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KIRBY, Mary (nee Meehan) North Circular Road, Limerick. November 24, 2021 peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Beloved wife of Michael. Dearly loved mother of James, Lynda and Louise. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Mary, sons-in-law Richard and Jerry, her beloved grandchildren Cormac, Ciara, Rupert, Oliver, Louis and Aimee, brother Bryan, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home, Thomas Street for family and close friends tomorrow (Friday) 26th November from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass for family and close friends will be held this (Saturday) 27th November at 11.00am in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road followed by burial in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Adare. Until the white rose blooms again, goodbye my love, goodbye. Mary’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on http://www.ourladyoftherosaryparishlimerick.ie/web-cam/ 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.

GARVEY, Pauline (née McCann) (Clonskeagh and formerly of Drumcondra) - November 23, 2021 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Pauline; dearly beloved wife of the late Des, much loved mother of the late Mark and sister of the late Gene. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Adrienne, grandchildren Jenna and Ciara, great-grandchildren Cooper and Addyson, her loving brothers Brian, Dermot and Colm, sisters-in-law Patsy and Olive, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. relatives and many friends. May she Rest In Peace. Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan and Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 November 26th (Friday) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on November 27th (Saturday) to the Church of the Assumption S.S. Columbanus and Gall, Milltown arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, DW6 HY98 arriving at 11.30am. To view the requiem mass live go to this link https://www.milltownparish.ie/web-cam/ and the committal service at the Crematorium go to this link https://vimeo.com/event/153499. For those who would like to offer messages of sympathy to Pauline’s family go to this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie and go to Recent Deaths.

MERRIGAN, Audrey (Nee O’Callaghan), (Castleknock and formerly of Newry, Co Down), November 23, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of the late Laurence and much loved mother of Sarah, David and Rachel, mother-in-law of Paul, Wendy and Hugh and doting grandmother of Dan, Gus, Lee, Karac, Aria and Tana. Sadly missed by her loving brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. Reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home Clonsilla tomorrow Friday evening from 6 o’clock to 8 o’clock. Removal to the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle’s, Laurel Lodge on Saturday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock followed by burial in St. Mary’s Churchyard, Clonsilla.

MURPHY, Ronda, (November 23, 2021), (Blackrock, Co. Dublin formerly of Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia). Peacefully at Blackrock Clinic predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene Augustine Murphy, loving and much loved by her children Anne, Margaret, Debbie, Noni and Robert, will be forever loved and sadly missed by her grandchildren Petra and Ella, sons-in-law Ray and Alan and extended family, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at the family home today (Thursday) 25th November 2021 from 4pm – 8pm. Removal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Foxrock in time for Requiem Mass on November 26th (Friday) at 10:00 with Burial thereafter in Deansgrange Cemetery. Those who cannot attend Ronda's Funeral service, can view the mass at 10 am by clicking on the following link www.churchservices.tv/foxrock or alternatively https://foxrockparishchallenges.com/home/webcam. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Blackrock Hospice, If you would like to leave a message of sympathy on our condolence section please click https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notice/, or on the RIP.ie link at the bottom of this page. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Newtown Park Tel: (01) 280 4454.

O'SHEA, Catherine (née Hayes), (Blackrock Co Dublin) November 23, 2021 (peacefully) surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Private Hospital. Darling wife of Fionan (Finny) and loving mother of Alice and Emily. Pre-deceased by her parents Bob and Alice (December 24, 2020). Deeply regretted by her heartbroken sister Barbara (McGinley), her brother Liam (London), son-in-law Jack, Emily’s partner Peter, aunt Rosaleen (Linehan), aunt-in-law Mary Rose (Hayes), brothers-in-law Ciaran, Mick, Seamus, Peadar, Tadhg, Sean, sisters-in-law Maire, Bernadette, Eilis and Colette, niece Clare, nephew Darragh, neighbours and friends especially those at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club and former colleagues at Bank of Ireland. Rest in Peace. Reposing tomorrow (Friday) at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am, which can be viewed on the following link, https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ The funeral cortege will pass Catherine’s home at 12 noon (approximately) on route to Mount Jerome followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

BROOKS, Ted (Manusmore, Clarecastle, County Clare & Late of Element 6 / De Beers and Irish Seed Savers) on November 22, 2021 (peacefully) at Ennis General Hospital. Beloved husband of Helen (née Brassil) and dearest father of Maurice, David and Kate and devoted grandad to Greta & Eleanor. Sadly missed by his loving wife and children, their partners Anna, Anna & William, granddaughters, brothers Maurice & Geoffrey, sisters Joy & Valerie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, other relatives and his many friends. Rest in Peace. Private Cremation will take place for family and close friends at Shannon Crematorium on Sunday 28th November at 2pm and will be live streamed on Crematorium website from 1.55pm (password GG14TB). No flowers please, donations if desired to Milford Home Care Team. Please observe current Covid-19 restrictions regarding attendance at funerals. Messages of sympathy may be expressed through our website: www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home, Limerick.

FOY, Bertram (Bertie), (Ballina, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Malahide, Co. Dublin), November 20, 2021, (peacefully), in the care of Nenagh General Hospital, husband of the late Prue, very sadly missed by his loving daughters Cathy (Morrow), Helen (Turner) and Gabrielle, grandpa to Sarah, Andy, Kate, Emma and the late little Laura, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury, Malahide tomorrow (Friday), for 11 o'c Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Alone. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. Enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock 01-8462620. May He Rest in Peace

BANVILLE, Janet (née Dunham), (Howth, Co Dublin and formerly of St. Louis, Missouri and Berkeley, California) passed away (peacefully), on November 22, 2021, in the care of Blackrock Clinic, beloved wife of John and devoted mother to Colm and Douglas, very sadly missed by Ellen and Alice Quinn-Banville, her sister Ruth and brother Larry, daugher-in-law Catherine and by her grandchildren Joseph and Ruby. A memorial service and celebration of Janet's life will be held at a future date. A private funeral for family and close friends will take place on the 27th November 2021 (Saturday), at 12pm in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam link. All enquiries to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock 01-8462620.

HARPER, Marian (Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Leinster Road, Rathmines), on November 21, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Matthew and Josephine Harper. Lovingly remembered and very sadly missed by her son Matthew and daughter Katharina, her sisters and brothers, Fr. Conor Harper SJ, Joan, Toni, Neil, Judy and Áine, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and a wide circle of treasured friends in both Australia and Ireland. Funeral will take place in Australia. Arrangements to be advised. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

MACKEY, David (Deace), (Drumaughra House, Cavan and Letterkenny, Co. Donegal). Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at the Mater Private Hospital Dublin following a very short illness, so bravely fought. Beloved husband and soulmate of Marian O’Donovan-Mackey and devoted father to Catherine, David and Edward. Sadly missed by his son in law Colin, his daughter-in-law Michelle and Edward’s partner Ann-Jean, his brothers Martin, Philip and Barry, sister Caroline, sisters-in-law and his many, many friends. David’s devotion to his work,his unwavering zest for life and his kindness and generosity will be remembered forever. May he Rest In Peace. David will repose at his home H12AT21 this Wednesday from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from his home on Thursday afternoon at 12.30 to the Cathedral of Ss Patrick and Felim, Cavan arriving for Funeral Mass at 1 O’Clock via Dublin Road, College Street and Farnham Street. Following Mass the cortege will travel to St. Brigid’s cemetery, Killygarry for committal prayers and burial. Government and HSE guidelines must be adhered to with mask wearing and no hand shaking. Please use the condolence book at the end of this page for your messages to the Family. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Cathedral webcam at www.cavantownparish.com. The Family would like to thank each of you for your cooperation and understanding at this difficult time. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu would be appreciated to the Irish Cancer Society.