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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.

MURPHY - In loving memory of Tess Murphy (Second Anniversary, May 22) and Sean Murphy (Fourteenth Anniversary, May 1), who are remembered and loved by Ian, Annita, Brian, Maeliosa and Diarmaid, grand children, extended family and friends.

CUNNINGHAM, Alice, (née O'Grady), Tuesday 29th April 2025, of Ballyedmonduff, Co. Dublin and formerly of Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Beloved wife of the late Mick, sister and best friend of Frances (Fan). Peacefully, surrounded by her loving daughters, Sheila, Dervla, Sarah, Susie and Katie, in Belmont House Nursing Home after a long life filled with love and happiness. She will be deeply missed by her brother-in-law, Frank McKeon, sons-in-law Liam, David, Dave and Garrett, her adored grandchildren Cian, Luke, Juliet, Grace, Alice, Ross, Milo, Evie, Lucy, Oliver, Paddy, Matty, Martha, Arthur and Rose, extended family, relatives and many wonderful friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308), today Thursday 1st May from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral service will be held tomorrow Friday 2nd May at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross (D6W HY98). Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Belmont House Nursing Home. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross, Blackrock and Wicklow at www.olh.ie All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (01) 2804454

KELLY - Brid (née Hanley) (Edenvale, Kilrush Rd, Ennis, Co Clare and formerly of Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath). On April 28, 2025, Brid passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of Carrigoran Nursing Home. Devoted wife of sixty years to the late Cyril Kelly, beloved mother of Paul and Orla  and adored grandmother of Hugh, Fionn, Alison, Maeve and Aoife. Deeply regretted by her brothers Cathal and Declan, daughter-in-law Orlaith (Gleeson), son-in-law Bob (Mulqueen) sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, her many kind friends and neighbours. Reposing at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Barefield (V95 XA72) on today (Wednesday) from 5:30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am with burial afterwards in Drumcliffe Cemetery, Ennis. Family Flowers only. Donations to Carrigoran Nursing Home.

Rest In Peace

COTTER, Anthony (Tony) (late of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow and Dunlocha, Douglas, Cork) – April 28, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, in the care of Sugarloaf Care Centre, Glen of the Downs. Greatly missed by his wife Pearl, daughter Dervla, son Callaghan, daughter-in-law Sharon, their sons Harry and Louis and Dervla’s son Callaghan also by his sisters Ju Cotter and Cath Garvey and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Harry Cotter and Maureen Cotter, brother Der (Fr. Jerry) and sister Mabs. Funeral Mass on Friday (May 2) at 12.00 Noon in St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry followed by committal in Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W at 2.15pm. No flowers or donations please. He played his last match

SYNNOTT - The death has occurred of

Dr Mary Bernadette Synnott

M.D, F.R.C.P.I

(Hartshill, Stafford, UK and formerly Bruff, Co Limerick) -

March 30, 2025, peacefully.

Pre-deceased by parents John V and Mary Kate Synnott, brother-in-law Richard Murphy.

May she rest in peace.

Deeply regretted by her beloved sisters Anne and Paula. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family especially Noel, her cherished cousins, former colleagues, a wide circle of friends and kind neighbours.

Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Angels R.C. Church Hartshill on today (Wednesday) April 30 at 11:00am.

Burial will take place on Monday May 5,  at 1pm in Clonmines, Wellingtonbridge, Co Wexford. Y35HTX2