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BEECHAM - In loving memory of Mary (née Flanagan) (Tenth Anniversary)

Remembered with love by her extended family, friends, and especially by her children, Gabriel and Elizabeth.

Mary was a gardener, pianist, baker, lover of languages, and the most generous soul.

Her kindness continues to live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

TUMSON, Francis Marc Ghislain - Officier de l’Ordre de la Couronne (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and formerly Brussels and Paris) - Peacefully, in his 83rd year in the tender care of staff at Glengara Park Nursing Home and St. Michael’s Hospital. Much loved husband to Noëlle (née Lambert, Anderson) and father to Marc. Predeceased by his first wife Mary (née Beirne). His presence and laughter will be truly missed by his family and friends. His role as co-founder of the Belgian Luxembourg Irish Chamber will be remembered as his legacy to the nations who formed his identity. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28) today (Tuesday) from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Funeral private.

HESSION, Patrick (Pauric/Paddy) (Late of Dublin 11 and formerly of Quay Street, Sligo) - June 9th 2024. Passed peacefully, after a short illness, in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Galway Hospice, Foundation. Beloved husband of the late Bedina (Ina) and beloved brother of the late Mary (Mim) and Monica. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Joan (Carr), brother-in-law Jim (Carr), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10am at Saint Joseph’s Church, Berkeley Road, Dublin 7, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 11.20am approximately. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at – https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-josephs-church-discalced-​carm​elites and the cremation service at –https://www.mcn.live/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations in lieu to Galway Hospice Foundation, Dublin Road, Renmore, Galway, H91 R2T0 or at https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/. “May he rest in peace”

SHAW, Stanley J., (Clane, Co. Kildare) - June 8th 2024, peacefully at Naas General Hospital, beloved brother of the late Irene and Bertie. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jenny, sons Jonathan and Alan, sister Kathleen, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. A wonderful husband, father and friend. Rest in Peace. As per Stanley's wishes a private Funeral will take place. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone that helped during Stanley's illness. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

KENNEDY, Dr Aidan L. (Blackrock, Co Dublin and formerly Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary) - On June 7, 2024, after a short illness, predeceased by his beloved wife Monica (nee O'Gorman) and sisters Aileen and Irene. Deeply regretted by his loving children; daughters Patricia and Maeve, sons Paul and Kevin, grandchildren Sara, Suf, Iman, Jay and Alto, sisters Isolde and Maeve, daughters-in law Helen and Lesley, nieces and nephews, sisters-in law Celine, Sr Edna (Medical Missionaries), Anna, Barbara-Anne, Frances, brothers-in law Andrew, Peter, Martin, Noel and Fintan, cousins neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) June 12 in Holycross Abbey, Thurles at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St Patrick's cemetery, Thurles.

WHELAN, Rita (née Burt) (late of Donegal and Glenageary Co Dublin) - June 7th, 2024. Peacefully in the tender loving care of Mary and Gillian and staff at Kinvara House Nursing Home Bray, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Paul and Fr. Marc C.S.S.p, daughter Olwyn, daughter-in-law Margaret, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Marc, Laura, Megan and Ben, great-grandchildren Jack, Millie, Rian and Sophie, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Wednesday June 12th at 11am in The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray, followed by private cremation. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam https://queenofpeace.ie May her gentle soul rest in peace

BROWNE, (née O’Connell) Kathleen (Kay) (Dundrum and formerly of Tuam, Co. Galway) - 7th June 2024 peacefully at home, after a full and happy life, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of John and dear mother of Denis, Joseph and Loreto. She will be very sadly missed and remembered with much love and affection by her family, daughters-in-law Pauline and Anne-Beatrice, her four grandchildren John, Cathy, Max and Laura, great-grandson Sam, her sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at her home this (Monday) evening from 5pm to 6pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 9am, followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross at 11.15am. Family flowers only. May she Rest in peace