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SHEFFIELD, (Cork) on February 23rd 2021, peacefully in his 94th year in the wonderful care of the staff of 2A Cork University Hospital and St. Luke’s Home, Mahon, Cork. Kenneth (Ken) husband of the late Joy and loving father to Gill and David. He will be sadly missed by his children, extended family and friends. To follow best practices and guidelines and with the support of Kenneth's family the funeral will take place privately. Condolences may be added at www.rip.ie and at www.oconnorfuneralcork.ie. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

FOLEY, William (Bill) (late of Killester and formerly of Waterford) – February 25, 2021 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Nóra and loving father of Tomás, Maireád, Siobhán, Tadhg, Liam and Ciarán. Very sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his grandchildren Derek, Dónal, Daniel, Amy, Tommy, Conor, Meghan, Billy, Ciamha, Shannon, Sean, Orla, Katie, Shane and Nicki, his great-grandchildren Ella and Amber, beloved nieces and nephews, extended family and his many friends and neighbours. May he Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place, due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but owing to current restrictions, cannot, may send a personal message to Kirwans Funeral Directors, 21/23 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, or info@kirwans.ie. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to the St. Vincent de Paul, Donnycarney Conference.

SHEIL, Richard Henry (Dick) (Ashford, Co. Wicklow) – February 20, 2021, aged 84 years, at Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Fiona and son-in-law Robert, son Douglas and his partner Miriam, grandsons Alexander, Jordan and Ramsey. Due to current restrictions, a private family Funeral Service will take place on Monday (March 1) at 3.00pm. This service may be viewed online at https://livestream.absentfriends.ie/RichardSheil. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be made to the Irish Cancer Society.

DIFFNEY, (née Dowd) Evelyn (Rathfarnham, Dublin) February 23, 2021 (Peacefully) at the Beacon hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy. Cherished mother and best friend to Eileen, Patrick, Gerald, Eithne, Paul and Anne. She will be greatly missed by her family, her devoted sister Hilda, her loving daughters-in-law Joan, Pauline, Ann and her sons-in-law Eamonn and Dan. A special and caring grandmother to Catherine, Mark, Conor, Sean, Hugh, Emma, Colin, Susan, Fiona and her 15 great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by her extended family, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Her love and generosity of spirit remains with us all. Rest in Peace A private family funeral will be held due to government guidelines.

KIPPER, Eithne Alice Kipper (nee Doyle), passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital Dublin on February 13, 2021. She was beloved and will be missed by all who know her. Condolences and more detail on RIP.ie. Funeral service will be private due to Covid Restrictions.

PARTE, Anne Patricia (née O’Connell) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Bedford, England and Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo) on February 24 2021, passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of Ashbury Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Desmond and dearly loved mother of Christopher, Aidan and Bernadette. She will be sadly missed by her husband and children, her grandchildren Nora, Michael, Sarah, Isabella, Sophie and Michael Desmond, her daughters-in-law Dee and Jane, her son-in-law Paddy, brothers Jimmy and John, Desmond’s family, friends and the wonderful staff in Ashbury. May she rest in peace. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but, due to current restrictions cannot, may join the online private Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30am using the following link https://sjb.ie/our-parish/webcam/.

HENDERSON, Kenneth Burgess, on February 20, 2021 aged 90, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice Dublin. Formerly a partner in the firm of Margetson & Greene Solicitors. Beloved husband of Hazel and much loved father of Susan, Debbie and Janet. Adored by his grandchildren, Ian and fiancée Emma, Daniel, Luke Sam and Kim, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law Alan and Andy, his brother Gordon, sister-in-law Norma, his brother-in-law and best friend Fred and sister-in-law Joan. Always a true gentleman, we will miss you always. A private funeral took place on Tuesday, February 23, in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

DANN, - Derek Edward, in his 96th year, peacefully at home on 23 February 2021. Beloved husband of Ida and dearly loved father of Carolyn, Nigel and Lindsay, father-in-law of Ken, Brenda and Simon. Will be very sadly missed by his adored grandchildren, Jacqui, Ian, Nicholas, Peter, Lisa, Shane, Danielle, Adam, Eoin and their partners, also his five great-grandchildren. Due to government guidelines a private funeral will take place but may be viewed on line here: https://vimeo.com/event/139693 on Saturday afternoon (February 27) at 3.45 pm.

KUMBHAT, (née McInerney), Alicia (Ailish). (Knock An Droichead, Killaloe Road, O’Brien’s Bridge, Co. Clare and formerly of Eden Terrace, North Circular Road, Limerick). Peacefully, in Milford Care Centre, on February 24, 2021. Sadly missed by her loving husband Raj, children Pushpa and Michael, brother Niall, sister Jacqueline (Frawley), son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Susannah, grandchildren Gabrael, Lily, Sylvie and Raphael, brother-in-law Con, sister-in-law Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. A private Funeral, for family only, will take place. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Milford Care Centre (Online). House Private Please. Messages of sympathy through Griffin’s Funeral Home. www.griffinfunerals.com

BIGGS, Andrew-John (late of Dalkey, Co Dublin and Fulham, London) February 23, 2021 in the kind care of staff at Wexford General. Cherished son of Rita and John-David, much loved partner of Emma McWilliams, adored brother of Peter and Jessica, beloved cousin of Heather and Hazel. Sadly missed by his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and many friends. His universal love and generosity of spirit remains with us all. He was the most amazing beautiful soul with the biggest heart full of love and compassion. Celebration to be held at a later date. Donations to Brain Tumour Ireland or Beaumont Hospital Foundation or St Luke’s Rathgar.