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HANNA, Peter (Clonskeagh, Dublin 14), October 5, 2024, peacefully, in his 81st year; following a long illness borne with dignity and courage, in the wonderful and gentle care of the staff in the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Deansgrange. Deeply missed by Mary, his loving wife for fifty five years, sons John, Ronan and Mark, daughters-in-law Adelheid and Susan, Mark’s partner Selina, his cherished grandchildren, brother Jack, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Peter will be reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon from 3pm to 5pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Service on Thursday October 10, at 10am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu of flowers to Parkinson’s Ireland. Rest in peace.

KILLEEN, (née O’Connell) Elizabeth (Betty) (Upper Kilmacud Road, Co. Dublin and Ballymakea More, Quilty, Co. Clare) Peacefully, surrounded by her devoted family, on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, in her 86th year, in the exceptional care of St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, and earlier in Orchard Respite Centre and Leopardstown Care Centre. Remembered with love by her husband Christy and family, daughters Moira, Fiona and Niamh, sons John, Brian, Aidan and Ronan, adored 20 grandchildren, sons-in-law John, Richard and Walter, daughters-in-law Sarah, Katie and Charleen, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law Maurice, Albert and Francis, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends. A special thanks to her wonderful carers who helped in keeping Betty in the comfort of her own home as long as medically possible. Removal today Tuesday 8th October, to the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, A94 CY83, arriving for Prayers at 5pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow Wednesday 9th October at 1pm in St. Mary’s Church, Mullagh, Co. Clare. After Mass Betty will be laid to rest in Mullagh Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the Removal Prayers may be viewed live at https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud and the Funeral Mass at https://www.churchservices.tv/mullagh. Family flowers only, please. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

McSPARRAN - (Cushendall), October 6, 2024, Doctor Alastair John McDonnell, Coiscib, Cushendall, Co. Antrim. Alastair beloved husband of Christine (née Wheeler), the “love of his life” and a proud Glensman. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Anne, Elizabeth, Brid, Margaret Rose, Paddy, extended family and many great friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Alastair will be in repose on today (Tuesday) from 1pm until 9pm at Coiscib, 34 Glenville Road, Cushendall, Co. Antrim, BT44 0PB. Family only from 9pm each evening. The Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on tomorrow (Wednesday) in St Mary’s Church, 29 Chapel Road, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0RS and can be viewed on the St Mary's Church Cushendall webcam. Burial will take place in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast.

O'BRIEN - Patricia (Pat) (Sutton, Dublin) - October 5, 2024 (peacefully) with her family at Beaumont Hospital. Devoted wife of Bart, loving mother of Ruth, Andrew and Kate. Will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Amy, Zach, Noah, Zoe and Harry, nephews and nieces, Paul, Chris and Leigh, extended family and her many good and close friends. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Pat’s funeral service will take place at 10am on Thursday at St. Fintan’s Church Sutton.

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GUIRKE, (née Rudden) Elizabeth (Lillie) Kincora Grove, Clontarf, Dublin 3, died peacefully on October 6, 2024 in the exceptional care of the medical staff at Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Jack and much-loved mother of Maeve, Aisling, Sean and Enda. Sadly missed by her sisters Cora and Bernie, daughters-in-law Ruth and Ann-Marie, grandchildren Nikki, Geoff and Jack, great grandchildren Harry and Riley, sister-in-law Ann, also Shay and Charlie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview, Dublin 3 (D03 EC52) today (Tuesday, October 8) from 5pm until 7pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9) arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Anthony’s Parish Church, Clontarf, Dublin 3 (D03 TY23) followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery, Cloghran (K67 HP26). Family flowers only - donations may be made to Irish Heart Foundation, if desired. Elizabeth’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online on the Parish webcam. May she Rest in Peace

MCGOLDRICK, (née Fay) (Dun Laoghaire, late of Killiney, Co. Dublin) October 6th 2024, Frances, beloved wife of the late James (Jim) loving mother of Ciara and Ronan. Sadly missed by her children, daughter-in-law Sonja, her adored grandchildren Lizzie, Anna, Lucy and Johnny, best friends Eileen and Breda, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Remembering also her late son-in-law David. Reposing Thursday October 10th in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Friday October 11th to Sts Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack Village, arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/camera/sts-alphonsus-and-columba-​bal​lybrack-killiney-parish followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

ROTHERY, (Barnacullia, Dublin 18) – September 22, 2024, (peacefully), at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Sean, beloved husband of the late Nuala and dear father of Eoin, Colm and Finn; Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, sister Isobel, son-in-law Nick, daughters-in-law Cath and Ange, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Hannah, Ciara and Aoife, great grandchildren Lydia and Bradley, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Sean’s Funeral Service will take place on Thursday (10th October) at Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 2:30 o’c. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Tallaght Village Ph: 01 455 5121. The Cremation Service can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/newslands-cross-cemetery-crematorium “May He Rest In Peace” “Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”

TREACY, , Baby Jack (Dublin) October 5, 2024, in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady’s Childrens’ Hospital, Crumlin, (following a brave journey in his eight short months of life) in the arms of his mother and father, Ailbhe and Daniel. Very deeply regretted by his heart-broken Mum and Dad, brother Ben, his grandparents Donal Coyle and Inge Clissmann and Liam and Siobhán (Treacy), Aunts and Uncles; Briain, Iseult, Fódhla, Sara and Philip, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday morning at 11.00 o’c in the Clubhouse at Old Belvedere RFC, Anglesea Road followed by interment at Deans Grange Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, in lieu, to Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and LauraLynn.

OLDHAM, OLDHAM (Sandycove, Co. Dublin) September 27th 2024 (peacefully) Gareth, beloved husband of Frances, loving father of Deborah. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, adored granddaughters Cristina and Victoria, his extended family and friends. As per Gareth’s wish a private Funeral has taken place.

SLYE, Arthur Robert (Malahide and formerly Clontarf). Peacefully, on 6th October, 2024, at St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Miriam (for 60 years) and beloved Dad of Cathy, Tara, Naomi and the late Arthur. Adored grandfather (DaddyArthur) to Ben, Sittha, Spike, Suki and Zeke. Dearly missed by his sister Lesley, brother John, son-in-law Stephen and Paul, and the extended Slye and Miller families. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, this (Tuesday) evening (8th October) from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service in St. Andrews’s Church of Ireland, Malahide, tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon (9th October) at 2pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the RNLI. “Sure and steadfast.”