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KANE, Sr. Mary, OSU, Ursuline Sisters, “Brescia” (Ballytivnan, Sligo and formerly of Castledermot, Co. Kildare) - August 31 2023, peacefully at University Hospital Galway. Predeceased by her brother Peter, sister Rita and brothers-in-law. Remembered and sadly missed by her Ursuline Community, her sisters and brothers, Eamon, Noel, Sr. Joan, OSU, Elizabeth, Annette, Rose and Paul, sisters-in-law Nabla, Vera, Pearl and Mary, brother-in-law Bob, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Duignan family, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) today (Friday) from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo (F91VH73) arriving at 7.30pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated tomorrow (Saturday), at 1pm. Both Reception and Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/. Burial follows in the Ursuline Convent Cemetery, Finisklin, Sligo. Condolence messages can be left at www.RIP.ie, privately at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071-9159999/087-2411114.

KENNY - Joseph W. (Antley, Ballymahon, Co. Longford) - Peacefully at home, August 30, 2023. Deeply missed by his wife Maree, son Simon, daughters Maria (deceased), Joeanne and his beloved granddaughter Leda, his sister Elizabeth (Dunn, Glasgow), twin Simon (Dorset) and extended family. Mass tomorrow (Saturday, September 2nd) in St. Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, at 1pm. House private. Family flowers only.

BURDON, Barbara (Australia) - On August 29th, 2023, peacefully, at home in Mornington (Melbourne) Vic. Australia. Her brothers Desmond, Andy, Paul and the late David together with their respective spouses, her nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and acquaintances will miss her infectious optimism, mischievous wit and kind heart while fondly recalling happy times together. In accordance with her wishes, her ashes are to be scattered on the waters of Port Philip Bay from Mornington Beach at Sunset (18.00 local time) on September 9th, 2023. Please leave your personal message for Barbara's family on the condolence section on www.rip.ie

DALY, Gabriel OSA (Conor), theologian, ecumenist and author, died peacefully on August 30, 2023, in his 96th year. Deeply regretted by his brother John, his sister, Paula, his nieces Sarah, Helen and Caroline, his grandnieces Nicola and Elizabeth; his grandnephews Christopher, Harry and James; his Augustinian confreres and a wide circle of friends and former students. Removal from St. Augustine’s, Taylor’s Lane at 10am this morning (Friday September 1) to Our Lady of Good Counsel parish church, Ballyboden, for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Glasnevin cemetery. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors on (01)406-1000. May he rest in peace

O'FARRELL, Rose (née Kane) (Greystones Co Wicklow) - August 29th, 2023, peacefully in St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, parents Paddy and Rita, brothers Noel, Willie, Barney and sister Mary, and our sister Rowena and niece Sorcha who left us too soon. Sadly missed by her sister Louise, loving family Heber, Heremon, Adrian and Irial; Brian, Fergal, Lorraine, Desmond, Dílis and Ronan; sons- and daughters-in-law Avril, Fiona, Niav, Keith, Laura, Ray, Jean, Theresa and Blanca; 32 adored grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Removal on (Friday) morning, September 1st, to the Church of The Holy Rosary, Greystones, arriving for 1 pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Redford Cemetery. Rose’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.gkpastrolarea.ie. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Thomas Murphy & Sons, Funeral Directors, Bray. PH: 012862471

HOUSTON, Dr. James Ross McNeill (Jim) (Westport, Co. Mayo and late of Blackrock and Auckland) - August 27, 2023. Predeceased by his first wife Wanda (née Kennedy and later McWilliam) and son Patrick (Bobby) and he will be hugely missed by Susan (Hanaghan), Jonathan and grandchildren Mark (Houston) Runa and Lucinda (Lucie). Also predeceased by his second wife Patricia (née Mansfield and Brown) and he will be missed by daughter Brigid and son John, as well as grandchildren Katherine (Katie), Richard, James, Andrew and Peter, his extended family and many friends. The family would like to thank the Friars Lodge Nursing Home and Mayo Roscommon Hospice for all their loving care in his later years. He enjoyed life to the full, filled with laughter, fun, music and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday afternoon, September 6th at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Cong, followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, online only to Mayo Roscommon Hospice at: www.hospice.ie . House private.

WICKHAM - Brian Walter passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, aged 76 at Linda Jones, Hamilton, New Zealand. Beloved husband of Alison Wickham, father to Hadley and Charlotte, father-in-law to Jeff Edwards and Josh Stevens, grandfather to Felix Stevens. Brian was a past resident of Clonakilty, County Cork, and Chief Executive of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, 1998-2012. A celebration of Brian's life will be held at Zenders Cafe, Newstead, Hamilton, and streamed online, October 7, 10-11am. More details at bit.ly/bww-rsvp. Leave condolences and memories at bit.ly/bww-memorial.

DALE, Henry (The Lask, Carnew Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford) - Died August 30, 2023, peacefully, at his residence. Beloved husband of Caroline and loving father of Simon, Suzanne and Richard. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughter, sons, sisters Phillipa, Hazel and Olive, grandchildren Nadine, Dale, Callum, Stephen, Jason, Robbie and Fía, great-grandchildren Sophia and Henry, son-in-law Phil, daughters-in-law Stephanie and Éimhín, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. "At Rest" Henry's funeral service will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon in Christ Church, Gorey, followed by burial in The Moyne Cemetery, Enniscorthy. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Wexford Hospice Homecare. House strictly private, please.

DALY, Adrian (USA and formerly of Dublin) - Loved and deeply mourned by his family in the US and in Ireland and by his many friends and colleagues, including those in music and academia. Requiescat in Pace