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RANCE, (née Davidson) Joan, 4 June 2024. Peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Darling wife of Albert and beloved mum to Stephen and Melissa and the late baby Suzanne, and mum-in-law to Julie and Mark. Adored granny to Megan, Josh, Amber and Jessica and her pals Patch and Woody. Sadly missed by her extended family, and wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on Saturday (8 June) in Sandford Parish Church, Sandford Road, Ranelagh at 11oc and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium. ‘Forever in our hearts’

O'CONNOR, Maurice (Farnogue Terrace, Carcur, Wexford and formerly Derrygorman, Annascaul, Co. Kerry) - Died 4th June, 2024. Retired teacher New Ross Vocational College. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his wife Pauline, daughter Katie, son John, sisters Eileen (Kilkenny), Kathleen (USA), brothers John (Tralee), Paddy (Dingle), Miko (London) and Jerry (Annascaul), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Agnes and his sister Mary. Reposing at Macken's Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford, Y35 HP29 today (Thursday), 6th June from 4.30 pm with removal at 7.00 pm to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street. Funeral Mass shall take place on (Friday), 7th June at 12.00 noon. Funeral expected to arrive to the Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul on Saturday, 8th June for approximately 2.30 pm for Funeral Prayers, followed by burial afterwards in Ballinclár Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís

COTTER, Dr. Donal J. (of Rathmines, and originally Roscommon town) - Died on 2 June 2024 on the last day of his 99th year, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Isabel Bernadette (née Derham), his sisters Brigín, Maura and Philomena and his brothers Philip, Paddy, Nicholas, Dick, Eoghan, Coman, and Francis. A loving father and grandfather to his five children and nine grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his children Colette, Paul, Suzanne, Cecily and David, his grandchildren Hugh, Lucy, Sorcha, Isabel, Domhnall, Delia, Nicholas, Fiachra and Eddie, his daughter-in-law Mary, his son-in-law Martin, his nieces, nephews, extended family, former colleagues, friends and patients. Donal’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 o’clock on Saturday, 8 June, in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, with burial afterwards in Holmpatrick Cemetery, Skerries. The family give special thanks to the staff of Saint Andrew’s Ward in Saint Vincent’s Hospital for the excellent care they provided to our father in his final days. No flowers. Donations to SVP

GILLESPIE, Robert - Peacefully on 3rd June 2024, after a short illness under the great care of all the medical and nursing staff at Beacon Hospital. Much loved husband of Lindsay, loving father of Trevor, Fiona and Alison. Devoted and proud Dadad of Lara, Saul, Bobbi, Cody, Polly, Pippa and Reuben. Dearest father-in-law of Patrick and Mark and Trevor’s partner Claire. Beloved brother of Arthur and his pre-deceased sister Carol and brother John. Loving son of the late Norman and Eileen Gillespie. Robert will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and amazing friends. Reposing at home in Shetland, Ballyhide, Carlow, R93 V0C8 today (Wednesday) from 4pm - 7.30pm concluding with prayers. Funeral service tomorrow (Thursday) at 3pm in St Mary’s, Church St, Carlow, R93YW77. Cremation (family only) on Friday. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to Éist Cancer Support Centre, Carlow. Rest in Peace

NOTKIN, (nee Kennedy) Kathleen (Kay) (Sandymount, Dublin) - June 1st, 2024. Peacefully after a short illness at Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by husband Sam and previously Paddy Irwin, her sisters June and Margaret and brother Thomas. Much loved by daughter Aveen, son-in-law Terry and adored grandchildren Rosha and Finnbarr. Very sadly missed by her sisters Patricia, Mary, Elizabeth and Terry, brother-in-law Frank, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and her wide circle of friends. May her destination be glorious! A celebration of Kay’s life will take place on (Wednesday) 5th June at 4 pm at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. Family flowers only, please.

TRAVERS, Edward (Eddie) (Johninstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare) - June 2nd 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas. Predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Billy, by his sister Anne (Callan) and by his niece Geraldine. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his devoted wife of 54 years Mary (née Coughlan), sons Eamon and Dónal, son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Beatrice, grandchildren, Ellen, Daniel and Leo, his sister Mary (O’Connell), his brother Paddy, his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Removal from his residence today (Tuesday) (June 4th) at approx. 11.30am to arrive at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rathcoffey, for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section on www.rip.ie. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.

HENNESSY -  Ó hAonghusa, Úna - (Third Anniversary, June 4). Our beloved Úna is dearly missed by Conor, Ciara, Padraig, Fiona, Thomas, Tadhg and Tommy; by her loving grandchildren; by her sister Peig and brothers Paddy and Seán, and all her family and friends. Lámha Chríost anall tharainn

DILLON, Fr. Paschal Dillon O.M.I. (Dublin and Kilburn, London) - June 1st, 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses, carers and staff of the Oblate Community, House of Retreat, Inchicore. Beloved son of the late Michael and Carrie Dillon, Inchicore, and brother of the late Fr. Ciaran O.M.I., Joe, Ria, Rosaire, John, and Francis. Deeply regretted by his loving nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, relatives, his Oblate Community, staff, and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Removal this (Tuesday) (4th June ) to the Oratory Chapel, House of Retreat, Inchicore, arriving at 5pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (5th June ) at 12 midday in the Church of Mary Immaculate (Oblates) Inchicore, followed by burial in the Community Cemetery.

QUINN, Patrick (Ballsbridge and late of Dalkey and San Mateo, California) - May 31st, 2024, peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital. Patrick will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends. Removal on Wednesday 5th June to St. Mary's Church, Haddington Road, D04 AV25 to arrive for 10am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace