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FLEMING, William (Bill) (Killiney, Co Dublin) – December 17, 2023, peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Forever missed by his loving wife Daphne, children Igor, Conor, Natasha and Julian and their partners, and his cherished and much-loved grandchildren Tola, Robyn, Thandi, Jack, Lilah, Larry, Theo, Max, Laoise, Florrie and Cillian. We would like to pay tribute to the caring and tireless staff of Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home and, previously, Carew House in St Vincent’s Hospital. Funeral Service on Friday (December 22) at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

CAREY, Denis John (Seán) late of Rialto, retired from An Post - Died 17th December, 2023, in Ashford House Nursing home with his daughter Patricia by his side. Predeceased 2003 by his beloved wife Margaret (Peggy). Forever loved by his devoted daughter, her wife Lynda and his son Eoin. His death will not shatter the unbreakable bond of love and faithfulness with his brothers Micheal and Eddie and his adored sister Maureen. His sister-in-law Ann (deceased), Peggy and his brother-in-law Donnchadh (his GAA brother in arms), brother-in-law Michael Downes and sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces and nephews and his Godsons Conor and Brendan. Heartfelt thanks to Ashford House for their exceptional care and love over the last 20 months. His wonderful neighbours and friends in Reuben Avenue and church community for such great care and friendship especially during covid. Thanks also to his An Post colleagues especially Jimmy, who all helped celebrate Seán's 90th birthday in April. He was a good kind man, we will not see his like again. Reposing at his daughter’s home, Blackrock (Wednesday) 20th December 5pm-8pm Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Dolours Church, Dolphins Barn on Thursday 21st December at 11am, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Duleek, Co. Meath No flowers, please, donations if desired to Blackrock (Our Lady’s) Hospice C/O Tina Connell fundraising @ 01-2064000 Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

FitzGerald, Lily (née Maher) (Glenageary, Co Dublin and formerly Bunmahon/ Dunmore East, Co. Waterford) - Passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2023 following a short stay in the kind care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Des, loving mother of Tom, Fiona and Sinéad. Will be sadly missed by her husband, children, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, sons-in-law Karl and Jamie, adored grandchildren Anna, Mark, Lily-Mae, Oscar, Skye, Max, Maya and Tristan, long-time neighbours and many friends. Lily was cremated on December 16th in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross and her ashes will be interred in the family plot in her home village of Bunmahon, Co Waterford in the New Year. May she rest in peace

DOWSE, Joseph (Joe) (Formerly Ballyrorey, Gorey, Co. Wexford) - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 17th December 2023, in his 97th year, in the loving care of the staff at Valentia Nursing Home, Camolin. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Frances, nephews, nieces, family and friends. Predeceased by his loving sister Meta (Wilson) and twin brothers Henry and Edward. Funeral Service on Tuesday, 19th December 2023, at 2pm in All Saints Church, Carnew. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. "The day thou gavest Lord is ended"

ROONEY, Maureen (Mary) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - December 15th 2023. Peacefully at Ailesbury Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Agatha Rooney and loving sister of Terry (Turlough) and the late Pauline (Glynn), Helen (Sr Patrick Joseph) and Anna. She will be very sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, December 21st, at 10am at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://sjb.ie/our-parish/webcam/ and the cremation at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Family flowers only, please. Messages of condolence for her family may be left in the condolences at www.rip.ie. “May she rest in peace”

FINNEGAN, Joseph Gerald (Bray Co. Wicklow, former President of the High Court and Judge of the Supreme Court) - December 16, 2023, peacefully, after a short illness, borne with characteristic good humour, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kay, loving father of Gerald, Yvonne, Hazel and Charlotte, adored grandfather of Joe, Ally, Charlotte, Rosamund and William. Sadly missed by his sister Marie Bailey, daughter-in-law Alma, sons-in-law Barney and Paul and Charlotte’s partner Eoin, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday (December 22) from 5.00pm-7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (December 23) at 10.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, Ballycorus Road. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Trials Ireland or Mara Elephant Project. May he rest in peace

NESBITT, (née Boyd), Daphne J. (Leopardstown, Dublin 18) - 15th December 2023, peacefully after a short illness in the kind care of the staff at St. John's House, Merrion Road. Dear wife to the late Billy, dearly loved Mum to daughter Jill, sons Mark, Hal and Colin, precious Granny to Fionn, Ruairí, Carole, Loreen, Fergal and Sean, great-grandmother to adored Amélia and Oisín and much loved sister of Bill, Tony, Malcolm and the late Brian. Very sadly missed by her son-in-law Declan, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie, granddaughter-in-law Anna, grandson-in-law Stéphane and by family and friends. Service of Thanksgiving for her life in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin on Thursday 21st December at 11.00 o’clock and afterwards to Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

CUMMINS, Sr. Michael Majella (Margaret Mary) Religious Sisters of Charity, Rosemount, St. Mary’s, Donnybrook, Dublin 6; December 16, 2023, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Catherine McAuley House, Beaumont Woods, Beaumont. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary and her brothers Frank, Patrick, Cronan, Michael and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her sister, Sr. Teri RSM, her brothers Jim and Billy, sisters-in-law Phyllis, Bernadette and Ann, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends, the staff of Catherine McAuley Nursing House, her community in Donnybrook and the sisters of the Congregation. May she rest in Peace. Reposing at Corrigan’s Funeral Home, 5 Camden Street Lower, Dublin D02 DF22 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2.00 p.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, Dublin D04 HW82, followed by burial at the Community Cemetery, Donnybrook. The Mass will be live-streamed on donnybrookparish.ie/webcam