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HOLMES, Michael Augustine (Dublin) has sadly and suddenly died aged eighty-nine. He died as he had lived, happy and surrounded by love. Reunited with his wife Terry, the love of his life and his adored granddaughter, Alannah. Forever cherished by his heartbroken children Jim, Susan, Tom and Sheelagh. Daughters-in-law Breda and Eveline. Grandchildren who he adored James, Brendan, David, Mikey and Grace. Sisters Ann Marie, Vera, Dee, Lily, May and Geraldine. Sisters-in-law Pat, Cecil, Sheelagh, Dorothy, Noeleen and Geraldine and brothers-in-law. Cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. All his great friends and wonderful neighbours, fellow golfers, bridge partners, carers and doctors. He loved you all. We will miss him so much but be forever grateful to have had Michael in our lives xx Removal this Monday morning (April 29) to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery.

DILLON, – Charlotte (Rathmines), April 24, 2024, (suddenly); adored daughter of Anne and the late William, much loved sister of Remi. Loved and remembered always by her family, sister-in-law Kathleen, step-brother and sisters Helen, Eithne, Ines, Lucy and Conor, her uncles, aunts, cousins, her niece and nephews Katie, Hugh and James, the extended family in France and Ireland and her friends, especially Jane and Silvia. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (May 1) at 10 am in Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to Aware.

ARTHURS, Patrick (Paddy, Louie) (late of Finglas West and formerly Hanlon's Corner, North Circular Road, Merville Dairies, the Finglas Pigeon Club and his family newspaper business) - 22nd April, 2024 (peacefully) at home, after a long illness, surrounded by his family, son of the late Billy and Maisie; Paddy will be very sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, his extended family, relatives and many friends. Reposing at his residence today (Monday 29th April). All welcome. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (30th April) in St. Canice's Church, Finglas Village, at 10am, followed by Funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery, St. Paul's Section. May he Rest in Peace

SKEFFINGTON, Thomas, (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) - April 22nd, 2024. Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Gillian and Vivienne. Sadly missed by his son-in-law Gregory and adored grandchildren Jonathan and Rebecca, relatives and friends. Brother of his late siblings Lettitia, Margaret, Catherine, James, Frank and Michael. Rest in Peace. Removal this morning, 29th April, to Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, followed by a Cremation Service at 12:15pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice.

LYNSKEY, Brendan, Toronto, Canada, formerly Sundrive Road D 12. On April 16th 2024, peacefully. Sadly missed by his wife Sarah, sons David and Gerard, daughter Suzy, sister Anne and brother Paul, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, family and friends. WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

THOMPSON - 26 Main Street, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh BT94 1GJ. April 25, 2024, Mary, R.I.P, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, surrounded by her loving family.  

Loving daughter of the late Bill and Bridie and much loved sister of Brèege (Seamus), Deirdre (Cathal) and Jo (Mick).  Requiem Mass on today (Saturday) at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church Irvinestown. Interment afterwards to adjoining cemetery. Sadly missed by her loving sisters, brothers-in-law, niece, nephews, friends and neighbours.  

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

DEAN - Lylah,  First Anniversary. April  26, 2024.

To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.    

Sadly missed by children Sonia, Howard, Gary, partner Norman, granchildren and extended family.

HANLON - Verona (née Kelly) Devastated by the loss of our wonderful Verona. Adored by her husband John, children Kelly, John, Verona and Alanna, grandchildren Kaelan, Casey, Zara, Alexa and Calvin, sons-in-law Richie and Phillip, daughter-in-law Quan and extended family. Her gentle spirit will last forever.

DOWNING - Conor (Castleknock, Dublin) On the occasion of Conor’s First Anniversary on April 29, 2024, his wife Helen, daughter Sally, sons Tim and Killian, with their families, wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who attended Conor’s Requiem Mass in Castleknock and service in Glasnevin Crematorium. We thank those who travelled to be with us, sympathised with us, and sent letters, Mass cards and flowers: those words of compassion and kindness gave us solace in our sad loss. A special thanks to Fr Denis O’Connor CC and Fr Ultan Naughton (chaplain at TUD) who officiated at Conor’s Requiem Mass and whose thoughtful and wise words have stayed with us. We thank the Mass harpist and singer Teresa O’Donnell for her beautiful music. We thank the Westmanstown Art Group that Conor enjoyed so much in his last years. We thank Conor’s friends and colleagues in the Dept of Electronic and Communications Engineering, formerly DIT, Kevin Street, where Conor spent many happy years, and in particular Brendan O’Sullivan, with whom Conor shared an office for almost three decades. Our sincere gratitude for the healthcare expertise and care provided by a range of teams, including Felicia Enogieru and the other care assistants. Thank you also to Cunninghams Funeral Directors. We thank our relatives, friends and neighbours for their support, company and thoughtfulness in recent and more distant times. As it would be impossible to thank everyone, please accept this as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

SHEEHAN - John B. (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) (Seventh Anniversary, April 28) - Remembered with love today and always. Marie, Emma, Zoe, James and family. Forever in our hearts.