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WEYMES, Eithne of Kingswood, Tallaght (formerly of Irish Life, Dublin) - On April 17th, 2024, following a short illness. She passed away in the presence of her loving family and under the kind care of the staff of Blackrock Clinic; she will be sadly missed by her brother Tom, sister Mairéad, niece Laura, sisters-law Cecily and Celia, nephew-in-law Carl and grandnephew Scott, godson Aidan, relatives and numerous friends. Rest in Peace Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Main Street, Tallaght D24 Y44A on Sunday evening (April 21st) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Monday morning, April 22nd, for the funeral Mass in the St. Mary’s Priory Church, Tallaght at 11.00 a.m., followed immediately afterwards by cremation at Newlands Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made, in lieu, to Arc Cancer Support Centre, South Circular Rd.The funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/Tallaght followed by the committal https://mcn.live/Camera/newslands-cross-cemetery-crematorium Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Main St., Tallaght 01- 4516701.

CORCORAN, Dan peacefully at home in Goatstown, Dublin - On 17th April 2024, beloved husband of the late Marie and loving father of Susan, Jane, Louise, Mark and Gillian. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, sons-in-law Cyril, Pat, John and Ross, daughter-in-law Freda, grandchildren Michael, Ross, Harry, Emma, Allie, Holly, Georgia, Josh, Max, Emily, Lucy, Daniel, Robert, Alice, Rachel, Harry, Oscar and Eva, great-grandchildren Sophie, Poppy and Jack, his brother Peter, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Jarlath and sister Mary. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Monday (22nd April) from 5-7pm. A Mass celebrating Dan’s life will take place on Tuesday ( 23rd April) at 10.30am in Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

SHARP, Thomas Frederick - 12th April, 2024, aged 94 at home in Davyhulme, Manchester. Beloved husband of Shirley, loving father to Heather, Claire and Kate, adored grandfather of Kate, Tom, Jack and Freya and cherished father-in-law of Charles, Frank and David. Thanksgiving service on 26th April at 1pm at St Mary the Virgin, Davyhulme. He formed many dear friendships through his life long passion for golf. Donations if desired to The Golf Foundation (UK Charity 285917).

DUNNE, Ann (Dunville Ave., Ranelagh, Dublin 6 and formerly of Mercers and St. James’ Hospitals) – April 16, 2024, peacefully, in the tender loving care of St. John’s House, Merrion Road; she will be sadly missed by her niece Barbara (Davis) together with her husband John, dear friend Aileen Egan and by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Tuesday (April 23) in the Chapel of St. John’s House, Merrion Road at 11.00am followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. John’s House.

HIGGINS, John Patrick (Curitiba, Brazil, South America, late of Arklow, Co Wicklow and formerly of Lelant, Cornwall, U.K) - Passed away peacefully on 17th April 2024 in his 90th year. Deeply regretted by his beloved partner Lidia, his daughters Mary, Clare and Louise, his sister Gillian, Lidia’s family and his relatives and friends in Brazil, Ireland and the U.K. John’s funeral service will take place in Brazil. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

DRENNAN - Michael SJ  (April 19, 2023) - On this, the First Anniversary of Michael's death, we, his family, would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Rev. Shane Daly SJ, Provincial, Rev. Willie Reynolds SJ, chief celebrant at the Funeral Mass, Rev. Tim Healy SJ, for his heartfelt homily, his fellow Jesuit Community, clergy, religious, and his many friends for their kindness to us. To Mary Rickard and her wonderful staff at Cherryfield Lodge Nursing Home for their tender care and kindness to Mike during his time there: thank you. To Mary Hunt, Eileen O'Brien and Patricia Woods, for their encouragement and care: sincere thanks. To the organist and soloist, for their music and singing, which enhanced the ceremony: thank you. To all those who sent Mass Cards, letters of condolence and travelled long distances to be with us on both days: thank you. To Kirwans Funeral Directors, Fairview, for their professionalism and kindness: thank you. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgment will be accepted by all as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all.

A.M.D.G.

MOORE, Frances (Kokie), (Clonshavoy, Lisnagry, Co. Limerick) - April 16, 2024, peacefully at her home in the wonderful care of her nephew Stephen and friends George and Tracey. Deeply regretted by her loving sister Audrey and family. Service in St. John’s Church of Ireland Abington on Monday, April 22, at 3p.m. Burial on Tuesday, April 23, in Christ Church Cemetery, Delgany, Wicklow at 2 p.m. Peace Perfect Peace.

McALINDEN, (née Dudgeon) Edith (Rathfarnham) - April 16, 2024, peacefully passed with family at The Beacon Hospital, Sandyford. Beloved daughter of late Joseph and Susan (Castleblaney) and sister of the late Vivian (Dublin). Deeply regretted by her darling husband Tom and sons David and Robert, brothers Neville and Albert, sister Elizabeth, daughters-in-law Lynn and Emma, sisters-in-law Sheelagh and Jill and grandchildren Alexandra, Caitlín and Rhys. Reposing at Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 VO46, on Monday evening, April 22, from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday, April 23 at 12pm, at Whitechurch Parish Church, Whitechurch Road, Dublin 16, D16 YN27, followed by cremation at 2.15pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, D6W HY98. Family flowers only. For donations and webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01)406-1000.

BOOTH, Verell (née Williamson) (Shankill, Dublin 18) – April 17, 2024, peacefully, aged 105 years, in the tender care of St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, following a short illness. Loving wife of the late Sydney and mother of Ian and Hilary, mother-in-law of Graham and the late Mary, adored grandmother of Susan, great-grandmother ‘GG’ to Elodie and Louisa and sister of the late Dr. C. P. Williamson; sadly missed by her family, sister-in-law Heather, niece Wendy, nephew Gary, also by Susan’s husband Neil, extended family and friends. Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving tomorrow (Friday) at 12.30pm in Rathmichael Parish Church, Shankill, Dublin 18 and at 4.00pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to UNICEF.