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GALBRAITH, Cyril William (Dundrum), December 1, 2021, (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, in his 98th year; beloved husband of the late Ann Patricia, much loved father of David, Robert, Eric Peter, Heather and Barbara. Loved and remembered always by his family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, the extended family and a wide circle of friends. Funeral Service on December 6 (Monday) at 11 am in Christ Church, Taney, Dundrum, afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. For those unable to attend the funeral, you may view the Service here: https://youtu.be/4uN7mFWgNtE You may also view the Committal at Mount Jerome here at 1pm: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ . Those attending the funeral are required to enter the church before the cortege arrives. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI.

HERSEY, Bruce Graham (Kincora Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin and late of Limerick). Bruce died peacefully on November 29, 2021 after a short illness in the kind and gentle care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his mother Ruth. He will be lovingly remembered by his cousins and their families, Fr. Gerard O’Leary, Ethna Leonard, Kathleen O’Donnell, Clare Archer and Arthur O’Leary, extended family, friends and neighbours. Bruce was an extraordinary and talented musician who will be sadly missed by his colleagues, pupils and friends in the musical world in Dublin and especially by his dear friends Liam and Sharon Wylie. May he Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass for family and close friends will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick (V94 KV4A) tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00am followed by burial in Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery, Mulgrave Street, Limerick (V94 HXF6). Bruce’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.facebook.com/Limerickfunerals/ No flowers please, donations if desired to St. Vincent’s Foundation. In the interests of public health, attendance at the Service will be restricted in line with social distancing protocols and government guidelines. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick.

DAVERN, (Main Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary), November 30, 2021, peacefully in the loving care of all the Staff at Tipperary University Hospital. Raymond, sadly missed by his loving wife of 62 years Ellen, family Owen, Paddy, Raymond, Alex, Ellen, Lisa and Stephen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his 21 grandchildren, sister Joan Breen, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at his residence this (Thursday) evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) in St. John the Baptist Church, Cashel at 12.00 noon and can be viewed on https://funeralslive.ie/raymie-davern/ followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harrold’s Cross at 4pm and can be viewed on Live Streaming of Services - Mount Jerome .

DIGNAM, (née Shine) Peggy (Sutton, Co. Dublin) – December 1, 2021, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, beloved wife of Paddy and dearest mother of Dearbhla and Lorcán; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Lynn, her adored granddaughter Rosa, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law in Ireland, USA and Canada, nieces, nephews, extended family, her devoted carers, kind neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock in St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton. In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions church capacity is restricted with attendees requested to observe social distancing and wearing of facemasks. Those who wish to leave a personal message for the family may do so on the condolences section on www.irishtimes.com or, by post to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie House private please. May she Rest in Peace

MURPHY, Sr. Máire, Sisters of the Cross and Passion, Marino, Dublin, peacefully, in her 97th year, in the loving care of the Staff of Catherine McAuley Home, Beaumont, Dublin, December 1, 2021. Deeply regretted by her brother Joe, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends, the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, the Staff and Carers at the Convent, 22, Griffith Ave, and Catherine McAuley Home. Reposing at Lanigans Funeral Home, Beaumont today (Thursday) from 3.00 o’c to 5.00 o’c. Removal to the Church of St Vincent de Paul Marino tomorrow (Friday) for Requiem Mass at 11.30 o’c, followed by Burial in Dardistown Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can also be seen via the link on R.I.P.ie ‘Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam Dílis’

CONNOLLY, Joe (Mount Merrion and formerly of St. Margaret’s Avenue, Malahide) - November 29, 2021. Peacefully, in the kind care of all the staff at Newtownpark House Nursing Home, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Shane and Sarah, much loved grandfather of Laura, Ben, Seán, Méabh and Finn, and dear brother of Maura, Una, Helen and the late Jimmy and Brian. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, sisters, daughter-in-law Sonya, son-in-law Brian, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, D04 X446 (opposite UCD flyover) this (Wednesday) evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10am at the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, which may be viewed at - https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Messages of condolence for his family may be left at www.rip.ie. “May he rest in peace”

DURRANT, James Anthony (Springfort Meadows, Nenagh and formerly Harold’s Cross, Dublin and Sydney, Australia) – November 27, 2021, (suddenly). Predeceased by his father Garry and father-in-law Mattie. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Colette (née de Forge, Birr, Co. Offaly) and his adored children Tom and Claire, his mother Margaret, mother-in-law Lesley, sister Sarah (Maynard), brothers-in-law; Clint and Dave, sisters-in-law; Kathryn and Liz, Liz’s partner Joe, nephews; Jacob, Adam and Daniel, nieces; Elizabeth and Emily, uncles, aunts, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends in Australia and Ireland. Reposing at Boyd’s Funeral Home, Birr (R42 YF75) today (Wednesday) evening from 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Funeral to arrive at St. Brendan's Church, Birr, tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial in Clonoghill Cemetery, Birr. The Durrant and de Forge families family kindly request that Covid guidelines be adhered to including no handshaking. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/stbrendans.birr Facebook page: Brendan Birr May he Rest in Peace.

NANGLE, Eileen (née Armstrong), (of Whitehall, Dublin 9, late of Annagh, Co. Roscommon), November 29, 2021 (peacefully) at Anovo Care Nursing Home, Swords. Beloved wife of the late Edmond (Edward); very sadly missed by her children Michael, Frances and Eamonn, daughters-in-law Anne and Aideen, son-in-law Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark tomorrow (Thursday) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Removal on Friday morning to Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney for 11.00am Mass, followed by burial in St Fintans Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

DEMPSEY, Francis, (Late of Donaghmede) November 28, 2021. Passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his partner Eta and his family in Mater Hospital. Francis, sadly missed by his loving partner Eta & sons Emmet, Gary, Damien, grandchildren, Carrie, Rachel, Sarah, Cathal, Ciara, daughters in law, Yvonne, Gina, brother, Liam, Sisters, Nuala, Mairead, Sister and brothers in law, The Clarke Family, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he Rest In Peace. Reposing at Frank Jennings Funeral Home, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack at 2.00pm to 4.00pm tomorrow (Thursday). Funeral Mass on Friday at 12.00pm in Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede. This will be live streamed; https://holytrinityparish.ie followed by cremation in Dardistown at 2pm. This will be live streamed;www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-​chap​el-webstreaming.html. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to St Francis Hospice; https://www.sfh.ie/donate