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MURRAY, (née Lovell) Pat (Patricia) (Carrickmines, Dublin 18 and formerly of Calary, Co. Wicklow and Ballymahon, Co. Longford) January 10, 2021. Passed peacefully in her 80th year after a long illness, which she fought bravely and with dignity in the loving care of her family and the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital and Blackrock Clinic. Beloved wife of the late Seán Murray (Carrickmines and Taghshinny, Co. Longford) and loving mother of Cathy, Seán and Ed. She will be very sadly missed by her adoring children, grandchildren Millie, George, Max, Seán, Thea, Zara and Emma Jane, loving sister and best friend Niamh, brother, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Lisa and Sarah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. Due to government guidelines a private funeral will take place but may be viewed on webcam tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am at www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Those who would have liked to attend her funeral, but due to current circumstances cannot, may leave a message of condolence at www.rommassey.ie. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research Ireland (www.cancer.ie) and Guide Dogs for the Blind (www.guidedogs.ie). “Mizpah”

PEMBREY, Catherine (Rina) (née Devine), peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent's University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Predeceased by her brothers Paddy and Michael. Cherished mother of Jackie (Halion), Susan (Thornbury), David and Gavin, beloved grandmother of Steven, Sally, Andrew, Gavin, Alison, Eric, John and Sarah. Sadly missed by her sister Mairead, brother Sean, sons-in-law Eoin and Tony, daughters-in-law Alvy and Suzanne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and her many nieces, nephews and friends. Rina's family wish to express their sincere gratitude to Sandra and her team of carers for the care and love they afforded Rina over the last number of years. May she Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin on Thursday (January 14) at 10.00 am. Messages of sympathy for the family can be left using the Condolences section on The Irish Times website. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

TRAYNOR, Philomena (Phyl) (née Brolan) (late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Thurles, Co. Tipperary) – January 10, 2021, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. Much loved and missed by her husband Jim, their children Brendan, Berna (O’Hanrahan) and Suzanne (Murphy), her adored grandchildren Barry, Ronan and Ruth; Anna and Robert; Ciara and Cillian, sons-in-law Richard & Liam, daughter-in-law Deirdre, extended family, relatives and friends. Due to current restrictions, a private family Funeral Mass will take place at 10.00am tomorrow (Wednesday) which may be viewed online at stpetersparishbray.com. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland can be made at alzheimer.ie. Condolences may be forwarded through colliersfuneraldirectors.com. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

GORMAN, Liam (Kilmacud and late of the Irish Management Institute and Donegal) died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 with his family and in the wonderful, dedicated care of the staff at Our Lady's Hospice Harold's Cross. Beloved husband of the late Breda. Sadly missed by his son Colm, daughters Roisín and Cliona, daughter in Law Nikki, sons in law Stephen and Hugh, grandchildren David, Rachel, Daniel, Ben, Issy and Eve, sister in law Peg, nephews and nieces and his many students and friends. Liam's family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Mary Aikenhead ward for the care and love they afforded Liam during his illness. May he Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-​​kilmacud on Thursday (January 14) at 11.00 am. Messages of sympathy for his family can be left using the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. Family flowers only. Donations in Liam's memory, if desired, to Mary Aikenhead Ward, Our Ladys Hospice Harold's Cross. All enquires to Massey Bros. Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

McDERMOTT, Dr. Paul, late of (Castlelands and Glendoher Road, Rathfarnham). Paul passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on of January 4, 2021 leaving his family and friends heartbroken. Predeceased by his father Jim, he will be forever missed by his mother Dr. Sarah Macauley (Sadie) his sister Deirdre, brother Ray, sister-in-law Grace, cherished nieces and nephews Lucy, Harry, Jimmy and Gracín, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the heartfelt messages of condolence received from Paul’s Terenure College and UCD classmates and the many friends Paul made during his personal and professional life. A private family funeral will take place due to Government guidelines. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis.

SEXTON, Paul (late of Shankill, Co. Dublin and formerly of Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare) – January 10, 2021, peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, beloved husband of Aine, dearly loved father of Stephen, Sarah, Senan, Susannah and Shairon, cherished grandfather of Lucia, Zoe, Xavier, Lily Rose, Jack and Alora, sadly missed by his sons-in-law, extended family and friends. Due to current government restrictions, a private family Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday (January 14) at 10.00am which may be viewed online at stannesparishshankill.com. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

GLEESON, (née Duggan) Celia. Ascot Terrace, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick and formerly of Cappamore, Co. Limerick and Michael Gleeson Shoes. Suddenly at home on 9th January 2021. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael and her heartbroken children Grainne, John and Dervala, sons-in-law Damian and Patrick, daughter-in-law Stella, her adored grandchildren Deanna, Rian, Sean, Grace, Ava, Lilly-Mae and Mikey, brothers (including Fr. Brendan Duggan C.S.S.P., Athea) and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass will take place in St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue on Tuesday (January. 12th) at 11:30am for family only and will be streamed live. Funeral afterwards to Dromkeen Cemetery. Celia’s Funeral Cortege will pass Gleeson’s Shoe Shop on William St. after Mass at 12:45pm Approx. Family flowers only, please. www.griffinfunerals.com.

REID, (née Brougham) Marie (Dun Laoghaire) - January 7, 2021. Peacefully, with her family at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Noel. Loving mother to Alan, Gillian, Paul and Robert. Deeply missed by her eleven grandchildren and Fiona, Gwenaëlle, Mike, Sara, Sorcha, her brothers Frank and Tony. Sadly missed by her in-laws, nephews and nieces. Due to current restrictions, a family Funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online at 11.15am today (Tuesday) using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/139693. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Vincent's Hospital Foundation.

O CROININ, (née Doyle) Elizabeth (Betty) (Rathfarnham) - 7th January 2021, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband Fionán, sons Fionán and Frank, daughter Elizabeth, grandchildren, sister Rita, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Due to current Government restrictions, a private funeral will take place at 10 o’c on Tuesday 12th January, 2021, in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham.