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McGUIGAN, Sarah (Dundrum, Dublin) (November 8, 2023); unexpectedly but peacefully at her home, in her 59th year. Sarah will be sadly missed by her family. Daughter of John and the late Evelyn (née Maxwell) and sister of Jennifer (Purcell), Margaret (Phelan), and Fiona (O’Cleirigh). Also mourned by her brothers-in-law Michael, Niall and Conor, niece Ellen, nephews Kevin, Brian, Bill, Felim, Cormac, Cathal and Gareth and their partners, her grandnieces, grandnephews, aunts Betty, Patricia and Finola, cousins, friends and neighbours. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Sarah’s Funeral Mass will take place today (Monday) at 10:30am in the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, where Sarah will be laid to rest with her mum. Sarah’s Funeral Cortege will pass her residence at approximately 10:15am. Flowers to Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum.

EXSHAW, (Dalkey) - November 7, 2023 (peacefully), at home, Ethel Ursula (née Beatty), widow of the late Eldon Young Exshaw and loving mother of John and Deirdre and mother-in-law of Rachel. Deeply regretted. Funeral Service in St. Patrick’s Church, Dalkey, on Wednesday, November 15, at 12 o’c, followed by private interment at Kilbride Church, Arklow. House private. 'At rest.'

MURPHY, Edward (Eddie) (Marlfield, Clonmel, Kiltinan Castle, Fethard and formerly of Hearn’s Hotel, Clonmel, Co Tipperary) - Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the care of the staff of University Hospital Clonmel, November 10th 2023. Pre deceased by his brother John (Australia). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his sons Mark and Paul, daughters-in-law Ita and Rachel, grandchildren Laura, Ciara, Joseph, Ronan, Emma and Kate ,(and many Tino’s), brothers Tom and Bernard, sister Margaret, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Fethard, on tomorrow (Sunday) from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Funeral Mass in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Clonmel, on Monday November 13th at 1.00pm, followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Clonmel. Family flowers only, please.

GIFF, Jean, November 6, 2023, at Mount Tabor, Care Centre and Nursing Home. Jean donated her body to medical science. Service of Thanksgiving for Jean's life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Sandymount Methodist Church. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Revelation 14:13.

LYNCH, Leo (Donnybrook, Dublin) - 9th November 2023 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Rosaleen and much loved dad of Ann, Richard, Wendy, Michael, Susie, Carol, David, Maeve, Lizzie, Katy and Nicky. He will be sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his thirty seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends, especially those in Milltown Golf Club. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook today (Saturday) afternoon arriving at 12.50 pm for Funeral Mass at 1.00 pm, followed by cremation at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome. No flowers, please. House private.

WALL, (Model Farm Road, Cork) - On November 9th, 2023, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital, Mary (née Barry), (late of Education Department U.C.C), dearly beloved wife of the late Liam Wall and dear sister of the late Norma and Joe. Sadly missed by her loving family, devoted carers and friends. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (November 11th) in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross. Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery. “Requiescat in pace”

CASLIN, (née Gilbride) Cathleen (late of Dooard, Rossinver, Co Leitrim and Terenure, Dublin) - November 8, 2023 (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice; beloved wife of the late Peter; pre-deceased by her sisters Anna (Fehilly) and Rita (Barrett) and her brothers Josie and Phil. She will be dearly missed by her loving daughters Anna and Catherine, her sons John, Pat, Peter and Mark, her adoring grandchildren, James, Andrew, Bryan, Harry, Erica, Cathy, Lydia, Hugh, Alex, Peter, Emily, Sean, Louise, Anna, Sarah and John, her sister Nellie (Meehan) and brother Johnny, her daughters-in-law, Anne, Sue, Caroline and Caitriona, and son-in-law David (Heeran), her nieces, nephews, relatives, carers, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace. Removal today (Saturday) (November 11th 2023) to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure for 10.00am Funeral Mass, followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed by logging on to the following link: https://stjosephsterenure.com/live-mass/ Family flowers only, please.

NUGENT, (Née McGuire) Gloria (Godi) (Clontarf Road, Dublin 3) - On 8th November 2023 (peacefully) at Clontarf Private Nursing Home; Beloved mother of Stephen, Lloyd and Erin. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Dean and Jimmy, sister Barbie, daughters-in-law LaNae, Kirsten and Karen (deceased), grandchildren Bryan, Stefanie, Chelsea, Alyson, Gillian, Molly, her nine great- grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. Godspeed, Godi. Funeral Service on Tuesday afternoon (14th November) at 2.30pm at Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers consider an act of kindness for someone who needs it. Godi’s Service may be viewed on the Glasnevin Crematorium Website.

COGHLAN, Brendan died in Wexford on September 14, 2023, in his 100th year. Pre-deceased by his first wife Freda. He is sadly missed by his second wife Frances and all his extended family and friends in both Ireland and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Brendan’s ashes will leave the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand at 11.45am on Saturday (November 11) to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton to be buried with his family at 12.30pm. Rest in Peace

URELL, James Joseph (Jim) (Greystones, Co Wicklow) - November 3, 2023, peacefully, in the kind care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Wicklow with his wife and family at his side, Jim, beloved husband of Annamarie, loving father of Sam, Alex, and stepfather to Chris. He will be deeply missed by his wife, sons and daughter. Predeceased by his father Donal and sister Sheelagh. He will be sadly missed by his mother Mary, brother Dan, sisters Kathryn, Elizabeth, Rosemary, brothers-in-law Kevin, Luke, Steve, sister-in-law Justine, mother-in-law Dorothea, nephews, nieces, extended family and his many friends. Reposing on Friday 10th November from 4.00pm to 6.00pm in Quinn’s Funeral Home, Glasthule. Removal on Saturday 11th November to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Greystones, arriving for 10am Mass which can be viewed at https://gkpastoralarea.ie/the-holy-rosary-church-greystones-​​webcam/ followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Wicklow. May he rest in peace.