DUFFY (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) – March 28, 2021 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Columcille’s Hospital. John Richard; dearly beloved father of David and Jonathon, devoted grandfather to Leah, Jack, Lily, Sophia, Reuben and Ella. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Lisa and Zara, grandchildren and Marie, his sisters Valerie and Jean, extended family, relatives, friends and good neighbours. May he rest in peace. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Smaritians at www.samaritans.org. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place on Thursday (April 1st) at 10 o'c. at the Church of St. Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, followed thereafter by interment at Deans Grange Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass go to this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud The funeral cortège will be passing the family home at approximately 11.15 o'c. for anyone who would like to pay their respects to John Richard. For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to Covid-19 restrictions can leave a personal message on John Richard’s Obituary Notice by going to Recent Deaths at https://www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie.