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KELLY - Nell (née Duggan) (Clologue, Camolin, Co. Wexford): On January 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ted, and much loved mum of Kevin, Joan Mahon, Edward and Jim. Predeceased by her sisters Phil and Victoria, and her brothers Eddie and Willie. She will be greatly missed by her family; sisters Joan and Ann, daughters-in-law; Eileen, Eimear, Iseult, son-in-law Kevin, her cherished and adored grandchildren and her great-grandson, wonderful neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at her home (Y21P2X5) on today (Friday) from 3 o'clock. Funeral Mass on tomorrow (Saturday) in St. Brigid's Church, Clologue. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

To the world she was Nell,

to us she was the world.

HOWARD, , John of Blackrock, Co. Dublin (formerly Knocknamana, Clarecastle and Ennis, Co. Clare) who passed away peacefully on 8 January 2025 after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Philip and Patrick, and sisters Ethel and Mary. Devoted husband to Mary, beloved father to Cathy, Philip and Trish, much loved father-in-law to Andy, Niamh and Adrian, and adored grandfather to Cara, Emily, Oscar, Senan, Cian and Luca. Sadly missed by his sisters- and brother-in-law, nephews and wider family and friends. Sincere thanks to the staff of Castle Homecare and Blackrock Hospice for their dedicated care. Reposing today Friday 10 January from 5pm-7pm in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308). A service of celebration for John will take place tomorrow Saturday 11 January at 2.30pm in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308), followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please; donations if desired in lieu to Blackrock Hospice. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

FULHAM, Derek, (The Meetings, Avoca, Wicklow and formerly Bonnybrook/Artane, Dublin), peacefully in the company of family, in Our Ladies Hospice, Blackrock on the 8th of January 2025. Loving husband of Dairearca and wonderful father to Sorcha, Michael, Seán and Max, son of the late Lily and James; pre-deceased by his younger siblings Susan and Robert. Deeply missed by his sisters Enda and Liz and brothers Gerard, Colm and Sé, parents in-law Micheál and Kitty O’Neill, and his extended Fulham and O’Neill family. Derek’s sense of humour, quick wit, and kindness beyond belief, will be missed by his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. A gathering of Derek’s family and friends will be held in The Meetings, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Y14VW08 on Thursday the 9th of January from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on Friday the 10th of January at 10.00am in the Church of St Joseph, The Artisan, Bonnybrook, D17R971, after which Derek will be laid to rest with his beloved parents in Fingal Cemetery, Balgriffin. Our family appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness at this time. The family welcome donations in the spirit, memory and name of Derek Fulham be given to charity.

LEWIS, (Dean’s Court, Christ Church Square, Dublin 8, and late of RTE) July 13th 2024 (peacefully), Michael, Journalist and Vexillologist. Brother of Maggie (Lewis) Quinn, Barbara Lewis and Amy (Lewis) Waterbury. Pre-deceased by his father, Murray John Lewis and mother, Patricia Ann (Kennedy) Lewis. Terribly missed by his best mates Leo and Jenny and by all his friends at J.T.Pim’s. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at Glasnevin Crematorium on Saturday, 11th January 2025 at 13.30pm.

QUINN, (née Donoghue) Mary (Killiney, Co. Dublin, formerly Dungannon, Co. Tyrone) 5th January 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully, in the care of all the staff at the Fern Dean Nursing Home. Predeceased by her loving husband Peter, and sister-in-law Olive. Deeply missed by son Ruairi, daughter Áine, daughter-in-law Áine, son-in-law Eoin, grandchildren, Maria, Fíadh Manus and Isla, brothers Brian and Aidan, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Quinn’s of Glasthule on Thursday (9th January) from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (10th January) at 1130am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey which can be viewed on the following link, https://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey/embed, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, in lieu to Concern Worldwide. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.

OWENS, James P. (Jim/Jess), Howth and formerly of Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. Peacefully, on 7th January 2025. Predeceased by his son Simon. Very sadly missed by his loving wife Kay, children David, Tim and Aisling and their families. Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock tomorrow (Friday) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Howth on Saturday morning for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery. May He Rest in Peace.

DUNNION, Gerald (Gerry) Late of Mount Merrion, Dublin, ESB International, The World Bank and Foxrock Golf Club, January 6, 2025. Peacefully at Belmont House Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Peggy and adored father of Brian, Deirdre, and Dermot, sadly missed by their partners Sheelagh, Randy and Ena. Greatly loved grandfather of Emma, Dylan, Noah, Kate, Anna, and Myles and adoring great-grandfather of Millie and Shae. Missed by his many relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal on Saturday morning (January 11) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am and thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. All enquiries to Fanagans, Dundrum 01 2984143.