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DUNNE, Ben (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Cork City and Dunnes Stores) November 18, 2023, suddenly in Dubai. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Mark, Robert, Caroline and Nicholas and beloved grandfather of Ben, Katie, Pearl and Joseph. Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, sisters Margaret and Ann, extended family, relatives and a large circle of friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown (Eircode D15XR76) this (Monday) evening from 4pm until 7pm. Removal to St. Mochta’s Church, Porterstown, Clonsilla tomorrow (Tuesday) morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Castleknock Churchyard. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. Please note: Additional seating will be available in the Parish Centre at rear of Church.

HILLERY, née Hurley Catherine (Kitty) Late of Castletroy, Limerick and formerly Lisnagry, Limerick, and O’Callaghan’s Mill’s, Co. Clare. Kitty passed away peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family in the care of Milford Care Center on November 25, 2023. Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Michael, her parents Elsie and Jack Hurley, and her brother Seán. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters Anya, Siobhán, Michele, Una and Claire, their husbands, her grandchildren Danny, Robbie, Tom, Sam, Aisling, Caoimhe and Freya, her siblings Donal, Maureen (McAuliffe), Breda (O’Driscoll), Jo (Hickey) and Ann (Casey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her wide circle of dear friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. Funeral arriving at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford (Eircode V94X832) for Requiem Mass today (Monday) at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Castleconnell. Mass will be streamed live through Church Services. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

RYAN, (née Stafford) Joan, (Raheny, Dublin 5), November 24, 2023, beloved wife of John and loving mother to Michael and Helen, she will be very sadly missed by her loving sisters Olive and Jean, brothers John, Tommy, Brian, Jimmy and Aidan and their spouses, Michael’s partner Kirsten, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Removal to Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church, Raheny on Wednesday morning, for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only please. House private. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. All enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home 01-8462620. May She Rest in Peace.

BRANGAN, Sr. Nuala, late of Loreto Convent, Balbriggan, Loreto Kenya and formerly of Gormanston, November 25, 2023, Nuala died in the Professional and Pastoral care of staff in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and in the presence of her family and community. She will be deeply missed by her siblings, extended family, work colleagues and Loreto Sisters. Reposing in Loreto Convent, Balbriggan from Saturday 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning 10.15am to S.S. Peter & Paul's Church Balbriggan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Loreto Convent Cemetery. May Nuala Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass may be viewed live on the following link - https://www.balbrigganparish.com/web-camera

GRIMES, David Adam Gainford. Passed away peacefully November 24, 2023, in the wonderful care of the staff at Haven Bay Care Centre, Kinsale surrounded by his family. David, darling husband and best friend to Hilary, adored father to Jonathan and Nicola, loving grandad to Alice and Nicholas and loving brother to the late John. David is loved and missed by his daughter-in-law Elsa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, grandniece, nephews, extended family, close friends and neighbours. House strictly private, family flowers only. Donations can be made to Haven Bay Care Centre Kinsale or Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. Funeral Service in St. Multose Church, Kinsale at 12.00 noon on Thursday, November 30. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Churchyard, Passage West. At Rest

COAKLEY, Seán Francis (Sandycove, Dublin). November 23, 2023, peacefully, in his 97th year in the loving care of the sisters and wonderful staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey. Beloved husband of Ann and the late Pauline. Much loved father of Marc, John Paul, Sara, Cian and the late Ciara. Predeceased by his sisters Patsy and Norrie. He will be very sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Kathy, Claire and Lucy, brother-in-law Bill, grandchildren Tara, Joe, Alana, Conor and Ned, nieces, nephews, extended family, his many friends and former colleagues in the ESB. Reposing in Carnegies Funeral Home, 19, The Crescent Monkstown on Tuesday evening from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal on Wednesday morning St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving at 09.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am which can be viewed live on this link https://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent’s de Paul svp.ie Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

BYRNE, Joseph G., Stillorgan, Co. Dublin – November 23, 2023 peacefully at St. Vincents Hospital surrounded by his loving wife Breda and children Bridgette, Maria, Joseph, Jacinta, John and Peter. Sadly missed by his 12 cherished grandchildren, extended family relatives and friends. www.rip.ie May he rest in Peace

CURRAN, (Sandycove, Co Dublin) November 22, 2023, passed away peacefully at Blackrock Hospice. Noelle Anne deeply loved by her daughters Roisin, Sara, Cathy and Rebecca, her sons-in-law Peter and Damian, grandchildren Nick, Alice, Millie and Elle, Roisin’s partner Ciaran, her sisters-in-law Kay and Leonore, nieces, nephews and cousins in Dublin, Clonmel, Australia and South Africa and all her wonderful lifelong friends in Ireland and overseas. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) from Quinn’s of Glasthule to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

KAVANAGH, Tony (Clontarf, Dublin and An Post) – November 20, 2023 (unexpectedly), beloved son of Josephine and the late Flann; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his mother, brother Ian, sister-in-law Arianne, nieces Grace and Iris, his Godmother Imelda, his many cousins, extended family, kind neighbours, work colleagues and friends. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand this (Monday) evening (November 27) with family in attendance from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (November 28) at 10 o’clock in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf. Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. May he Rest in Peace