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HOLMES, Hilary (nee Carton) (Formerly of Cliftonville, Ennis Road, Limerick and Dublin.) October 10, 2023 peacefully, in the loving care of Carrigoran Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Dearly loved mother of Keith, Valerie (Hamill), Gordon and Melanie (Hassett), much-loved grandmother to Jessica, Daniel, Olivia, Callum, Megan, Isaac, Scarlett, Clementine and Cressida. Sadly missed by her loving sons-in-law, Dermot and Daragh, daughters-in-law Carina and Brette, brothers Joe and David (Carton), sisters Clare (Mathews) and Ethna (Cotter), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Thomas Street (tomorrow) Friday (13th October) from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral arriving at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, on Saturday (14th October) for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery. Hilary’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/2021/01/​par​ish-webcam/ Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Carrigoran House.

MAGEE, John (Jack) Peacefully after a long illness, in the company of his loving family, while in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff at St. Gladys Nursing Home, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband and best friend of Maeve, adored father of Bróna, Conor, Dermot, and Emer. Sadly missed by his wife and children, daughters-in-law Mairéad and Monika, sons-in-law John and Patrick, treasured grandchildren Niamh, Shay, Liam, Áine, Fiona, Sinéad, Ciara, Róisín, Aoibhín and Brendan, brother Joe (Margaret), sister Mary (Séan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Jack will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham today (Thursday) October 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) October 13, followed by burial at Mount Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul. May he Rest in Peace.

BURKE, Seamus, Longtown, Straffan, Co. Kildare and formerly Crossmolina, Co. Mayo – October 10, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brothers Edmond, Noel and Mick and sisters Nancy, Marie and Nell. Deeply regretted by his family; wife Gaye, children Ronan, Gavin and Ann-Marie, brother Joe, grandchildren Aisling, Orlaith, Sarah, Ella, Adam, Róisín, Grace and Keelin, daughter-in-law Maura, son-in-law Rob, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Seamus will repose at his home today (Thursday) from 5pm to 7pm (Eircode W23 Y299). His Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am in The Church of St. Patrick and St. Brigid, Clane followed by family cremation. You can also take part in Seamus’ Funeral Mass on the Clane Parish Webcam. No flowers please, donations to the Irish Cancer Society. House private at all times except on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.

BREEN, Thomas Kieran, Kilternan, Co. Dublin. (Formerly of Cavan, Co. Cavan) - October 9, 2023 (peacefully), in his 91st year, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of St Vincent's University Hospital. Kieran predeceased by his adored wife Ruth. Very sadly missed by his loving family, son Donal, daughter Kelly, son-in-law James, grandchildren Ruth and Laura, brother-in-law Neal, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock on Friday, October 13 from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, October 14 at St. Patrick's Church, Glencullen, arriving at 10.00am, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium (Garden Chapel) at 12.45pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros. May he Rest in Peace.

LYNCH, Edmund, 4th October 2023, (late of Galtymore Road, Drimnagh and formerly of RTE) - Suddenly at his home, beloved son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth, loving brother of Margaret and the late Seán and Donal. Edmund will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving family, Martin, sister, brother-in-law Colm, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May Edmund rest in peace Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 177 Crumlin Road, Crumlin D12 F864 on Friday 13th October at 5pm to 7pm. A Celebration of Edmund's life will take place on Saturday 14th October at 1:30pm in Newlands Cross Temple, followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to OUTHOUSE LGBTQ+ CENTRE All enquiries to Massey Bros. Crumlin on 01 4541666

STEWART - David (Seventeenth Anniversary) - Remembered and missed by his brothers Niall and Brian, sisters-in-law Germaine and Shirin, nieces and nephews Emma, William, Ava and Nathaniel.

BARRY, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - October 9th 2023. Peacefully in the wonderful care of all the staff in the Blackrock Hospice with his family at his side, Gordon, beloved husband and soul mate of Lizanne amazing dad of Jonathan, Sorcha and Conor. Sadly missed by his wife, children, daughters-in-law Sara and Deandra, son–in-law Noel, his adored grandchildren Finn, Milo, Nell, Cuán and Elodie, his sister Karen and a large circle of fantastic friends. Remembering also his late brother Cormac. Removal Friday (October 13th) to the National Maritime Museum, Dun Laoghaire, arriving for 11am Funeral Service, followed by a private cremation. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice. “Did you know? …”

LEIGH - Priscillia (née Cooper) Ranaghan More, Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo. May 15, 1946 - October 10, 2023, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Loving wife of William, dearly loved mother of: James, Edward, Francis and the late Richard. Sadly missed by her loving family: brothers: Edward, Charles and Ricco, sister: Deirdre, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Funeral to arrive at Saint Paul's Church, Collooney, Co. Sligo for funeral service at 2pm Friday. Private cremation to follow.

Enquiries to Seamus Feehily and Son Funeral Directors, Upper John Street, Sligo on 071 9171117.

POWER, John Noel, B.D.S., N.U.I., D. Orth. R.C.S. (Eng), (Ballyreddin Lodge, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny and formerly of Kiltealy, Co Wexford) - On October 9th 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters and his infant son Aidan Michael. Dearest husband of Eileen and wonderful father to Colm, Clodagh (McIntyre) and Darrelle (Gaffney). Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Dervla and sons-in-law TJ and Alan, by his cherished grandchildren, his sisters-in-law Emily, Maura and Margaret and their husbands, his nephews and nieces and all his relatives and friends. RIP. Reposing at Johnston's Funeral Home, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on (Thursday) (12th October) from 6pm to 8pm pausing for Prayers at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass at 11 am on Friday (13th) in St. Bennett's Church, Bennettsbridge, followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery, Kilkenny. House private and family flowers only, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

FRIEL, Hughie (of Drogheda, Co. Louth, formerly Glasnevin, Dublin 11) - Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital on October 9th 2023. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Maureen, and sister Margaret. Very sadly missed by his beloved wife Meleesa, brother Patrick, sisters Jacinta, Valerie, Caroline, Mary and Grainne, brothers-in-law Jim and Diarmuid, sisters-in-law Mary, Orla and Sinead, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral service will take place in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, October 12th at 1.30pm. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.