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John O'Connell - Spink
The death took place on Wednesday, October 12 of John O'Connell of Boleybeg, Spink, Abbeyleix.
Unexpectedly. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, son Matthew, daughter Claire, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, granddaughters Ava and Katie, sisters Sadie (Walsh), Maureen O' Connell and Kathleen (Goucher), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Liam Delaney - Ballaghmore
The death took place on Wednesday, October 12 of Liam Delaney of Swords, Dublin and formerly of Ballaghmore, and late of the Silver Lining, Dublin Airport and Malahide Castle.
Passed away after a brave fight in the wonderful care of Beneavin Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Yvonne and predeceased by his son-in-law David. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, loving daughters Karen and Deirdre, his adored grandsons Tristin and Brandon, brother Joe, sister Mary, also remembering his late brother John, he will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Thursday, 13th October, from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to St. Finian’s Church, Rivervalley, Swords on Friday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.
A live stream of Liam’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-finians-river-valley-parish
Carmel Keogh - Portarlington
The death took place on Wednesday, October 12 of Carmel Keogh (née Shortall) of Kilbarrack, Dublin and previously of Portarlington.
Died after a short illness at Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by her son Michael. Dearly beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Deirdre, Bernadette, Brian, Declan, Clare and Paschal. Cherished grandmother of Leanne, Jennifer, Keith, Emmet, Tom, Seán, Lucy and Martha. Carmel will be forever missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law John and Paul, daughter-in-law Rhona, sisters Marie, Jean and Bernie, brother-in-law Martin, sister-in-law Sissy, her many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements later.
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