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MURDOCH, Davida (née Franklin) (Dalkey, Killaloe and formerly Sligo) – January 31, 2024. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Dublin, under the wonderful care of the staff of the Cedar Ward, and surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for over fifty years of Henry and devoted mother of Maeve and Breffni. Davida will be dearly missed by them, by her sisters Wendy and Doreen, and their spouses Frank and Eddie, by her son-in-law Ahmed, daughter-in-law Rebecca, and seven grandchildren – Amira, Daisy, Nabil, Luke, Malik, Bonnie and Tamara, by her nephew Alistair, by her extended family, and by her wide group of friends from her Loreta schooldays and her working time with Aer Lingus, the members of her book club, and the members of the Friends of the Library (Trinity College Dublin) and the Irish Austrian Society. Cremation took place at Mount Jerome Crematorium on February 2, 2024. At Davida’s request her funeral was private and her ashes will be interred in the grave of her infant son Joseph Henry (twin of Breffni) who died in 1975. A series of memorial lunches will be held later with her friends. Donations, if you wish in lieu of flowers or cards, to the charity National Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. - “in memory of Davida Murdoch”.

PAIN, Diana (née McIlwaine) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin) - February 1, 2024, peacefully, in the excellent care of Blackrock Clinic, surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her loving husband David, children Andrew, Richard and Caroline, daughter-in-law Aoife, son-in-law Daniel, cherished grandchildren Emilie, Evie, Jake and Mila and by her many friends. Service of Thanksgiving tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12.00noon in St. Paul’s Church, Silchester Road, Glenageary. Donations, if desired, in memory of Diana to the Irish Cancer Society.

CONNOLLY - Aoibhionn (Twenty-fourth Anniversary) Darling Aoibhionn remembered with love today and always - Mum, Dad, Ben, Leo and Hannah.

HESSION, Frank, (Clontarf, Dublin 3), February 1, 2024, (peacefully), in the Mater Hospital, beloved husband to the late Céline, he will be very sadly missed by his loving children Paul and Sue, daughter-in-law Ciara, son-in-law Liam, grandchildren Emily, Harry, Charlie, Max, Lily, Freya, Romy and Fallon, brother Shay, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass today (Monday), at 11.15am in St. Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice or Focus Ireland. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. May he rest in Peace

KENNEDY, (née Kavanagh) Maureen, (Goatstown, Dublin and late of Charleston Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin), January 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Beloved wife of Nelius (Cornelius); she will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters Kathy, Noelle and Emer, sons Con and David, grandchildren Sarah, Laurence and Louise, sons-in-law Lar and Henning, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Sadly predeceased by all her siblings. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum this (Monday) afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion for 12pm Funeral Mass, then to Kilternan Cemetery Park for burial. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Blackrock Hospice. May she rest in peace

TURBETT, Anne Turbett nèe Wood, Churchtown, Dublin 14. Formerly Kilternan, Co. Dublin. Died peacefully on 29th January 2024. Wife of the late Derek. Beloved mother of Keith, Jacqueline, Heather and Christine. She will be dearly missed by her loving grandchildren, extended family and friends. Reposing at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview, Kildare Town (Eircode R51 TE20) from 4pm on today (Monday) February 5, concluding at 7pm with prayers at 6pm. Removal by Glennons Funeral Directors on tomorrow (Tuesday) February 6, to arrive at Kilternan Church of Ireland for funeral service at 11.30am. A private cremation service will take place afterwards in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 3.15pm. Anne's cremation service will be live streamed and will be available to view at: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Peace at last

KINLAN - Edie (February 2) Sixth Anniversary. Lovingly remembered today and every day by all her family.

GRIMES - Dear Friends,

As we approach the first anniversary of Paul's  passing, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the support, love and kindness shown to the extended family during this difficult time.

Whether it was a heartfelt message, a sympathetic gesture, a much appreciated prayer or simply being there in silent solidarity for the family, your support has been a great source of comfort to us all.

Today, let's not only mark one year since his passing but also cherish the beautiful times we were fortunate enough to experience with him and the lasting memories that these gave us all.

May Paul's spirit continue to inspire and may his memory be a blessing that lives on in our hearts and minds forever.

With heartfelt thanks,

The Grimes Family

MASTERSON, The death has occurred of Brian Masterson, Oakfield, Oranmore, Galway, and formerly of Mulranny, Co. Mayo, also Blessington, Co. Wicklow and originally of Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin. On February 1, 2024, Brian passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home. Brian is predeceased by his sons Stephen and John. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner and best friend of fifty-nine years Pauline, his sons Paul, Thomas and Brian, his daughters Mary, Ann and Liz, his son-in-law Tom, daughters-in-law Michelle, Collette, Mary and Imelda, his many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren, all his cousins, extended family and friends. Reposing at his home in Oakfield, Oranmore, Galway (H91 Y5E5) Sunday evening, February 4 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Requiem Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 12 noon. Mass will be broadcast on Parish Radio 105.3 FM and can be viewed on http://www.oranmoreparish.org/live/. Brian will be taken for a Celebration of Life service at Shannon Crematorium which begins at 3pm. Family flowers only, by request. Donations to Galway Hospice. The family would like to sincerely thank all the carers from Bluebird and The Galway Hospice Foundation, who looked after Brian with such compassion and kindness. Finally, a special word of thanks to our wonderful family, cousins, friends and neighbours for all their support.

HENRY - Eric Lawrence (London / formerly of Moyola Park, Newcastle, Galway) - October 13, 2023, peacefully at his home in London after a short illness. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sisters Maoilíosa, Moya, Aideen and Tina and his brother Séamus, his brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

His cremation took place on Monday, January 29, 2024 in London.

A memorial to celebrate Eric's life will take place at the Harbour Hotel, the Docks, Galway on Saturday, March 2 at 4pm.

May he rest in peace