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HODGINS, Kenneth Albert (Grove House, Foxrock, Kenneth Hodgins Interiors and formerly of Grove Lawn, Blackrock) – December 17, 2021, suddenly at his home, loving husband of Joan and dear father of Neville, Basil, Ingrid and the late Clive. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughter, daughters-in-law Karen, Thelma and Nicola, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Jessica, Ross, Scott, Daniel, Julie, Amy, Sally, Max and Megan, sisters Esme and Lois, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Noel and Trevor. Graveside Service today (Monday) at 12 Noon in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill.

BOLGER, Peggy (Jane) (née O’Neill), December 16, 2021, (late of Kimmage) unexpectedly but peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Sally Park Nursing Home, Knocklyon; beloved wife and best friend of the late Jim and loving and devoted Mam of Tony, Peter, Mary, Jim, and Gerry. Peggy will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving family, children, son-in-law Chris, daughters-in-law Anne, Pauline, Collette, and Amanda, her adored 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Pamela, nieces, nephews, relatives, wide circle of friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass (today) December 20 (Monday) at 11:30am in Mount Argus Church, Harold’s Cross and afterwards for burial to Bohernabreena Cemetery. To view Peggy’s Funeral mass on Monday at 11:30am please see the link on RIP.ie All enquiries to Brian McElroy Funeral Directors, Crumlin Village 01-4559101. May Peggy Rest in Peace

KAVANAGH, Noel Thomas (Oldcastle, Co. Meath, FRCVS Expert Vet., Scientific Author) - December 16, 2021. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross after a long illness. Beloved husband of Caroline, devoted father of Kirsten and Naomi and grandfather of Ben, Alice, Christopher, Iona, Arran and Saoirse. He will be profoundly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law John and Mathew, brother-in-law Rory, his sisters Daphne and Averil, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours, academics and professionals associated with the porcine community. Noel received excellent care in his home from many carers, particularly by his wife Caroline and in Our Lady’s Hospice where he spent his final days. We wish to thank all of the wonderful nurses, carers, doctors and allied health professionals in the community, Beaumont Hospital, Bons Secours Glasnevin and in Our Lady’s Hospice. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral Service today December 20 (Monday) at 4pm in the Victorian Chapel Mount Jerome. Those who cannot attend may view the service live from 4pm using the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ . If you would like to leave a private message of sympathy on our condolences section, please visit https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices or publicly using the RIP.ie 'Condolence Section'. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association https://imnda.ie/ or Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross https://olh.ie/make-a-donation/.

LANG, Marion (née Keane) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) December 16, 2021. Peacefully, in the care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late John. Marion will be deeply missed by her loving nephews, nieces, the wider family circle and by her many dear friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass at 10am this (Monday) morning in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin. 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. ‘A great lady’

FINN, Thomas Vincent (TV), (Monkstown and formerly Killiney, Co. Dublin) December 15, 2021. Peacefully, at The Fern Dean Nursing Home in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Deirdre and loving father of Amanda and Darragh. He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren James, Jessica, Arabella, Louisa, Dina and Isaac, Amanda’s partner Martin, Darragh’s partner Maria, the families of his late siblings Margaret, John and Maureen, sisters-in-law Barbara and Una, nieces. nephews, neighbours, friends in Woodbrook Golf Club and by the people who worked with him in many domains of Irish public life, also by those whose lives he touched in more personal ways. The Funeral Mass will take place at 10 oc today (Monday) in St Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

HYLAND, Christopher (Milltown and formerly of Navan, Co. Meath) December 17, 2021 (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his wife Mary. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Sara, son Mark, son-in-law Benoit, daughter-in-law Alison, grandchildren Luc, Ben, Matthew, Theo and Juliette, sister Eilish, nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 am in the Church of Saints Columbanus and Gall, Milltown. The Mass may be viewed on the following link https://www.milltownparish.ie/web-cam/ Private cremation will take place after. Family flowers only.

BRENNAN, Kit (Catherine), Dunmore Road, Waterford. December 17, 2021 passed away peacefully following a short illness. Predeceased by her parents Jim and Mai Brennan, sisters Alice, Mary, Joan and most recently Betty (Elizabeth) in the USA. Kit will be sadly missed by her brothers Eddie and Jim, sisters Helen (Griffin) and Nuala (O’Leary), nieces, nephews, Godchildren, family, neighbours and many many friends. Requiem Mass on Monday in Ferrybank Church followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.