The passing of Peter Rankin

The Diary has learned of the death of Peter Rankin, brother of Patsy O'Halloran and Una Waters. He was 88.

Peter died at Beaumont Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolly and loving father to Carol, Susan and Mary, a wonderful grandfather to Elaine, Kate, Lucy, Jeff and Sophie.

He will be sadly missed by his sisters, sons-in-law, extended family and all his friends and neighbours in Beaumont Road, Dublin, and beyond.

Reposing at his home today (Monday) from 2 o'clock until Removal to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, Swords Road arriving at 6 o'cclock. Funeral tomorrow (Tuesday) after 10o'clock Mass to St Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.