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BRADSHAW, William (Billy) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin) December 16, 2022. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Sadly missed by his wife Julie, son William, daughter Laura, son-in-law Graeme, daughter-in-law Karolina, grandsons Matthew and Dylan, brother Eric, sisters Doris and Helen, sisters-in-law Susan and Mary, brother-in-law John, nieces, extended family, colleagues and many friends, especially those from Greystones Golf Club. Funeral Service on Tuesday (December 20th) at 11am in St. Paul’s Church, Silchester Road, Glenageary, followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. 'A long life, well lived'

HANNA, Paul (late of Gorey, Bray, Dalkey and Cork) – December 12, 2022, peacefully, at the Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore, with his loving family by his side. Devoted, much loved husband and best friend of Joan, adoring and proud father of Simon, Eleanor and Barry, father-in-law of Gary and Áine, a wonderful Grandad to Amy, Isabella, Rían, Cúan and Theo and brother of Peter, Jack and the late David. He will be sadly missed by his family, Joan’s daughter Becky, who was much loved by Paul, her partner Stefan, Becky’s children Harry, Jack and Phoebe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. A Celebration of Paul’s Life will take place on Wednesday (Dec.21) at 11.30am at the funeral home and this may also be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/colliersbray. Cremation Private. The family invite all those attending Paul’s Celebration Service to bring a flower for Paul. Donations, if desired, to The Wicklow Hospice.

DOYLE, Gladys (née Bannister). (Alandale Orchard, Ashbourne Avenue, South Circular Road, Limerick. Formerly of Dundon Callanan (Solicitors) and the Institute of Legal Accountants of Ireland). December 15, 2022 peacefully at Athlunkard Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and Daughter of the late George and Ruth. Predeceased by her sisters Joan and Margaret. Deeply regretted by her remaining loving siblings Wendy and David and her beloved nephews and nieces. Fondly remembered by her extended family, friends and neighbours in Alandale Orchard, her colleagues in Dundon Callanan (Solicitors) and the Institute of Legal Accountants of Ireland. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home, Thomas Street (today) Saturday from 12 noon to 1pm followed by a Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm. The Cremation Service can be viewed on https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming Password: GDT14

BYRNES, C.S.Sp. Rev. Jim (Late of Kimmage Manor and Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick.) Died peacefully in the care of Tallaght University Hospital on Thursday December 15, 2022, aged 80. Missionary in Ireland, including as chaplain in Peamount Hospital, and in Sierra Leone. Predeceased by his parents Patricia (née Butler) and Dr James, his step-mother Ellen, and his sisters Bryde, Catherine, Patricia and Theresa. Sadly missed by his sisters Anne (Barry) and Marian (Foley), brothers John, Noel and Willie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, Spiritan confrères and his many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor, Dublin at 11a.m on Saturday (17 December) which may be viewed at https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/holy-spirit-parish-church-kimmage followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Pallaskenry arriving at approximately 5pm. Mass of committal at 1pm on Sunday 18th December followed by burial in Kilcornan Cemetery.

KEATING, Val (Patrick), (Carlow) December 14, 2022 peacefully, at home. , (Beechwood Park, Pollerton) Beloved husband of Anne (née Doyle). Sadly missed by his loving wife, sisters Colette and Rose, brothers-in-law Johnny and Peader, niece Aisling, nephews Ferghal, Kevin, Gavin and Liam-Anthony, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brother Liam. Reposing in R. Healy & Son Funeral Home Pollerton Castle this (Friday) evening from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 11am in Holy Family Church, Askea. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. Rest in Peace

HUNT, Áine (nee Duignan), (of Clontarf, Dublin 3, formerly Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon), December 15, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Vincent, much loved mum of Fiona and Orla, dear mother-in-law to Jimmy, adored grandma to Caoimhe, Aoife and Sadie. Predeceased by her loving sisters Mary and Bridie. Very sadly missed by her brothers Joe and Mikie, and all nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home on Kincora Avenue, Clontarf, today (Friday), from 6pm to 8pm. Removal tomorrow morning (Saturday) to St Anthonys Church, Clontarf, arriving for 10am Mass. Afterwards to Dardistown Cemetery. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Any inquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 018556374.

O'BRIEN, Marie (née Cassin) (Bray, Co. Wicklow) – December 14, 2022, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Dargle Valley Nursing Home, beloved wife of Donal, dearly loved mother of Ciarán, Derbhile and Kathryn, devoted Nana of Seán, Mathew, Kevin, Meghan, Lisa, Jamie, Sarah and Sam, sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Kazue, sons-in-law Chuck and Tony, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her loving brother Jim. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Monday (December 19) from 5.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (December 20) at 10.30am in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Putland Road, Bray followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Little Bray. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to W.H. Five Loaves. May she rest in peace

MAHER, (Late of Sandycove, Co. Dublin and Dublin Corporation) December 14th 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Knockrobin Hill Care Home. Tom beloved husband of the late Claire, loving father of Margaret. Sadly missed by his devoted daughter, his son-in-law John, adored grandsons Mark and Adam, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Removal Saturday (Dec 17th) from Quinn’s of Glasthule to St. Josephs Church, Glasthule arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please. May he rest in peace

COPE, June née Donaghy, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow and formerly of The Mall, Sligo - 13th December 2022 peacefully in the loving care of all at Naas Hospital following a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Malcolm and sons Derek and Stephen, daughter Sharon, her sister Dawn, brother-in-law David, daughter-in-law Anne, Stephen's partner Emma, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Josh, Noah, Nathan, Amy, Luke, Oscar, Kim and Theodore, extended family, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing in Halligan's Funeral Home, Station Rd., Rathvilly, (Eircode R93C560) on Thursday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm. Funeral Home private thereafter please. Funeral arriving to St. James's Church, Castledermot on Friday, for Funeral Service at 12 noon, after which she will be laid to rest in Kinneagh churchyard. Family flowers only please. “At Rest”