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CAREW, Michael (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) 29th April 2025. Peacefully, in the tender care of all the staff at the Blackrock Hospice and previously in the Cara Ward, SVPH, after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his parents Lt. Col. Ross Carew and Delia Curley. Much loved husband and best friend of Anne (Coyne) and devoted Dad of Ross and Alan. Proud father-in-law of Melisa and doting Papa of Finn and Erik. Michael will be very sadly missed by his wife, sons, grandchildren, sister Marie, brother Ross, mother-in-law Loretta Coyne, sisters-in-law Sheila Hanley, Mary Coolen, Eileen Boyce, Una Cronin, and Katie Kent, brothers-in-law John, Gerard and Martin Coyne, nieces, nephews, cousins, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, life-long friends Michael Cantrell, Michael Hennessy and Gary Coogan, neighbours and his many friends in Elm Park Golf Club. Removal to Church of the Assumption Booterstown on Tuesday (6th May) arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (7th May) at 11am followed thereafter by private cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. Online donations if desired, in Michael’s name, to Our Ladies Hospice, Blackrock. Rest in Peace

DOBBS - Elizabeth Purefoy (Thirteenth Anniversary) Today and every day, Gay Johnson and Simon, Julie and Rory Parsons and our families remember our darling Lizzie with all our love. We also remember at this sad time Peter

Dobbs and David Wright.

O'DRISCOLL, Dermot, Tullow Rd, Carlow and formerly of Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperay, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 30th 2025, at his home. Beloved husband of Pat, much loved father of Brian, Niamh, Fiona and Emer and adored grandfather of Molly, Finn, Anna, Doug, Alex, Johnnie, Brian, Anna, Sarah, Ellie, Keelin and Charlie. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Joe, Chris and Aidan, daughter-in-law Ellie, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Shamrock Sq, Carlow, (Eircode R93 E863) on Friday (May 2nd) from 5pm, concluding with Prayers at 7pm that evening. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to the Church of the Holy Family, Askea to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by a private cremation. Rest In Peace

ROBINSON - Anne (née Loftus) (Swinford and Ballina, Co. Mayo) and her husband Thomas - In loving memory of my dear mother and father, also my brothers Jimmy and Douglas at this time - Mary.

FURLONG, (nee Molloy) Clodagh (Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin) -May 3rd 2020 (peacefully) in the Mater Hospital following a short illness. She is now with her beloved husband of 55 years David, her sister Breda and brother Brian, her auntie May and her parents Bill and Rita, all of whom have gone before her. A much loved mother and sadly missed by her daughter Jennifer, sons Paul, Stephen, Andrew, Justin and Jonathan, daughters-in-law Branka and Marianne, Stephen’s fiancée Maeve, Jennifer's partner Paul, grandchildren Cara, Alexander, Kristina, Nathan, Christian, Marijela and Luka, sisters-in-law Helga and Fionnuala, niece Heidi and nephews Chris and Emmet. The family would like to thank the wonderful medical team of the Mater Hospital and all the staff of Highfield Healthcare. Clodagh's funeral will take place privately for immediate family. A celebration of Clodagh’s life for friends and extended family will take place at a later date. If you wish to leave a personal message of condolence for Clodagh's family, please do so at www.staffordsfunerals.com

HEWSON, (née Cox) Mary (Churchtown, Dublin and late of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim) - 3rd May 2022. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of the late Dave and much loved mother of Yvonne, Nicole and David. Very sadly missed by her loving family, Yvonne’s partner Pat, Nicole’s partner Tony, daughter-in-law Barbara, grandchildren Jenny, Shane, Adam, Kate, Donal, Jack and Brian, brothers Jimmy, Gabriel and Joe, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by her son-in-law Myles, sisters Eithne and Annette and brother Des. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Thursday) evening (5th May) from 5 pm to 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning (6th May) to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am, followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed live at this link www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ Donations, if desired, in memory of Mary to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services www.olh.ie All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143

MOORHEAD, (née Hughes) Patricia (Rathfarnham and formerly of Kenilworth Square, Rathgar, Dublin) - April 30, 2022, member of Accredited Genealogists of Ireland (A.G.I.) in her 85th year, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Gabriel’s Ward at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved and loving wife for fifty years of the late Peter W. Moorhead (who died November 24, 2011), loving and dearest mother of Cari, Susan and Peter, much loved Grannie of Lara and Ellen Moorhead. Very deeply regretted by her daughters-in-law Karina and Charlene, sister Audrey McGarry, sister-in-law Jean Moorhead, brother-in-law Michael Moorhead and his wife Heather. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, their families and her many neighbours and life-long friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lr. Kimmage Road tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon (3rd May) from 4 pm until 6 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (4th May) to the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am (which may be viewed live on the parish website www.ballyroanparish.ie) and then to Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society or Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. House private.

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

Forever in our hearts.

MONAHAN - Frank (Barna/Loughrea) (Thirty-Fourth Anniversary). Dearly missed and remembered with love, by his wife Ann and family, Oonagh, Frank B., Brian, Kevin and Paul.

KERR, Joan (née Kelly) (Sutton, Co. Dublin) - May 5, (peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved wife of Eddie and loving Mum of Tracey, Laura, Sharon and Ross; sadly missed by her loving husband and family, brother Norman, sons-in-law Tom, Stephen, Geoff and Ross's partner Claire, her cherished grandchildren Kirsty, Yasmin, Isabella, Luke, Abby, Chloe, Holly and Alex, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews and wide circle of friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) morning in St. Mary`s Church, Deerpark, Howth at 11 am and thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please - Donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society of Ireland or St. Francis Hospice, Raheny."At Rest"