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MURPHY, J.J (John), (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - April 30, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Ken, Kyra, Sally-Ann, Jenny, and Robbie. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Jill and Maria, sons-in-law Ruairi and Phelim and his much loved 15 grandchildren, sister Pat, brothers Barry and Peter and all relatives and friends. Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 6, at 10.00am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock – followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Cemetery & Crematorium, Harold's Cross. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to Irish Cancer Society www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate or Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock olh.ie/make-a-donation/

SIMMONS, (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) April 29, 2023 (peacefully) in the dedicated and compassionate care of all the staff of the Ashford House Nursing Home, Maureen, daughter of the late John and Alice, sister of the late Hector and Reg (Jimmy). Sadly mourned by her sisters Dink (Ethel McCann) and Sheila, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives, caring neighbours and many friends. Reposing today (Wednesday) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) to St Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

SCORER, Bill (William) (Clonee, Co. Meath and formerly of Appleby, England) May 2, 2023 (peacefully) at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of Muriel, dear father of Hazel and Janice and adored grandfather of Dean. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, grandchild, sister Olive, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Village on Friday evening (May 5) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. A celebration of Bill’s life will take place in Glasnevin Crematorium on Saturday afternoon (May 6) at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. “Fish are jumping and the mayfly is up”

PATTERSON, Alex, (Dublin 4, late of Glasgow and Wilmcote, England) – April 28, 2023. Peacefully, in his 92nd year after a short stay in the caring and professional hands of the staff in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Hilary (Russell), his many friends and family. Funeral Service to celebrate Alex’s life will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Blackrock Hospice. At Rest.

TAIT-DOAK, John Anthony, (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Phibsborough, late of Systemaction Limited) – April 29, 2023 peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his family, and in the compassionate care of Our Lady's Hospice, Blackrock. John will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife Patricia, son and daughter Ian and Claire, sisters Mary and Sheila, brother Alfred, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family, friends, former colleagues, and by Ann, Tony, Mary, Brian, Susan, and godson Gavin. Predeceased by his father John, mother Harriet, and sister Ann. Reposing at Massey Funeral Home, Newtown Park, Blackrock on Sunday, May 7, from 3.00pm until 5.00pm.Funeral Service on Monday, May 8, at 3.15pm in Mount Jerome Cemetery & Crematorium, Harold's Cross. No flowers please. Donations can be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation www.michaeljfox.org/ May he Rest in Peace.

CONWAY, Joseph (Heronford, Blackrock and Monkstown) . April 26, 2023. Peacefully, in the gentle care of the Sisters and Staff of Our Lady's Manor, Dalkey. He is deeply mourned by his Murphy, Finan, Conway cousins, loyal friends , residents and staff of Our Lady's Manor. Joe has bequeathed his body to medical science. A Memorial Mass will take place on tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.00am in St Brigid's Church, Cabinteely. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal

O'SULLIVAN, Eileen (née Taylor)- (Wexford and formerly of Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin), May 1, 2023, (peacefully in Tramore), beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Frances and Annaliese, sister of Frances Taylor, brother Frankie Taylor and the late Mary Mooney; sadly missed by her family, son-in-law Brendan McCann, grandchildren Rory, Mary, Frances and Sadhbh, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing in her residence in Wexford today (Wednesday) from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. Funeral Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception Rowe Street tomorrow (Thursday) at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Ibar’s Cemetery, Crosstown. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Wexford Hospice Homecare. You are welcome to join in the celebration of Eileen’s funeral Mass on www.wexfordparish.com Rowe Street. Rest in Peace