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HENNELLY, Justin (late of Dublin and Headford, Co. Galway) December 22nd 2021. Suddenly at his home. Beloved son of the late Jim and Pat and beloved brother of Cora, Lorna and Damien. Deeply mourned by his sisters, brother, sister-in-law Maura, nephews and nieces Andrew, Jeff, Susie, Aisling and Áine, Aunt Beatrice, cousins, relatives, great friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, Jan 1, at 9am at the Church of Saint Paul of The Cross, Mount Argus, Dublin 6W, followed by burial in Moyne Cemetery, Headford at 2.00pm to 2.30pm approximately. Please note that the funeral Mass can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/mountargus . In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is respectfully requested that all those attending the funeral adhere strictly to HSE guidelines, as would be Justin’s strong wish. Thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time. For those who wish to send a message of condolence or Mass card, please send them by postal service to Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Directors at 1 St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09N5TK or send by e-mail at info@rommassey.ie and they will then be forwarded onto the relatives. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W or at http://www.olh.ie. House private. “May his kind and generous soul rest in peace. Our Lady of Knock, Pray for him”

HICKIE, Denis Joseph (Ranelagh and Wexford) December 26, 2021, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Belmont Nursing Home, Stillorgan. Loving father of Brigitte (Paris), Gavin (Maryland), and Leanne, and their respective partners Davide, Jessica and David, together with all his adored grandchildren Eva and Ugo, Fionn and Cian, Alicia, Aoibhinn and Cillian, and the late Darren, together with their mothers Rosemary (deceased), Monique and Irene. Very sadly missed by his brother Tony, sister Mary (Boston), by his sisters-in-law Grace and Esther and his nephew Denis, nieces Clodagh and Bairbre and all his very many friends, former teammates and colleagues at St. Marys College RFC. Requiem Mass will take place in the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines Road Lower tomorrow (Friday) next at 10.00am followed by burial at Deans Grange Cemetery. The Mass can also be viewed on the following link: https://www.rathminesparish.ie/webcam/

GREENE, Florence Annie (née Gawley) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and Tourlestrane, Sligo) December 24, 2021. (Peacefully) in the care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital. Beloved wife of Norman and much loved mother of David. Predeceased by her brother Edwin; Florence will be forever loved and sadly missed by Norman, David & AnneMarie, her cherished grandchildren Ben and Ellie, her sister Emily, brother Henry, nieces, nephews, all extended family, neighbours, friends and her colleagues from the Golfing Union of Ireland. Florence’s Funeral Service will take place today (Thursday, December 30) at 1.30pm in Whitechurch Parish Church, Church of Ireland, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, followed by a 3.15pm Cremation Service in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. For condolences, donations and webcam details please refer to www.rip.ie. All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors, Rathfarnham, on (01) 4061000. May She Rest in Peace

SHAW JONES, Joan, Christmas Day 2021. Cherished mother of Helen, Thelma, Sheelagh and Patricia. Sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law Peter, Kieran and Frank, her dear sister Peg, brother-in-law Robin, grandchildren Aleana, Daniel, Jack, Kaya, Marvin, Patrick, Shane, Bláthín, Aimée, Mary and Katie, as well as her twelve great-grandchildren. Joan will also be remembered fondly by the Shaw, Long, Gilsenan and Jones families and friends. We can never thank everyone enough in Roseville Nursing Home, Bray for their care of Joan. According to Joan’s wishes her Funeral has taken place. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘ Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com.

FERGUSON, Ruth (of Donnycarney, Dublin 9, late of UCD) - December 25th 2021 (peacefully) at home after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her mother Monica; very sadly missed by her sister Susan, brother Nick, brother-in-law Kevin, sister-in-law Ethna, nieces Sive and Genevieve, nephew Sonny, extended family, neighbours and friends, especially Theresa McNally and Theresa Buggy. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark tomorrow (Thursday), from 5.30pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney for 10.00am Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

OWENS, Hugh Vincent (Dalkey, Co Dublin and Scotstown, Co Monaghan) - Died peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital on December 27th 2021. Loving husband of Helen for 60 years. Dearly loved by his children Anne, Gerry, Peter and Jackie, grandchildren, Jack, Lauren, Hannah, Alex and Jodie, daughters-in-law, Lisa and Alison, son-in-law Steve, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass on Friday 31st December at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/dalkey with burial afterwards to Deansgrange Cemetery.

MAHON, Mary (May) (née Trench) in her 100th year (Rushmore Nursing Home, Knocknacarra, formerly Salthill, Galway) - 25th December, 2021, Mary (May), passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Rushmore Nursing Home and her family. Much loved wife of the late Seán and mother of Joseph, Geraldine, Joan, Brendan and Claire. Deeply missed and remembered with much love by her sons and daughters, daughters-in-law Evelyn and Ann and sons-in-law Jack and Owen, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, her extended family and friends. Requiem Mass Thursday, 30th December at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill. Livestream link for Mass https://www.salthillparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/ And https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-church-​salth​ill Mary, may the protection of the ancestors be yours. May you be re-united with all those you loved

NELIGAN, Maurice Anthony of The Burnaby, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Ex. Siemens Ltd. Raglan Road, Dublin - December 26th 2021, peacefully after a long illness, in the presence of his loving family. Mourned by his wife Dympna, sons Maurice, Pat, Dara, Niall and Donal, sisters Kathleen and Emer, brother Colm, daughters-in-law Diane, Manu and Melissa, grandchildren Kiva, David, Conor, Tara, Kate and Harry, his nephews and nieces and many friends. Reposing at his home tomorrow (Wednesday), December 29th, from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 30th, at 2pm in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, which can also be viewed on the following link: https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/ after which Maurice will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Please note that social distancing and face coverings must be observed at all times. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 0872160740. May his soul rest in peace.

FLANAGAN, (Sandymount, Dublin) - Peacefully on December 26th 2021 at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Gerald F. (Gerry), devoted husband of Audrey Lavelle. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Audrey, his nephews, nieces, mother-in-law Patsy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral cortege will leave his residence in Sandymount at 1.45 pm on Friday (31st December 2021) to arrive at the Victorian Chapel in Mt. Jerome Crematorium for service at 2.30 pm. No flowers, please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, Dublin.

DURKAN, Sister Sarah, Daughters of Mary and Joseph, Tallaght, and late of Louisburgh and Uganda - December 26th, peacefully, in the loving care of the Staff, Cedar House Nursing Home. Very deeply regretted by her loving DMJ community, her dear sister, Teresita, and sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her sisters, Anne (Aldridge), Alice (Kerrigan), Nora (Gallagher) and Evelyn (Leamy), her brothers, Father Liam, Johnny and Anthony. Sarah will be sadly missed by her community, sister, sisters-in-law, her many nieces, nephews and extended family. Reposing privately in DMJ house, Bancroft Road, Tallaght D24 HCA2 on Tuesday, 28th December. Removal to Saint Mary’s Priory, Tallaght, on Wednesday, 29th, for 11 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving (Livestream: churchservices.tv/tallaght), followed by burial in Saint Kieran’s Cemetery, Kilkenny. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.