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O'RINN, Helen (née Heron) (Clontarf) – September 23, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Carechoice Nursing Home, Malahide Road, beloved wife of the late Liam; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Ciarán, Liam, Finn, Mary and Breda, daughter-in-law Noreen, sons-in-law Peter, Fintan and Peter, her adored grandchildren Liam, Susan, Robert, Ellen, Brian, Kate, Michael, Emily, Laura and Mark, great-grandchildren Conor, Faye, Paddy and Rose, her brother Tony and sister Anne, sister-in-law Helene, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends. Reposing at her home this afternoon (Wednesday September 25) from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Requiem Mass tomorrow morning (Thursday September 26) at 10 o’clock in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf. Funeral thereafter to Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dílis

KENNEDY, (née Byrne) Margaret (Madge) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Glenealy, Co. Wicklow). September 23, 2024. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Seán (John), children Garrett, John, David & Jacqueline, grandchildren Garrett, Richard, Hideki, Minami, Hanaka, Julie, Leá, Shaun and Joshua, great-grandchildren Jack and Eve, son-in-law Trevor, daughters-in-law Rossy, Hitomi and Myriam, extended family and friends. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover), tomorrow (Thursday) evening, September 26, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. A Celebration of Madge’s life will take place at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, D6W HY98, on Friday morning, September 27, at 10 am. For those unable to attend, the Service may be viewed live at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Family flowers only, please.

WILDE - Gerard (Terenure, Dublin 6W and Late of Independent Newspapers and The Irish Times) September 23, 2024. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Misa Ward at St James’ Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Maureen. Gerard will be very sadly and deeply missed by his loving wife and family Vivienne, Gerard, Annette, Yvonne, Mark, Alan, Emma and Sarah, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his daughters-in-law Eileen, Catherine and Linda, sons-in-law Martin, Michael, Brendan, Nicholas and Jim, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on this (Wednesday) evening, September 25, between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold’s Cross D6W HY98. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to St James Hospital foundation https://stjameshospitalfoundation.

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O'DOHERTY, James (Jimmy) O’Doherty, Navan Road and late of Oxmantown Road, Dublin 7 (Coal Factor). Jimmy O’Doherty, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Sylvia, son James and brothers Brendan and Fr. Gerard. He will be deeply missed by his children Ashling, Ruth, Nicola and Gordon, daughter-in-law Paula, son-in-law Barry, grandchildren Lucy, James, Zach, Senán, brothers Brian and Peter, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 tomorrow evening (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in The Church of The Holy Family, Aughrim Street followed by burial at Mulhuddart Cemetery. Family Flowers only please.

WARD, Richard (Dick), of Haggard, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co. Wexford (formerly of Fortagusta, Arthurstown) - 21st September 2024. Peacefully in Waterford University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Connie. He will be sadly missed by his children Carol, Ivan and Shirley, sons-in-law Phil and Robbie, grandchildren Judy, David, Lisa, Emily and Patrick, great grandchildren Will, Eoghan, Sadie, Lily and Ollie, nephews Fred and Ken, niece Hilda and his extended family and friends. As per his wishes, his body has been donated to the Medical research program in UCD, and a service will be held in his memory on Saturday 28th September at 11.30am in All Saints Church, Killesk, Duncannon.

TOOMEY, Pat (nee Canavan), (Raheny, Dublin) - On September 21, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the tender care of Beaumont Hospital, Pat, cherished wife of Dermot and loving mother of Rónán, Niamh, Conor and Emer. Adored Nana of Róisín, Orlaith, Naoise, Éadaoin, Cormac, Aisling and Ciarán. Predeceased by her beloved sisters, Anita and Sr. Deirdre, Pat will be sadly missed by her brothers Brendan and Aidan, sisters Nuala and Sr. Ursula, Joe, Mark, Miguel and Niamh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of dear friends and neighbours. Pat will be reposing on Thursday, 26th September, at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny from 4.30-6.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny on Friday, 27th September, at 10am followed by Cremation in Dardistown Cemetery at 12.00 noon. May Pat Rest in Peace

HARTE - Sarah Virginia (Vergie) (née Kelleher), (Glenageary and formerly Carrick-on-Shannon) Died ‘Forever Young’ on 25 September, 2023. On her First Anniversary, Carina, Shane and her extended family would like to thank all those who sympathised with us following Mum’s sudden departure last September. Special thanks to her Carer, Jen Atkinson, and to Mum's GP, Dr Erica Murphy, and Nurse Katie Essene Deevy, and all the staff, especially Sharon, Annette and Mary in Rock Court Medical Centre, Blackrock. Special thanks also to Dr Rory McQuillan and Dr Charles McCreery, Blackrock Clinic, for caring for and supporting Mum on her sometimes-complex medical journey. To the members of the Royal Dublin Society and her fantastic neighbours in Glenageary for their friendship, kindness and support - you know who you are! To Fr Declan Gallagher, Dalkey, who helped us celebrate the final Mass and commendation. To Quinn Funeral Directors, Glasthule, who assisted us when we needed professional help. And to all who travelled to join us last September in celebrating Mum’s well lived life. A special Mass has been offered as an expression of our thanks.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, 
For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ― Helen Keller.

Mum Forever in Our Hearts.

Branigan, (née Egan) (Dalkey, Co Dublin) – September 23rd 2024 (peacefully), in the wonderful care of all the staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Adeline, beloved wife of the late Larry, loving mother of David, Susan and Sarah; sadly missed by her children, son-in-law Stuart (Clements), daughter-in-law Jennifer, adored granddaughters Isobel, Alva and Alyssa, her extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal Thursday, September 26th, to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices/dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers please to RDA Ireland May her gentle soul rest in peace.

BARTON, Paul William (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - September 22, 2024. Peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, in the warm embrace of his extended family. Beloved husband of the late Elaine, father of Nicola, stepfather to Rebecca and Grace, all four of whom he adored; son of the late Oswald and Oonagh. Deeply regretted by Rebecca's husband Simon, Grace’s partner George and their delightful newborn son Rory Paul, Nicola’s partner John, sister Mary, brothers Vincent, David, Stephen and Adrian. Also sadly missed by his most loyal supporters, Sabrina and Sheila May Tan, sisters-in-law Elaine, Lynn, Francesca and Stacy, brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues and friends. Requiescat in Pace. Reposing at home this (Tuesday) evening from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Mass at 1pm on Thursday, September 26th in St Brigid’s Church, Liscannor, Co. Clare followed by burial in Kilmacreehy Cemetery, Liscannor. House strictly private outside of the reposing times. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, online to www.parkinsons.ie

KIDNEY,, Anthony. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by family, beloved husband of the late Judy and loving father of Zoë, Tanya and Alex. Sadly missed by his loving son and daughters, father in-law John, son in-law Patrick, granddaughter Rose, sisters Barbara, Maria, Anna, Naomi, Rachel, Louise and Isabelle, brothers Peter, Paul, Joe and Robert, extended Kidney and Duffy families and his many, many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Removal on Wednesday afternoon (September 25th) to Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving for 1pm Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome. Family flowers only please.