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PANKHURST, Patricia (Trish) (née Field) (Deansgrange, Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - December 9, 2024, at St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, following a short illness. Predeceased by her loving husband Joe. Deeply missed and adored by her daughter Lesly, son-in-law Neal and grandsons Alex and Jake, and by her eldest daughter Sian, son-in-law Mark and grandson Milo. Loved and remembered by her sister Esther, nephew Sean, good neighbours and friends. Funeral Service on Saturday (December 14) at 10.00am in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. May her beautiful and gentle soul rest in peace.

PURCELL, (née Beames), Diana Franklyn, Killyon, Co. Meath, December 4th 2024. Peacefully in her 92nd year, in the wonderful care of the staff at Mt.Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock. Predeceased by her son Willy, she will be sadly missed by her son Roland, daughter-in-law Zoe and grandchildren Isabella and Wolfe. A private family cremation took place for Diana. A future memorial event at Killyon Manor will be announced in spring 2025.

de COURCY, (née Gorevan), Sheila, (Ranelagh, Dublin), 9 December 2024, peacefully, in her 99th year, surrounded by her family and in the exceptional care of the team in Gascoigne House nursing home. Beloved wife of the late Seán; much loved Mum of Mary, Michael (deceased), Catherine, Sheila, Brigie and Anna; cherished grandma of Eoin, Matthew, Emma, Sally, Rosanna, Jessie, James, Kate and Michael, and of great-grandsons Luke, Danny, Arthur and Brody. Always affectionately remembered by her daughter-in-law, Yvonne and sons-in-law, Gabriel, John (deceased), Bill, Kevin and Seamus, extended family, nieces and nephews and their families, her friends, neighbours, those who cared for her in recent years and all who knew her. Reposing at her family home from 5-7pm on Thursday 12 December. Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday 13 December in Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Therapy Dogs. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam Dílis. Carpe Diem

HILLERY, Joan (Dublin and Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare), 3rd December, 2024 (unexpectedly and peacefully at home). Much loved and loving sister of Tom, and the late Brian and Michael. Adored aunt and friend to Anya, Siobhán, Michele, Una, Claire, Conor, Eugene, Cliona, Brian and Gavin. Dearly loved by her sisters-in-law Miriam and the late Kitty. Doting Joanie to her 17 grandnieces and grandnephews. Remembered by her extended family, friends and her colleagues from the Mater Private. Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Dundrum from 11am until 1pm on Thursday morning (12th December). Removal on Thursday (12th December) to St. Joseph’s Church, Miltown Malbay, Co Clare arriving at 7pm followed by prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (13th December) at 12 noon followed by burial in Ballard Cemetery. Mass will be streamlined live at https://miltownmalbayparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ May she Rest in Peace

KEOGH, (née Flood), Margaret (Margot) December 8th, 2024 (Dalkey, Co. Dublin, formerly Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim), after a long illness bravely borne. Peacefully in the excellent care of St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by family. Beloved wife and best friend of Fintan for 59 years. Much loved mother of Clodagh, Conor and Dairine. Sadly missed by sons-in-law Paul and Simon, daughter-in-law Jan, adored grandchildren Alisa and Zayn, beloved sister Frances, extended family and friends. Reposing at Quinns Funeral Home Glasthule A96EW88 tomorrow (Thursday) between 4-6pm. Removal on Friday December 13th to Church of the Assumption, Dalkey for Funeral Mass at 10.00am which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn

MCNULTY, Kevin, Finbar, Mount Sorrel, Red Bog, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 VKD7, formerly of Errit, Carrowbehy, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Died peacefully on the 9th December 2024. Beloved husband of Jessica. Devoted father to Susan, Jacqueline, and Stephanie. He will be dearly missed by his family, sons in law Daren, Ken and David, grandchildren Katie, Robert, Adam, Conor, Amee, and Max, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Tim, Eddie, and John. May Kevin’s gentle soul Rest in Peace Reposing at his home on Wednesday 11th December from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Funeral to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Crosschapel on Thursday 12th December arriving for 11.00 am. Funeral Mass followed by burial in Burgage Cemetery, Blessington. Messages of comfort and support for the family may be placed in the condolence section below. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross https://olh.ie/donate Until we meet again.

GAMBLE, Joseph Francis (Joe) (Booterstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Turner’s Cross, Cork City) December 9th, 2024. Peacefully in the tender care of his family and the staff of Blackrock Hospice. Beloved husband of Arantza, loving Dad of Amaya, Elena and Sonia and Grandad of Luca, Michael, Dylan and Gavan. He will be very sadly missed by his devoted wife, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, in-laws and partners, extended family and friends. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover), this (Tuesday) evening, December 10th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday), December 11th, at 11 a.m., at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, A94 TR68. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown. House private please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services at https://olh.ie/donate/. Joe’s family would like to thank you for your support and love over the course of his illness and at this difficult time. “May he rest in peace”

à CATHÃIN, Réamann, Tír an Iúir agus sa Bhruiséil tráth, faoi chúram grámhar Theach Altranais Marlay Ráth Fearnáin ar an 9 Nollaig 2024 tar éis dó tinneas fada a fhulaingt go misniúil. Céile ionúin Anne (Née Hetherington) athair grámhar Niamh, Deirdre, Eoghan, Cathal agus Ciarán, deartháir le Cathal, Maura agus Déirdre. Méala mór a bhás dá mhuintir ghrámhar, dá ghaolta cleamhnais Gillian, Colette agus Shane, Mary, Dermot, Éamon agus Margaret, dá gharpháistí Oscar, Leo, Isabelle, Sarah, Daniel, Conn, Conor, John Raymond agus Jack, dá dheartháir céile Seán, deirfiúr chéile Úna, do na nianna, neachta, col ceathracha is dá chairde uile. Aifreann na Marbh ag 10r.n. ar an Déardaoin 12 Nollaig ag Séipéal Naomh Iósaf, Tír an Iúir, BÁC 6. Adhlacadh ina dhiaidh sin ag reilig Shéipéal Mhuire gan Smál, Caisleán an Chumair, Contae Chill Chainnigh. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

HEALY, Leonard, 9th December 2024, Blackrock Co. Dublin (formerly Mallow, Co. Cork) Peacefully in the tender care of the team at St. Vincents University Hospital. Beloved husband of Eileen and loving father of Michael. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Caroline, grandson Jamie, brother Norman, sister Marion, sisters-in-law Ann (Curtin), Mary (Curtin), and Therese (Healy). Nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94X308) on Tuesday 10th December from 5pm –7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at The Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Ave, on Wednesday 11th December at 10am followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Blackrock, (01 2804454) May he rest in peace