O'DEA, Edward J. (Sonny) (Clontarf, Dublin and late of Kildorrery, Co. Cork, former Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochána) - August 28, 2023 (peacefully), in the loving care of the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Bernie, and loving father of Carol (Wheeler), Paula (O’Dwyer), Jim and Ed, he will be very sadly missed by his sons-in-law Mark and Fred, daughters-in-law Odette and Tracy, his brothers John and Andrew, his fifteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and his extended family, friends and former colleagues. Reposing at his daughter Paula’s residence in Clontarf tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5 o'c. to 7 o'c. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Gabriel’s Church, Dollymount arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 o'c., followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Enquiries to Staffords 01-8550555.