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Gara, Michael. Late of Glenageary, Co Dublin, formerly of Tibohine, Co Roscommon, 14th December 2024, peacefully with his family in the great care of the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. Predeceased by his son Martin. He will be forever loved and missed by his loving wife Anne, his much loved children Fergal and Tríona, and his cherished grandchildren Ronan and Ciara. Sadly missed by his brothers Matt and Tom and sister Bridie as well as daughter-in-law Pascale, Tríona’s partner Shyam, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing on tomorrow (Thursday) at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule from 4pm to 6pm. Removal Friday (December 20) to the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Johnstown, Killiney arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/johnstownourlady followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Parkinson’s Ireland or Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

PHELAN, Ray (Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Mount Alton, Knocklyon) December 13, 2024. Peacefully, in the kind care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Constance Helen and loving dad of Ken, Karen and Martin. He will sadly be missed by his sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Jacqueline and Caroline, his cherished grandchildren David, Grainne, Lachlan, Gavin, Lorcan, Alexandra, Garrett, Callan and Abigail, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday (December 21) at 11am in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Rest in peace.

CULLEN, (Cork); On December 16th, 2024, peacefully, after a long illness at the Bon Secours Hospital in the presence of his loving family, BRENDAN, Menloe Gardens, Blackrock Road and late of Bank of Ireland, dearly loved husband of Valery (née Higgins) and much loved father of Marc, David and Aoife. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brother Mons. Harold, sister Mary, son-in-law Fergus, daughters-in-law Tania and Juliette, grandchildren Caoimhe, Aoife, Evan, Liam, Tom, Fia and Christian, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Thursday (December 19th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Friday (December 20th) in St. Michael’s Church, Blackrock Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. "May he rest in peace"

HUNT, - Ken William, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in Simpsons Hospital on 15th December 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette, and much loved father of Alan, Gary and Sandra. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Suzie and Lexy, son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Rose and wide circle of friends. He was predeceased by his brother Keith and sisters Pam and Anne. The family wish to express their thanks to all the staff in Simpsons who faithfully cared for him over the last few years. May he rest in peace. Funeral Service will take place on Friday (December 20) at 11 am in St. Thomas's Church, Foster Avenue, Mount Merrion. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Simpson's Hospital.

GRACE, Edward (Ned), (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Callan, Co. Kilkenny) December 14, 2024. Peacefully, with his devoted family by his side and in the kind care of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Helen and loving dad to Leeane and Alan. He is also survived by his granddaughter Ellen, daughter-in-law Niamh, brothers John, Michael and Paddy and his many nieces, nephews, god children, friends and his adored dog Coco. Ned will be terribly missed by his children to whom he was a wonderfully caring and generous father. He enriched their lives immensely. He had a beautiful life with his wife, Helen, whom he met during his long career in Smurfit. They went on many far flung and local trips soaking up all that life has to offer. Ned and Helen made fabulous memories over a generation of summers in Tara Glen and lots of trips to the wonderful Kelly's in Rosslare and later spending much of their final years together travelling to Spain. Ned had a full social life and maintained lifelong friendships with his school friends, former colleagues, and all his golf pals from Elm Park. Ned will be reposing tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5pm to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass on Thursday (December 19) at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. No flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the St. Vincent de Paul. 'We will love you always’.

PRENDERGAST, Deirdre (née McClean) (Clontarf, Dublin and formerly Tramore, Co Waterford) – Deirdre passed in the early hours of 16 December 2024 in the wonderful care of the Mater Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Stephen, cherished mother of Chloe and Stephanie and pre-deceased by her parents Noel and Marie McClean. She will be sadly missed by her family, brothers Denis and Brian, sisters Noelle and Ciara, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand tomorrow (Wednesday, 18 December) from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass at 10am on Thursday (19 December) in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf. Funeral thereafter in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

STOOLE, Isabel (Sutton) 13 December 2024. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved partner of the late Ivan. Sadly missed by her loving sister Hazel, cousin Joyce, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. Funeral Service at 11oc on Thursday in St Mary’s Church, Howth and afterwards to Dardistown Crematorium.

McNICHOLL, The death has occurred of John McNicholl, Naas, Co. Kildare and late of Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Formerly of Smurfit Group, Eircom and Medtronic. Peacefully at the Beacon Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Anne and loving father to Jack and Diane. Very sadly missed by his loving family, parents John and Catherine, sisters, brothers, extended family, neighbours and friends. “May He Rest In Peace” Funeral details to be advised on RIP.ie.

KELLEHER, (née Cronin), Mary Ursula (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin) 15th December 2024. Beloved wife of the late Denis. Loving and much loved mother of Peter, Frank (deceased), Denis, David and Derek. Cherished ‘Oma’ of Ailbhe, Emma and Isobel. She will be greatly missed by her loving family, sister Ronnie, brother Jeremiah, her in-laws, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Thursday (19th December) at 10am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can viewed on the Church website. Burial of ashes will take place on Saturday (December 21st) at 2.30pm in Aghadoe Cemetery, Killarney. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu if desired, to Br. Kevin’s, Capuchin Day Centre.

BOYLE, Rev. Hugh C.S.Sp. (Kimmage Manor, Dublin and late of Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal). Died on Sunday 15th December 2024. Missionary in Ireland and Brazil. Son of the late Annie (née Gallagher) and John Boyle. Deeply regretted by his sisters Sarah and May, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brothers Connell, Fr. Niall and John, sister-in-law Ann and brother-in-law Ken. Rest in Peace. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday morning (December 18th) in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 followed by burial at Dardistown Cemetery. Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Homes.