Brooks), originally from Co. Dublin, passed away peacefully and comfortably, with family around her, on May 12, 2026 in Canada, at the age of 93. She is very missed. May was the beloved wife of her soulmate, the late Derek Wilson, P. Eng, with whom she immigrated to Canada from Ireland in the 1950’s, and much loved and devoted mother of Linda, Debbie, and Karen. May was a proud, special Grannie to Nicole, Ryan, Derek, Stephanie, and Sara, and great-grandmother to Maeve and Nora. She was dear sister to Trevor Brooks (deceased), June Roberts (deceased) and Terrence Brooks. May also adored her niece and nephews. Loving daughter of Arthur and May Brooks. Alumna of the Hall, Monkstown, Cheltenham, and Trinity College, Dublin. May had a love of world affairs, community volunteer work, people, cardplaying, and sport. We will miss May’s love of family, sparkle in her eye, sense of humour, kindness, wisdom, and fun. The family expresses gratitude to May’s excellent caregivers and physicians.

WHYBERD - Nessa Yvonne (née Boland) formerly Mrs. Kearney, daughter of F.H Boland and Frances Kelly, passed away on Ascension Day. Peacefully on May 14th, 2026 aged 86. Beloved wife to the late David, mother, grandmother, aunt, best friend, humourist, artist. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Monday 8th June at 2pm at Worthing Crematorium Kingswood Chapel. Flowers welcome or donations may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o H.D Tribe Ltd Funeral Directors at www.hdtribe.co.uk

KELLY - James A. (Capt.), (Dublin and formerly Swinford, Co. Mayo). Thirtieth Anniversary today. Missed and remembered always with love. Catherine, Hilary and their families.

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William Henry, Mount Briscoe, Daingean, Offaly, May 31st, 2026 in his 90th year, peacefully at home, Mount Briscoe, Daingean, Co. Offaly, with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his devoted wife Elizabeth (Betty) nee Payne. Beloved son of the late Louis and Samia Edgill. Brother to the late Victor, George, Helena and Samia. Father of William and Margaret. Henry will be deeply missed by his family, relatives, neighbours and his friends. AT REST. Funeral Service tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 o'clock in St Mary’s Church, Dalgan, Geashill, Co. Offaly followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. House private please.

“No road is long with good company.”

KAVANAGH - Stephen, known lovingly to one and all as STEVE, Clontarf, Dublin 3 (formerly of Artane and Donnycarney, Dublin 5, late of Dublin Aero Space and FLS at Dublin Airport), passed away on the 29th May, 2026 peacefully at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by his devoted family.

STEVE will be so deeply missed by his loving wife Dolores, son Stephen (Jnr) and daughter Julie, treasured grandchildren Oliver, Fintan, Elayna and Maeve, son-in-law Andy, daughter-in-law Andi, brothers Robert and Tony, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, a large extended family, lifelong friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace STEVE. Forever In Our Hearts and Always In Our Thoughts. Family Flowers, ONLY Donations, if desired to St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown and Raheny and to Beaumont Hospital In Honour of Stephen Kavanagh. Reposing at Jennings Funeral Directors, Amiens Street, Dublin 1 D01 N2F5 TUESDAY 2nd June 2026 from 3pm to 5pm. Funeral Mass will take place on WEDNESDAY 3rd June 2026 at 10am St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, Dublin 3 D03 TY23, followed by a Service to Celebrate Steve’s life at Glasnevin Crematorium, Finglas Road, Dublin 11 D11 XA32. To view Steve's Funeral Mass please refer to RIP.ie for relevant link.

BAYLOR - Peter A. (Fermoy and Fresno California). On May 29th at Amberley Nursing Home Fermoy, Peter MD, Retired Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine UCSF - Passed away peacefully in the gentle and attentive care of the staff of Amberley nursing home. Son of the late Robert and Pauline and brother of the late Bobby. Sadly missed by his brothers Jim, Michael and Vincent and sisters CatherineMacSweeney and Barbara O' Dwyer, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nephews and nieces, grand nephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Peter will repose at Ronayne's Funeral Home Fermoy P61KF21. Visitation Tuesday from 5.30.pm until 7.00.pm

Reception into St. Patrick's Church Fermoy Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon burial afterwards in Kilcrumper old cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Rest in peace.

RONALDSON - (née O’Dowd) Crea, 30th May, very gently and very peacefully slipped away after a short sojourn in the extraordinary care of the staff at Dargle Valley Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Joe Ronaldson and predeceased by loving brother and sister Rory and Maeve. She will be greatly missed by her sons Dermot, Patrick and Jody, daughter Barbara Fitzpatrick, brother, Paddy, sisters-in-law, Peggy, Liz, and Mary, her son-in-law Alan, daughters-in-law, Moira, Jane, Karen, Linda and Nicola, grandchildren Emma, Mark and Conor, Megan, Joe, Anna and Louis, Kiah and Mazzy, great-grandchildren Cian, Darragh and Crea, extended family and friends.Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham tomorrow (Wednesday) 3rd June from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday (4th June) morning to Church of St Columbanus, St Gall & the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, Milltown for 11am Requiem Mass followed by Funeral to Mt Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Everlasting thanks to her home carers, AL Homecare, Dovida, Nicola Kirk and her amazing staff at Dargle Valley. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.milltownparish.ie/web-cam/

LAYDEN - Dermot, (Rose Hill, Sligo and formerly of Lecarrow, Co. Leitrim) May 29, 2026 passed away so very gently at home, where he was lovingly cared for by his family. Predeceased by his adored wife Beatrice, parents Patrick and Mary Jane (Maura), brothers Vincent, Patrick and Edmund, sisters Harriet and baby Mildred. Deeply loved father of David (Marina), Dervila (Michael), Conor (Nessa), Aisling (Seán) and Ciara (Frank) and beloved grandfather of Andrei, Aoife, Liam, Anthony, Lily and Marin. Deeply missed by his sisters Sr. Imelda, Margaret and Mary, brother Joe, relatives, friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul rest in peace. "A legacy of gratitude and gentleness". Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2.00pm today Tuesday June 2 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Funeral mass livestreamed at https://www.church services.tv/sligocathedral. Burial follows in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice Fund c/o Seán Feehily Funeral Service, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehily.ie/pay

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