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CASSIDY, Herbert (Bert) (Rathfarnham and formerly of Rathmines, Co. Dublin) - December 22, 2020, peacefully at Simpson’s Hospital, Dundrum, beloved husband of the late Valerie, dearly loved Dad of Keith, fondly remembered by Keith’s partner Alan, predeceased by his sister Marjorie and brothers Lesley and Ossie, sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Due to current government restrictions, a private family Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Christmas Eve) at 2.00pm in Whitechurch Parish Church followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

McCARTHY, (Stackallen, Slane, Meath) - Eldest son of Capt. James R McCarthy MC and Jean CA Featherstonhaugh of Bracklyn, Co. Westmeath. Deeply missed by his brothers David M McCarthy and Anthony C McCarthy and his sister Meriel J Nicoll, extended family and so many good friends. May Peter Rest in Peace. He will be missed by all who knew him. Following his wishes, Peter will be cremated. Peter’s burial of ashes will take place at a later date in the Summer of 2021 alongside family at St Etchens Church, Killucan, Westmeath to celebrate his life. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund: www.irishinjuredjockeys.com All enquiries: info@farrellyfuneraldirectors.ie or call 0469024164

FAULKNER, Rosemary (Meriel June) (neé Stanley) – Suddenly, on Monday, December 21, in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband George, she will be greatly missed by her children Stanley, David and Naomi, daughters-in-law Sandra and Gillian, son-in-law Liam, sister Jennifer, brother Echlin, her 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, the wider family circle and all who knew her at Brabazon. Due to current government restrictions, a private family Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Christmas Eve) at 12.30pm in Rathfarnham Parish Church. This may be viewed online at https://youtu.be/4wYkYxLRHdk. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Blood Bikes East, can be made online at bloodbikeseast.ie. Job 19:25 “I know that my Redeemer Lives ....”

O'KELLY, Michael F. (Late of Stillorgan and Harrington Street and formerly of Guinness Brewery) - December 22, 2020 (Peacefully) in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice. Sadly missed by his wife Breda, children Hilda, Patrick and Ingrid, son-in-law Séan, Patrick’s partner Monica, grandchildren Sinead, Shane, Fiona, Claire, Alan and Sophie, relatives and friends. May he Rest in Peace. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot may leave personal messages of condolence for the family by visiting https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices/. No flowers please. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock Tel: (01) 280 4454.

STEPHENS, Hazel (Blackrock Co. Dublin) December 17, 2020. Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her children Claire, Roy, Lucy and Sophie, grandchildren Oliver, Charlotte, Melissa and Felicity, brothers Richard, Brian and Mark, sister Avril, extended family and friends. The funeral has taken place privately. Donations if desired in lieu of flowers to Blackrock Hospice, The Irish Cancer Society or Irish Cancer Research.

McCABE, Colum (Booterstown Co. Dublin and late of Ballybay, Co. Monaghan) December 21, 2020 (peacefully) at home. He is sadly missed by his loving wife of 64 years Dr. Patricia (Patsy) McCabe and their children Michael, Jeremy, Andrew and Helen and grandchildren Christopher, Olivia, Nicola, Killian, Maedhbh and Nora. Also missed by his daughters-in- law Pam and Bridgie and close family members Catherine, Sam, Isa, Charles, as well as Helga, Evelyn and the extended family and friends. He spent most of his career with the ESB, including time in the Middle East establishing the organisation which later became ESB International. Subsequently he became Chief Executive of Dublin Gas. He was a member of Milltown Golf Club. Colum was an inspirational man. Those who knew him will never forget him. Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidance, house and funeral strictly private. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul via Fanagans Funeral Directors.

BROMELL, Declan. Ashbourne Avenue Limerick. December 21, 2020, aged 56. Teacher, Catherine McCauley School and O’Rourke School of Dancing, and formerly in Corpus Christi, Limerick. Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness faced with courage, bravery and hope. Beloved husband of Mairéad (Hayden) and proud father of Áine, Eva, and Ailbhe. Predeceased by his parents Áine and Tony. Will be forever loved and missed by his family, his brother Éamonn, his sisters Úna and Fionnuala and their families, his parents-in-law Peggy and Philip, sister-in-law Mary and her family, brothers-in-law and their families, and all his relatives, colleagues, pupils present and past, and loyal friends. Exceptional teacher, musician, composer, director, and sea swimmer - a beautiful, brave and courageous man. ‘Thugamar féin an samhradh linn.’ Requiem Mass will take place in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, Limerick tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00am and will be streamed live on the parish website. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Milford Care Centre (online). Declan’s Funeral Cortege will leave his family home before Mass on Thursday at 10:30am approx. Please follow current guidelines. House Private Please. www.griffinfunerals.com

à BROIMÃIL, Declan. Ascal Ashbourne, Luimneach. 21ú Mí na Nollag 2020, 56 bliain d’aois. Múinteoir i Scoil Catherine McAuley agus Scoil Rince Uí Ruairc agus roimhe sin i scoil Corpus Christi, Luimneach. Go síochánta sa bhaile i ndiaidh tinneas ghairid a fhulaingt go cróga, misniúil, dóchasach. Céile ionúin Mairéad (Hayden) agus athair mhorálach Áine, Eva, agus Ailbhe. Mac Áine agus Tony, nach maireann. Áireofar choíche é óna chlann, a dheartháir Éamonn, a dheirfiúracha Úna agus Fionnuala agus a gclainnte, máthair agus athair a chéile Peggy agus Philip, a dheirfiúir chéile Mary agus a clann, a dheartháireacha céile agus a gclainnte, a ghaolta, chomhleacaithe, daltaí, agus a cháirde dílse. Múinteoir, ceoltóir, léiritheoir, cumadóir agus snámhaí mara as an ngnáth – fear álainn, cróga, misniúil. ‘Thugamar féin an samhradh linn.’ Léifear Aifreann na Marbh i Séipéal na Coróineach Mhuire, Bóthar na hInse, Luimneach ar an Déardaoin 24ú Nollaig ag 11 i.n. agus craolfar beo é ar ghréasán an pharóiste. Sochraid ina dhiaidh sin go Créamatóir na Sionna. Bláthanna clainne amháin le bhúr dtoil ach is féidir deontaisí a sheoladh chuig Ionad Chúraim Milford más mian. (ar líne). Fágfaidh sochraid Declan a theach Déardaoin ag 10.30 i.n. Lean treoracha reatha le bhúr dtoil. Tórramh príomháideach sa bhaile. www.griffinfunerals.com

DALY, SHCJ Sister Mary Hilary (Kilbeggan, Holy Child Sisters, Killiney and Stable Lane) December 21, 2020 (peacefully) She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her beloved niece Maura O’Connell and family, nephews John and Paul McCabe and families, Holy Child Sisters, relatives, colleagues and many friends. May she Rest in Peace. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral Mass will take place for Sister Mary Hilary at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Whitefriar Street tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.00am which may be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/whitefriarstreet

BLACK, Pauline (née Storey) (Grange Manor, Rathfarnham and formerly of Farnham Road, Cavan) - 19th December 2020 suddenly but peacefully at St James’s Hospital; Pre-deceased by her husband Richard Black (1997). Sadly missed by her daughter Ingrid (Williams), son-in-law John, grandchildren Scott, David and Rachel, her sister Valerie (Wood) sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and her great neighbours and many friends in Rathfarnham, Cavan and The ICA. A private family funeral Service is taking place at this time due to government restrictions. For those who would like to follow the service on-line please go to the link: https://youtu.be/AWc3cyZJnGU on Wednesday (23rd December) at 9.30 am. Following the Service the funeral cortege will pass by the residence at Grange Manor on Wednesday at 10.30am thence going to New Cemetery, Cavan Town (arriving 12.30 approx).