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LEWIS, Bernard (Tullamore, Co. Offaly, late of Emo, Co. Laois and formerly with An Foras Talúntais). Peacefully on the 1st of May in is 100th year with family at his side in the wonderful care of the staff in the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Beloved husband of Bridget (Bridie) and loving father to Mary and Siobhán. He will be very sadly missed by his sons in law Cormac Guinan and Daniel Free, his grandchildren Katie, Laura, Sarah, Matthew, Rachel and Jiani, his brothers Joe and Walter, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. RIP. Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84), today Friday, from 4pm until Removal at 6.30pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Saturday at 2pm followed by Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

STARR, Michael, (Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly of Nenagh, Co Tipperary) April 30, 2025 (peacefully in his 89th year) in the loving care of the staff of the Royal Hospital, Donnybrook, predeceased by his loving wife Maeve (nee Fogarty) and much-loved father of Josephine (Jo), Richard, Ruth and Rachel. Predeceased by his brothers Ernest (Australia) and Timothy (US). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving brother Stephen and sisters, Bunty (Australia) and Elizabeth (Flannery), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law Shay, Colin and Gerard, nephews, nieces, his grandchildren Kate, Sophie, Hannah, Ellie, Jamie, Millie and Tim, great-grandchildren, Olivia and Isabelle, relatives, and friends. Rest in Peace. Michael will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, 19 The Crescent, Monkstown on Sunday afternoon from 3.00 pm until 4.30 pm. Removal on Monday morning to St. John the Baptist’s Church, Blackrock for Funeral Mass, at 11.00 am followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in Memory of Michael to Royal Hospital, Donnybrook (Oaks Ward)

TRAVERS, Pauline (née Williams) (Lucan, Co. Dublin) – April 30, 2025, peacefully, at the Hermitage Clinic, Palmerstown, beloved wife of Arthur, much loved mother of Katharine, Simon, Lisa and Fiona, loving grandmother of Lowena; Leon, Ross, Finn and the late Pea; Cian and Jacob, mother-in-law of Russell, Gwen and Seán and dearly loved sister of David, Margaret, Jen and Peter. A service celebrating her life will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 Noon in Grosvenor Road Baptist Church, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Burial private. The family have suggested that those attending the service consider wearing a purple item of clothing if they wish. No flowers please; if wished give flowers to a loved one, friend or a stranger as a random act of kindness. I know that my Redeemer liveth

KEHOE, Thomas (Tommy) (North Circular Road, Dublin 7) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday April 30, 2025. Much loved husband to Mary, father to Catherine, Thomas, Claire and Miriam, father-in-law to Ben and Naseem and grandad to Freddie, Emilia and Odhrán. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, brother Ted, sister-in-law Alverne, (also remembering his late brother John), extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 on Monday 5th May from 3pm to 5pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday 6th May in the Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street at 11am followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland. House private, please.

O'KENNEDY - Breda, May 2, 2024.  On the First Anniversary of her death, Brian, Orla, Mary and their families, wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who sympathised with us at the time of Mom’s sudden passing (known only as BoBo to her grandchildren and preferring to be called that by everyone!). At this time, we also want to remember our Dad, Michael, who died on April 15, 2022. To all of Mom and Dad’s extended family for their love and support, which continues to comfort us. To all the friends who sent Mass cards and letters throughout the last few years, and who shared their memories with us, we are deeply grateful. We thank God for the gift of Mom and Dad’s lives and for the love and enjoyment they brought to our lives and to those who knew them. 

KEATINGS, John, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, died peacefully on 30th April, 2025. John, beloved husband of Helen and much-loved father of Vera, Michael, Peter, Anne and Conor, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren Oisín, Méabh, Robin, Daniel, Matthew, Ethan, Jack and Alex, his daughters-in-law Christine & Jenny, sons-in-law Finbar & Trevor, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his dear brothers Tony and Peter. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308), today Friday 2nd May from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue (A94WF89), tomorrow Saturday 3rd May at 10am, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (01) 2804454 May he Rest in Peace

WARD - Dr. Dermot Joseph (FRCPI FRCPsych), died peacefully in Chichester on April 15, 2025, aged 91. Beloved widower of Ruth, father of Jonathan and Simon, and a friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral at Chichester Crematorium, Thursday May 15 at 2.30pm, all welcome. Private reception. Donations if desired to RNLI, c/o F.A. Holland Funeralcare, 3 Jubilee Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7XB, U.K. Telephone: 0044 (0)1243 782965.