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BEATTY, – John R. (Blackrock, formerly of Carrickmines), December 8, 2023, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at the Ashbury Nursing Home, Kil’ o the Grange; much loved husband of Shirley and father of Belinda, Richard, Antonia and Julian, cherished grandfather of James, Sarah, Charlie, Holly, Grace and Pippa. Loved and remembered by his family, brothers Eric and Adrian, sister Helen, sons-in-law Brian and Barry, daughters-in-law Patricia and Dorothy, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Pre-deceased by his brother Wallace and sister Ruth. May he rest in peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum (D14 F3Y2) on Tuesday (December 12) from 5pm to 7pm – you are welcome to join us. Funeral Mass on Wednesday (December 13) at 10 am in Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, afterwards to Glencullen Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

HANNAN, Fr. Peter S.J. (Manresa House, Clontarf and formerly The Ward, Co. Dublin) – December 7, 2023, peacefully at the Blackrock Clinic, son of the late Timothy and Caroline, pre-deceased by his brothers Fr. Laurence S.M., James, Patrick, Timothy and John and his sisters Anne, Mary and Caroline; deeply regretted by his brother Michael, sisters-in-law Moyna and Thérèse, nieces, nephews, extended family, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, the priests of the Dublin Diocese, his beloved Jesuit community and many friends. Requiem Mass this (Monday) morning (December 11) at 11 o’clock in Church of St. Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace

EGAN, Cora (née Tynan) (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14) – December 8, 2023. Peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff in the Mary Aikenhead Ward, Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Deeply regretted by her dearly beloved husband John, daughter Karen, her brother Donal and sister-in-law Marie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal on Monday (December 11) morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham for Funeral Mass at 10 am which may be viewed on the parish web camera https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only please. House Strictly Private.

CARAHER, The death has occurred of Edward (Doc) Caraher of New Market Green, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Reposing at his family home on Sunday 3pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass to take place on Monday at 11am in S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church Balbriggan, followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 1:30pm.

MALLEY, Margaret (née McKnight) (Shankill, Co. Dublin and formerly of Finaghy, Belfast) – December 6, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the kind care of Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of George, much loved mother of Simon and Keith and mother-in-law of Karen, devoted “Nannie” of Keelin and Khloe and loving sister of Colin. She will be sadly missed by her family, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Sunday (Dec.10) from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving on Monday (Dec.11) at 12.00noon in Rathmichael Parish Church, Shankill, Dublin 18 and afterwards at Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research, www.cancer.ie. “The Lord is my Shepherd”

RAFTER, Helen T. (née McSherry)(Clonskeagh, formerly Strand Road, Sutton and late of Aer Lingus) - December 6th 2023, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, in the arms of her adoring husband Maurice and her family holding her hands. Ever-loved and remembered by her daughters Rachael, Michelle and Naomi. Nana to her most treasured grandchildren Rebecca, Alyssa, Isabel and Seán Maurice, who adored her. Sadly missed by her big sister Mari, sons-in-law Kevin, Paul and Nathan, niece Mary D., her nieces and nephews in the UK, France and the USA, and her wide circle of friends particularly those in Elm Park, and not forgetting Luna the dog. Pre-deceased by her brothers Louis, Liam and Andrew and her parents Ellen and William, who will look after her now. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lr. Main Street, Dundrum (D14 F3X2) on Monday (December 11) from 4pm to 6pm – you are welcome to join us. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (December 12) at 10 am in Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please.

MOORE, Roderick (Rory) (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - December 5th 2023 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Rory, beloved husband of the late Isobel, dear father of Conor, David, Andy and the late John (Johnny). Sadly missed by his loving sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sister Bridget (Biddy), relatives and friends including those at Dun Laoghaire Bridge Club. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan this evening (Friday, December 8th) from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal tomorrow morning (Saturday, December 9th) to the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial in the Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Jesuits International.

SMITH, Rosemary (Sandyford, Dublin 18) - 5th December 2023, peacefully, in the care of all the staff at Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by her sister Pamela (Morgan), brother Roger (Smith) and her parents John and Jane. Rosemary will be very sadly missed by her family, cousin Celia and her husband Dermot, all the Kavanagh, Smith and Morgan families, extended family and many great friends especially Deborah, Nola, Paddy, and all of those with whom she developed a great friendship throughout her exceptional career in Motor Sport. Funeral Service will take place on Monday (11th December) at 3:15pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, followed by cremation. The Funeral Service may be viewed on the following link, https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Rosemary’s Funeral Cortege will depart from her residence at 2:20pm and will travel via Sandyford Village to Mount Jerome Crematorium. At her request, black attire not essential, but a splash of pink which was Rosemary’s favourite. Family flowers only, please. Donations to https://www.gofundme.com/f/rosemary-smith-memorial-cancer-​r​esearch-fund

HERLIHY, Diarmuid (Foxrock). Peacefully, in St Vincent's University Hospital on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his six loving children. Deeply mourned by his children Karen, Glenn, Caroline, Susie, Daniel and Matthew and their mother Mary, his five wonderful grandchildren Lorna-Jean, Nicholas, Natasha, Remi and Annabelle, his three great-grandchildren Robyn, Christian and baby Reina, sister Mairéad Maher, brother Donal, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Recently predeceased by his beloved son-in-law, Christopher and his loving niece Maria Bolger (neé Maher). Predeceased by his parents Dan and Mary B, brothers John, Brian, Peter and his first wife Lorna. Rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements to follow.