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KEOGH - Thomas Gabriel - In loving memory of our beloved Tom on this his first anniversary, we miss him every day and treasure the memories. To the numerous friends and relations who attended his funeral, sent cards, letters, called and supported us, sincere thanks for your kindness and for sharing your own special memories of Tom with us. Our thanks also to SVUH specialist doctors and nursing staff and Tom's GP Dr. Brian Kilbride, for their excellent care and attention over the years. We remember you all today.  

Tom forever loved, lives forever in our hearts.

Sally, Daryl, Ian, sister Valerie and all our family. 

LYONS - (née Daubney) Caroline Jane, 72, of Cahergal, Clonbur, Co. Galway, formerly of Killiney,

Co. Dublin, passed away peacefully on 20th February surrounded by her family. She will be

dearly missed by her loving husband John, daughters Emily and Tara, son Philip, stepson David and his wife Breda, son-in-law Colm, daughter-in-law Suzanne, sister Dianne, brother-in-law Paul, niece Hazel, and nephew Edward. Precious “Nan” to her wonderful grandchildren Ferdia,

Harry, Dorothy, Lochlainn, Beau, Daisy, and Jack, whom she loved with all her heart. She was one of a kind and will be remembered by her many friends and family for the warmth and joy she brought to all those around her.

The family will be forever grateful to all the staff at The Galway Clinic for their compassion and for the exceptional standard of care that Caroline received.

Reposing at Burke’s Funeral Home in Clonbur, Co. Galway on Sunday 23rd February from 4.30pm - 6pm, with the Funeral Mass to be held at midday on Monday 24th February in St. Patrick’s Church, Clonbur. The funeral will then proceed to Shannon Crematorium, where a short service will be held at 4 pm. Family flowers only by request, with any donations to be made to Dogs & Cats of Antigua.

Petit de Mange - Joan, Ashbourne Residence, Kilbrew, Co. Meath and late of Glasnevin, Dublin. February 15, 2025. Very peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Ashbourne Residence Nursing Home, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Beloved wife of the late Alec. Joan will be very sadly missed by her children Louise, Geoff, Pam, Lorraine, Alan, Paula and Ken, partners, grandchildren and extended family. 

A private family funeral has taken place for Joan.

May she rest in peace

WALSH, Most Rev. William. Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe. Peacefully at home on February 19, 2025. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and William, brothers Joe, Eddie and John and his sisters Maura and Catherine. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews; Karina, Michael, Emma, Willie, Miriam, Jim, Mark, Liz and Con and their families, sister-in-law Christine, his cousin Fr. Laurence OCSO, Bishop Fintan Monahan and the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese of Killaloe and his wide circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements: Bishop Willie will lie in repose in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ennis, Co. Clare, tomorrow (Sunday) from 3 o’ clock with evening prayer at 7 o’ clock. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday at 1 o’ clock. Burial afterwards in the church grounds. Cineáltas Chríost (In the gentleness of Christ). Family flowers only please.

GLEMSER - (neé Gardiner) Maebh (London, UK and Rushbrooke, Co. Cork) - July 2, 1970 – Feb 25, 2024. As we remember our beloved Maebh, we wish to express heartfelt thanks to our extended families, relations, neighbours and friends. Every kind wish, sympathy card, text, phone, email, floral wreath and bouquet was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to all who travelled to London to be with us for her funeral. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude to all who have shared many treasured memories and supported us in the loss of a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Mass shall be offered on Sunday, February 23 at 11am, in the Sacred Heart Church, Rushbrooke P24 KT21. 

GLEESON - Catherine, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3. We, the family of the late Catherine Gleeson, express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who sympathised with us on the recent loss of our beloved sister. Thank you to all her friends, workmates, neighbours and former classmates who attended the Removal, Mass and/or the Funeral Home. Thank you for the Mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers and messages of condolences. We thank Fr. Pat McManus for the Funeral Mass and Fr. Sean Flynn for his participation in the Funeral Service in the West of Ireland. Thank you to the organist, Eileen Dwyer and to the soloist, Antoinette Heery in St. Gabriel's Church, Dollymount. Thank you to the Marine Hotel in Sutton and the McWilliams Hotel in Claremorris for providing, at very short notice, refreshments for the mourners. A huge thank you to the staff and team at St. Gabriel's Nursing Home who were so caring and considerate A special word of thanks to Kirwan's Funeral Home in Fairview and to Carey's Funeral Home in Ballindine for their professionalism and support. The Holy Sacrifce of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. 

Catherine's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated at 10.30am in St. Gabriel's Church, Donnymount on Saturday March 1. 

FOGARTY - Dr. Richard (Dick), (Second Anniversary). Remembered today with love and greatly missed by his wife Frances, children and grandchildren. 

FINAN - Gabrielle (‘Tawnytaskin’, Burma Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo). Died January 20, 2024. Gabrielle’s sister Sr. Norrie and brothers Paddy, Joe and Austin, together with their extended family, wish to thank all who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. To our wonderful neighbours, friends and work colleagues for their help and support, all who sent Mass Cards, letters, those who telephoned, called personally to the house, attended the removal, Funeral Mass and burial services to offer their personal condolences and all who travelled long distances to be with us in our time of sorrow. A sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Sligo University Hospital and North West Hospice for their care and support. A sincere thanks to Canon Niall for celebrating the Funeral Mass and Fr. Michael and Fr. John for concelebrating, to Jonathan Carter soloist and Merlin Cummins accompanist for the music and song and to all who participated in the Funeral Mass. Our thanks to all at Seán Feehily Funeral Services, Cartron Cross, Sligo, for their professional services and personal attention to the Funeral arrangements and to the gravediggers. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all, as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, February 23 at 12:30pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Co. Sligo.