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HARROLD, Des (Sandymount) - January 6th 2023, peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Stephanie, dear father of Emily, Julie and Stephen. Deeply missed by his loving wife, children, sons-in-law Michael Ruaidhri and Luke, grandchildren James, Alice and Ben, brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, partners, nieces, nephews and his many friends. Funeral Mass will take place today (Tuesday) 10th January at 12 noon in The Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, followed by removal to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. For those who cannot attend the funeral you can watch it live by clicking https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-​san​dymount/ Family flowers only, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. May he Rest in Peace

FORREST, (née Byrne) Claire Helen (Clontarf and formerly of Glasheen Road, Cork) - January 6th 2023, (peacefully) in the tender care of the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill. beloved wife of the late Dick. Sadly missed by her loving children Mary, Richard and John, daughters-in-law Averil and Kate, her grandchildren Richard, Robert, Ben and Alice, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace Requiem Mass at 10am tomorrow (Wednesday 11th January), in St Anthony’s Church, Clontarf. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations please to Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Funeral Mass may be viewed on the Parish Webcam.

NORTHRIDGE, George, 6th January 2023 (Late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - Peacefully in the wonderful care of all the teams in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin 4. Predeceased by his sister Valerie. George will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Carole, children Jill, Lynne and David, sons-in-law Sean and Jason, daughter-in-law Jacklyn, grandchildren James, John, Jessica and Naomi, extended family, and friends. At Rest. Funeral to All Saint's Church, Carysfort Avenue, Co. Dublin, today (Tuesday) for 10.30am service with private burial thereafter to Mt Jerome Cemetery. If you would like to leave a private message of sympathy on our condolence section please go to https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notice/, or on the RIP.ie. Donations if desired to the St Vincent’s Foundation, please see here https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/donate/ All enquiries to Massey Bros., Funerals, Blackrock on 012804454

DOWDALL, Denis Patrick (Whitepark, Arklow, Co Wicklow and formerly of Sweetmount Avenue, Dundrum, Co Dublin) - January 6th 2023, suddenly but peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of Gertie, adored father of Nicole and Ciara and much loved brother of Cissie and the late Liam, Davy and Paddy. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Norman and Tom, grandsons Gavin and Conor, sister, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow from 6pm to 8pm this (Tuesday) evening. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10.20 to St. Patrick’s Church, Castletown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock. Those members of the car clubs who wish to join the cortege can meet at The Bow of the Boat, Arklow (Y14 HK44). Those who cannot attend Denis’ funeral Mass are welcome to join via live-stream www.johnsweeneyandsons.ie/our-webcam/. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. While we warmly welcome the support of family, colleagues, neighbours and friends, we ask that people are mindful of the current rise in illness and that they kindly wear face masks and refrain from hand shaking and hugging. Messages of sympathy and support can be expressed online.

PERRY, (née Quantin) Jacqueline (Jackie), beloved wife of the late Desmond Perry of Mt. Merrion, Co. Dublin, passed away peacefully at St. James's Hospital on December 20, 2022. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours. Funeral and cremation service will take place at 4.00pm at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome tomorrow (Wednesday) Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Kildare Animal Foundation: http://animalfoundation.ie/. For those unable to attend the service at Mount Jerome it will be live streamed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ "May she Rest in Peace"

BUNYAN, Aileen (nee Dolan) (Foxrock) - dearly beloved wife of Richard for 57 Years, died peacefully in the care of her family on the 11th December 2022. Deeply regretted by Richard, daughters Anita (Simms) and Mary, adored grandchildren Constance, Hugh,and Katherine, son-in-law Brendan, cousins, relatives, wonderful neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass has been celebrated at University Church, St Stephens Green, Dublin on the 3rd January 2023, followed by cremation. R.I.P.

ROCHE, Richard (Dick) M.R.C.V.S., (Clara, Co. Offaly) - Passed away 7th January 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Ferbane Care Centre (predeceased by his brothers Frankie, Andrew & Jim). Beloved husband of Catherine and loving dad to Colm, Garvan, Brian and Aoife. RIP. Very sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Ula, Gema and Claire, son-in-law Henry, grandchildren Jan, Fionn, Thady, Saidbh, Rosanna, Saúl and Mateo, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Removal on Monday to St. Brigid's Church, Clara for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Horseleap Cemetery.

LOWE, Carol Anne, (Mount Merrion and Drimnagh Dublin; Mezzo Soprano and late of Blue Moon Communications), January 5, 2023; peacefully with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Anne Lowe and her sister Barbara. She will be very sadly missed by her beloved husband Mick Nolan, brothers Henry and David, sister Jeanette and extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road, today (Monday) from 3.30pm until 5.30pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) to Mount Jerome Crematorium (Victorian Chapel) arriving at 4pm (sharp). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Our Lady's Hospice and Care services, Harold's Cross.