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DOYLE, Eva (née Lynch) (Leopardstown and formerly of Glenageary) January 5, 2022. Peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a short illness in the care of the staff at the Cara Ward at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved wife of Gary and adoring mother of Max, loving daughter of Isabel and the late Noel and sister-in-law of the late Gavin. Very sadly missed by her husband, son, mother, aunts, uncles, father-in-law Brian, mother-in-law Tess, brothers-in-law Tommy and Shane, sisters-in-law Laura and Alison, extended family and many, many friends. May she Rest In Peace. Reposing in her mother’s residence tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday strictly between 4.00pm-6.00pm both days. Funeral Mass at 10.00am on January 10 (Monday) in St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery. Please respect mask wearing and social distancing protocols at all times. Messages to the family can be left in the Condolences Section on www.irishtimes.com.

THOMPSON, Dr William Henry (Harry) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) – January 5, 2022, peacefully, in his 98th year, in the loving presence of his family and in the excellent care of Belmont House Nursing Home, Stillorgan. Beloved and loving husband of Lois, much loved father of Lesley and Jonathan and adored grandfather of Bryan and Rebecca. He will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives and friends. A private Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 3.00pm and this may be viewed on the following link www.churchservices.tv/colliersbray “The Lord is my Shepherd”

KISSANE, Brigadier General Jack (Seán) Retired, (Salthill, Galway, formerly Killomeroe, Lisselton, Co. Kerry) - 5th January, 2022 (peacefully) at his home in the loving care of his family. Pre-deceased by his first wife Mary (née Hassett), brothers Fr. Michael, Edward and Richie, sisters Mary and Peggy McElligott. Beloved husband of Maureen (née Dunleavy) and the late Mary, much loved father of Niamh Ryan (Tipperary), Katherine Stapleton (Naas), John (Wales), Lorna Mayne, (Dubai) and Keith (Barna, Galway). Deeply mourned by his wife and family, sister Hannah May Liston, daughters-in-law Corrin and Hilary, sons-in-law Dominic, Eoin and Steve, adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended Kissane, Dunleavy and Hassett families, neighbours and friends. Family flowers only. Donations to ‘Community Palliative Care Team', www.galwayhospice.ie Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway today (Thursday,) 6th January from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A 'Walk-Through' system is in place therein. Removal on Saturday, 8th January to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill to arrive for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. Funeral after Mass to Rahoon Cemetery. To prevent the spread of Covid-19 , Mass will be celebrated with relatives and close friends. Livestream link for Mass https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-church-​salth​ill Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

COWZER, (Née Lennon) Angela (formerly of Lisclogher, Bray Road, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow) - Died January 05, 2022 at Orwell Nursing Home, Rathgar, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Eddie, much loved mother of Alison, Audrey and David. Sons-in-law Michael and Aidan, daughter-in-law Meike, her adored grandchildren Shona, Tara, Alex, Andrew, Luke, Livia and Killian. Her Loving sister Vera, brother Joe, carer Susan, extended family, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock A94 X308 Friday 7th January between 6pm and 8pm. Funeral Mass 10am Saturday 8th January at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Church capacity is limited to 90 people, please, wear a mask, and observe all social distancing guidelines laid out at the funeral home and the Church when attending this funeral. Those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass can view the mass at 10 am on Saturday by clicking the link https://enniskerryparish.ie/parish-webcam/, please feel free to leave a message of condolence in the condolence section below or alternatively, a private message of condolence can be sent to Angela’s family by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Carew Centre, St. Vincent’s Hospital.

O'HALLORAN, Thomas F., B.E., (Prospect, Mullingar) - January 4, 2022 (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity. Pre-deceased by his brother Rory, dearest husband of Teresa (nee Bradley) for 55 years, much loved father of Ronan, Orla and Shauna, father-in-law of Alessandro, Sharon and Isacco, Nonno and granddad of Maria Teresa, Siobhán, Callum and Isobelle and his brother Colm, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Friday) January 7, at 12.00 o'c in St. Paul's Church, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. House private, please. Please adhere to Government guidelines regarding the wearing of face masks, social distancing and no hand-shaking at the church. For those who would have attended but cannot due to current guidelines, Tom's Mass can be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie

KENNA, Dominic (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon) January 5, 2022 (suddenly) at home. Beloved husband of Rose and dear father of Dominic, Sean, Anthony, Mary, Raymond, Declan, Helena, Fiona, Aidan and the late Paul. Dominic will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother Barney, sisters-in-law Bridie and Kate, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he Rest In Peace. Removal to the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge on January 8 (Saturday) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00am followed by burial in Kiltoom Cemetery, Athlone, Co. Roscommon arriving at 1.00pm (approx.). Dominic’s funeral Mass may be viewed online on the Laurel Lodge Parish website on Saturday at 10.00am.

BARRY, John (Johnny) (Dun Emer Road, Dundrum and formerly of Ennis Road, Limerick) – January 4, 2022, peacefully, at home. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Margaret (née Ring), his sisters Ann Pender and Yvonne Hughes, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and a wide circle of cherished friends and neighbours. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Friday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10.00am in the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally, followed by interment in Springfield Cemetery, Killarney Road, Bray. The live streaming of the mass may be viewed on the parish website www.balallyparish.ie Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Blackrock Hospice, www.olh.ie . House Private. “May John Rest In Peace”

DWYER, Michael Patrick (Dixie) (Tramore, Co. Waterford) - December 26, 2021, suddenly but peacefully at home, aged 41. Beloved son of Angela and the late James (Séamus), cherished fiancé of Chia Yi (Momo), loving brother of Mark and David and much loved uncle of Cordelia, Edward and Aisling and brother-in-law of Franziska and Eimear. He will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives and many friends. Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Tramore on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 12.30 p.m., followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Live-stream link can be found on Rip.ie. Donations if desired to the following: www.addisonsdisease.org.uk. May he Rest in Peace. Take care of all your memories … for you cannot relive them.

DUNCAN, Gertraud (née Offenhauser), (Killiney, Co Dublin) January 3, 2022 after a brief illness at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin, beloved wife of Michael, loving mother of Christian and Michael Jr. Sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughter-in-law Rachel, her much loved granddaughters Rebekah and Eva, sister Margarete and brother-in-law Dieter, extended family and friends. Removal Saturday, January 8, 2022 from Quinn’s of Glasthule to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross arriving for 2.30pm Funeral Service which can be viewed on https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to either Compassion in World Farming, D.S.P.C.A or The Donkey Sanctuary, Ireland.

LYNCH, Kathleen (Kay) (née Mulligan) (Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow) – January 3, 2022, suddenly but peacefully at home, beloved wife of the late John, much loved Mum of Caroline (Devitt) and Maria (Kelly), caring mother-in-law of Ciarán and the late Johnny, devoted Granny of Adam and Amy; Aaron and Emily, dearly loved by her brothers and sisters Joe, Anthony, Anne (Farrell) and the late Tom and Mary (Anderson), she will be sadly missed by her family, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Bray today (Thursday) from 3.00pm-5.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) at 10.15am in St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry followed by burial in St. Mochonog’s Cemetery, Kilmacanogue. The Mass may be viewed online at enniskerryparish.ie. May she rest in peace