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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.

MARREN, Martina J (Mattie), née Grimes, 97 Arden Vale, Tullamore, late of Oakfield House, Sragh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly and formerly of Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, age 97 years, died 28th March, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar, surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bert. Sadly missed by her loving family Hilary (Galvin), Maire (Piggott), Pauline (Regan) and Robert, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Michael, Raymond and Padraic, her adored 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, sister in law Carmel (Grimes), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. RIP. Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84), on Tuesday from 4pm until Removal at 6pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 10am. After Mass the Funeral cortège will proceed to the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, arriving for Funeral prayers at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St.Patrick's Cemetery, Kilglass, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo.

LANE, (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and late of Beaumont and Connolly Hospitals and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland), March 29th 2025, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown, Brian E. FRCSI. Beloved husband of Jean and cherished father of Louise and Brian and beloved uncle of Bobby Vance. Predeceased by his sister Henrietta; sadly missed by his loving family, brother Fr. Dermot, daughter-in-law Sharon, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins, niece, nephews, relatives, colleagues, friends and neighbours. Fondly remembered for his tireless dedication and care to his patients and countless students privileged to learn from him. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown tomorrow Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice.

BROWN, Ruth (née Moncrieffe) (Kimmage, Dublin 12) – 28th March, 2025, peacefully, in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved and loving wife of Peter and dearly loved and loving mother of Stephen and Sheena. She will be very sadly missed by her husband, son and daughter and their families – Lilla, Paddy, Fiona, Sarah and Andrew, her extended family and wide circle of friends. Funeral Service in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Enniskerry on Wednesday (2nd April) at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, may be made to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services, Harold’s Cross, D6W. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Kimmage - (01) 492 5959 'At Rest'

McCRYSTAL, Alexis, (Ballsbridge, Dublin), (suddenly), March 25, 2025. Alexis will be very sadly missed by her loving sister Lorraine (Gray), brother-in-law Desmond, relatives, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her mother Nancy and father Gerry (McCrystal). Rest in Peace. Removal on Thursday morning (3rd April, 2025), to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, arriving for 11 o’c Funeral Mass, followed by private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation. House Private