Find obituaries

CALLAN, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - May 23rd, 2023 (unexpectedly but peacefully) at home, Simon, loving father of Jack, Leila, Felix and Hannah. Sadly missed by his children, their mother Maria and their partners, his adored grandchildren Caelum, Tia, Lilly, Sonny and Leon, his sisters Sylvia, Laura, Sarah and Jessica, brother Rodney, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. Reposing Sunday (May 28th) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Removal Monday (May 29th) to the National Maritime Museum, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Service, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

LANE - Patrick James (Austin, Texas, formerly Dublin) passed away on May 22, 2023 at the age of 48, after battling cancer. Paddy was a proud father and a loving husband son, and brother. He was a best friend to many people and a great friend to all. Paddy is survived by Whitney, his wife of 13 years; his sons Stephen, Patrick and Sean; his parents Mary Egan Lane and Patrick Lane; and brothers Alan (Wilma) and brother Conor (Merve). A funeral will be held for Paddy at Emmaus Catholic Church tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 2.00pm. A second funeral will be held in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, June 30, 2023. Details to be announced later.

KELLETT, Margery (née Hogan), (late of Howth) – May 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late P.J. and much-loved mother of Kevin, Ciara, Cormac, Brian, Eimear and the late Gavin. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her loving family, her daughters-in-law Catriona, Deirdre and Bridget, sons-in-law John and Joseph, grandchildren Cian, Laura, Luke, Maeve, Finn, Grace, Orla, Frankie, Patrick and Polly, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Church of the Assumption, Howth, arriving for 11.00 o’clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. For live-streaming, visit the Howth Parish Website. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Laura Lynn Foundation. All enquiries to Kirwans Funeral Directors, Fairview. Phone 01 8334444.

MORAN OCD, Fr. Willie, (Woodford, Co. Galway and Avila Carmelite Centre, Dublin) – May 24, 2023, peacefully in the care of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey after a long illness borne with faith, courage and serenity. Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Mary Ann (née Loughnane) and his brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary and Teresa, brothers Andrew and Fr. Gerard, brother-in-law Murray, sister-in-law Anne, nephews, niece, grand-nieces, grand-nephew and extended family, his Discalced Carmelite brothers and sisters and many friends. Reposing at Avila Carmelite Centre, Donnybrook on Sunday, May 28 from 1.00pm -to 5.00pm. Requiem Mass in St. Teresa’s, Clarendon Street on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 11.30 am, (which may be viewed on the following link; clarendonstreet.com/live/), followed by removal to the Abbey, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Reposing at the Abbey Church from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Fr. Willie’s funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link; kilboys.com/kilboys-live-stream/. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, May 30 at 12.00 noon followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Fr. Willie’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to their extended family, neighbours and friends for all their kindness and help. May he Rest in Peace.

SHANKEY - Bridie (Strand Street, Skerries) (Twentieth Anniversary) -

Loving wife of the late Johnny . Remembered with love every day by Breda, Noel, Doreen, Catriona, Louise and David and families, her brother Johnny and all the extended family.

WILKINSON - June (née Forrest) (Ambleside, Rathmore, Athboy, Co. Meath) May 24, 2023, following a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her devoted family and in the exceptional care of the staff of the Mater Private ICU. Beloved wife and best friend of Clarendon, wonderful and loving mother and mother-in-law to Garrett and Janice. Treasured granny of Esmée, Alice, Emelia and Arlo. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Remembered with love by her brothers Robert, Very Revd. Leslie, Kenneth, Hugh and her late siblings Andrew and Edith; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her home today (Friday) from 3.00pm to 7.00pm. House private at all other times please. Funeral leaving her residence tomorrow (Saturday) at 1.30pm for funeral service at 2.00pm in St James’ Church of Ireland, Athboy, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Child Vision Ireland and St James’ Church of Ireland Restoration Fund c/o William Foster, Funeral Director, Ricehill, Crossdoney, Cavan.

‘Safe in arms of Jesus’

DUKE, Paul Francis (Dublin), May 24, 2023, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at the Rialto Ward, MISA at St. James’s Hospital, and previously the Mary Mercer Ward; beloved husband of Brede, much loved father of Simon, Helen and Garret, grandfather of Benjamin and Elsa, brother of Carol and Nigel. Loved and remembered always by his family, daughter-in-law Nancy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, Joan, the extended family and many friends. Paul’s funeral will take place on Monday (May 29) at 2.30 pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the St. James’s Hospital Foundation.

WHITE, Alex (“Bo”), (Knocklyon and late of BIM) May 22, 2023 at Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary Rose and much loved brother of Melanie and Marjorie. Very sadly missed by his loving family, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Recently predeceased by his brother-in-law Tony. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Friday) afternoon from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning (May 27) to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross arriving for a service in celebration of Alex’s life at 10.00 am (which can be viewed live at www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service), followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

O'GARA O.Carm., (Gort Muire, Ballinteer, Dublin 16; Phibsborough, Dublin) – May 23, 2023, peacefully at Gort Muire, Fr Frank, son of the late Frank and Lil (née Bowes), brother of the late Dermot, Mary, Donal and Baby Michael. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grand- nephews, great-grandnephews, relatives, Carmelite confreres, all staff at Gort Muire and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street today (Thursday). Reposing at Gort Muire from 4.00pm to 7.30pm tomorrow (Friday), concluding with Evening Prayer. Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 27 at 11.00am in Terenure College Chapel, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Those who would like to join in this celebration via webcam, please visit carmelites.ie/terenure-college-live-webcam/ Rest in Peace.

KENNY - James Donal (Kenny’s Pub, Main St., Lahinch, Co. Clare) Passed away peacefully on May 23,, 2023, at University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by his beloved brothers and sisters Joe, Maeve, Ernie, Noreen and Brendan. Dónal, loving husband of Carmel and cherished father of Don, Pat, Jane, Edel, Ernie, Ramona, Rosie and Kenneth; deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brother Sean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Church Street, Lahinch, Co. Clare, V95 FT93 today (Thursday) from 6.00pm until 8.00pm. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 12.00 noon followed by burial afterwards in Ennistymon New Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis