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COSGRAVE, Patricia (Patti), née Carey, Drumgill, Kingscourt, Co. Meath, and formerly of Lisnabo, Kilmainhamwood, and Newbridge, Co. Kildare, in her 101st year, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the staff at Beaufort Nursing Home, Navan, November 13, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Liam, sisters Mai, Vena, Rita and Rosaleen. Deeply regretted by her sons Tony, Gerard and Michael, brother Joe (Newbridge), daughters-in-law Cora (Tony), Marian (Gerard) and Jeanette (Michael). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Anthony, Gavin, Marie and Louise, great-grandchildren Bobby and Rósaí, sister-in-law Nan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at Kieran Bros. Funeral Home, Hall Street, Kingscourt, (A82 R3W2) on Thursday, November 16, from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 17, at 10am, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kingscourt, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired to a charity of your choice. Patricia's Funeral Mass will be available to view online on the following link; https://kingscourtparish.ie/watch-live/

DOUGLAS, Clive (Killiney and formerly Greystones and Deansgrange) November 15, 2023. Unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family at St. James’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Emma (Quigley) and adored Dad of Caleb, Eve and Finn; son-in-law of the late Charles. Sadly missed by his wife, children, parents Paul and Janet, sister Anna, mother-in-law Patricia, brothers-in-law David, Jonathan, David, Eoin and John, sisters-in-law Amy, Louise, Clodagh and Stephanie, nieces, nephews, extended family and many, many friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing tomorrow (Friday) evening from 5pm-7pm in Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday, November 18th in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Churchview Road, Johnstown, Killiney, A96 AY24 followed by Burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18. The Mass will be streamed using the following: https://www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady Family flowers only. Donations if desired online only to www.irishheart.ie

LAWRENCE, (nee Lloyd) - Margaret (Lough Rynn, Leitrim) - November 14, 2023, at The Galway Clinic, Margaret. Sadly missed by her husband Richard (Dick), her daughters Davina, Lorna and Danielle, sons-in-law, grandchildren, her brother Mervyn & sister Emily, sister-in-law, nieces & nephews and many friends. Reposing in Lough Erril Nursing Home, Mohill this evening (Thursday) from 6-8pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 1pm in Farnaught Church, N41 HO29, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Graveyard, Mohill.

KENNY - Heather (née Carr), Drumakeenan, Brosna, Birr, Co. Offaly, died November 12, 2023. Wife and best friend to Stephen, mother of Richard, Andrew and Luke. Deeply regretted by her extended family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.  

Private Cremation. All welcome to the Memorial service on Saturday, November 18, at 12 o'clock in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Shinrone (R42 WD83). House private, please. No phone calls until after the memorial service please. 

No flowers please, donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research Cork, or any other cancer charity. The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time.

COLLINS, Dermot (Terenure and late of Lr Kimmage Road) 12th November 2023. Peacefully in St Vincent’s University Hospital following 12 months of wonderful care at Marlay Nursing Home. Dearly beloved husband of Treasa, loving father of Orlaith, Lorcan and Diarmuid. Dermot will be sadly and greatly missed by his loving family, grandchildren Aoife, Oisín, Ferdia, Fionn, Lily, Róisín and Nora, daughters-in-law Trish and Eibhlis, son-in-law Mark, his twin brother Syl, sister-in-law Fran, brother-in-law Lorcan, Ibrahim, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and members of the 20th Infantry Battalion of the F.C.A. Rest in Peace. Removal today (Thursday 16th) to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Focus Ireland.

QUINN, Hilary (née Murphy) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - November 12th, 2023, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in the Blackrock Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Conor and adored mum of Ciara, Ronan, Cillian the late Moninne (little), doting Gran to Zoe, Jorja, Alexandra, Archie, Abby, Ollie, Ella, Jack and Teddy. Sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Lolita and Fiona, brother Richard, sister Dervilla, sisters-in-law Brenda, June and Liz, brothers-in-law Lochlan, Ruairi, Declan, Colm and Denis, her extended family and friends. Remembering also her late sister-in-law Moninne (big) and brother-in-law Paul. Reposing today (Thursday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/foxrock followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice.

RAETHORNE, (née Claffey) Susan Jane (Susie, Sue) (late of Castleknock, Dundrum and Greystones) - 9th, November 2023, at home. Loving mother of Charlie, treasured daughter of Charlie and Katherine, beloved sister of Vaari, Carina, John, Barbara and Isabel, sister-in-law of Brian, Brendan, Joanne, Cormac and Ollie and auntie of Juno, Amelia, Bey, Hazel, Jack, Pearl, Sonny and Lois and stepmother of Amy and Becky. Susie is deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, relatives and many friends. Sue will be reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand today Thursday (November 16th) from 5pm to 7pm, with family in attendance. All welcome. Requiem Mass tomorrow Friday (November 17th) at 11am in the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, followed by burial at Redford Cemetery, Greystones arriving at 2pm approx. Sue’s Mass may be viewed on the Parish Webcam. “May she Rest in Peace”

McCUSKER - Ann. Paul, Mary, Aine, Joan, Ita, Hugh and Claire, the family

of Ann R.I.P. wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who sympathised and offered condolences on Ann's recent death. A special word of thanks to the priests who visited her in the hospice and at home for their spiritual support and kindness to Ann and to Fr. Michael Doherty, Fr. Eugene Boland, Fr. Colm O'Doherty and Fr. Peter O'Kane for the Requiem Mass. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mourneside Medical Practice, the staff of Beechmount Pharmacy, the doctors and nurses and staff of the Foyle Hospice and the nurses and support staff who attended Ann at home. Thanks to Michael the sacristan and to Ann and Gerard for the beautiful music and singing. The family wish to thank all the kind relatives, friends, neighbours and the wider community for their kindness and support. Thanks also to Floyds Restaurant for their hospitality and Catering. Thanks to Jude and staff, Quigley Funeral Directors, for their empathy and the professional way in which they conducted all the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to Con Tinney for all his work on the grave.

Although impossible to individually thank all those whose kindness and thoughtfulness has brought such comfort at this time, the family trust this will be accepted by all with their heartfelt thanks. 38 Melmount Gardens, Strabane. 

DERRANE, Rita (Knocknacarra, Galway and Inis Mór, Aran Islands) - Peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long illness bravely fought, at University College Hospital Galway on 14th November, 2023. Dearly missed by her loving family, daughter Kila, mother Bridgie, father Mattie (deceased), sisters Maura, Róisín and Barbara, uncle Pádraig, nephews Ethan and Cal, brothers-in-law John and Rob, cousins and extended family. Reposing at Conneelys Funeral Home, Flood Street Galway on (Thursday) 16th November from from 2pm to 4pm. Removal to Rossaveal pier where Aran Island Ferries will take Rita on her final journey to Inis Mór. Reposing at Séipéal Naomh Bríd and Naomh Oilibhéar Pluincéad, Kilronan. Funeral Mass the following morning (November 17th) at 12 noon. Rita will be laid to rest in Reilig Chill Éinne afterwards. Rest in Peace