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TWOMEY, Timothy (Tim), (Rathfarnham, Dublin), November 17, 2021 (peacefully) after a brief illness at St James’s Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Angela and loving father of Mary, Anne, Margaret and the late John. He will be sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Removal to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham today (Monday) morning arriving at 9.50 am for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am which may be viewed on the parish webcam https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham followed by cremation at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. The funeral cortège will pass by Tim’s home on Ballytore Road between 11.00 and 11.15 am on Monday en route to Mount Jerome.

EOGAN, George, Professor Emeritus of Celtic Archaeology, University College Dublin (Dublin and Nobber, Co. Meath) – November 18, 2021, peacefully at Our Lady's Hospice, following a long and happy life. Sadly missed by his loving wife Fiona (née Stephens) and his children James, Maeve, Deirdre and Clíona, daughter- and sons-in-law Maeve O'Callaghan, Mark Simpson, Niall Murphy and Brian Moore. Much loved Grandad of Heather, Sarah, Lucy, Henry, Martha, Joseph, Eleanor, Anna, Charlotte and Louisa. George will be greatly missed by his extended family, friends, colleagues and former students. May he Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass for George will take place today Monday November 22 at 10.00am in St. Joseph's Church, Terenure https://www.stjosephsterenure.com/live-mass/ followed by burial at St. John's Old Cemetery, Nobber, Co. Meath. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Mercer's Institute for Research on Ageing, St. James's Hospital or to Our Lady's Hospice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

LAWRENCE, Nora (née Doris) (Vancouver, Canada) passed away on November 3, 2021 surrounded her family and dedicated staff at VGH Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving husband Mike daughter Anna and son David brothers Paddy, Niall and sisters Delma and Una, sisters-in-law, brothers-in- law, relatives and friends. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person and may be accessed as of 10:50 am Pacific Standard Time / 6.50pm today (Saturday) by going to the following web address: tiny.cc/NoraLawrence Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/vancouver-​​bc/nora-lawrence-10432776

DOHERTY, (née Lynch) Bríd, (Malahide), November 18, 2021, (peacefully), in the tender care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre, Lucan, predeceased by her loving husband Eoghan, sisters May and Kitty, brothers Ollie, Tom and Michael and daughter-in-law Carol-Anne, very sadly missed by her children John, Paul, Mark, Jane and Sarah, grandchildren Lisa, Paul, Conor, Emma, Luke, Tom, Louis, Lucy and James, sons-in-law Garret and Ciarán, daughters-in-law Thérèse and Maria, her nephews, nieces, kind neighbours and wonderful friends, not forgetting her dear sister-in-law Máire and Ardee relations. Removal to St. Sylvester's Church Malahide today (Saturday), for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Please refer to rip.ie for webcam details. Enquires to Staffords Funeral Home, Portmarnock 01-8462620. May She Rest in Peace

FAWSITT, Diarmaid (Willie) (Shankill, Dublin 18 and formerly of Manch, West Cork) – November 16, 2021, at home. Gentleman Willie took his departure from planet earth, quietly and peacefully, to continue “living the dream” in the heavens and stars above. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife Anne, daughter Jane, sons Séan and Robert, daughter-in-law Ella, son-in-law Martin, by his beautiful grandchildren Emily and Chris and siblings Ann, Charlie, Alice, Diana, Roddy, Danny, Henry, John and Richard. Predeceased by his sister Hope. Requiem Mass today (Saturday) at 11.30am in St Anne’s Church, Shankill followed by Committal Service at 1.45pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. The Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/shankill Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, www.olh.ie “May he Rest in Peace”

TUTTLE, Patrick (Pat) (Glounthaune, Co. Cork): On November 17, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his family at The Bon Secours Hospital. beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Geoff, Miriam and Maeve, dear brother of Maura, Ann, Honor, Éilish and the late Eamonn, Marita and Micheál. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sons-in-law Jack and Danny, daughter-in-law Yvonne, his much adored granddaughter Jules, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (November 22) in the Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune which can be viewed on http://glounthauneparish.ie/watch-mass-on-line/ Funeral afterwards to St. Josephs Cemetery, Little Island. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Care. (All those attending funeral services are asked to please respect social distancing guidelines) May he Rest in Peace www.jerhoconnorfuneralhomes.ie

COLLINS, Des, (Sandford, Commons Road, Dromiskin, Dundalk, Co. Louth) - November 17, 2021, after a long and heart breaking journey with M.N.D., in the care lately of Blackrock Abbey. Sadly and painfully missed by Val, his wife, friend and beloved for 57 years, devoted father to his 6 children, Steven, Brona (and her deceased twin Brigid), Karl, Niamh and John, his grandchildren Tara, Gwen, Ewan, Ronan, Fíonn, Felix, Róisín and Kylila, brothers, sister and in-laws and also missed by his loyal friend Paschal. House strictly private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association at https://imnda.ie/donate/. Rest in Peace Des.

HOGAN, Nancy (Bridget Anne) (née Kenny) (Glenview Knockalton Nenagh Co. Tipperary and late of Cloneash Oldtown Co. Roscommon) - Predeceased by her beloved son Brian, sister Patricia and brother Jarlath. Loving wife of Michael, much loved mother of Marie, Mark, Leo, Trevor, Raymond and Ciaran. Adored grandmother to Cormac, Laura, Emma, Isabelle, Pearse, Eve, Ruby and Tom, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Fiona, Breda, Claire and Meadhbh. brother Gerry, Michael O’Shea, brother-in-law Pat and sisters-in-law Eileen, Mary and Kathleen O’Shea, nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and her many friends. Her remains will arrive at St. Mary's of the Rosary Church, Nenagh for Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00pm. Burial afterwards in Lisboney New Cemetery. Please adhere to current guidelines regarding social distancing, handshaking and wearing of face coverings. Livestream can be viewed on nenaghparish.ie "House private please".

CAWLEY, Michael (Cecil), (Dublin and formerly of Portlaoise and late of An Garda Síochána), November 16, 2021 peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Southern Area Hospice, Newry, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Kay and devoted father of Thomas, Fiona and the late Brian. He will be sadly missed by his loving son and daughter, sisters Phyllis, Vera and Irene, son-in-law Kevin, his cherished grandchildren Danny, Dearbhla, Ciara and Eimear, nieces, nephews, many cousins, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing this Friday morning (19th Nov) in Fanagans Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas prior to his removal to the Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Botanic Avenue, arriving for 12noon Requiem Mass. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot, may view the service on the following link; https://glasnevinparish.ie/mass-times/webcam-our-lady-of-​do​lours/ Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium for 2pm service. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot, may view the service on the following the link; https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.​​html Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Southern Area Hospice, Newry. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, 01 8345655.

HAYES, Tom (Howth and formerly of Wexford) – November 16, 2021 (peacefully) in the care of the Beacon Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Eimear and dearly loved father of Ciara and Sarah. Tom will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, mother Marguerite, brother John, sister Mary, Ciara and Sarah‘s mum Anne, extended family, all his colleagues in Bank of Ireland and his many friends. Tom will repose at his home today (Friday) from 4.00pm until 8.00pm for friends and family. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Church of the Assumption, Howth Village at 11.00 o’clock. Funeral thereafter to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to UNICEF or The Trinity St James’s Cancer Research Institute. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.