We extend our condolences to the family of our former Sacristan and member of our parish choir, Breda O’Connell (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly Christchurch, New Zealand) who passed away suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 13th. Beloved wife of the late Bill and loving mother of Joe, Kevin, Tim and the late Eileen; sister of Cecilia, Maureen and the late Monica and Anne. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Christine, Bernie and Angie, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and many friends. May she rest in peace.

Breda will be reposing on Thursday, December 15th from 5pm to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass at 10 am on Friday December 16th herein St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link:  https://www.monkstownparish.ie/webcam.