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MITCHEL, Helga (Dublin) - October 16, 2023, unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep, at Brabazon House, Sandymount. Beloved wife of the late Alec, loving mother of Alexis, Joanna and Antonia, grandmother of Sophie, Antonia, Henry and Joanna, and great-grandmother of Arthur. She will be very sadly missed by her loving children, grandchildren, great-grandson, sons-in-law Gareth, David and Ronnie, extended family and friends. Funeral service tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, October 19, at 2:30 pm at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6W HY98. Family flowers only, please.

HURLEY, Seán (Santry Close, Dublin 9 and formerly of Janesboro, Limerick) - October 12, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the Mater Hospital, Dublin, Seán, predeceased by his adored son Michael, leaves behind his best friend and heartbroken wife Madeline, his loving daughter Mary and son Seán, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, and his beloved grandchildren James, Niamh and Ciara. Forever loved and sadly missed by his sister-in-law Geraldine, brother-in-law Michael, nieces and nephews, extended family, his friends and neighbours in Santry Close and former colleagues at the Garda Síochána Complaints Board. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home on Friday 20th October from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday 21st October at 10am in Our Lady of Victories, Ballymun Road, followed by burial to Glasnevin Cemetery. For those who cannot attend the Mass please visit https://olv.ie/webcam/

ORMISTON, Eric (Templeogue, Dublin) - 14th October 2023 (passed away peacefully) at Tallaght Hospital, beloved husband of Olive, predeceased by his first wife Amy, he will be sadly missed by his children Clive, Greg, Keith, and Tracy, grandson Johnaton, great-grandson Logan, relatives, friends, and neighbours. A service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday (18th October) in Zion Parish, Rathgar, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome crematorium Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.

GILLIGAN, - Colette passed away peacefully after a short illness at home surrounded by her loving family, Barry, Marc, Paul and Katy. She will be dearly missed by her treasured grandchildren Jack and Lucy, daughter-in-law Eimear, son-in-law Peter, sisters Una and Mary, brothers James and Edward, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and a wide circle of close friends. Colette will be reposing at her residence, 25e Harberton Park, Belfast today (Tuesday) 17th October between 3pm and 7pm. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to St Brigid’s Church, Derryvolgie Avenue for Requiem Mass at 11.00am. To view the Mass live, please type (www.youtube.com) and click here to view or by typing St Brigid’s Parish Belfast into you tube. As the church do not maintain a constant link, if you are waiting for Mass to begin, you may need to refresh your screen 5-10 minutes before the beginning of Mass. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to N.I. Hospice, 74 Somerton Road, Belfast, BT15 3 LH or www.okanesfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to O’Kanes 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX (Tel: 02890 243129 May she Rest in Peace.

WILLIAMS, (St. Mary’s Court, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Skeoghvosteen, Kilkenny and Sandymount, Dublin) - Predeceased by his brothers Derek and Ian. Trevor, much loved father of Amy, Olwyn and Michelle. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters, Linda, sons-in-law Mervyn, Alain and Darren, grandchildren Ailbhe, Emma, Lucie, Ryan and Callum, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. “At Rest”. Reposing at Kearney’s Funeral Home, Fenagh today (Monday) from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 3pm in Saint Lazerian’s Cathedral, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow followed by private cremation. “Today is your day Dad”

McAULIFFE, (Née Dunne) (Dublin and formerly Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny) - October 15, 2023, Rosa, cherished wife of Michael and beloved mother of Rúaidhrí, Aoife, Róisín and Niamh. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Éilis and Mary and brother Billy. Funeral Mass on Wednesday October 18, at 10am in St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea, Sandymount, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please but donation in lieu to Peter Mc Verry Trust https://pmvtrust.ie/donate/ “And when the Great Call Comes, the Sunset gleams, I will walk beside you to the land of dreams”

BYRNE, Donal (Balally) - 14th October 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff on Oaks Ward at The Royal Hospital, Donnybrook. Beloved husband of the late Betty and much loved father of Liz, Dan and Jan. Very sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law James, grandchildren Emma, Jack, Grace, Michael, Matthew, Alannah and Lacey, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on (Tuesday) afternoon (17th October) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Wednesday morning (18th October) to the Church of the Ascension of The Lord, Balally, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed live at www.balallyparish.ie/live/) followed by burial in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Harold’s Cross.