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BOLAND, (née Cullen), Gertie (Templeogue) Dublin, November 10th 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Sadly missed by her brother Charlie and sister-in-law Kit, her children Anne, Miriam and John, daughter-in-law Sharon, son-in-law Brian and Miriam’s partner Marcus. Her grandchildren Laura, Sarah, Anna, Johnny and Michael, Michael’s wife Hannah and great-grandson Teddy, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Reposing at home today (Tuesday) the 12th November. Funeral tomorrow (Wednesday 13th November, 2024) at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Jude the Apostle, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

ABERNETHY, (Castlemartyr, Co. Cork); On November 10th, 2024, peacefully, at home BRIGID (née O’Driscoll), B.D.S, dearly loved wife of the late Toddy, loving mother of Colman, Brendan, Elizabeth, Miriam and Feargal, dear sister of Kathleen and the late Anne. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Anne, Trudi and Kay, grandchildren Peter, Kilian, Louise, William, Jane, Emily and Yvonne, great-grandchildren Matthew, Caroline and Thomas, brothers-in-law Michael and John, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Tuesday (November 12th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Wednesday (November 13th) in the Sacred Heart Church, Mogeely Funeral afterwards to All Saints Cemetery, Mogeely. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Marymount Hospice "May she rest in peace"

O'BRIEN - D.D. (Derry) (Nineteenth Anniversary) - Special memories of a wonderful father and grandfather. Always lovingly remembered and deeply missed by Jennifer, Jacqueline, Colin and his six grandchildren.

WATKINS - Kathleen (Broadcaster – Author) (Late of Sandymount, formerly of Howth and Saggart) 7th November, 2024. Died peacefully in the wonderful care of the team at the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Gay Byrne, loving mother to Crona and Suzy, adored Nana Kit to Cian, Sadhbh, Kate, Saoirse and Harry, mother-in-law to Philip and Ronan and sister of Clare, Phil and the late Jim. Sadly missed by her family, relatives and a wide circle of treasured friends. Departing Howth at 11.00am tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 12th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only please. House private.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam”

MURPHY, Sr. Teresa (Religious Sisters of Charity, Dublin), 8th November 2024, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Marian House Nursing Home, Glasnevin. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Kathleen, her brother Tommy and sisters Esther and Marie. Deeply regretted by her Community at Temple Street, the Sisters of the Congregation, the staff at Marian House Nursing Home, brother-in-law Joe and extended family. Cherished and adored aunt to Anne, Niall, Michael and Barry. RIP. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand tomorrow Tuesday (12th November) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday (13th November) at 11.00am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, followed by burial at the Community Cemetery, Donnybrook. The Mass may be viewed on the parish webcam.

CALLAGHAN - James (Seamus), “Boston”, St. Alphonsus Road, Dundalk.

Friday, November 8, 2024. Peacefully in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Reposing at his residence “Boston”, St. Alphonsus Road, Dundalk today (Monday) from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.45am to Dardistown Crematorium for cremation service at 1pm. A service to celebrate James' life will take place in the Fairways Hotel, Dublin Road, Dundalk at 5pm followed by refreshments - all welcome.

BROWNE, (née Cloney), Nuala, Ballynaslaney, Oylegate, Co. Wexford and formerly Artramont Cottage, Crossabeg – November 7, 2024 Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Justin, Lucy and the late Katie and much loved sister of Gretta, Cathy, Alan, Betty, Helen and the late Edward and Stasia. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Vesna, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Liam, Patrick, Emily and Laura, relatives and friends. Funeral arriving at Church of St. John The Baptist, Caim today (Monday) for her Funeral Mass at 11 o’ clock followed by private cremation. We ask those attending the funeral, where possible, to wear bright colours as this will be a celebration of Nuala’s life. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. House private please. May she Rest in Peace

O'SULLIVAN, (Inniscarra & Dunowen, Ardfield, Co. Cork): On November 7th 2024, unexpectedly, at home DECLAN (B.E. MSc.), beloved husband and best friend of Ann (née O’ Kelly-Lynch), much loved and cherished father of Jennifer, Lorna (McNamara) and Emer, adored grandfather of Priya, Ciara, Harper and Kaylee brother of Marie, Kevin, Clare, Una, Finola, Maeve, Aidan, Brendan and the late John. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sons-in-law Vidy and Brian, brothers-in-law Aidan, John, David and Kevin and their spouses, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, colleagues, a wide circle of friends and his loyal companion Rover. Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road. of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Monday (November 11th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (November 12th) in St. Senan’s Church, Cloghroe. Cremation will take place privately afterwards. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the RNLI “Forever in the garden of our hearts” House Private. www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

WATKINS, Kathleen (Broadcaster – Author) (Late of Sandymount, formerly of Howth and Saggart) 7th November, 2024. Died peacefully in the wonderful care of the team at the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Gay Byrne, loving mother to Crona and Suzy, adored Nana Kit to Cian, Sadhbh, Kate, Saoirse and Harry, mother-in-law to Philip and Ronan and sister of Clare, Phil and the late Jim. Sadly missed by her family, relatives and a wide circle of treasured friends. Departing Howth at 11.00am tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 12th) arriving for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only please. House private. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam”