John Mitchell
The death has occurred of John W Mitchell, of Raheny, Dublin / Clontarf, Dublin
Mitchell John W, (Raheny and formerly of Clontarf), 23rd of August 2026, peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Gay, adored father of Susan and David and devoted grandad to Jade, Amber, Louie, Jamie and Katie. He will be sadly missed by his sister Jane, Jamie and Katie’s mother Marion, his son-in-law Chris, The Clontarf and Scots Church congregation, his Capel Street community, extended family, friends and neighbours.
“At Rest”
A service will be held for John in St John the Baptist Church of Ireland Church, Seafield Road, Clontarf Dublin 3 at 10am on Thursday the 27th of August at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 12.30pm
Family Flowers only, donations if desired to The Beaumont Hospital Foundation
Rev. James Brogan
The death has occurred of Rev. James Brogan, of Johnstown, Navan, Meath / Kells, Meath / Maynooth, Kildare / Clontarf, Dublin
Brogan, Rev. James, Johnstown, Navan, Co. Meath, and formerly of Clontarf, Dublin, Kells, Co. Meath, and the Isle of Arran, Scotland. July 25th, 2026, peacefully at Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Jessica Olive. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, Michael (Stephen) and John; daughters-in-law, Caoimhe and Olivia; adored grandson, Eerae; and extended family.
A special word of thanks to the management and staff of Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home for their exceptional kindness, compassion, and professional care shown to James.
No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Dogs in Distress.
Will be loved and remembered always by his sorrowing family.
“The ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing. Everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; They shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 35:10.
John Eric Coulson
(Peacefully) in his 95th year, after a short illness, in the care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital.
Predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend, June. Loving father of Stuart and Linda.
Sadly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Imelda, son-in-law Leonard and grandchildren Megan, Evie and Ben, relatives and friends.
A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, 25th July at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
“In heavenly love abiding”
Samuel Ritchie
The death has occurred of Samuel Ritchie, Rochfordbridge, Westmeath
Ritchie Samuel – 4 May 1933 Rochfordbridge, formerly Kempton Park (South Africa) and Silloth (UK)
Passed 9th March 2026 (peacefully) in the marvelous care of the staff at Tullamore Hospital.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Teresa. Much loved father to Lydia, and Samuel and daughter in law Lorraine.
Sadly missed by his family, neighbours and friends across the world.
A short Memorial Service will be livestreamed from Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church on Monday, 16 March 2026, 11 am.
Helen Sparksman
The death has occurred of Helen Sparksman (née Clugston), Howth, Dublin
December 31, 2024. Wife of the late Norman. Died peacefully, age 97, in the kind and loving care of the staff at Blackrock Clinic. She will be sadly missed by her children Michael and Corinne (Kingston), son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Fionnuala, her grandchildren Belinda, Susanna, Jessica, Timothy, Colm, Laura, Conor her eight great-grandchildren and by her extended family and many friends.
“In heavenly love abiding”
Helen’s Funeral Service will take place at 10 o’clock on Saturday, 4th January, 2025 at Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church followed by a private family burial. Family flowers only please.
Eric Lewis
Lewis, Eric William Henry, (Malahide, Co Dublin).
It is with sadness we announce the death of Eric on 25th September 2024. He passed away peacefully, in the care of the staff at Tara Winthrop Nursing Home, Swords. He will be sadly missed by his wife Joan, son Kingsley, daughters Jenny (Delaney), Jacqui (Turner) and their partners Sharon, Brian and Nick. His grandchildren Louis, Ethan, Lucas and Georgie. Predeceased by his brother Keith.
As a past President, and Captain of Skerries Golf Club, a long serving Hon. Secretary of Mountjoy Past Pupils Association and the Knights of the Road Golfing Society, he will be sadly missed by his wide circle of friends.
Eric’s funeral Service will take place on Saturday, 28th September, in Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, Howth Road, Clontarf at 11.00am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium, K67 HP26 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please.
Dorothy (Doris) Barnett
(née Kerr)
(née Kerr)
Barnett, Dorothy (Doris), (nee Kerr) – 22nd July 2024. Glasnevin, peacefully, in the care of the staff of the TLC Cara Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Sadly missed by her loving sons Alan, Philip and Ian, daughters-in-law, Deirdre, Renee and Valerie. Adored grandmother to Ross, Megan, Rachel, Conor, Aaron, Sam and Sarah. Predeceased by her loving brother Ernie and sister Betty. Mourned by her sisters-in-law, Elsie and Mai, nephews, extended family, large circle of friends and neighbours.
“At Rest”
A service for Doris will be held at Clontarf & Scots Presbyterian Church, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 on Thursday, the 25th of July, at 11.00am followed by burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery.
Anne Grealey
Grealey, Anne, (née Dawson) – 18th April 2024, (Killester), Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Robert and loving mother of Ben. Sadly missed by her loving family, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
“May She Rest in Peace.”
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, or St. Francis Hospice
Reposing in Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Rd., Coolock D17FK58 on Sunday 21st April from 2 to 4pm.
Removal on Monday morning to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Seafield Road West, Clontarf, Dublin 3, arriving for 11:30am Funeral Service followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.
Linda Smithers
Smithers (née Brown) Linda (Beneavin House Nursing Home, Glasnevin, Montgorry, Swords, Co. Dublin and Clontarf, Dublin 3) – April 10, 2024, (peacefully), beloved wife of the late Joe and sister of the recently deceased Sandra; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her brother Peter and his wife Ruth, her stepson John, nieces and nephews, extended family especially Charlotte and Tom, and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Service on Monday (April 15) in Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church, Clontarf Road at 11 o’clock. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium.
Marianne Knoetze
KNOETZE Marianne (Carletonville, South Africa and Clontarf, Dublin 3).
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Marianne on December 4th 2023, peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Raheny, after an illness courageously borne. She will be deeply missed by all her South African family and life-long friends, especially her siblings Marie, Johan and Dorothy, their partners, children and grandchildren. Also her many missionary friends across the world. Her family here in Ireland, especially Samuel, Lorraine and Daniel, as well as the many friends she made all over Ireland.
‘May the communion of saints welcome her with singing, and God’s pilgrims on earth keep you company in your sorrow.’
Andrew White
White, Andrew, (Clontarf and Killester). passed 16th October 2023. Peacefully after a rapid deterioration of his long illness, in the care of the staff at St Francis Hospice Raheny. Devoted husband of Patricia and loving father of Catherine, Annie and Peter. Pre-deceased by his brother Alex and grandson Richard. Fondly remembered and deeply missed by his sons in law Felix and Gareth, daughter in law Brona, grandchildren, and his great many friends. Active until the very end. Truly a life well lived.
May he rest in peace
Ivy Cassidy
CASSIDY (née Murphy), Ivy, Sandymount, Dublin 4 and late of Clonskeagh. Died on Tuesday 6th of June 2023, predeceased by her husband David, her sisters, Olive McVitty and Violet Duke, brothers Victor Murphy and Sam Murphy. Deeply regretted by her sisters in law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
“Abide with me”
Rachel Jamieson-Murphy
Rachel Jamieson-Murphy, after a short unexpected illness, on Saturday 13th May, a few days after her 21st Birthday. Darling daughter of Lesley and Damian, and sister to Andrew, Stephen and her best friend and twin Elyse. Desperately missed by her loving grandparents Betty, Betty and Noel, and all of her close aunts, uncles ,cousins and friends. Joining her doting grandad E, Willie.
Rachel was a fighter from the start, and was thoroughly enjoying life as a student. Despite her underlying medical condition, Rachel achieved anything she set out to do. She would try anything, and even played in an All Ireland Rounders Final. She was loved by everybody she met, and was lucky to have many great friends. Rachel loved to laugh and had a quick and funny comment for everything.
No cards and no flowers. Just Give Blood. If you can’t, ask someone who can. We would really appreciate this gesture in honour of our Rachel.
Leslie Sibbald
SIBBALD, John Leslie (Les) (Fairview, Dublin)
– May 8, 2023 (peacefully) at The Retreat Nursing Home, Athlone, predeceased by his father John Thomas, mother Louisa Helen and sister Hazel (Dewar). Sadly missed by his loving niece Heather Lowe (Athlone), nephew Neil Dewar (Canada), extended family, relatives and friends.
At Rest.
Keith Lewis
Lewis Keith Winston, Clontarf, Dublin 3.
It is with sadness we announce the death of Keith on 28th March 2023. Peacefully, after a short illness. He will be sadly missed by his brother Eric, sister-in-law Joan, nephew Kingsley, nieces, Jenny (Delaney) and Jacqui (Turner) and their partners Sharon, Brian and Nick. His grandniece and nephews Louis, Ethan, Lucas and Georgie. Relatives and a wide circle of friends.
As past President of Clontarf Cricket Club and a member of Clontarf Hockey Club, he will be sadly missed by all of the sporting community both in Ireland and abroad.