Rita Farrell (née Carter) Lucan, (formerly of Ballyfermot). Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital. Rita beloved wife of Philip and much loved mother of Philip, Sharon and Cathereen. Sadly missed by her loving family, grandchildren Caragh, Leon and Leah, son-in-law Eric, daughter-in-law Prithee, sisters Trudie, Breda, Nuala and Bernie, brother Paul, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday evening (August 8th) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Patrick’s Church Esker arriving for Requiem Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Rita’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Croí Croí Heart & Stroke Charity | Fighting Heart Disease & Stroke

May she Rest in Peace

Date of Death: Sunday 3rd. August 2025

Stephen Edward Drakeford, Dublin & Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff in Tullamore Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Beloved son to Joan and the late Glynne and loving brother of Elaine. Stephen will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, mam, sister, brother-in-law Derek, his adored nieces and nephews Leah, Darragh, Aishling, Matthew, and Holly, grandnephews Noah and Cillian, aunts, cousins, extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Directors, Chapel Hill, Lucan on Monday (11th August) from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11:30am in the Church of St. Patrick’s, Lucan, followed by burial in Esker Cemetery. To view Stephen’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11:30am, please click on the following link: https://www.stpatrickslucan.ie/liturgy-online/

May he Rest in Peace

Date of Death: Wednesday 6th. August 2025

Martin (Marty) Butler, Lucan (formerly of Palmerstown). Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Maura and much-loved father of Lisa and Tim. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, brothers Stephen, Michael and Jimmy, sisters Margaret and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday evening (August 22nd) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Saturday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery. Martin’s funeral mass may be viewed (live only) on Saturday at 10.00am by following this LINK. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society or Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”

Date of Death: Wednesday 20th. August 2025