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FLANAGAN, Frank (Limerick and formerly of Westport, Co. Mayo) - Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, on 4th November 2021. Beloved husband of Moira and loving father of Aine, Caitlín, Eoghan and Eamonn. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, his brother Peter (Roscommon) and sister Mary (Castlebar), sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Dermot, daughters-in-law Kate and Megan and sons-in-law Brian and Tim. Loved by his adored nine grandchildren, extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues in MIC. Reposing in Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Saturday November 6th from 4-5:30pm. Service to take place in Shannon Crematorium on Sunday November 7th at 1pm. In line with current Covid-19 restrictions funerals, both are restricted family, colleagues and friends. Family flowers only, donations to Milford Care Centre or Irish Cancer Society. Messages of sympathy may be expressed through www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home. Requiescat in Pace

NUGENT, Edmond, (Mount Merrion and formerly of Lismore, Co. Waterford). Peacefully on November 4, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. Beloved husband of Maureen, adored father of Tony and Margaret, devoted father-in-law to Ciara and Scott, and loving grandad to Luca. Sadly missed by his cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, November 8 in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion at 10.00 am. The Mass can be viewed online at www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/ followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. May he Rest in Peace.

FOOT, Jean (née Knott), (Borris, Carlow), November 2, 2021 after short illness. Sadly missed by her adoring husband Desmond, daughter Melanie, sons Neil and Clive, (predeceased by son Trevor), son in-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren, relatives, friends and carers. Service of thanksgiving will take place for Jean at Grange Sylvae, Goresbridge, tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.30am followed by cremation at Mount Jerome at 3.00pm, which can be viewed on www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Donations in lieu of flowers to RNLI.org would be much appreciated. The family request that all those attending funeral services to please respect social distancing guidelines. House private

GAFFNEY, (Foxrock, Dublin 18, late of Crosserlough, Co Cavan) November 3, 2021, peacefully in Beacon Hospital, Sandyford. Hubert, beloved husband of the late Pauline and loving father of Lucy. Sadly missed by his daughter, son in law Gerard (Maguire), granddaughters Sarah and Rachel, his sisters Rosaleen, Bridie and Lucy, extended family and friends. Remembering also his late sister Maura. Hubert’s Funeral Service will take place at 10.00am tomorrow, (Saturday) in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium and can be viewed online at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Cancer Research.

CONNOLLY, Joseph (Joe) (Donacarney House, Drogheda, Co. Meath) November 3, 2021. Peacefully, at the Blackrock Clinic, Dublin. Dearly beloved husband of 64 years and best friend of Rona (MacEllin). Sadly missed by his wife and his treasured children Aislinn, Karen, Michele, Clodagh and Joseph. Mourned by his adored and adoring grandchildren Conor, Arran and Hugo (Bolger), Rory, Brian, Orla and Gavin (O’Donnell), Alana, Kevin and Rachel (Jackson), Joey, Christine, Ben and Ross (Connolly), sons-in-law Paddy, Maghnus and Malcolm, daughter-in-law Louise, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. Reposing at home this (Friday) evening from 4.00pm until 7.00pm for family and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10.30am in Star of the Sea Church, Mornington will be streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/user/Finnegandvd. Burial afterward in Calvary Cemetery, Drogheda. Family flowers only. Please adhere to Government Covid-19 advice on mask wearing and social distancing.

VAN KUYK, Nicholas (Adare, Co. Limerick). Nick passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday evening November 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Rhona and sister Eleannor. He will be fondly remembered and lovingly missed by his children Amy, Christopher, Edwina, in-laws Jessica and Philip, grandson Luca, sisters Monica, Astrid, Irene, friends and relatives in Ireland and the Netherlands. A private cremation service will take place. The family welcomes donations to Milford Care Centre, Rehab group or MS Ireland as an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers. House strictly private.

BRESLIN, Deirdre (Dee) (née MacCarthy) – (Dublin 6) November 3, 2021 (peacefully) in the exceptional care of the staff at Gascoigne House, Nursing Home. Predeceased by her son Cormac. She will be very sadly missed by her daughters Anna (Harrison) and Caitríona (Barclay), son-in-law Alan, her six grandchildren, extended family and her dear friends. May she Rest in peace. Funeral Service tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9.45am in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross which may be viewed on the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.