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DUNNE, Anne S.C. of Dartry, Dublin formerly of Summerhill, Co Meath, in her 81st year, peacefully in St. James’s Hospital. Predeceased by her sister Margot and brother Fr. John. Much loved and missed by her nieces Dara and Aoife, her nephew Frank, nephews-in-law Maurice and Oliver, niece-in-law Yolanda, grand nieces and grand nephews Ella, Mary, Sebastian, Isobel, Juliet, Tara and Caleb, her relatives, amazing friends and neighbours. In keeping with government restrictions, funeral will be held privately for immediate family only. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://youtu.be/hd2BiGZ20bU at 11 am on Monday (11 January). No flowers please, donations, if required to charity of your choice.

KAVANAGH, Fr. Dermot C.S.Sp. (Co. Wicklow) 8th January 2021. Missionary in Nigeria, USA and Ireland. Loving son of the late Elizabeth and Thomas Kavanagh, Ballybeg, Rathnew. Pre-deceased by his sisters Lillie, Mai, Aggie, Mary and Kathleen, and brothers Andy, Myles, Pat, Peter, John and Tom. Greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, friends and great neighbours and fellow Spiritans. May he Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral Mass will take place this (Monday) morning in St Joseph’s Church, Rathnew at 11am followed by burial in Rathnew Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.facebook.com/eastcoastvideo

O'CONNOR, Joseph, (Kincora Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3) suddenly, January 7,2021, in the Mater Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Miriam and Son Andrew and lovingly missed by his son's Paul, Martin and Stephen. Sadly missed by his children, daughters-in-law Orla and Megumi, grandchildren Kevin, Aisling, Aoife and Julie, brother Pat, sister Mary, brother-in-law Frank, sister-in-law Marion, wider family and friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines, a maximum of ten people are allowed to attend the church. If you wish to view the funeral mass live go to https://stanthonysclontarf.ie/live-feed/ Funeral Mass this (Monday) morning at 10 o' clock at Saint Anthony's Church, Clontarf, Dublin, D03 TY23 followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.

HEFFERNAN, Rev. Fr. John (Johno) OP. The Dominican (Community, Newbridge). January 8, 2021. (Peacefully) in his sleep in his 94th year. Deeply regretted by his sister Nora, sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great grand-nieces, great grand-nephews, his Dominican Brethren, the Principal & staff, pupils past & present of Newbridge College. R.I.P. Private funeral will take place at 11am today (Monday) in accordance with government guidelines. Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but can’t due to current pandemic can watch it on www.dominicansnewbridge.ie.

BROOKE, Lady Melissa, January 5, 2021. Peacefully at home in Co. Limerick after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Sir George Brooke Bt., loving mother to Francis and Emma and proud grandmother. No flowers but donations, if desired, to Samaritans Ireland. Private funeral service to be held at St. Nicholas’ Church, Adare at 11am on Friday, January 22, in accordance with government guidelines.

ROCHE, George W. (Monkstown, Co. Dublin) January 7, 2021. Peacefully, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Carmel and brother of the late Mary. Loving father to Catherine, Lesley, Virginia, Laura, Isabel and George. Very sadly missed by his brother Bill, sisters Eileen and Patricia, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, his 14 grandchildren, his carers Nhet and Jason, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace. Due to current restrictions, a family Funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online at 10am today (Monday) using the following link: https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left at: https://www.carnegies.ie/home/online-book-of-condolence.

CUNNANE, Mary P. (Maureen) (Portobello, Dublin 8 and formerly of Kilcoona, Headford, Co. Galway) January 4, 2021 (peacefully) at St. James’s Hospital, after a short illness. Predeceased by her sister Sheila McGinley and deeply mourned by her sister Noreen Wright (Southampton), her brothers Kevin and Conleth, her brother-in-law Michael McGinley, her sisters-in-law Eimar and Mary, her nieces Fionnuala, Aoife, Clare, Sally, Cliona and Elizabeth, her nephews Colm, Alan, Cormac and David and her wide circle of relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidance a private Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, January 13 at 10.00 am. which may be viewed on www.st.kevinsdublin.ie . The committal service may be viewed at 11.30 am. on www.vimeo.com/event/153499 . Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

LAWLOR, Greta (née McGuinness) (Late of Bray, Co. Wicklow, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo and formerly of ESB) - January 6th, 2021. Peacefully, with her husband and daughter by her side, in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock, after a long illness borne with grace and dignity. Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Michael, daughter Erin, son-in-law Kevin, her adored and adoring grandchildren Ava and Clodagh, sisters, brother, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Due to current government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our family and friends safe, a private family funeral will take place. Funeral Mass today (Saturday), January 9th, at 12 noon in Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, after which Greta will be laid to rest in Kilmacanogue cemetery. Those who would have liked to attend Greta’s funeral may view the Mass on www.greystonesparish.ie. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740.

FOX, Kathleen (Kay) (née McGilligan)(late of Rostrevor Road and Milltown Grove, Dublin) – January 6, 2021, peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at Orwell Healthcare. Beloved wife of the late John Fox. Mourned and missed by her children James, John Barry and Mary Pat, daughters-in-law Joyce and Patricia, son-in-law Peter, grandsons Ruairí and Duncan together with his wife Ruth and her adoring great-granddaughters Lily and Marley, extended family and friends. Due to current restrictions, a private family Funeral Service will take place today (Saturday) at 12.00noon and this may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/colliersbray. Condolences may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com. “May she rest in peace”