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DONNELLY, Patrick Hugh Died peacefully at home on 17th October 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Vera, devoted husband of Anna, much loved father of Aisling, Ronan, Killian and Dervla. Dear father-in-law of Niall, Parul, Fiona and Richard. Cherished grandfather to Freya, Tom, Elijah, Kian, Mira, Oisín and Fionn. Much loved granda of the late Isaac. Reposing at home 3A Kensington Park from 12.00 noon on Tuesday 22nd October. Patrick’s remains will be brought to St Colmcille’s Church, Ballyhackamore at 6.30pm on Wednesday 23rd October. Requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Ballyhackamore at 12.00 noon on Thursday 24th October followed by committal in Roselawn Crematorium. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to St Vincent de Paul c/o O’Kanes Funeral Directors, 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2GX or online at www.okanesfunerals.co.uk.

HEATLEY, Mervyn Howard (formerly of ‘Knocklinn’ and late of ‘Mandalay’, Ballyman Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow) – October 17, 2024, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the kind staff at Kinvara House Nursing Home, Bray. Predeceased by his wife Norma, sadly missed by his children Karen and Mervyn, son-in-law Stephen, Mervyn’s partner Jane, grandchildren Carolyn and Lauren; Nathan, Sophia, Isaac and their mother Natascha; Wylder and Edith. Funeral Service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. “The end of an era.”

AHERNE, Brendan, (Rathfarnham, Dublin, and Mallow, Co. Cork), October 17, 2024, peacefully in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (née McGowan) and his brother Michael. Very sadly missed by Catherine, brothers Seamus and Redmond, his sister Maura, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, cousins and all his extended family, neighbours and his many friends. Funeral Mass today (Monday October 21) at 10am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, D14 E803, followed by burial in St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow, P51 KP11, arriving at approximately 3/3.30pm. For webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)406-1000. May He Rest in Peace

O' CONNELL, Catherine (Rena) (née McCarthy), (Raheny, Dublin 5, formerly of Tralee) died 17th October 2024, very peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Raheny, Dublin 5, beloved wife of Michael, loving mother of John, Mary, Michael and David. Sadly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Reposing today (Monday) 4pm – 6pm at Frank Jennings Funeral Home, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5, Eircode D05KP80. Removal from Frank Jennings Funeral Home tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9:45am to arrive at Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny, Dublin 5 for 10 am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Balgriffin New Extension Cemetery.

McCARTHY - Denis, October 21, 2013. On Dad’s anniversary, we also remember Mary April 25, 2021, our dearly loved parents, missed every day. Peter, John, Lisa and family

JONES - Gerard (Dublin and Bandon)

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and relatives on his Twenty-Fifth Anniversary.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

DELAP - Michael Hugh (born 1936), originally of Cabinteely, Dublin 18, died peacefully after a short illness on September 27 at home in Freshford, Bath, surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife Maureen, children Martha, Alice and Tim, their partners, his four grandchildren, three siblings, his extended family and friends. The family will be holding a memorial service at 2pm on Saturday, November 16 at Freshford Village Hall, Bath, BA2 7UR. In lieu of flowers, please, donations to Dorothy House Hospice Care.

SHELLEY - Walter Charles  late of Ballyfermot Rd, (November 15, 1937 - October 14, 2024) - beloved husband to Patty, amazing dad to Trish, Lori, Donna, and Wally. Grandad to 8, and great-grandfather to 4.

Love you to the moon.

Always in our hearts.