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COSTELLO, (Glasnevin, Dublin) - On January 3rd, 2024, peacefully, at her son’s home, in Bendemeer Park, Cork. Bernadette (Betty) (née Gavin), dearly beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) loving mother of Michael and the late Bernadette, dear sister of the late Jack, Richard, Joe, Anthony, Paddy, Frank, Rosie, Phyllis, Maureen and Carmel. Sadly missed by her loving son and family, grandchildren Beth, Kate, Jimmy, Emma, Kevin and Michelle, daughter-in-law Brigid, son-in-law John, Muriel and all her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (January 6th) in Our Mother of Divine Grace Church, Ballygall, Dublin which can be viewed https://ballygallparish.ie/index.php/myballygalltv/ Funeral afterwards to Dardistown Cemetery, North County Dublin. "May he rest in peace"

MAHON, Veronica (Vera) (née Nolan) (of Raheny, Dublin 5, formerly St. Aidan’s Park Rd, Marino) - January 1st 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness. Predeceased by her husband John; loving mother of Philip, Vivienne, Estelle and the late Claire, much loved mother-in-law of Josie and John, adored grandmother of Damien, Lucas, Eibhean and Camille, dear sister of Pauline, Sheila, Maeve, Joan and the late Maire, Eileen, Sean, Dermot, Tom and Brian. Very sadly missed by Johan, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home today (Thursday), from 5pm to 7pm. Removal tomorrow morning (Friday) to St Monica’s Church, Edenmore, arriving for 10am Mass, followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.

HEALY, (née Spillane) Mary (Rathgar, Dublin) - December 29th, 2023, in her 98th year, peacefully in the kind care of the staff of Orwell Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. D.J. (Tim) Healy. Predeceased by her brother Bill and sisters Nancy and Rosemary. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Sheila, her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, January 11th, at 10am at St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://stjosephsterenure.com/live-mass/. Family flowers only, please. "May she rest in peace"

MORIARTY, (Halldene, Bishopstown) - On January 2nd 2024, peacefully at Cork University Hospital, Grace (nee Gallagher), beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Paul, David, Carol and Ciara, dear sister of Cormac, Bernice and the late George. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Greg, daughter-in-law Grace, sister-in-law Jean, brother-in-law Vincent, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.00am in the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen. Funeral afterwards to St. Oliver’s Cemetery, Model Farm Road. No flowers, please.

McNAMARA, Professor Seán (Seacrest, Knocknacarra and formerly of Newcastle Upper, Galway) - 1 January, 2024. Peacefully at Galway University Hospital with his loving wife Pat and family by his side. Deeply missed by his wife, sons Niall and Eric, brother Matt, sisters Jo and Nuala, daughters-in-law Ruth and Mei and grandchildren Kate, Orla, Aisling and Jade, many nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. A visionary leader and distinguished educator who played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College Galway and served as Head of the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at the National University of Ireland, Galway. The loss of Seán is deeply felt by all who knew him. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Thursday, 4 January from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Arriving at the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, Lombard Street, Galway on Friday, 5 January in advance of a Funeral Service at 12 noon. Private cremation to follow. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

LANE, (Née Blake) (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - January 2nd 2024. Peacefully in the kind care of all the staff of both St.Vincent’s Hospital and the Dalkey Community Care Unit, Ethna, beloved wife of Ciaran, loving mother of John, Conor, Patricia, Fiona, Catherine and the late Michael. Sadly missed by her husband, children, daughters-in-law Thelma, Anni, Marta, son-in-law Rob, adored grandchildren Aisling, Donal, Bláithín, Tiarnan, Nima, Nasli, Emma, Fiona, Aidan, Harry and Jessie, her sister Brighid, brother Donal (Fr. Ephren) her extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing Thursday January 4th 2024 in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Friday January 5th to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, arriving for 11am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchserives.tv/dalkey followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

NELSON, (née Gilmartin) December 31st 2023 (Dublin and late of Sligo and Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo) - In the kind care of all the staff of Belmont Nursing Home. Patricia beloved wife of the late Brendan, loving mother of Kathy, Deirdre and Peter. Sadly missed by her children and their partners Andy and Ronan, adored grandchildren Daniel and Georgia, extended family, neighbours and friends. Removal Friday January 5th 2024 to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, arriving for 10am Funeral Service which can be viewed online at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by cremation. No flowers, please. Donations if desired to Alone May she rest in peace

DOLAN, Patricia (Pat) 2nd January 2024. (late of Killiney, Co Dublin and formerly of Newbridge, Co Kildare) - Passed away peacefully in Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Very sadly missed by her husband Eamon, sons Leigh and Evan, daughters-in-law Carolyn and Neasa, grandchildren Laura, Emily, Henry, Sarah, Grace and Tommy, her sisters Noreen and Ann, brother and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, her extended family and her wide circle of friends. Predeceased by her brothers Brendan and Charlie and sisters Rosaleen and Cherie. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Stillorgan Park, Blackrock A94 X308 on Thursday from 2pm to 4pm – House is private, please. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am in St Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery. May she Rest in Peace.

McDONALD, Patrick (Paddy) (Late of Drumcondra and formerly of Bantry) - December 30, 2023. Passed peacefully, aged 91 years, in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. Cherished husband of Marie, loving father of John, beloved brother of the late Tony, beloved father-in-law of Clíona and beloved brother-in-law of Bernadette, Mike and the late Noreen and Sheila. Sadly missed by his family, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 11am at the Sacred Heart Residence Chapel, Sybil Hill, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 12.50pm approximately, which can be viewed online at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations in lieu to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny at www.sfh.ie and/or the Little Sisters of the Poor at https://littlesistersofthepoor.ie/raheny-donations/. House private, please. “May he rest in peace”