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O'BRIEN - Eithne, (born 1934), died peacefully in the lovely city of Libourne, France, after a short illness and a successful, vigorous life. Survived by children Mark, Neil, John and Catherine, companion Olivier Lahy, and nieces Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna, and nephew Julian.

She is sadly missed by grandchildren Julia, Ian, Hugh, and Christian, grandnieces Rosa, Leah, Grace, Eve Margaret, and grandnephews Alexander, Joseph, Ewan, and Matthew.

A memorial service will be held when the family returns to Ireland next summer. Her sister Peggy died in 1999, and former husband Hugh Munro died in 1991.

The cremation can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zhyts

THOMPSON - Courtenay – Died June 30, 2024, peacefully at his home, as he wished, surrounded by his family. Beloved and loving husband of Lesley, wonderful father to James and Georgina, loving father-in-law to Sarah and Jonathan, devoted grandfather to Kate, Jamie and Joe and dear brother of Peter and the late Antoinette. A private cremation will take place at his request. A Celebration of his life to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Action Mental Health c/o Norman McBriar & Son Funeral Directors 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

He will be hugely missed by all.

CLAFFEY, Cyril (Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 and formerly of Ballymahon, Co. Longford) - 28th June 2024 (peacefully). He will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Dolores, daughter Maureen, sons Stephen, Cyril and John, son-in-law Niall, daughter-in-law Anita, grandchildren Michelle, Frances, Deirdre, Federica, Theo, Freya and Esme, nephews and nieces, extended family and friends. We wish to extend our grateful thanks to the many people who made the last weeks and months comfortable for Cyril, all his carers including Noreen, Rowena, Nellie, Nancy, the staff of Inis Care and the staff of Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. May He Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home Dundrum on Friday (5th July) from 6pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of Sts Columbanus and Gall, Milltown for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Mt Venus Cemetery.

CORR, Dr. Gay (Westbrook, Knocknacarra, Galway, formerly of Feamore, Irishtown, Co. Mayo and of GMIT which he served for over 30 years) - 01 July, 2024: Passed away peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Galway. Deeply mourned by his loving wife Jo, much loved children Brendan, Damien, Ronán, Sinéad, Helen, and his sisters Anne, Mary and Helen. Fondly and lovingly remembered also by his sons-in-law Garret and Keith, daughters-in-law Maureen, Mairéad and Stephanie and his grandchildren. A very proud grandfather to Shane, Joe, Éimear, Olivia, Celine, Josie, Patrick, Griffin, Éabha, Imogen, Jarlath, Senan, Róisín, Alannah and baby Grace (R.I.P.) all of whom he cherished. Sadly missed by the extended Corr and McNamara family, neighbours, good friends and former colleagues. Reposing at ‘St. Anthony’s Room’ within the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra tomorrow (Thursday), 4th July, from 5.00 p.m. Removal at 7.00 p.m. into the Church. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Gay on Friday, 5th July, at 11 a.m. Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. Link: https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/. “The fever of life is over, And your work is done Now, may you rest in peace"

MacNALLY, Donal Francis (Ballsbridge) - July 1, 2024 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family at the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Carolyn and loving father to Sheila, Donal, Ellen, Brona, Kevin and Niamh. Grandfather to Eoin, Ciara, Sean, Amy and Jude. Sadly missed by his sister Sr. Sheila CP, son-in-law Weng, daughters-in-law Deirdre and Dominique, sisters-in-law Elaine, Anne and Ruth, extended family and a wide circle of friends. R.I.P. Funeral Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Merrion Road on Friday at 10 o'c, followed by burial in St. Colmcille's Cemetery, Swords. House Strictly Private.

CRUSHELL - JIM (JAMES F.) Bell Height, Kenmare, Co. Kerry: On July 1, 2024. Peacefully following a short illness. Deeply regretted by his beloved wife Rose, children Ellen, James, Hilda, Patrick, Dorothy and Rosaleen, sons-in-law Tom, John, Gordon and Douglas, daughters-in-law Brenna and Aideen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his twenty-one treasured grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Theresa, Marie and Brenda and his brother Denis. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home on tomorrow (Thursday)  from 3pm to 7pm.

Requiem Mass for Jim will take place on Friday (July 5) at 12 noon, in Holy Cross Church Kenmare, which will be livestreamed on www.kenmareparish.com MASS (live streaming) - followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kenmare. 

BRANGAN, Eoghan (Dundrum) - 28th June 2024 (peacefully) in the company of his family and the compassionate care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 55 years Carolín, children Conor, Emer and Daragh, Conor’s partner Arlene, sister Feena, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law and friends. Eoghan is predeceased by his sister Niamh. Reposing at his residence this (Wednesday) evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal tomorrow afternoon to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2 pm, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. No flowers, please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

COPPERTHWAITE, Myrtle (née Lett) (Dublin) -29 June 2024. Peacefully in the care of the staff of St James hospital surrounded by her loving children and family. Deeply missed by her children Eric, Michelle, Janice, Kym, and John, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Evelyn Lett, and sisters Isabel and Audrey. Reposing at Nichols Funeral Chapel, Lombard Street East today (Wednesday) from 3:30-5:30pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm in St. John’s Church, Kilnamanagh, Wells, Gorey, Co. Wexford, followed by interment in adjoining Churchyard.

CURRAN - Dr. Frank - In fond and loving memory of Frank on his birthday and all the days. Alicia and the family.