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AIKEN, (née Lyons) - 18 March 2024 in the care of Beneavin Nursing Home, Glasnevin, Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with illness. Predeceased by brother Tony and brother-in-law Dick. Will be greatly missed by her husband Loclann, children Sinead, Loclann, Darragh, David, Robert, her daughter-in-law Irène and favourite grandson Tommy, her loving siblings Jackie, Avril, Sammy and their families, her wide circle of friends and her haven Delganey GC. Reposing at the Fanagan Funeral Home, Dundrum on Thursday (21st March) from 3pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning (22nd March) at 11 o’clock in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook. No flowers, please. Donations can be given to Alzheimer Society of Ireland. May Joan rest in peace.

McCARRICK, (née McVann) Mary (Carricknagat, Collooney, Co. Sligo and formerly of Rathmagurry, Curry, Co. Sligo) - March 18th 2024, peacefully at home in the loving care of her family and friends. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommie, her infant daughter Mary, brother Jim and sister Sr. Olive. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter Eleanor, son Enda, adored grandchildren Peter, Christopher and Claire, daughter-in-law Barbara, son-in-law Liam, her brothers Paddy and Michael, sister-in-law Teresa, nieces, nephews and extended family. Fondly remembered by her exceptional neighbours, friends and former colleagues in Mercy College, Sligo. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn. Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) today (Wednesday), March 20th from 6:30pm with removal at 8:30pm to Saint Brigid’s Church, Corhownagh, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo for reception prayers at 9pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday) March 21st, followed by burial in Rosses Point Cemetery. Reception prayers and funeral Mass will be livestreamed via www.churchtv.ie/ballisodare/ Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice via www.feehilys.ie/pay. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.feehilys.ie, on RIP.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.

CAHILL - David Jude Joseph (First Anniversary) -

The family of the late David Cahill would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who

supported David during his incredible fight against cancer. He was an extraordinary person to

undergo so many invasive treatments and travel such a hard journey for nearly seven years while still

retaining his sense of humour, style and love for his family.

David’s life was cut way too short and he is missed so much by his wife Anne, his children Jenny,

Shane and Emily, his much adored grandchildren James, Robyn, Louis, Jacob, Luke and Chloé, his

daughter-in-law Aoife, his son-in-law Steve, his bothers Denis, Martin and Patrick, his sisters Dee and

Helena, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended circle of friends and all who loved

him.

David, we hold wonderful memories of you in our hearts. We miss you and hope that you are now

resting in peace.

RAINSFORD, Victor (Balally, Dundrum, Dublin and late of the Irish Press) - 16th March 2024, peacefully in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Much loved husband of Helen, loving Dad of Craig, Scott and Glenn and Grandad of Cian, Kate, Robyn, Callum, Ella, and Eoin. Very sadly missed by his loving family, sister Olive, daughters-in-law Karen, Anne and Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. Reposing at his home on (Tuesday) afternoon (19th March) from 3 pm to 5 pm. Funeral Service in Taney Parish Church on (Wednesday) morning (20th March) at 11.30 am, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services.

HUMPHREYS, (née Flanagan) Deirdre (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) - 15th March 2024 (peacefully) in her 88th year, in the care of the staff at the Marlay Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Richard (Dick) Macartan and her sister Margaret (Peggy). Much loved mother of Richard, Mark, Frank and Joe. She will be sadly missed by her sons, sister Finola (Kennedy), grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed live on the parish webcam). Burial after at Saggart Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Capuchin Day Centre.

STAGG, Emmet (Straffan, Co. Kildare and late of Hollymount, Co. Mayo) - March 17th 2024. Peacefully at St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh. Pre-deceased by his parents Henry and Mary, brothers Joe, Patsy, Proinsias and Michéal, and his sisters Rosaleen and Veronica. Very deeply mourned and missed by his wife Mary, son Henry, daughter Gillian, daughter-in-law Niamh, son-in-law Ken, his adored granddaughters Nessa and Cara, his brothers Sean and George, sisters Maureen, Brid, Siobhan and Martha, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Leinster St., Maynooth (W23 V99E) on (Wednesday) (March 20th) from 4pm - 8pm. Removal on Thursday (March 21st) at 11am to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Straffan, for 12 noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in Straffan Cemetery. Those who are unable to attend the funeral, please leave a personal message for the family in the condolences section on rip.ie Family flowers only, please. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

O'DRISCOLL, (née Levinson) Patricia (Dundrum, Dublin 14) - 17th March 2024 (Peacefully) at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Ted and much loved mother of Rory, Niall, Len, Trisha, Timmy and Mary. She will be greatly missed by her family, sister Nettie and her husband Bill, brother Harry and his wife Ursula, daughters-in-law Adrienne, Sandra and Ger, sons-in-law Paul, Wally and Glenn, her treasured sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many very close friends. Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to St John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer, arriving at 9.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am which may be viewed on the parish webcam, followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. House private, please.

BLACK, Daniel (Don) March 14, 2024. (Terenure) - Peacefully in his ninety-seventh year, in the care of the wonderful staff of Blanchardstown Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (née Ryan) and much-loved father of Sandra (Kelly), Ann (Humphrey), Peter, Fiona (Greene) and William (Bill). Don will be forever loved and dearly missed by his sons and daughters, sons-in-law Ralph and Damian, daughter-in-law Jane, his adored grandchildren Tommy, Michael, Alison, Hanah, Holly, Beatrice, Robbie and James, sister Renee and her husband Tony, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Don is now reunited with his parents brother Dennis and sister Anna, his son-in-law John Kelly and granddaughter Katie and his recently deceased sisters Sadie and Rita. Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6pm – 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to the St. Pius X Church, Templeogue, arriving for 10 am Requiem Mass, burial thereafter in Kilmashogue Cemetery. Family flowers only, please Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'FARRELL, - Martin (Limerick) (Twenty-eighth Anniversary, March 19). Remembered with love by his family today and every day.

HEWSON - Dave (Thirty-Fourth Anniversary) - Remembered with love. Yvonne, Nicole and David. Also thinking of our mother Mary who passed away two years ago.