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BURRELL, Patricia Myra (née Reilly) (Delgany, Co. Wicklow) – October 24, 2024, passed away peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcoole. Beloved wife of the late John and sister of the late Tex, incredible Mum of Caroline and Rebecca, grandmother of Eve, Christopher and Layla; forever loved and very missed by all her family, sons-in-law Niall & Peter, relatives and a wide circle of friends. A gathering for family and friends will take place in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught, Bray on Tuesday (Oct.29) from 4 - 6pm. A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving will take place on Wednesday (Oct.30) at 11.00am in Crinken Church, Dublin Rd., Shankill followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, The Grove, Greystones. Flowers welcome. “May you live every day of your life” – Jonathan Swift

FITZSIMON - Kevin, Patrick (born 1933, formerly of Churchtown Park House, Dublin) passed away peacefully after a long illness in Montreal. Supported there by his friends Mike Webb, Joe Keane, Maggie Kaussen and dedicated care givers, Humu and Patience and staff of Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal. Predeceased by his parents Bartholomew and Mary, his siblings Sally, Bart, Leo, Paddy and Marie. Kevin will be lovingly missed by his wife June, sisters Vera, Mona and his many nieces, nephews and wider family. A celebration of Kevin’s life will take place at a later date in Montreal followed by one in Dublin. 

The philosopher is now in heaven putting things to rights there.

CROWE - (née Quinn), Maura, Our Lady’s Manor, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin and late of Sandymount) We, Maura’s family, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us during our recent sad loss. Thank you to all of those who attended the funeral, who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards and flowers and offered condolences online. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for all your intentions. A joint Month’s Mind Mass for Maura and Ethna will take place on Monday 28, October at 10 am St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount.  

DUNNE - Edward (Eddie) Dun Laoghaire – (Seventh Anniversary), Died October 25 2017. Remembered by his daughters Helen, Ann and Patricia.

Although it’s seven years since

you passed away

It only feels like yesterday

Forever in our hearts you will stay

Loved and treasured,

especially today.

HASTINGS - Betty (Twentieth Anniversary, October 25) - Still deeply loved and missed by all her family and friends. Also Austin who died on October 6, 1997.

BRADLEY - Karen Fiona (Thirty­-Ninth Anniversary) - Sadly missed and remembered with love by her mother and by Audrey, Geoffrey and Emma.

MACKELL, Eithne (Née Frawley) Late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin (formerly of Belfast and Limerick) – 18th October 2024. In the excellent care of the staff of the Blackrock Clinic, peacefully surrounded by her loving family; husband Graeme, daughter Deirdre, son Stephen, daughter-in-law Cliona and son-in-law Eamonn. Eithne, pre-deceased by her brothers Pat and John. Sadly missed by her brothers Terry, Gerard and Tommy, her wonderful granddaughters Zoe and Isla, and her large family in Co Meath and beyond. Not forgetting those close friends in Dun Laoghaire and Kilmuckeridge, Wexford plus extended family and many friends, particularly those from the Joyce Tower in Sandycove. Eithne will repose in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Newtown Park, Blackrock today, Thursday 24th October from 4pm – 6pm. Removal on Friday 25th October to Mount Jerome Crematorium for a private cremation. No flowers please and if desired donations to a charity of your choice. All are welcome to a celebration of Eithne’s life in the Maritime Museum Dun Laoghaire on Friday, 25th October, at 1pm. Dress colourful. Light refreshments will be served. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454