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COOKE, John (Bray, Co. Wicklow, and formerly Liscarton, Navan, Co. Meath) – December 8, 2022, peacefully, at Tallaght University Hospital, after a long illness, fought with bravery, strength and humour. Beloved father of Jason and father-in-law of Katrina, adored grandfather of Sophie and Zara, and treasured younger brother of Janet. Greatly missed by his extended family and his wide circle of friends from Navan and Bray. Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.30am in Christ Church, Church Road, Bray, followed by burial at St. Patrick’s Churchyard, Powerscourt, Enniskerry. Donations, if desired to the Palliative Care Services at Wicklow Hospice, www.olh.ie

HIGGINBOTHAM, Michael (Dundrum and late of Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh) December 8, 2022, peacefully, in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved husband of the late Marie and much loved father of Ruth, Sarah and David. Very sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Charlie, daughter-in-law Christine, grandchildren Zoe, Tom and Emily, sisters Eileen and Dorothy, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brother Harold and sister Marie. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum this (Monday) afternoon from 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed live at www.dundrumparish.com/webcam. Rest in Peace.

McLAUGHLIN, Annetta (Netta) (Late of Sandymount, Dublin 4 and Rosses Point, Co. Sligo) – December 4, 2022 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at the Ailesbury Nursing Home, Sandymount. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Michael and Rose, much loved sister of the late Des and Michael (Boyce). She will be very sadly missed by her loving sister-in-law Maura, nephews and nieces Eugene, Paul, Aoife, Cara, Karen, Jamie and Shane also her good friends Pauline Stone and Ann Buttimer. Removal this (Monday) morning from Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed thereafter by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass live click go to this link www.churchservices.tv/booterstown For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to, can leave a personal message of sympathy on the notice section at patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie or on the condolence section on notices.irishtimes.com May she Rest in Peace.

CORMACK, (née Eakin) Florence Eileen (Eileen) (Rathfarnham) - December 7, 2022. Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Mount Tabor Nursing Home, Sandymount. Beloved wife of the late Donald and dear mother of Alan, Derek and Meriel. Sadly missed by her brother Nat and the extended family. A private family funeral has taken place.

KURTZ, Jill (née Moriarty) in Florida, December 2, 2022, widow of the late Captain Lawrence Kurtz, U.S. Navy. Jill was also preceded in death by her sister and brother, Vivian and James Moriarty. After Mass and cremation, interment took place at Charlotte Memorial Gardens, where she joined Larry.

DAVITT, Joyce (née O’Brien) (Late of Sandymount and formerly Graiguenamanagh and Past Lady Captain of Edmonstown Golf Club). Peacefully at Belmont Nursing home. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Conor (widower of the late Ann who passed away in January 1979). Joyce will be sadly missed by her son Neil and her stepchildren Micheál, Grainne and Roland, her sister Mary O’ Gorman, her brothers Des, Martin and Alan, sisters in law Olive, Fidelma, Pauline and Anne, son-in-law John and daughter-in-law Tracey, her much loved grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arriving to the Church of Star of the Sea, Sandymount (today) Friday morning 11.30am Mass, followed by burial to Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who unable to attend Joyce’s Funeral Service, please see the church link here www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-sandymount. Donations, if desired, to livingwellwithdementia.ie All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454

EADIE, Jim (James, Jay), (Grange Road, Rathfarnham, formerly of Stonepark, Roscommon) passed away peacefully aged 93 on December 6, 2022 in the loving care of the staff at the Beacon hospital. Predeceased by brother Frank and sister Mai (Clarke), his son-in-law, Antonio Girona (Spain). Beloved husband of Bridie (neé Reynolds) and loving father of Deirdre, Caroline, Colm and Jimmy. Very sadly missed and remembered with much love and affection by his loving family, grandchildren Aran, Carlos and Marta, James Jnr and Ruby, sister Rose (Finn) and brother Pat, daughters-in-law, Ruth and Rosa, nieces, cousins, relatives, extended family in Ireland, U.K., Italy and Spain, friends and former colleagues of the NUJ, the ICTU and the Labour Party of which Jim was a lifelong member, his wonderful neighbours and a wide circle of friends from all over the country. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Sunday, December 11, from 3 pm to 5 pm. A private service will take place on Monday, December 12, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park - arriving at approximately at 12.15 pm on Monday (December 12, 2022). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

MC CAMBRIDGE, Patrick Bernard (Pat), Furbo and Shop Street, Galway. 6 December, 2022 In his 88th year. Peacefully at University Hospital, Galway with his dearly loved wife Ursula (née O’Callaghan) and their much-loved children, Eoin, Norma, Patricia and Natalie by his side. Pat died following exceptional care in the Shannon Ward and at 'Áras Chois Fharraige'. Mourned and very sadly missed by wife, son and daughters, son-in-law Hugh, grandchildren Emma, Sinéad, Cormac, Marcus, Aoife and Una, brother Ian, the extended Mc Cambridge and O’Callaghan family neighbours, retired colleagues and many friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Friday, 9 December, 2022 from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Private Removal to the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna, on Saturday, 10 December. Requiem Mass on arrival at 1 p.m. Funeral after Mass to Furbo cemetery. Livestreaming link for Mass: https://www.churchtv.ie/barna/ Family flowers only please. Donations if preferred to the RNLI Galway or Western Alzheimer’s Rest In Peace

McCARTHY, (Killiney, Co Dublin) Derry, December 6, 2022 surrounded by his family, dearly beloved husband and best friend of Val, much loved Dad of Dean, Gary, Desmond and Gavin. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Eavan and Sara. “Papa” to adored grandchildren Charlie, Georgie, Billy, Jamie, Sam, Marc, JJ and Chloe, his sister Nuella, brother-in-law Eoin, sisters-in-law Shirley and Lorraine and his many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Also remembering his late siblings Dan, Carmel and Patsy. We would also like to thank the staff of Ashford House Nursing Home, Dun Laoghaire for their most loving care. Funeral Mass at the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving at 10.00am on Friday, December 9, which may also be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. May he Rest in Peace.