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LONG, Gordon (Thomas) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois) - May 24th, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of St Brigid's Hospice, Kildare. Much loved husband of Mabel (née Craig) and cherished father of Andrea, Melanie, Rachel and the late Janet. An adored grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Charles, Colin, John and Emerson, brothers Ivan and Philip, (predeceased by his brothers George and Percy, and his sister Eva), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Special thanks to his wonderful carers and all the staff at St. Brigid's Hospice. Gordon's Funeral Service will take in St. Andrew's Church of Ireland, Lucan tomorrow (Tuesday May 28th) at 11am, followed by cremation in Newland's Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Christian Aid. Peace perfect peace

O'HIGGINS, Padraic S.C. (Blackrock and late of Rathgar, Dublin) – May 25th 2024, peacefully, at Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Anne and much loved father of Sorcha and Niall. Fondly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Emily, grumpa to Amelia and Sophia; dearly remembered by his brothers Éamon, Malachy, Garret, Ciarán and Michael, sister Caitríona, and his legal confrères and friends in Galway and Dublin. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Tuesday (May 28th) from 5-7pm. Funeral on Wednesday (May 29th) at 10am in the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel at Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.

O'BRIEN, Dermot (Cabinteely, Dublin 18) - May 23, 2024. Suddenly, but peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Tricia and loving dad of Jacqueline, Sandra, Patrick and the late Martin. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, cherished grandchildren, brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Dermot will be reposing this (Monday) afternoon (May 27) from 3pm to 5pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Churchview Road, Johnstown / Killiney, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, online only to the Heart Foundation. Rest in peace.

O'GORMAN, Ronald (Ronnie) (The Sheiling, Salthill, Galway) - May 23, 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by all his children, sons-in-law and friends, at home.Deeply loved and very sadly missed by his daughters and son Sadhbh, Sian, Anna Joy, Ben and Sally, his brother Phillip, and his sister Zan. A very proud grandfather to Ruby, Iseult, Beatrice, and Ezra who cherished him dearly. He will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Manus and Paddy, the extended O’Gorman family, all of the staff at the Galway Advertiser, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8), today (Monday), May 27, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be celebrated for Ronnie tomorrow, (Tuesday) May 28, at 11 a.m. at the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, Lombard Street. Following this Service, Ronnie will be laid to rest in The New Cemetery, Bohermore. Memorial donations, if desired, to the Galway Hospice You walk forth strong in the paradise of God

MURRAY, Joseph (Joe) (Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow) – May 23, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness, bravely borne, in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice and previously St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Moya, cherished brother of Dolores and Gerald, lovingly remembered by his brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.30am in St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, followed by committal in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Blackrock Hospice. House private. May he rest in peace

McGING, McGing, Sr. Helen, (Mary), Dominican Convent, Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. May 24, 2024, (peacefully), at Santa Sabina House Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Philip and Lena (née Staunton) McGing. Predeceased by her brother Fr. Aidan and sister Nuala (Drennan). Helen will be sadly missed by her sister Helen, brother-in-law Declan, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her Dominican Community, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass today Monday at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue on Monday, (May 27, 2024) at 2.00p.m. followed by burial at the Sion Hill Convent Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://booterstownparish.ie/mass-times/

EDWARDS, (née Cumisky) (late of Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock and Balbriggan, Co. Dublin ) May 23, 2024, (peacefully), in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital with her sons at her side. Madeleine beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Gavin, Paul and Keith. Very sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Majella and Naomi, adored grandchildren Ava, Hannah, Chloe and Ethan, her brothers Hugh and Peter, sisters Anne and Kate, sisters-in-law, extended family and dear friends. Remembering also her late granddaughter Leah and brother Michael. Reposing in Quinn’s of Glasthule on Monday (May 27) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Tuesday (May 28) to the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-guardian-angels-​black​rock-dublin followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis