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KUNTZ, Jane (née Derham) (Ballyphilip Farm, Kilcoole and formerly of Balcunnin, Skerries). Jane passed away in her 96th year with family by her side on Monday, November 20, 2023, at St Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jeno, son Robert, son-in-law Kieran and siblings Ann, Mary, Paddy and Andy. Dearly loved mother of Michael, Ilona, Deirdre, Christine, Mary, Eileen, Elizabeth, Ann, Jennie, Conor, Shane and Róisín. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters, along with her 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, nieces Mary and Margaret, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. The Funeral cortège will arrive at Lower Main Street this (Thursday) morning at 9.45am and will then proceed at walking pace to St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by committal at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome. Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice or the Simon Community. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole webcam.

COYLE, Brian died (peacefully) in the excellent care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of Barbara and loving father of Susan, Peter and James. He will be greatly missed by his wife and children, his grandchildren Ben, Nathan, Kitty, Mia and Hannah, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Orna, siblings Ann, Eithne, Donal and Josephine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. R.I.P. Reposing at his residence (eircode C15A3H1) with family in attendance today (Thursday) from 4-7PM. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11AM in the Church of the Nativity, Johnstown, followed by burial in Old Kilcarn Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the IRFU Charity Trust.

EARLS, Sean (John) (late of Terenure, Dublin and Gorey, Co Wexford) - 19th November 2023, peacefully at St. James’s Hospital, beloved husband of Catherine Joyce and loving father of Donal. Pre-deceased by his sisters Mary, Ita and Tessa. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter-in-law Kerrie, brothers Marcus and Paddy, nieces, nephews, cousins , extended family and a wide circle of friends Reposing at his family home today (Thursday) from 5pm-7pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure, arriving at 9.45am for 10am Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Gorey, Co Wexford. Rest in Peace

O'HARE, Hugh Francis - Died 19th November 2023 peacefully after a long illness in Nazareth Care Village. Formerly of Holyrood Manor. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and husband of Claire, much loved Dad to Deirdre, Kevin, Eamonn, Malachy, Michael, Sheelagh and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild and wider family circle. Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday 25th November at 10.00am in St Brigid’s Church, Malone Road, followed by interment in Milltown Cemetery. House strictly private, burial family only, family flowers only. Enquiries to O’Kanes Funeral Home 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX Tel 02890243129.

GILL, (née Leahy) Margaret, beloved wife of Denis, mother to Kieron, Daniel, Aisling, Meagan and Michael. Dearest Aunt to Julie and Charlie and to all her other nephews and nieces. Grandmother to Daniel, Bláithín, Cormac, Laragh, Ruairi and Ben. Sister to Tom, Dan, Fred, Denise, Paddy, Ellen, Michael and John. A cherished in-law and dear relative to her extensive extended family. She will be sadly missed by her wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 24, at 11:30 am at St. Michael’s Church, Dun Laoghaire, A96 RC98, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Family flowers only, please. “An Aussie through and through, who now has the sun forever on her back”

FREWIN, Dr Nicholas (Nick) (late of Henley-on-Thames and Merrion Rd, Dublin 4) - 6th November 2023. Peacefully at his home. Sadly missed by his family, his many friends and the entire St Andrew’s College community. Funeral Service will take place on Monday 27th November 2023 at 2.30pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Barnardos Children’s Charity.

PIGGOTT, Catherine (Newcastle, Galway and Avenue House, Gort) - 19 November, 2023 (suddenly) at home. Predeceased by her parents Pearse and Brigid and brother baby Neil. Deeply loved by her heartbroken siblings Elaine, Raymond, Pearse, Gabriel and Guaire, brother-in-law Ralph and sisters-in-law Máire, Noelle, Katrina and Sinéad. Sadly missed also by her aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and her dear friends. Adored by her godchildren Ruth-Anne, Simon and Culann. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue (H91V1K8), Galway on Thursday, 23 November from 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Catherine at 12 noon on Friday, 24 November at St. Colman’s Church, Gort. The family will be in attendance at the Church from 11 a.m. if you would like to sympathise with them before Mass at 12 noon. Following Mass she will be laid to rest in Labane Cemetery. 'May her beautiful soul rest in peace'

KEENAN, Noel (late of Milltown and formerly Churchtown, Dublin) - November 18th 2023, (peacefully) in his 95th year at Blackrock Clinic, following a short period in the wonderful care of Orwell Nursing Home. Predeceased by his loving wife Sheilah and devoted father of Eamonn, Paul, Oonagh and Carl. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, son-in-law Chris, daughters-in-law Triona, Erna and Helen, sister Gretta, brothers-in-law Jack and Jean, sister-in-law Ann, grandchildren Esmé, Christopher, Marc, Fionán, Vicki, Eoin, Stephen, Oisín, Jack, Nicole, Jeff, together with Kevin, Laura, Emma, Remy, Matt, Tess, Sophie, and great-grandchildren Toby, Mila, Alex, Emilie, Teddy, Harry, Josh and extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Rathfarnham D14WO29 tomorrow (Thursday) evening (November 23rd) from 5 pm - 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning (November 24th) to Church of St. Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus, arriving for 11.30 am Funeral Mass which may be viewed by following the link https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus and afterwards at 1 pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium by following the link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by cremation. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to a charity of your choice.