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HEGARTY, James (Jim) (Killonan, Castletroy, Limerick, formerly of Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare and former deputy Principal of Glenstal Abbey). Peacefully, in the care of the Sarsfield Ward, St. Camillus’ Hospital, on January 9, 2023. Sadly missed by his loving wife Theresa, children Louise and Eoin, daughter-in-law Leeann, his adored grandchildren Liam, Zoey and Millie, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially his fellow Toastmasters. Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home on Thursday, January 12, from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral will arrive at Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen on Friday, January 13, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Mass will be live-streamed. Funeral afterwards to Kildimo Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Messages of sympathy may be expressed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home. Rest in Peace

DONOVAN, Mary Gemma F.R.C.S.I., M.D. (late of Shrewsbury Park, Dublin 4 and Beaumont and Connolly Hospitals), January 8, 2023. Peacefully, after a long illness, bravely borne, in the exceptional care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved younger daughter of the late Roy and Eileen and sister of Marjorie (Murphy). Greatly missed by her nephews, Marc, James and Alex and by Aisling, Ruth and Laura, her grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Daniel, Alicia, Emilia and Tadgh, brother-in-law Stephen, her extended family and many wonderful friends. Rest in Peace. Removal on Thursday, (January 12), to the Church of The Sacred Heart, Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 11.00 am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. House private.

HAYES, (Raheny and formerly of Clarecastle) on January 7, 2023, following a short illness, in the presence of his family, Lieutenant Colonel Peter (Peadar) in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary and Maureen and Beloved father of the late Noretta, Tom and Gerard. Sadly missed by his daughter Mary and his sons, John and Kevin, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Angela, Ursula and Marita, grandchildren Carol, Ross, Alex, Emma, Adam, Sophie, Issie and Joshua, great-grandchildren Michael, Elizabeth and Ronan, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at home tomorrow (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 10.00am in the Church of Our Lady, Mother of Divine Grace, Raheny followed by Funeral to St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton. Peter's funeral Mass may be viewed on the Parish Webcam. Rest in Peace.

DEVINE, Sr. Brigid Agnes (Loreto Community, Coleraine and formerly Castlederg) January 8, 2023 Peacefully in the loving care of her Loreto Sisters and her family. Daughter of the late Joseph and Brigid and loving sister of Sr. Agnes Mary SSL (Bernadette) and the late Joseph, Michael, Eileen (Doherty), Patrick, Fr. Bernard and John. Sr. Brigid Agnes will be reposing at 1 Osborne Park from 3.00pm today (Tuesday) Removal from her late residence tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 5:30pm to St. John’s Church, Coleraine (arriving approx. 6.00pm) Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.00am (Mass can be viewed on the Parish Youtube Page www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5dkV1j8QeTIA6BkUVRxEA). Interment afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Castlederg. (Arriving approx. 1.00pm) St. Thérèse and St. Paul pray for her. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister, nieces, nephews, the Loreto Sisters, staff, past pupils and the entire family circle. “Through Him, with Him and in Him.”

WRIGHT, John (Beatty) (Templeogue, Dublin and late of Tipperary Town and An Bord Iascaigh Mhara) January 8, 2023 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Orwell Nursing Home Rathgar, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Carmella, he will be sadly missed by his children Niall, David, Jacqueline and Denise, grandchildren Jenny, Justin, Nicola, Marc, Loic and Rebecca, great grandchild Sophie, daughters-in-law Lin and Sylvaine, son-in-law John and Charlie, sisters-in-law Maeve, Pat and Colette, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased sister Eileen and brothers Michael and Gerard. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home Willbrook Rathfarnham tomorrow (Wednesday) between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 12 in Terenure College Chapel at 11.00am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Rest in Peace.

DELAMER, Ida (née Lacy) (Baily, Howth) - peacefully on January 7, 2023, beloved wife of Peter and dearly loved mother of Sandra, Mandy and David; sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, children, son-in-law Matthias, daughter-in-law Charlotte, grandchildren Douglas, Katie, Lukas, Philip, Alex, Nicky and Issy, her great-granddaughter and extended family. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Funeral Mass at 10.00 on Thursday (January 12) at Church of the Assumption, Howth. Special thanks to all the staff at Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home for their wonderful care. Family flowers only please. May she Rest in Peace

SMYTH,, Nuala (Terenure, Dublin). Died suddenly January 5, 2023. Cherished sister of Déirdre, Eithne, Ciarán, Colm and Vincent and sister-in-law of Terry, Diep, Rebecca and Karen. Beloved aunt and great aunt, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her adored nieces and nephews Deirdre, Deon, Kate, Declan, Cormac, Sifiso, Jessica, Hannah May and Michael. Funeral Mass at 11.30 am tomorrow (Wednesday) in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount D04 T0A8, followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium D6W HY98. House private. Family flowers only.

FEENEY, Ailbhe (Manor Avenue, Kingston, Galway) - January 6, 2023 in the wonderful care of the staff of the Galway Hospice. Peacefully in the presence of her family. Pre-deceased by her beloved brother Daragh. Deeply regretted by her mourning and beloved parents Jim and Geraldine, brother Niall, sister-in-law Erin, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, wonderful friends and neighbours. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway today (Tuesday) January, 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Removal from her home tomorrow (Wednesday) January 11, at 11.30 a.m. to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. A brief Committal Service will follow at 3 p.m. at Shannon Crematorium. Livestream link for Mass on the Parish Webcam. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Galway Hospice. House Private May her gentle soul be with the Angels and may she rest in peace.

WARDELL, C.V. Denis (1929-2023). At the Glebe Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by his wife Louise, his children, Trevor, Mark, Jonathan, and Rebecca and his twelve grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter Polly and his brother Billy. Funeral Service will take place on Friday (13th January) at 11.00 am in Kilternan Parish Church. No flowers please.

SHERRY, Frank - musician, father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather (Navan Road, Dublin 7 and late of Arthur Guinness & Sons and founding member of the Irish Federation of Musicians) - Peacefully January 7 2023 surrounded by his family in the care of the Palliative Team at The Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Kay. He will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Bourke’s Funeral Home, 71 Queen Street, Dublin 7 (D07 CF68) today (Tuesday) from 4pm to 7pm. Frank’s Funeral Service will take place at Bourke’s Funeral Home tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 12.30pm with burial afterwards at Castleknock Churchyard.