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NOONAN - Barry W., Terenure,

 Barry thinking of you today on your birthday and every day. All my love, Stephanie.

FOUERE, John (Jean) Francois Fouere MSc MBA, Aughrusbeg, Cleggan, Co. Galway, peacefully, surrounded by family on January 7, 2024, under the kind care of Carna Nursing Home following a long illness. Deeply mourned by his loving wife Danielle, two sons Tristan and Oisin, grandson Cassian, his sisters Rozenn, Benig, Olwen and brother Erwan. Sadly missed by extended family and friends. Geologist and oceanographer, an innovator in the shellfish industry and an active member of the local community, dedicated to many campaigns for peace and justice in the world. Removal to Star of the Sea Church, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway, Sunday, January 14 at 5pm. Service on Monday, January 15 at 11am followed by reception (details to follow). Private cremation Tuesday, January 16 at 2pm at Shannon Crematorium.

ANDREWS - On the first anniversary of Michael's death, his wife Mary, children Rachel, Will, Emmet and Philip wish to convey our sincere gratitude to everyone who sympathised with us on our loss. We would like to thank those who attended the funeral Mass, sent cards, letters of sympathy and messages of condolence. Special thanks to carers who looked after Michael over his last year. Please accept this as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. 

VEALE - Jac (Jacqueline) - late of Malahide, Dublin, died January 11, 2022. Greatly missed by husband John, daughter Katie, and aunt Celine, and remembered lovingly by her friends and extended family on the second anniversary of her death. Please light a candle in fond remembrance of our beloved Jac.

McGRATH, Martin (Newcastle, Galway) - 7 January, 2024. It is with deep sadness that Martin’s family shares the news of his death. Predeceased recently by his sister Barbara and by his wife Rosaleen in 2020. He will be greatly missed and mourned by his treasured partner Maura, children Martina, Paula, Mark and Sandra, much-loved grandchildren Amy, Robert, James, Ciara, Emilia, Aoife and Rosanna, sons-in-law Tony and Conor, daughter-in-law Suzanne, sister Mary, brothers Michael and John, brother-in-law Paschal, sister-in-law Stephanie, his nieces and nephews, the McInerney family and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour (H91V1K8) today (Wednesday) 10 January, from 6 to 7pm. A family gathering will take place at Shannon Crematorium for a private Service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, 11 January, 2024. https://shannoncrematorium.com/ . Password will be available on the RIP.ie death notice prior to the commencement of the Service. Cremation to follow.

FITZGERALD, Margaret (née Flynn) (Glenard Crescent, Salthill, Galway and formerly of Michael Street, Kilkenny and Patrick Street, Castlerea) - 8 January, 2024, peacefully with her much loved family by her side at ‘Aperee Living’ Galway. Predeceased by her husband James (Jim) and her son Patrick. Deeply mourned by her sons and daughters Mary, Sheamus, Joseph, Niamh, Kevin, Noel and Kieran. Sadly missed also by her much loved brother and sisters Bernard, Caroline, Bernadette and Josephine. cherished grandchildren Sarah, Megan, Conor, Cian, Jack, Aisling, Fintan, Eilis, Cormac, Mary, Louise, Anna, Keatan, and Owen by her extended family, very dear neighbours, carers and friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue today (Wednesday) from 3.30pm. Removal at 5.00pm to Salthill Church. (https://salthillparish.ie/). Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Margaret on Thursday, 11 January at 10am and she will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. House Private Reunited with all her loved ones Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam

WILLIAMS, Helen Mary (née Browne) (late of Termonfeckin Road, Drogheda, and formerly of Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - On Sunday, January 7, 2024, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her family, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack and loving mother of Tony, Dermot and Rory. Very sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Dympna, Wendy and Susan, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aisling, Ellen and Rachel, sister-in-law Maire, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, Ewa and her many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on today (Wednesday, January 10) from 5pm until 7.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Augustine’s Church, Shop Street, Drogheda at 9.30am on Friday, January 12. The Mass will be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/droghedastaugustines. Burial afterwards in Deansgrange Cemetery, Co. Dublin, arriving at approximately 12.15pm. If desired, donations in Helen’s name in lieu of flowers may be made to the Medical Missionaries of Mary, Drogheda, (https://www.idonate.ie/cause/MMM) who Helen supported so much.

LAWRENCE -  Hugo (Twenty-fifth Anniversary) - Frequently in our thoughts and remembered with compassion and love by your brothers Des and Frank. We are comforted by how fondly Hugo is remembered by friends, colleagues and former patients.

O'CONNOR, Terence John (Terry) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - January 9, 2024. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, and much loved father of Jonathan and Naomi. Brother of Tony and the late Brian and Dorothy-Ann. Very sadly missed by his loving children, his adored grandchildren Hannah, Zachary, Lydia, William and Edward, daughter-in-law Tara McKiernan, son-in-law Andrew Crossley, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass at 10am on Friday, January 12th in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, A94 WF89, followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery, A94 E793. No flowers please, only prayers.