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LAWLER, (née Brennan), Frances (formerly of ‘Calezi’, Knocknamona, Letterkenny, County Donegal) – January 5, 2021, after a short illness. Predeceased by devoted husband Gerry. Much loved mother of Catherine, Leo and Zita and adored grandmother of Jack, Matthew and Cristian. Heartfelt appreciation to Little Sisters of the Poor, Sybil Hill, Raheny, Mater University and Mater Private hospitals. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Kidney Association. The grace to be strong and valiant, The grace to be firm and true, The grace to be faithful always. (St. Brigid)

NASH, Paul MA, PhD, (Sandymount), January 5, 2021 (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his loving wife Chantal, children Juliette, John and Stephen, brothers Charles, Michael , Oliver and James, his sister Charlotte, nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues and friends. May he Rest in Peace. A private family Funeral will take place on Saturday,(January 9). 2021. No flowers please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society www.cancer.ie

CRONIN, Michael Collins (91), January 5, 2021, peacefully at home after a short illness, younger son of Felix and Kitty (née Kiernan). He will be sadly missed by his children, April, Tim, Emma and Juliet; their partners Michael, Ola, David and Conor; his wife Noelle; his grandchildren Isabel and Natalie O'Brien, Kitty Cronin, Michael, Evie and Holly Weir, Jordan, Matthew and Samuel Darcy, and Rebecca O'Farrell; and his little great-granddaughter Poppy O'Brien. Michael's extended family and his wide circle of friends will also miss him dearly. The family would like to thank Dr. David Kelly and the Community Palliative Care Team from Our Lady's Hospice for their great care of Dad. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00 am in Mount Jerome Crematorium, and in accordance with Covid restrictions, the ceremony will be strictly private. It will be available to view online at the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499. We hope to organise a memorial gathering for all Dad's friends and family at a later date. Meanwhile, donations, if desired, to the Irish Hospice Foundation.

MONTEFIORE, Janine: Died peacefully at home on December 27, 2020 age 85. Private cremation. Enquiries to - David J. O' Meara & Sons Mallow Co. Cork

DAVIS, Edwin Giff (Summerville Avenue, South Circular Road, Limerick) Edwin sadly passed away at his home on December 31, 2020. Beloved husband of Grace and the late Sedik. Predeceased by his brother Derek and his sister Elizabeth Robinson. He will be sadly missed by his dearly loved daughter Monoosh and son Alan, son-in-law Scott, grandchildren, his brother John and his sister Harriet, his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. At Rest. Private Cremation.

TIMMINS, (née Mac Quaile), Deirdre (Clontarf and late of Killester and ex-Aer Lingus) January 5, 2021, peacefully in the care of Shrewsbury House Nursing Home, Drumcondra. Beloved mother of Orla. Very sadly missed by her loving daughter, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, ex-colleagues and friends. Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place. Deirdre’s funeral cortège will travel along Mount Prospect Avenue, stopping at Seapark Apartments, at approximately 9.00am tomorrow (Thursday). Those who would have liked to attend but cannot, may view her committal service at this link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/glasnevin-cemetery on Thursday at 10.30am.

FERRIS, Francis (Frank) (Monkstown, Co. Dublin and formerly of Reading, England and Clogher, Mayo) January 4, 2021. Peacefully, at Clonskeagh Hospital Nursing Home, Dublin, after great care from all the staff at Carrick Manor. Predeceased by his beloved wife Olwen Rattray Ferris. Will be dearly remembered by his siblings Roy, Desmond and Dorothy, his nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces and all his extended family and very close friends Jennifer Peacocke, Geraldine Mulligan, Andrew and Trish McIlwraith. At rest. Due to current restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately, but can be viewed online tomorrow, Thursday, 7th January at 4pm using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499 . Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please. Donations desired to https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate . All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph. 01 2808882.

MURNAGHAN, Dr George. (4 Slievemoyne Park Belfast). Passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Frances, and father to Mary, Paul, Mark and David. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-aw Jim, dughters-in-law Zita, Neasa and Carol and his dearly loved grandchildren, his sister Mary, his brothers Denis, Eoin and the late Rolive and Fr. Martin. All his neighbours, and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Funeral on Saturday, January 9, 2021 after 9.00am Requiem Mass at St Therese of Lisieux Church, Somerton Road, Belfast followed by burial in Co Wexford. Due to government advice regarding gatherings a private funeral will take place for immediate family only. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis