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FIELD, Joan née Birthistle) (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) peacefully at home, January 26, 2021 after a long and hard fight with cancer. Latin Scholar and Poetry lover. Beloved wife of Eugene. Much loved Mother of Gillian, David & Paula with her partner David. Beloved Grandmother to Zoe and to Samuel. Sadly missed by her dear friends Christina, Ann and Margot and all her many mountaineering friends and friends from the Classical Association. The only child of Paddy and Constance Birthistle, Sandymount, Dublin 4. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When the current circumstances have passed, we look forward to celebrating Joan’s life with friends and extended family at a later date. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, a place so helpful to Joan and to her family. Thank you Joe. For Joan, you are safe in Elysium now with no more pain.

PETERS, Fr. Jimmy, C.S.Sp., (Kimmage Manor and late of Kilnacask, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary). Died peacefully in the care of The Sisters of Nazareth, Nazareth House, Dublin, January 27, 2021, in his 98th year. Missionary in Nigeria, Biafra, Gabon, Liberia, Kenya, Ireland and the UK. Deeply regretted by his sister Breda (Ryan), sister-in-law Kitty Peters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand-nieces, great-grand-nephews, a wide circle of relatives and friends, and his Spiritan confrères. Predeceased by his sister Peggy (Marnane) and her husband Willie, his brother Tommy Peters, brother-in-law Tom Ryan, his niece Joan Ryan and grand-nephew baby TJ Ryan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. In accordance with current Government guidance a Private Funeral Mass will take place at 11.00 o'c this (Saturday) which may be followed through our Web camera at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/holy-spirit-parish-church-​k​immage

CONDELL, James Frederick (Freddy) January 28, 2021 (peacefully) at his home in Clontarf, in his 100th year and having celebrated his platinum wedding anniversary, late of Russellstown House, Athy and Batchelors Ltd. Loving husband to Olive (née Kearney), adored father of Sarah, Deborah and the late Jonathan and wonderful grandad to Eric and Ivan Wahlrab. Funeral private but can be viewed today (Saturday) at 12.00 midday @ www.clontarf.dublin.anglican.org “Another postage stamp in life’s big album”

DOWLING, Helen (née Grierson) (Sandycove and Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and Avoca, Co. Wicklow) - January 25, 2021, peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at Belmont Nursing Home, Galloping Green, beloved wife of the late Edward (Eddie), wonderful mother of Fiona (Switzerland), Stephen (Australia), Ciara (Dublin), Sarah (USA) and Andrew (Dublin), cherished grandmother of Charlotte, Christina, Colin, Maisie, Neal and Rory, sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Valerie and Jodie, son-in-law Herbie, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Due to current government restrictions, Helen’s funeral has taken place privately. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, can be made online to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland at alzheimer.ie.

O'REILLY, , Kevin (Sutton, Dublin) – A wonderful father and grandfather and devoted husband to the late Anne. Kevin died peacefully after a short illness on 22nd January 2021. He will be sadly missed by his children Max, Jane, Stephen and Neil and their partners Vijay, Kevin, Lani and Deirdre, his sister Jo, his grandchildren Max, Kevin, Emma, Finn and Eve, relatives and friends. In keeping with Kevin’s wishes a private funeral has taken place.

HEERAN, Fr Brendan C.S.Sp. (Kimmage Manor and late of Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim) January 26, 2021. Missionary in Kenya and Ireland. Deeply regretted by his sisters Sr Margaret MSHR, Rita, Sr Annetta OSF, Sr Fidelma RSM and Monica, brother-in-law Willie and sisters-in-law Josie and Mary, cousins, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, and Spiritan confrères. Predeceased by his brothers Colm, Tim and Pádraig, sisters Maura, Sr Christina MSHR, and Sr Sheila RSM. May he Rest in Peace. In accordance with current Government guidance a Private Funeral Mass will take place at 11.00 o'c this (Friday) morning which may be followed through our Web camera at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/holy-spirit-parish-church-​k​immage

KELLY, (Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary), Fr Robert (Bob) ocso; January 26, 2021 deeply regretted by his Cistercian Community, the Spiritan Communities of Kimmage Manor & Nazareth House, his sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11.00am in the Abbey Church followed by burial immediately afterwards in the Monastic Cemetery.

COLLIER, John (Greystones Nursing Home, Wicklow and formerly of Ranelagh, Drumcondra and Santry, Dublin). John passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 after a short illness, in the care of St Lucy’s Ward, St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. He will be sadly missed by his loving family: his wife Peggy; his children: Declan, Moya, Enda and Tóla; his grandchildren: Síofra, Ceoladh, Namthip and Béibhinn; his brother Albert and his sister Ann; his son-in-law Philip and his daughters-in-law Jan and Aoife; his brother-in-law John and his sisters-in-law Nuala, Olive and Gwen; the extended Collier and Walsh families and his many friends. Due to the current HSE level 5 restrictions on funeral gatherings, the funeral will be private to immediate family only please. The funeral service may be viewed live tomorrow (Friday) morning, at 9:45am at https://vimeo.com/event/139693. Those who would have liked to attend John’s funeral but due to restrictions cannot, may leave a personal message for the family on www.rip.ie. A memorial gathering will be held at a future date. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the Irish Cancer Society (www.cancer.ie). John’s family would like to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

FISHER, Margaret (Peggy) (née Smyth) (Dublin 14). January 26, 2021 in her 101st year (peacefully) at home, and surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Desmond. Very deeply missed by her sons Michael, Hugh and John, daughter Carolyn, daughters-in-law Evelyn, Ruth and Carmel, grandchildren Sarah, Clare, Sam and Lucy, great grandchildren Harry and Sophie, her sister Sr. Nora Smyth RSCJ. nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) in keeping with current government guidelines. The Mass may be viewed at 10.00 am. on www.mountmerrionparish.ie Donations if desired, to Br. Kevin’s Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin.