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GORMLEY, Bernard (Ben) (Howth Co. Dublin) - 19th November 2023 (peacefully) at the Mater Private Hospital, in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of Anne and loving father of Yvette, Gillian, Greg and Ross. He will be greatly missed by his wife and children, his grandchildren Ben, Eryn, Penny, Darci, George, Alfie, Maisy, Johnny, Neala and Regan, his siblings Gay, Willie, Catherine, Terry, Peter and Michelle, sons-in-law Conor and Colm, daughters-in-law Barbara and Emer, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at 80 Eglington Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 with family in attendance from 4pm - 6pm on Thursday (November 23rd). Funeral Mass on Friday (November 24th) at 11.00 am in St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, followed by burial at St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. The Mass may be viewed on www.stfintansparish.ie Family flowers only. Donations to the Irish Heart Foundation.

CASEY, (Blackrock, Cork) - On November 19th, 2023, peacefully, in the excellent care of St. Lukes Nursing Home Frances (Frankie) (née O’Mahony), late of Mountrivers, Castle Road, Blackrock. Predeceased by her loving husband Jerome B. Casey. Sadly missed by her children John, Barry, Jerome and Caroline, her adored grandchildren Russell, Heather and Christian, her godson Barrie O’Connell, daughter-in-law Yvonne Blackmore, son-in-law Mike Jeffries, sister-in-law Kathleen O’Mahony, niece Anne Cronin O’Keeffe and all her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon on Thursday (November 23rd) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock, Cork. "May she rest in peace"

EGAN, Fr. Ralph (John) (Passionist, late of St. Paul’s Retreat, Mount Argus, Dublin 6W) - At St. James’s Hospital, November 20th 2023, after a short illness. Sadly missed by his Passionist brothers, his sisters and brothers, Peggy, Seamus, Maura and Anthony and their families. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret Egan and his sister Monica. Removal from the Monastery Chapel to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mount Argus at 7.00 p.m. this (Tuesday) evening (November 21st). Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) (November 22nd), followed by interment in the Community Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace

O'KEEFFE, Dermot 18th November 2023. (late of Navan Road, Dublin 7) - Very sadly missed by his brothers John and Neil and his sisters Christine and Marian, ex. wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. 88A Cabra Road, Dublin 7, D07ET92 on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Service on Thursday in Glasnevin Crematorium at 2.30pm https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.​​html.All Enq. To Massey Bros. Cabra 018389774 May he Rest in Peace

MOLLOY, (née Dawson), Oonagh (Stickins, Caragh, Naas, Co. Kildare) - Passed away peacefully, on November 19th 2023, in Naas Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband John and son Tom. Wonderful mother to Roisin, Mary and Orla, loved by her sons-in-law Johnny, Stephen and Paul and daughter-in-law Gina. Adored by her grandchildren Katie, James, Eimear and Eoghan. A wonderful sister to Mary and Angela and recently deceased Margaret and Anne. A great aunt to all her nieces and nephews and a much loved sister-in-law to all in-laws. A truly amazing neighbour and friend to many people in Caragh and beyond. Oonagh will be reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, Prosperous (W91T62P) on Wednesday (November 22nd) from 6pm to 8pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal from Oliver Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Thursday (November 23rd) at approximately 10:30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady and St. Joseph, Caragh, for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Caragh Cemetery. For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

DUNFORD, John (Corbawn Close, Shankill, and formerly of Castlebar, Co. Mayo and sometimes Lanzarote) – November 18, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the Blackrock Hospice. Funeral Arrangements and further details can be found on RIP.ie.

JOYCE, (Glenageary, Co Dublin) - November 18th, 2023 (peacefully) Desmond, beloved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Fiona. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, his extended family and friends. Remembering also his recently deceased sister Joan. Reposing today (Tuesday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. May he Rest in Peace

KELLY, Connell (Anne) (Drumcondra and late of Clery’s Department Store, Dublin) - November 17, 2023 (peacefully) at Beneavin House Nursing Home, Glasnevin, in her 95th year, beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Bridget, pre-deceased by her sisters Maureen and Breda. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her nephew Bernard, nieces Ann and Deirdre, their spouses Ed and James, grandniece Sarah, extended family, her kind wonderful neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Requiem Mass this (Tuesday) morning (November 21) at 10.30 o’clock in St. Columba’s Church, Iona Road. Funeral thereafter to Deans Grange Cemetery. May she Rest in Peace

COFFEY, Ignatius (Patrick) (Stillorgan, formerly of Labasheeda, Co. Clare and New York) - November 16th 2023. Past Principal of Tallaght Community School. Peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary and loving father of John Paul, David and Mark. Very sadly missed by his loving wife and sons, adoring grandchildren Ali, Lara, Luke, Eliza, Lola and Jack, daughters-in-law Liz and Annelie, John Paul’s partner Marissa, Jack’s mother Megan, brother Dan, sisters Dolores and Nuala, brothers in-law Paddy and Richard, sisters-in-law Aida and Rita, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and many friends in the United States and Ireland. Predeceased by his brothers Michael and Fr. John and his brother in-law Gilbert. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home tomorrow Wednesday (November 22nd) from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning (November 23rd) to Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am which may be viewed by following the link https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud and afterwards at 12.15pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome, Harold's Cross, by following the link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by cremation. Family flowers only, please, donations, if desired, to The Mater Foundation.

COYNE, Seán (John) (Grattan Park, Galway and formerly of Furrymelia West, Barna and of Cornamona and retired Post and Telegraphs (P&T) Galway). November 16, 2023 at Galway University Hospital with his dearly loved family by his side. Pre-deceased by his wife Bridie, brother Liam and nephew Domhnall. Deeply mourned and loved by his son and daughters Sinéad, Ciarán, Gráinne and Treasa, daughters-in-law Cynthia and Julie, much loved grandchildren Cathal, James, Seán and Vivianne, sisters-in-law Bríd and Madge, brothers-in-law Anthony and Mike, nieces, nephews and the extended Coyne and Keane family, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Seán at the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna on today (Monday) at 12 noon and following Mass he will be laid to rest in ‘Réalt na Mara’ cemetery, Furbo. No flowers please, memorial donations if so desired to Trocaire. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.