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STACK, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Tom Stack, Pastor Emeritus, Parish of Milltown, Dublin (27th December 2020), peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Deeply regretted by his many cousins, his wide circle of friends, the priests and parishioners of Milltown, along with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, fellow Priests of the Diocese and parishioners of the other parishes in which he ministered. May he rest in peace. The removal and funeral will be private due to current government advice. The removal can be viewed live online at www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/milltown-parish tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5pm and the Funeral Mass live online on Thursday at 10am. The funeral cortege will travel north along Milltown Road, en route to the cemetery, at approximately 11am.

CREE, George (Knocklyon, Dublin) - 27th December 2020 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Belmont Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Monica, he will be sadly missed by his children Andrew, Mark and Robert, grandchildren Clara, Stuart, Amelie, Eloise, Miya and Ava, daughters-in-law Elizabeth, Shannon and Yvonne, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place in line with Government advice regarding public gatherings. The funeral Mass can be viewed on Wednesday (December 30) at 11am on this link https://youtu.be/qXBUBLJXHl0. The committal can be viewed on this link https://vimeo.com/event/139693 at 12.45. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland (www.alzheimer.ie). The family plans to celebrate George’s life in 2021, with family and friends.

MORTON, Diarmaid (Michael) (Rathgar) - December 25 2020, peacefully after a short illness in St Vincent’s Hospital. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife Nuala, his son Pól and daughter-in-law Antoinette, his daughter Emer and son-in-law Paul, his beloved sister Brigdin, his grandchildren Karl and his wife Emma, Caoimhe, Maitiu, Iosep, Kathleen, his great-grandsons, and his very supportive extended family and friends. Due to Covid restrictions, a private family funeral Mass will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, December 30th. For those of you who would like to join us, the service can be viewed on the following link: www.rathgarparish.ie

MARRON, Marron Joseph (Joe) (Cowper Downs, Rathgar, Dublin and late of Freffans, Trim, Co. Meath) - 28th December 2020. Peacefully at Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. Predeceased by his brother John. Much loved brother of James (Shamie), Mary (May), and Peter, uncle of Patrick, Kevin, Aoife and Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandniece, sisters-in-law, relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace. In keeping with Government guidelines a private Funeral Mass (limited to 10 people) will take place in The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Dangan, Summerhill on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at: https://youtu.be/4YuNCasckpQ. A personal message of condolence for his family can be left on Rip.ie

O'CARROLL, (née Mullen) Finola (Finn) (Bray and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin) - December 28, 2020 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of her Cairnhill Nursing Home family in Bray. Past Lady Captain of Woodbrook Golf Club. Beloved wife of the late Séan and loving mother of Deirdre, Barry, Gavin and Shíona. Sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Anne, son-in-law Kieran, grandchildren Jillian, Oliver, Séan, Áoibhe, Sebastian and Samuel, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place on Thursday, 31st December in line with Government advice regarding public gatherings. The family hopes to hold a remembrance service for friends and family in the future when it is safe to do so.

SMYTH, David - On 27th December, 2020, late of Killoughter, Ashford, Co. Wicklow and Blackrock, Co. Dublin, peacefully, in Marymount Hospice, Cork. Sadly missed by his children Stuart and Lucy, sister Valerie Leech, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Private Messages of sympathy can be left on www.foleyfunerals.ie

CASEY, (née Holland) Alison (Castleknock, Dublin and formerly of Rathgar, Dublin, and Rosbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo) - December 25, 2020, peacefully in the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of Frank, she will be sadly missed by her husband and daughters Philippa and Jane, by her sister Kerry, by her sons-in-law Simon and James, her grandchildren Edward, Amelia, Alice and Patrick, her relations, her friends and her neighbours. She was lovingly cared for by the staff of Home Instead, John Cummins, and the Mater Hospital. A private funeral in accordance with Government Guidelines will take place at 11am on December 30, 2020 at Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Castleknock. Enquiries to Kirwan Funeral Directors, telephone 01 8334444.

BYRNE, (née Meys) Rosemary (Churchtown) 22nd December 2020 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Clonskeagh Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Philip. Will be very sadly missed by her children Jane, Philip, Colin, Rosemary (Melly) and Roger, brother-in-law Harry, sons-in-law John and Declan, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Daire, grandchildren Lucy, Alex, Leonie, Isabel and Jill, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Due to current government restrictions, a private family Funeral will take place. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral, but cannot may view the Mass tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 am on this link http://www.goodshepherdchurchtown.ie/web-cam/ May she Rest in peace

AVERY, (née Rycroft) Nan (of La Touch Close, Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Cheshire, England) - December 26th 2020, peacefully surrounded by family at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Former Lady Captain of Greystones Golf Club and first Lady Commodore of Greystones Sailing Club. Beloved wife of the late Harold and mother of the late Charlotte and Robert. Deeply regretted by her loving family, children Andy, Nick, Liz and Lou D’Arcy, daughters-in-law Sue and Fiona, son-in-law John, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and large circle of friends. Funeral Mass Wednesday 30th December at 11.30am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones after which Nan will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the funeral will be private but can be viewed online at www.greystonesparish.ie. No flowers by request, donations if desired to Greystones Cancer Support https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11389095_autumn---winter-​​2020-fundraiser.html Please note that social distance and face coverings must be observed at all times. Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors 087 2160740. May she rest in peace.