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COX - (nee Phelan), Patricia (Pat), sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Jimmy, Brian, Susan and all her family on her 5th Anniversary. 

Forever in our hearts.

DUFF, Jeane (née Fulton) (Lesson Village, Dublin 4 and formerly of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow and Ballymena, Co. Antrim) - March 31, 2025, predeceased by her beloved husband Malcolm. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters Alison, Maria and Suzi. She will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow.

BEATTY, Iris (née Farrell) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) – March 30, 2025, peacefully, in her 91st year, on Mother’s Day. Predeceased by her husbands Frank Ludlow and Arthur Beatty. Much loved by her daughter Barbara and sister Betty, stepdaughters Joy and Alison, sons-in-law Brian and Ian, grandchildren Rachael, Jack, Rebecca, Hannah and Ben, extended family, wonderful friends, neighbours and carers. A Funeral Service in celebration of Iris’s life will be held at Dun Laoghaire Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue on Friday (April 4) at 11.00am. Cremation private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Dun Laoghaire or Rathgar Methodist Church.

KLOTZ - In memory of Fred Klotz, who died April 1, 1988. Dearly missed, and recently joined by his beloved wife, Margaret Klotz.

HANLON, Gerard (Gerry) (Rathgar, Dublin 6) 30th March, 2025. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, in the presence of his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Jan, loving father to Daniel and Kate. Gerry will be very sadly missed by his loving wife and family, cherished grandchildren Charlie, Evie, Ollie and Finn, daughter-in-law Shauna, son-in-law Ed, brother-in law John and his wife Caroline, nieces and nephews (New Zealand), extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Rose and James Hanlon. Removal on Thursday (April 3rd) to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross for a Funeral Service at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to https://breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/donate-now/ Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home 014925959

MAGUIRE, Valerie Jean, late of Stillorgan, Co. Dublin (formerly of AIB). Passed away peacefully at Newtown Park Care Home on 29th March 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved sister of Olga and Ken. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Catherine, Lesley, Pauline, Olga, Lori, Erin, Gary, Ian, Ross, Liam, great-niece Eve and great-nephew Joey. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Wednesday 2nd April from 4 pm to 6 pm. Valerie’s Funeral Mass will take place at St. Brigid’s Church, (Church of Ireland), Stillorgan on Thursday 3rd April at 11am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if you wish to make a donation in memory of Valerie, please donate to Cancer Research. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Valerie fought a determined battle over the last few years. She always remained positive in her outlook, ready to plan her next holiday or event. She will be so sadly missed by all her family and many friends.

BRUEN, Ken (Writer). (Waterlane, Bohermore and formerly of Eyre Square and Newcastle, Galway). Died on the 29th March 2025 in University Hospital Galway. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Inez, brothers Noel and Declan and sister Jess. Will be always missed by his loving wife Philomena and daughter Grace, relatives, neighbours, his dedicated Jack Taylor readers and his many friends. Reposing in Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway (H91 CK84), on Wednesday the 2nd of April from 5:30pm. Removal at 7:30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Forster Street, Galway. Ken’s Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday the 3rd of April at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery Bohermore, Galway. No flowers or cards please. Donations if desired to Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire, Galway. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

YOUNG - Gavin's family, the Young's and the Murphy's in Portlaoise and Galway gratefully acknowledge and deeply appreciate your support and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. We thank those who attended Gavin's funeral, many who travelled long distances, those who called to our home and sent messages of sympathy, those who sent Mass cards and signed the book of condolences. Also our friends and neighbours who supported us at this sad time.

We especially want to thank the ICU staff of Homerton Hospital, Hackney, London, and the ICU staff at North Middlesex Hospital, Enfield, London. We also want to thank Gavin's numerous friends on the River Lea at Catherhatch Rd. We thank Monsignor John Byrne, and the Clergy and staff of Portlaoise parish. The musicians who provided beautiful music and singing at the Mass. The Holy Sacrament of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this message as an expression of our appreciation and gratitude.