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McCUMISKEY, Edward (Eddie) (Sutton) - January 11, 2023, (unexpectedly), Loving husband of the late May (née Mullin), and for the past 16 years loving partner of Anne Coffey. Formerly Secretary Department of Social Welfare, Chairman of ASAI. He will be sadly missed by his son Eoin, daughters Anne, Mary and Eilish, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Mary, Kay and Phyllis, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, family and grandchildren of Anne Coffey, alongside friends and many former workplace colleagues. Reposing at Fitzgerald's Funeral Directors, Bayside on Monday (January 16) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (January 17) morning at 10.00am in the Church of the Resurrection, Bayside followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

COWLEY, Michael January 12. 2023 peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre, beloved husband of Pat, (Heathfield, Culmore Road, Derry), loving father of John, father-in-law of Maeve, much loved grandfather of Eoghan and Cecilia, dear brother of Clare, Vincent, Rosemary, Eugene, Kevin, Martin, and the late Seán and a cherished uncle. House private please. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, Co Derry, BT48 7EX, today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Eugene’s Cathedral on Monday at 12.30 pm. Interment afterwards in the City cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

HERON, Johnny (Killiney, Co. Dublin) – January 6, 2023, in the kind care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, dearly loved husband of Emer Brady, father of Hilary (Jenkinson) and Paddy, father-in-law of Tim and Salla. He was a much-loved and admired grandfather to Saoirse, Cian, Dary, Emilia, Conor and Joshua. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family and many friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Sunday) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. A Ceremony to Celebrate Johnny's Life will take place on Monday (January 16) at 3.00pm in The Carlisle Suite at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, A96 K063. No flowers please.

LIND, Anton Frederick (Tony) (of Gardenhill House, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick and formerly of the United States Navy, Pacific Fleet, San Diego, California) - On January 12th 2023. Passed peacefully in the loving care of his family and the wonderful staff of St. Michael’s Nursing Home, Caherconlish. Much loved and sadly missed by his wife Patricia, his children Christopher, David, and Wendy and his grandchildren Robert, Richard, Edwina, Giacomo, Francesca, Massimo, Alexander and Sophia, his sister Olivia, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at home on Sunday (January 15) afternoon from 3.00 pm. to 6.00 pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh on Monday, January 16 at 12.45 pm. for Requiem Mass at 1.00p.m. Burial will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30p.m. Approximately at Woodbrook natural burial grounds Kiltealy Co. Wexford. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Alzheimer Society at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-​a​si/donate.

ANDREWS, Michael (Merrion Road, Ballsbridge), and late of the ESB, January 11, 2023 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Mary (Howard), proud father of Rachel, Will, Emmet, and Philip, and cherished grandfather of ten. Predeceased by his sister Joan and brothers Paul S.J. and John. Rest in peace. Reposing at his home on Sunday (January15) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Removal on Monday morning (January 16) to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Merrion Road, arriving at 9.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am, followed by burial at Redford Cemetery, Greystones. No flowers please, donations in lieu to Chime (National Association for Deaf) @ chime.ie.

BURKE, Michael Kevin (late of Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly of the OPW and Woodquay, Galway City) – Wednesday, January 11, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Frances and dearest father to Deirdre, Eimear and Kevin. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, children, sons-in-law John and Earl and daughter-in-law Anna, brother-in-law Jack, beloved grandchildren Eoin, Stephen, Róisín, Ailish, Katie, Bronagh, Kian, Ethan and Oscar, great-grandchildren James and Alexandra, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Saturday) from 3.00pm-5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Monday (January 16) at 10.00am in the Holy Rosary Church, La Touche Road, Greystones followed by burial in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones. The Mass may be viewed online at gkpastoralarea.ie. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to St. Vincent’s Foundation (stvincentsfoundation.ie/donate), would be appreciated. May he Rest in Peace

FORDE, John B. (Jack) (late of Blackrock and Kinsale) – On January 12, 2023, passed peacefully in the loving care of staff and friends at the Haven Bay Care Home. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by relations, friends, neighbours and all who knew him. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 16, at 12.00 noon in St. Multose Church, Kinsale followed by burial at Rincurran Churchyard, Summercove. Donations in memory of Jack to R.N.L.I. “The day thou gavest Lord is ended”

NEWELL, Frederick John (Fred) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) – January 11, 2023, peacefully, in his 96th year, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved husband of the late Anne, dearly loved Dad of Nigel and Hilary, much loved Grandad of Aron, Shane, Craig, Darren, Hannah, Josh and the late Laura and great-Grandad of Kayden and Harley, lovingly remembered by his daughter-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Service on Tuesday (January 17) at 11.00am in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. No flowers please.

O'SHEA, John T, (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) January 11, 2023, Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Newtownpark House surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to Carmel and father to Paul, Susan, Aisling and Brian, proud grandfather of Saoirse, Matthew, Tiernan and Diarmuid and missed by all his immediate family. Reposing at Massey Bros Blackrock today (Friday) 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. May he Rest in Peace

MULLAN, James Guernsey, (Channel Islands, UK and formerly of Sligo). Suddenly, at home in Guernsey, December 5, 2022. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Elizabeth (Girlie) and his sister-in-law Sheila. Deeply regretted by his siblings Brian, Mary (McLaughlin), Hugh, Liz, Arthur and George, partner Helen O’Connor, sisters-in-law Bern, Rosie and Joanna, brothers-in-law Dr. Tony McLaughlin and Harry Whelehan, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo this (Friday) evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo tomorrow (Saturday) morning for Requiem Mass at 11.30am with Funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden for burial after. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home. Rest in Peace.