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SMITH, William Percival Wills (Billy) (Newcastle, Co. Wicklow) – August 23rd, 2022, peacefully, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, to the inexpressible grief of his beloved wife Jane, his much loved sons Robert and Stephen, their wives Mairéad and Morgane and precious granddaughter Mia; he will be deeply missed by his brothers Robert, Dudley and Peter, sisters-in-law Penny and Vanessa (McCarthy), Anne (Horseman), brother-in-law Charley together with their families, relatives and his wide circle of friends. Many will remember Billy on his vintage tractor on St. Patrick’s Day. Removal today (Friday) to Newcastle Parish Church, walking from Newcastle Community Centre at 11.00am, arriving for Funeral Service at 11.30am, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard. The service may also be viewed on the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1K9-xXr3X8 .Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of his recently departed brother-in-law Michael, can be made to the Wicklow Hospice. “The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”

HALPIN, Maeve (née O'Neill), (Raheny, Dublin 5 and formerly Walkinstown, Dublin 12) August 22, 2022, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Noel and loving mother of Niav, Dónal and Aedín. Very sadly missed by her loving children, sons-in-law Michael and David, daughter-in-law Rachel, her adored grandchildren Daragh, Andrew, Aoife, Rachel, Matthew and Conor, extended family, neighbours and friends.Funeral Mass this morning in St Brigids Church, Killester at 10.00am. Afterwards to Dardistown Crematorium. Please reference RIP.ie for further details. Family flowers only. Any inquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors, Maypark. Tel: 018556374 May she Rest in Peace.

FITZSIMONS, Deirdre, (Dublin Road, Naas, Co. Kildare) August 22, 2022, following a short illness, in the tender care of the staff of Naas Hospital and Hazel Hall Nursing Home, Clane, Co. Kildare. Predeceased by her parents, the late Dr. James O'Connell Fitzsimons and Sheila Fitzsimons and her sisters Rosemary and Patricia. Sadly missed by her loving sisters Anne, Maeve, and Jennifer, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at the George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, today (Friday) from 4,00 o'c. to 6.00 o'c. Funeral tomorrow (Saturday) morning, after 11.00 o'c., Mass in The Church of The Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas, to St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas. May Deirdre Rest in Peace

HIGGINS, (née McManus) Patricia (Patsy), (Malahide), August 23, 2022, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of AnovoCare Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of Frank, predeceased by her son David and grandson Michael, very sadly missed by her loving husband, children Ann, Neil and Lisa, sons-in-law Barry and Kenny and Neil’s partner Melanie, her adored grandchildren Cian, Kirsty, Andrew and Sara, sister Mary, brother Brendan (Australia), nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing in AnovoCare Nursing Home, Cloghran, Swords on Friday, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury, Malahide on Saturday morning for 10.00 o'c Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. All enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home 01-8462620. May She Rest in Peace.

KEENAN-DAFFY, Clare (Castleknock and Drumcondra) . August 23, 2022, (late of Mater Private and Jervis Street Hospitals). In the wonderful care of Marymount Care Centre. Predeceased by her husband Alan Daffy, her brother John Keenan and sister Mary Barry. Deeply regretted by her sisters Kathleen (Byrne), Teresa (Molloy) and Eileen (O’Neill), brother Brendan, sister-in-law Frances Keenan, brother-in-law David O’Neill, Alan’s sister-in-law Nan Daffy, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Removal this (Thursday) morning to St. Thomas the Apostle Church Laurel Lodge Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass 12.00 noon followed with Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 1.40pm.

WRIGHT, Bill (Rostrevor) August 23, 2022, peacefully at home, beloved husband of Colette, dearly loved father of Iain and Shaun and loving grandfather of Daphne, Kezia, Marina and Hector 3, Killowen Road, Rostrevor, BT34 3AF. Bill’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home today (Thursday) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place tomorrow (Friday) in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Rostrevor at 1.00pm (churchservices.tv) followed by private Cremation. Deeply regretted by his loving family and friends. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Life and Time, c/o McAnulty Funeral Directors, 35 Church Street, Warrenpoint. BT34 3HN. May his soul Rest in Peace.

FitzGibbon, James (Jimmy) FitzGibbon (Dowsleys Barn, New Ross, Co. Wexford) - On August 23, 2022, peacefully in the presence of his family and in the wonderful care of the staff on the Oak Ward, University Hospital, Waterford, Jimmy, in his 93rd year. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Breda, sons Jim and Brian, daughters Niamh and Sinead, their partners, husbands and wives, his siblings Rosa, Ingrid, Stephen and the late Daros, Mairead and Larry. Loved by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Cooney's Funeral Home, New Ross, today (Wednesday) from 4.00pm concluding with a celebration of life ceremony at 7.00pm. Private removal tomorrow (Thursday) to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to the Oak Ward, Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Waterford.

FLEMING, Michael (Mick/Mike), (St. Joseph’s Road, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Frederick Avenue, Carlow), August 20, 2022 (following a road accident). Beloved husband of Ann and much loved dad of Rachel, Laura, Jack and Sarah. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sisters Phil, Julie, Madeleine and Paula, brother Andy, parents-in-law Joe and Bernie McDonald, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, cousins, colleagues, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Joan and by his sister Siobhán Murphy. R.I.P. Reposing at his home today (Wednesday) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10.00am in Our Lady and St. David’s Church, Naas followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2.00pm Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to Multiple Myeloma Ireland https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michael-fleming17

O'DONNELL, Liam - (Claremont Court, Glasnevin, Dublin, formerly of Fethard, Co Tipperary retired of The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers)- August 21, 2022, peacefully in the kind and expert care of the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Care for the Elderly at Home Ltd), loving father to Leeanne, Eve and William, father-in-law to Iseult and Siobhan, proud grandfather to Loveday, Robin, Alfie and Oscar Liam. Predeceased by his sister Rita, brother-in-law Bobby, and his brothers Michael and Gus. He will be sadly missed by his brother Joe, his brothers-in-law John and David, sisters-in-law Una, Stella and Siobhan, his many nieces and nephews, and a wide circle of loyal friends, former colleagues and neighbours. Reposing at home in Glasnevin today (Wednesday) between 5.00pm and 8.00pm. Removal tomorrow (Thursday) morning to St. Columba’s Church, Iona Road, Dublin 9 for Requiem Mass at 10.30am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. To view Liam’s Funeral Mass please view here ionaroadparish.ie. If you would like to leave a private message of condolence for Liam’s family please visit www.masseybros.com or alternatively on www.irishtimes.com condolence section. All enquiries to Massey Bros; Cabra on 01 8389774. May he Rest in Peace.