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GRIMLEY, Róisín (née Forbes) (Dublin) 30th October 2023, Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of The Stroke Unit, St Vincent’s University Hospital; darling wife of Seán and loving mother of Tadhg, Aisling, Conor and Clodagh. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Gráinne, sons-in-law Francis and Derek, her twelve grandchildren Anna Rose, Kate, Isobel, Alexander, Eva, Seán, Jonathan, Patrick, Jessica, Juliet, Louisa and Theo, her dear brothers Cyril, Dónal and Conall, (pre-deceased by her brothers Iain and Eoin O.S.B.), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday (4th November) at 10.00 am in St. Mary’s Church Haddington Road followed by Cremation at Mount Jerome. For those who wish to follow the Mass online please see the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/haddingtonroad Family flowers only please. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh hanam dilis.”

NICHOLSON, Michael died at home, at Ballyalloly, Co. Down on 30th October, aged 90. Retired Judge, beloved husband, adored father and grandfather. Funeral Mass will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Newtownards on Friday 3rd November at 10am, followed by a private burial at Ardmore, Co. Derry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Cancer Research N.I c/o S. Clarke & Son Funeral Directors, 12 Court Square, Newtownards, BT23 7NY.

FITZGERALD - Val (Twenty-Second Anniversary) (October 31) - 

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Mary, Laurence and all his family. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

HALLAM, (née Collins) Barbara (Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly Blackrock) - October 28, 2023. Peacefully, with her loving family by her side in the kind and tender care of the doctors and nursing staff at the Beacon Hospital. Dearly beloved wife and best friend to Paul and loving Mum to Rachel, Robert and Katelyn. She will be deeply missed by her husband, daughters, son, her parents Carmel and Vincent, son-in-law William, her cherished grandson Tadhg, brother Peter, sister Joanne, mother-in-law Lily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Barbara will be reposing tomorrow (Thursday November 2) from 11.30pm to 1.30pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11am in Sts. Alphonsus and Columba, Church Avenue, Killiney Hill Road. Private cremation will take place later. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society. Rest in peace.

O'DONOVAN, Grace (nèe Melia) (Rathfarnham, formerly of Kimacud and Raheny, Dublin) - October 28, 2023 (peacefully) in St Vincent’s University Hospital after a short illness. Beloved wife of Barry and much loved mother of Denise, Andrew, Tanya, Niamh and Patrick. Predeceased by her sisters Paula, Bernadette, Angela and Miriam. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, son-in-law Derek, daughters-in-law Tracey and Philomena, her treasured grandchildren Amelia, Megan, Ryan, Harry, Scott, Bobby, Karl, Aaron, Annie and Grace, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her daughter Denise’s home in Mount Merrion today (Wednesday) evening from 4.30 pm until 6.30 pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham for Funeral Mass at 11.30 am which may be viewed on the parish webcam https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/ followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St.Vincent de Paul Society.

McANALLY, Imelda (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Moville, Co. Donegal) - October 28, 2023. Adored aunt of Barbara, Máirin and Eímear and sister of the late James, Ciarán and Ray. Peacefully in her 97th year, at home with her devoted family. She will be deeply missed by her loving nieces Máire and Niamh, nephews Conor and Aonghus, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, extended family, and many dear friends. Imelda will be reposing this evening (Wednesday) 5pm to 7pm in Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, followed by burial in St. Peter’s Churchyard, Little Bray, Co. Wicklow. Rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís. Possa riposare in pace.

MONTGOMERY, (née Clark) Anthea (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) - 30th October 2023. Peacefully, in the gentle care of the nurses and staff in Brabazon Nursing Home with her family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Robin and loving mother of Andrew and Nicholas. Sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Avril and Denise, her sister Jennifer and her much loved grandchildren Emma, Peter, Simon, Anna, Robert and Adam, relatives and wide circle of friends. In accordance with Anthea's wishes, her body has been donated for medical research. A service in memory and celebration of Anthea’s life will be held in the coming weeks, details of which will be announced. Family flowers only, please.

CALLERY, Patrick (Paddy) (Swords) - October 29, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Brother of the late Joe. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, daughters Siobhán and Sorcha, son Eóin, sons-in-law Danny and Paul, daughter-in-law Kate, grandchildren Emma, Sam, Nessa, Shea, Caelan, Cian, Fiona and Tadhg, brother Frank, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Thursday from 4 o'c. to 6 o'c. Removal on Friday morning to St. Cronan's Church, Brackenstown, arriving for 11 o'c. Mass, followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.

SWEETMAN, Patrick David (Roestown, Drumree, Co. Meath) - On October 29, 2023, Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. David will be sadly missed by his wife Rosanne, daughters Rebecca and Katie, son Michael, son-in-law Brad, daughter-in-law Sabrina, grandchildren Molly, Myles, Conor, Aidan and Eleanor, sisters Elizabeth, Kate, Mary and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. A Celebration of Life Service will take place for David on Wednesday at 10am in Dardistown crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Lieu to the Simon Community. Thank you.

MALONE, Paul, 25th October 2023. (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - In the care of the wonderful staff of the ICU team at St. James’ Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Gaye and his brother Pat. Paul will be sadly missed by his sons Paul and his wife Ciana, Jamie and his wife Ciara, his brothers and sisters Elaine (Tohill), Gabrielle (O’Neill), James and Gerard, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Paul’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning 2nd November at 10.00 am at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock, followed by his committal service at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Depaul Ireland May he rest in peace