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MCCANN - Brendan (Retired Colonel Irish Defence Forces)

Brendan passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday 25th December. Predeceased by Christeen his beloved wife and best friend of 48 years and much loved father of Patrick, Hughna, Claire and Scott. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, siblings Anne and Noel, his 9 adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law Simone and Pamela, sons-in-law Martyn and Tim, and by his companion Bernadette, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace. Brendan will rest at his home from 2pm until 5pm on Saturday 27th. Funeral arriving to the Holy Rosary Church Greystones on Monday 29th for funeral Mass at 11.30am after which Brendan will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or the Wicklow Hospice.

MERCER - Patrick (Paudie), (CEng FIEI, Dalkey, Co Dublin and Roscommon, formerly Clane, Co Kildare and Terenure) December 21st 2025, to the great grief of his wife Renagh (Holohan), son Gavin and daughter Derval. Predeceased by his beloved wife Rose. Deeply regretted by his grandsons Hugo, Henry, Jan and Ollie and granddaughter Marguerite, his son-in-law John McHugh and Gavins partner Joanna Lawlor. Sadly missed by his sisters Anne and Josephine, brothers John, Michael and Brian, sister-in-law Ide Leddy, brothers-in-law Peter Bellamy Knights and Niall Holohan, relatives and many, many friends in Flogas and in engineering, beekeeping, boating and aviation. May he rest in peace.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, 27th December, at 10am in Church of the Assumption, Dalkey. Funeral thereafter to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the R.N.L.I.

NICHOLSON - Thelma Joyce (née Horner) (late of Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford and Cabinteely, Dublin 18) December 15, 2025, peacefully, in her 96th year, following a short illness, while in the loving care of Kinvara House Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving sister of Iris, Robbie and the late Derek and Colin and sister-in-law of Edie, Pat, Freddy and Robert; she will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Saturday (Dec.20) at 11.00am in Christ Church, Church Road, Bray, which may also be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray . Committal Service will take place on Tuesday (Dec.23) at 12.00noon in St. Mogues Churchyard, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to RNLI.

A Life well lived

O'NOLAN - Maura (née Clarke) Milltown, Dublin - December 15, 2025. Peacefully at Our Ladys Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin. Maura will be greatly missed by her children Deirdre, Marie, Donal and Carol, step-daughter Emer, her sisters Nuala and Doreen, son in-laws Donal and Eddie, grand-children Nicole, Ciaran, Kathy, Gráinne, Niamh, Ciara, Eoghan, Katie, Diane and Roman, step-grandchildren, Mark, Ciara, Kevin, Fiona, Conor, great-grandchildren , nieces and nephews and all her extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Feargus , her first husband Denis Keane, step-daughter Maev, her parents Charlie and Lily Clarke, her brother Charles, her sister in-law Anne and her brothers in-law Michael and Dan. May the Lord support us all day long. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at last. Maura will repose at her home in Milltown (D14 H2F3) and all are welcome to call from 4pm on Thursday (December 18) followed by removal on Thursday evening to the Church of Sts Columbanus and Gall, Milltown (D06 Y7T3) arriving for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am on Friday morning and will proceed to Deansgrange Cemetery, A94 D584, Deansgrange, County Dublin.

VAGENKNECHT - Jan 15th December 2025 (Sutton and formerly of Czech Republic) Peacefully, after an illness bravely borne. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband of Lucy Kilroy and loving dad to Dana, Della, Holly and Katrin. Jan will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Rory and Liam, grandchildren Setanta, Moya and May, extended family and friends. A Service to celebrate Jans life will take place in Dardistown Crematorium on Friday 19th December at 10am. See RIP.ie for Service webcam links

May he Rest in Peace

McNALLY (PRIEST) - Mary (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) 14th December 2025 at St. Vincents University Hospital. Only daughter of the late Hubert (Bertie) and Vogue McNally and dear sister of Walter and Patrick and sister-in-law of Bernie and Annie. Predeceased by her husband Roger Priest. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Anna and Rachel and their partners Barry and Frank, her brothers, her granddaughters Jessie and Hazel, her nieces, nephew and her wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Fanagan Carnegie Funeral Home, Monkstown on Friday 19th December from 11.00 am. until 12.30 pm. Funeral thereafter to be held in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 3.00 pm. The Service may be viewed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

SEARIGHT -

(née Crampton) Joyce (Joy) ( Ballyclare, Co Antrim and formerly Crumlin, Dublin 12). December 12, 2025. Peacefully, in the kind care of the staff at Clareview Nursing Home. Eldest daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina and beloved wife of the late Rev. Mervyn Searight and sister to the late Robert, Eric and David and loving mother of Helen, Mandy and Rebecca. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughters, sons-in-law and cherished grandchildren Gannon, Max and Angus, brothers Ivan, Leslie, Frank and Geoffrey, sisters Ruth, Wilma and Barbara, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Service on Friday (December 19) at 11am in St. Marys Church, Crumlin followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Service can be viewed using the link on RIP. Family flowers only please. Online donations in support of Alzheimers society Ireland can be made on their website. In person donations to assist ongoing repairs and fundraising can be made to St. Marys Church. Sympathy messages for Joys family can be left in the Condolence section on RIP.

Love's greatest gift, remembrance"

BALFE -

George (Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin), December 11, 2025. Peacefully in the kind care of the staff of St. Vincent's Private Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Brigid. George will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his cherished children Jocelyn, Nicola, Daryl, Cillian, Evelyn and Simon; his daughters-in-law Wendy, Amanda and Ciara; Nicolas partner Dave; his grandchildren Ben, Rebecca, George, Henry, Daniel, Annabelle, Rose, Noah, Margot and Ruby; his extended family and many friends. George will be reposing on Monday (December 15) from 5pm to 7pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass on Tuesday ( December 16) at 10am in St. Patricks Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using the Church webcam. Sympathy messages for Georges family can be left on RIP.

Rest in peace

KINGSTON - (Aherlow, Tipperary and formerly Kingstons Shoes, Main Street, Tipperary Town) December 10, 2025, peacefully after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, BILLY, (pre-deceased recently by his beloved wife Margaret). Deeply regretted by his loving sons David and Ken, daughters-in-law Diane and Emma, grand-children Craig, Alex and Charlie, brother Sam, sister Betty, sister-in-law Betty, nephew Myles, nieces Sue and Janet, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Fogartys Funeral Home, Blind Street, Tipperary (E34 VX40) Monday (15th Dec.) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service at 11.30am Tuesday at St. Marys Church of Ireland, Tipperary Town (E34 F759) followed by burial in St. Michaels Cemetery, Tipperary. The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care Billy received from Dr Iver Hanrahan, the HSE Health Care Team & the South Tipperary Palliative Care Team a huge thanks to them all.

May Billy Rest in Peace.