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McCARTHY, Breda (nee Murphy), (Artane and formerly of Mallow, Co. Cork), December 10, 2023, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of Larry, and loving mother of Pat, John, Bill, Kevin and Laura. Devoted grandmother to Hugh, Niamh, Daniel, Rachel, Ella, Becky, Matthew, Alex, Felix, Cathal, Caoimhe, Cormac, and Larry. Breda will be deeply missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Mary, Brenda, Gill, and Merete, son-in-law Brendan, brother John, brothers-in-law Peter, Pat, and Ken, and sister-in-law Anne, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. Removal from Jennings Funeral Directors, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock on Thursday morning to St. John Vianney Church, Ardlea Road, arriving for 10am. Funeral Mass followed by cremation service in Dardistown Crematorium.

DOYLE, Mary Margaret (Peggy), (late of Nutley Park Dublin) - December 11, 2023, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home, Dalkey. Predeceased by her sisters Joan and Anne and brothers Joe and John. She will be very sadly missed by her loving sister Rose Marie, nephews Joe, Michael, John and David, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Removal from Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street tomorrow (Friday) morning December 15, to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. The Mass may be viewed on https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only please.

MULLEN, (née Malone) Monica (Marge) (Dun Laoghaire and formerly Monkstown, Co. Dublin) - December 10, 2023. Peacefully, at home with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Austin and devoted mother of Declan, Catherine, Brona and Paula; and Nanny of the late Carl. She will be sadly missed by her son, daughters and their respective partners, son-in-law Dirk (Folens), grandchildren Lauren, Gavin, Adam, Emmet, Erica, Mark, Jeremy, Cameron and Eléna, her great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. A special thank you to her wonderful carer Margie and Dr.’s John and Conor Murphy who cared for Marge so well. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 16th at 9.45am in the Church of the Holy Family, Kill o’ The Grange, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul.

REDMOND, Fergus (Fergie) Wyngarth, Monaspick, Manor Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. December 11, 2023. Husband of the late Lily, loving father of Albert, Cliff and Glynis. Will be dearly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Harriet and Maura, son-in-law Tim, grandchildren Oliver, Lily, Fergus and Sarah-Jane, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his brothers Ger, Bertie and Dessie. Reposing in Clarkes Funeral Home, Burgage More, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 YN79 on Wednesday December 13 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral to St. John’s Church, Cloughleagh on Thursday December 14 arriving for 11.00am Funeral Service followed by internment in the adjoining Church Yard. At Rest. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation. Messages of comfort and support for the family may be placed in the condolence section.

SHERWOOD, Cyril, (Vinesgrove, Kells, Co. Kilkenny) - On December 11, 2023, peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of the late Hazel and dear father to George, Marc and Jeremy. Cyril will be fondly remembered by his family, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, relatives and so many friends. Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) today Wednesday (December 13) from 5pm to 7pm with Prayers at 6pm. Removal from his home tomorrow (Thursday) morning to St. Mary's Church, Kells for Service at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team "In Heavenly Love Abiding"

CONNOLLY, (Née Naylor) (Mount Merrion) - December 10, 2023, Bella, beloved wife of the late Denis and loving mother of Tony, Carolyn and Denis. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Jessica, Katie, Zoe, Lucy, Max, Salammbo and Lotti, daughters-in-law Allison and Anne; brother-in-law Bernard and sister-in-law Anna; Dudley, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass in The Church of St. Thérése, Mount Merrion on Saturday December 16 at 10.00am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross.

MURRAY, (née McGrattan) (Dublin) December 6, 2023. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. Dearly beloved wife of the late Frank and loving mother of Shannon, Emmet, Dara and Aran. Ferga will be greatly missed by her brother Dan, daughter-in-law Jacqui, grandchildren Peter and Nora, her brothers-in-law Pat and Brian, sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on tomorrow (Thursday, December 14) from 4pm-5pm. Removal on Friday (December 15) to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium for funeral prayers at 3:15pm. Family flowers only please.

MacWILLIAM, Joy Olive (née Crawford) (Rathfarnham and Kilternan, Co. Dublin) – December 10, 2023, peacefully, at Glebe House Nursing Home, Kilternan, beloved wife of the late Andrew and much loved mother of Ian and Craig, cherished grandmother of Amy, Ross, Guy, Warren, Carrie, Lucy, Alastair and Lara, dearly loved by her daughters-in-law Orla and Linda, fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday (December 14) at 11.00am in Kilternan Parish Church followed by burial in the Moravian Cemetery, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

McCARTHY, Patrick (Pat, Podge, Paddy) (late of Enniskerry, Griffith Avenue and Rosslare, formerly Customs & Excise, St. Vincent’s and Dublin GAA) – December 10, 2023, very peacefully at home, in the loving arms of his family. Paddy, dearly loved husband of the late May (née Cahillane) and brother of the late Eddie and Veronica. Very special “Dad” to Arlene, father-in-law to Dan and the best Pappy in the world to Evan, Christopher and Daniel. Sadly missed by his nieces, sisters-in-law and his wide circle of many loyal friends and neighbours. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray today (Tuesday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from his home tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9.45am, walking to St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.15am, followed by Committal Service in Colliers Funeral Home, Bray at 12.00noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

CLARKE, Dr. Edward (Eamon) (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - December 9th 2023. Peacefully, with his devoted family by his side. Dearly beloved husband of Nuala and loving father of Mary, Gerard and Jennifer. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, sons-in-law Eamonn and John, daughter-in-law Pauline, adored grandchildren, godchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his brother Thomas and sister Olive. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass at 10am on Friday morning, December 15th in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park, D18 X22C. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul at www.svp.ie