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McKENNA, Carol (née McGloughlin) (Foxrock, Dublin 18; formerly Monkstown, Co. Dublin) 23rd December 2024. Carol passed away peacefully after a short illness in the wonderful care of the staff at the Blackrock Hospice. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, sister Pat and brother Paul. Adored mother of Peter, Mary Frances, Sinead, Joe and Mark. Carol will be forever loved and deeply missed by her family, sister Sheila, brother David, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her much loved and adored grandchildren, Christopher, Sean, Ben, Megan, Nathan, Tom, Sam, Milo, Willow and Sophie, extended family and circle of friends. Reposing at her home on Friday (27th December) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Saturday (28th December) to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock, arriving at 10:45 for 11am funeral mass, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. Rest in Peace

SALTER, Canon George Alfred (Cork and Dublin) – Dec. 22, 2024, peacefully, in his 100th year at Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill. Beloved husband of the late Vera, adored father of Bridget (Aylmer), Andrew and Kate (Desigar), much loved grandfather of William, Christopher, James and Amber and great-grandfather of Ellie, George and Arianna, and dear uncle of Donald Trotter. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Sophie, William’s wife Carolyn, Christopher’s wife Korina and by his extended family and his many many friends. Funeral Service tomorrow (Friday) at 12.00noon in Rathmichael Parish Church, Shankill, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Remembrance Tree, Cork Rotary Club, c/o Bella Vista, Ballyhooley Road, Cork, T23 X5X4. “In Heavenly love abiding”

THOMPSON, – Alice (Molly) (née McCance) (Malahide late of Belfast) December 18th 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late John (Jack), much loved mother of Christine and Peter, adored grandmother to Adam and Guy, greatly missed by daughter-in-law Giulia, friends and extended family. Special thanks to the care, support, and love offered by her carers over the years. Funeral Service and interment have taken place, St. Andrew’s Church, Malahide. "Her love and light will guide us always."

HEGARTY, (née Fallon) Frances (Monkstown, Co. Dublin) December 22nd 2024. Peacefully, with her family by her side, in the exceptional care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Deeply loved mother of Helen and Stephen Maguire and the late Deirdre O’Donovan and beloved wife of the late John Hegarty. Predeceased by her brothers Jackie, Tony, Tom and Joe and her sister Marigold Burke. Cherished grandmother of John, Ross and Sinéad, and wonderful great-grandmother of Sadie, Jack, Eve and Finn. Frances will be sadly missed by her loving family, brother Declan, sister-in-law Rita, son-in-law Fergus, daughter-in-law Sandra, her much loved nieces and nephews, extended family and her good friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10am in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

NORRIS, (née Fanning) Vivienne (Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Rathgar, Dublin 6) – Dec. 21, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Now reunited with her beloved husband Michael. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Lisa, son Karl, grandsons Hugo, Cian, Sebastian and Dara, brothers Hilary and Brian and sister Geraldine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at home today (St. Stephen’s Day) from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.15am in St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road. “May she rest in peace”

HAYWARD, Anne Patricia (née Knight), December 7th, 2024, of Eifion Wyn Apartments, Garth Terrace, Porthmadog, passed away peacefully at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Wales, aged 65 years. Daughter of the late Kathleen Nuala Knight (née O’Meara) formerly of Birr, Co. Offaly and dearly loved sister of Donal, Catherine and Rosemary, cherished auntie, cousin and friend. Anne will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all. Public service at The Church of The Most Holy Redeemer, Porthmadog on Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 1.30pm followed by interment at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery, Wardley, Manchester.