Recent deaths
Mark Sands, Seafield Road, Blackrock, whose death occurred on 3 February, 2019. Left this world gently and peacefully surrounded by his loving and heartbroken parents, Paddy and Ruth and sisters Laura and Aoife. Mark died prematurely following a road accident in Austin, Texas, where he was studying. Mark’s short life was a celebration of love, kindness, intelligence, humour and high spirits. His laughter and love were cherished, and will be tragically missed, by his parents, sisters, grandparents Richard and Joan Martin, aunts Mary, Annemarie, Elaine, and Lisa, uncle Richard, uncles-in-law Carl and Paul, aunt-in-law Catherine, cousins, and Laura’s partner, Andy. Mark will be missed and treasured also by his many friends in Iron Spikes, UCD and Blackrock. Reposing at his home on Tuesday (12th) from 3pm until 8pm. Liturgical Celebration of Mark’s life will take place on Wednesday (13th) in St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock, at 11am, followed by private cremation on Thursday (14th). House Private at all other times. No flowers please.
Gerry Casey, Seven Oaks, Frankfield, Cork and Dundalk, (late of HSE ambulance service) whose death occurred on 8 February, 2019, peacefully at Marymount University Hospital. Dearly loved husband and friend of Eileen (nee Humphreys) and much loved father of Seán, Fiona, David, Kevin and the late Mary Elizabeth and loving brother of Loretta, Eilish, Mary and the late Patrick and Sr. Lilian. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sisters, son-in-law Ivan, daughter-in-law Yvonne, David’s partner Lynann, Seán’s partner Bridget, grandchildren Hannah, Conor, Laura and Kate, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence on Sunday from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Service will take place on Monday at 12 noon in the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy.
Ann and Jean Reilly, Riachmond, Surrey, UK, and Dromiskin, Co. Louth. Ann died 12 June, 2016, and Jean died 3 September, 2018. Dearly loved wife and daughter of Willie. They are sadly missed by Willie and a large circle of family and friends in London and Dromiskin. Funeral Mass on Sunday, 10 February in St. Peter’s Church, Dromiskin at 12 noon. Burial of ashes afterwards in Dromiskin Cemetery.
Thomas Fanning, 3 Coopers Cross, Castlebellingham, whose death occurred on 9 February, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Tommy, beloved brother of the late William, Paddy, Nicholas, Nancy, Alice, Roseleen, Christina, Rita and May. Deeply regretted by his nieces Christina, Patricia and Nora, nephew James Paul, brothers in law, extended family and friends.
Nora Warren Larkin (née Kieran), Mount Avenue, Dundalk, whose death occurred, peacefully at home, on 8 February, 2019. Nora beloved wife of the late Oliver Warren, and Jim Larkin and dear mother of Niall and sister of the late Seán, Eamonn and Mary. Deeply regretted by her son, brother-in-law Peter, sisters-in-law, May, Kathleen, Briege, and Theresa, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at McGeough’s Funeral Home, Jocelyn Street, from 3pm until 5pm on Sunday. Removal on Monday morning to The Church of the Holy Redeemer arriving for Mass at 11.0’Clock. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Seán Browne, Main Street, Blackrock, and formerly of Clontarf, Dublin, whose death occurred peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on 5 February, 2019. Seán, beloved son of the late John and Eileen. Deeply regretted by his son Don, sister Margaret McCabe, brothers Paul and Eamonn, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Seán’s Funeral private.