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GRIFFIN, Theresa (née Herity) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Drumfad, Co. Sligo) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 31, 2023 in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved husband and best friend of Eamonn and adored mother to David, Deirdre and Paul. Greatly missed by her daughters-in-law Emer and Laura and son-in-law Louis, by her cherished grandchildren, Freya, Seraphina, Emmanuelle, Ella, Ben, Issy, Charlie, Harry, Hugh and Eloise and by her sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and her very many dear friends. Reposing at home today (Thursday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10.00am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock. Burial afterwards in Deansgrange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Blackrock Hospice. May she Rest in Peace.

BHAGWAN, Nóra (née Hartnett) (Dundrum, Dublin 16 and formerly of Ballingarry, Co. Limerick) – May 30, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Mourned and missed by her husband Lalloo, children Nalina, Umesh, Shameela, Vanesha and Kirana, sons-in-law Nick, Gar, Dom and Dave, daughter-in-law Martina, her beloved grandchildren Samara, Freddy and Toby, Amaya, Mia, Abi and Jasmine, Ava and Riah, Bethany and Quinn. Loving sister of the late Lil and Mossie; she will be sadly missed by her family, relatives and friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am in Christ Church, Taney, Dundrum, followed by a private family burial. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to LauraLynn. “You’ll Never Walk Alone”

DOWLEY - Brian Stephen (late of Durban South Africa and Mount Merrion Dublin), passed away peacefully in Durban, South Africa on May 27,2023, following a long illness faced with positivity and courage. Deeply missed by his wife Dr. Rajie Tudge, children Sharon, Michele, Anthony and Pauline and their mother Flo, his sisters Maureen and Orla, stepson Philip Tudge, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. We also remember his recently departed brother Paul. His requiem Mass will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Musgrave Road, Durban, South Africa at 11.00am. Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11.30am in the Church of St. Therese, Mount Merrion. Co Dublin.

DONAGHY, Paddy (Rathmines, Dublin), . May 30, 2023 (peacefully) at St James’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Martine and much loved father of Jack, Sarah, Cally and Patrick. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters Mary and Caroline, brother Tom, mother-in-law Marie Schmit, daughters-in-law Carol and Marianne, sons-in-law Joe and Alan, his cherished grandchildren Harry, Kate, Maggie, Conor, Mark, Patrick, Aidan, Luke, Charlie, Max, Finn and Beth, sisters-in-law Paula and Jacqueline, nephews Aaron, Cian, Michael and Alex, extended family, his former colleagues in Patrick Donaghy & Co LLP Solicitors and a wide circle of friends including those from Fitzwilliam LTC and Grange Golf Club. Removal this (Thursday) evening to Terenure College Chapel arriving at 6.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11.00am which may be viewed on the following link carmelites.ie/terenure-college-live-webcam/, followed by burial at Bohernabreena Cemetery. No flowers please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

JONES, (née Wogan) Theresa (Terry), passed (peacefully), on May 30, 2023, at her home in Malahide in the morning sunrise, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters, loving wife to Michael and devoted Mother to Michelle, Liza and Victoria, adored grandmother to Adam, Matthew, Marcus, Isobelle, Ben, Emily, Alexander and Michael, wonderful sons-in-law, ever supportive Stephen, Sé and Jamie, loved by her sister Anne, brothers Kevin (predeceased) Brian, Gerard and David, sister-in-laws Lisa and Pat, brother-in-law Ciaran. Deeply loved and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews both here and abroad, extended family and friends and by all whose lives she touched with her kindness, strength and spirit. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock tomorrow (Friday), from 3.00 o'c to 5./00 o'c. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Saturday morning for 10.30 o'c Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown crematorium at 1.30 o'c. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society or St Francis Hospice. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. May she Rest in Peace.

O'REILLY, (Cork and Belfast and Fethard, Tipperary) - On May 30th, 2023, suddenly at home, Maryborough Hill, Douglas, RITA (née Walsh), dearly loved wife of the late Aidan and much loved mother of Fiona, Barry, Jan-Claire and Gráinne. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Sharon, sons-in-law Luca and Sean, grandchildren Carlin, Aidan, Freya, Amelia-Jane, John, Meriel, Shane and Shannon, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence in Maryborough Hill, Douglas (Eircode T12 F6CX) on Thursday (June 1st) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass at 2.00pm on Friday (June 2nd) in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea. "May she rest in peace"

GALWEY FOLEY, Gertude (Gertie) (Ballymerrigan Hill, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow and formerly Clontarf, Dublin) - 29th May 2023, Peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. Loving wife of James Mason, Professor Trinity College, Dublin. Sadly missed by her family Vaughan, Anest, Lisa and Joachim, grandchildren Amber, Daniel, Rebecca, Sarah and Robert and her special friends Phil, Geraldine, Fadila and Elma, extended family, relatives and friends. Gertie will be reposing at McCrea's Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) tomorrow (Thursday) from 12.00 noon with removal at 2.00pm to McCrea's Cremation Chapel in the adjoining building for 2.00pm Cremation Service .

SLOWEY, Brian Aodh, Foxrock, (Former Chairman of Guinness Ireland, Aer Lingus et al) - May 29th, 2023. Brian died suddenly but peacefully in the loving care of Ashbury Nursing Home. Beloved husband and best friend of Marie (deceased) and much-loved father of Fiona, Michelle, Sharon and David. Sadly, missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Michael and Jamie, adored grandchildren Jack, Ben, Amy and Eoin, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtownpark, Blackrock on Thursday 1st June from 6 pm to 8 pm. Brian’s funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning (June 2nd)at 10.00 am at St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely Village, D18 YP96, followed by cremation thereafter in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, arriving at 12.15 pm. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot, may view the mass live by going to the following link. https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/live-stream-​masseybr​os Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to ISPCC at https://www.ispcc.ie/donate-now/. For further information please contact Massey Bros. Blackrock on 01-2804454

CONLAN, Patrick Fr. OFM (late of Dún Mhuire, Seafield Rd., Killiney, Co Dublin and formerly of Limerick) - Franciscan Historian. Died May 30, 2023. Sadly missed by his many cousins, friends and fellow Franciscans. Reposing at Dún Mhuire today (Wednesday) from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at Adam and Eve’s, Church, Merchants’ Quay, Dublin at 10.30am, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Welcome Sister Death

WALSH, Des (Wayside, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary and Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford) May 29, 2023 Peacefully at home in the arms of his wife and daughters. Beloved husband of Margaret (née Butler) and his girls Shauna, Gemma, Dara and Clodagh; his wonderful and deeply loved grandchildren Ava, Ross, Jamie, Simon, Gavin, Archie, Seb, Hugo, Ellie, Sam, Amy, Robyn, Abbie, Charlie; his sons-in-law Tim, Dom and Barry. He will be sadly missed by his brother Tony (Dublin), his sisters-in-law, his brother-in-law, his nieces, nephews and cousins, his many dear friends and his faithful dog Darcey. Reposing at his residence Wayside, Roscrea (E53 VY93) tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Private removal from his residence on Friday morning at 11.30am arriving in St. Cronan's Church, Roscrea (E53 PK82) for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Church grounds cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Kilmore Quay RNLI. "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit"