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BROY, (late of Monkstown, Co. Dublin) - March 15th 2024. Peacefully in the exceptional care of all the ICU staff in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Thérèse, loving mother of David. Sadly missed by her son, brother Patrick, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren Charlie and Daisy, niece Vicky, nephews Conor and Simon, extended family and friends. Remembering also her late parents Patrick and Teresa, and sisters Ann (Dockrell) and Rosetta Broy. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) from Quinn's of Glasthule to St Patrick's Church, Monkstown, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the DSPCA.

JOHNSTON, (née Martin) Violet (‘Vi’) Frances Margaret (late of Rathgar, Churchtown and Brabazon House, Sandymount) – 18th March 2024. Peacefully, in her 101st year at Brabazon House. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Irwin, loving mother of Sandra (Sherwood) and Irwin. Very sadly missed by her grandsons Peter and Dylan (Sherwood), granddaughter Victoria (Johnston), and daughter-in-law Janice. Greatly missed by her nephews and nieces in New Zealand and Australia, extended family and many friends, including all the caring and loving staff at Brabazon House. A special thank you to the Harold’s Cross Hospice Specialist Community Palliative Care Team for their expertise and loving care. Funeral Service on Friday, 22nd March at 11.30am at Rathgar Methodist Church, Brighton Road, Dublin 6, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Brabazon Trust or Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph: 01 2808882. “With Christ, which is better by far” Phil 1 v 23

CLARK, Barbara (née Allen) (Killiney and formerly of Rathmichael, Co. Dublin) – March 15, 2024, peacefully, in her 96th year, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved wife of the late John Clark. Much loved and deeply missed by her daughters Susie and Cherry, grandchildren Jake, Amy, Jarred, Daniel and Tom and by her extended family, friends and kind carers. Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving on Friday (March 22) at 10.30am in St. Matthias’ Church, Church Road, Ballybrack, followed by burial in Kilbride Churchyard, Kilcroney, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

THORPE, (nee Allen) - The death has occurred of Beatrice (Bea) Thorpe (nee Allen), peacefully, at her home on Monday 18th March 2024. Predeceased by her loving husband Brian, and sadly missed by her children David, Desmond, Sylvia, Heather and Rosemary, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Reposing at Knockroe House, Y34 RR22, on (Wednesday) 20th March from 3pm to 6pm with removal to St. Mary's Church, New Ross for 7pm. Funeral service on (Thursday) 21st March at 2pm with burial immediately afterwards in Old Ross Graveyard. "The Lord is my Shepherd"

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.