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MORRIS, Maureen, (late of Blackrock, County Dublin ) December 10, 2021 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Blackrock Hospice. Loving daughter of the late Harry and Iris, beloved sister of Harriet, Frances, Rita, Jacinta, Jim and Anne. Sadly missed by her sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, Jim’s partner, Hildegun, nieces, nephews, her good friend Oliver, her extended family and friends. Maureen’s Funeral Mass will take place under current Government guidelines tomorrow, Tuesday (December 14), at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Blackrock and can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/blackrock followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. May she rest in peace

DOLAN, (née Shannon) Deirdre (Donnybrook, Dublin). December 9, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) and much loved mother of Martin, Joyce, John and David. Sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Amanda, Audrey and Orla, son-in-law Robin, her cherished grandchildren James, Jessica, Arabella, Louisa, Jack, Amy, Emma, Sam and Ollie, her sisters Maureen, Lolo, Eithne and Una, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and all her relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal today (Monday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook arriving at 11:20 am for Funeral Mass at 11:30 am which may be viewed on the parish webcam https://donnybrookparish.ie/webcam/ followed by cremation in Newlands Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Blackrock Hospice.

MAHER, (née Fletcher) Betty (Elizabeth) (Rathfarnham, Dublin) – December 9, 2021, peacefully, in her 106th year, in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Denis, much loved mother of Frank and Joe, devoted foster mother to Rita and sister of Kathleen, Seán and the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving family, her granddaughter Denise, nephews, nieces and her wide circle of friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Monday (Dec 13) from 4pm to 6pm for close family and friends only. Funeral Mass on Tuesday (Dec 14) at 10am in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan, followed by burial at Bohernabreena Cemetery. For those that cannot attend the funeral due to current government restrictions, you may view the Mass on the following link https://churchmedia.tv/camera/ballyroan-parish-church-​rathf​arnham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross (www.olh.ie)

MURPHY, Peter (Knocklyon and formerly Churchtown, Dublin) December 9, 2021 peacefully at home, predeceased by his parents Gerry and Máirín, much loved brother of John, Paul and Miriam, deeply regretted by his adored and adoring nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Mary and Elaine, brother-in-law John, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Removal this Monday morning to St. Colmcille’s Church Knocklyon for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial at Deansgrange Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on the following link https://youtu.be/tozV-NG0RM0

MARTIN, (née Devitt) Veronica (Nora) (Castleknock) - 8 December 2021, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the Sycamore Unit at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of Sylvester (Sonny) and much loved mother of Deborah, David, Garry and Joan. Very sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Mick and Jamie, grandchildren David, Aisling, Marcus, Jo, Zoe, Mia, Sonny and Sadie, sister Dorrie, brother Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal this Saturday morning (11th December) to St Brigid's Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Blanchardstown Hospital Society. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors 01 2984143.

O'DOWD, (née Canavan) Maureen, late of Monkstown, Co Dublin, December 9, 2021. Peacefully, under the gentle care of all the staff at Ashford House Nursing Home in the presence of her family. Beloved wife of the late Tom, very sadly missed by her children Emer, Don and Maurish, son-in-law Philip, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren Naomi, Ben, Jonathan, Matthew, Rory, Milly and great-granddaughter Jemima. Rest in Peace. Removal on Monday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am which may be viewed on the following link https://Livestream.absentfriends.ie/MaureenODowd. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

RUTLEDGE, Simon (North Wall, Dunboyne and Westport) December 9, 2021, peacefully, in the tender care of Mayo Hospice, Castlebar, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. Formerly of the Department of Defence. Simon was the beloved husband of Lily and the proud father of Emer. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by his wife, daughter, son-in-law Johnny, grandchildren Anna, Conn and Róisín, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Simon was pre-deceased by his parents William and Molly. Requiem Mass will be held for Simon this (Saturday) at St. Mary’s Church, Westport at 11.00am with burial afterwards in Murrisk Cemetery, Westport. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

HENIGAN, James Albert (Jim) (Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and formerly Listowel, Co. Kerry) December 9, 2021. Peacefully, in his 91st year, in the care of staff of Simpsons Hospital, Dundrum. Son of the late William and Margaret, brother of the late Mike, Pearl, Angela and Vourneen. Sadly missed by his sister Mary Enda, his nieces and nephews Paul, Penny, Niall, Steve, Mike, Bill, David, and Trish, all his extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace. Funeral Service on Tuesday, December 14 at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D.6W. The Funeral can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ . 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 All enquires to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown on Ph: 01 2808882. No flowers please.

PARTE, Charles Desmond (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Belfast and Bedford, UK) December 9, 2021, peacefully in the exceptionally kind care of the staff at Ashbury Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Anne and devoted and much loved father of Christopher, Aidan and Bernadette. He will be sadly missed by his children, daughters-in-law Dee and Jane, son-in-law Paddy, grandchildren Nora, Isabella, Michael Desmond, Michael Patrick, Sophie and Sarah, brothers Eugene, Michael and Damien, sisters Angela, Geraldine and Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law extended family and friends. Funeral Mass this (Saturday) morning at 10.00am in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Blackrock followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. For those that cannot attend, the Funeral can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/blackrock. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Please respect mask wearing and social distancing protocols at all time. May he Rest in Peace

FITZPATRICK, Sr Micheline, Sisters of the Cross and Passion, Marino, Dublin, peacefully, in her 106th year, in the loving care of the Staff of the Sacred Heart Residence Sybil Hill, Dublin, December 8, 2021. Deeply regretted by Sisters of the Cross and Passion, the Staff and Carers at the Convent, 22, Griffith Ave, and The Sacred Heart Residence. Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart Residence this (Saturday) morning at 11.00 o’c followed by Burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Dá Fhaid é an Lá Tagann an Oíche