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MELVIN, (née Martin) Deirdre (Malahide) - December 19, 2020, peacefully at St. Elizabeth’s Ward, Mater Private Hospital after an illness bravely borne; beloved wife of John (Shane) and much loved mother of Elizabeth and Eoin. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her family, brothers David, Ivan and Alan, sisters-in-law Ben, Chris and Edie, stepmother Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and her many friends especially those in the Belvedere community. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to current restrictions are welcome to leave a personal message on the Condolences section below, by post to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie. For livestream of Deirdre’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am please click https://youtu.be/768AK2eUwvg “Requiescat in Pace”

TOWNSEND, BRENDAN (Texas and Cork) - Suddenly, in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. on Friday, 18 December last. Brendan was the much-loved son of Declan and Gráinne Townsend, Kinsale. "Uncle Bren" will be sorely missed by his nephews, Fionn and Alfie, in Bournemouth, as well as by their heartbroken parents, Peadar and Vicky. Go raibh anam Bhréanáin i measc na n-aingeal agus lena chara/deartháir, Finbarr, a chuaidh ar Slí na Fírinne ar 27/6/2013. (Gabriel and O'Donovan's)

HEALY, Maeve (Castleholdings, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary). December 20, 2020 Formerly Ulster Bank. Pre-deceased by her sister Anna. Peacefully, at Limerick Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by her brothers Michael and John, nieces and nephews Neil, Maurice, Margaret, Claire, Anne, Joan and Barbara, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Due to goverment guidelines, Maeve's Funeral Mass will be for family and relatives only. Private removal this (Tuesday) morning (travelling down Green St., Main St, Rosemary St. and in through the Belfry) arriving at St. Cronan's Church, Roscrea for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining old cemetery. Maeve's Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://stcronanscluster.ie/. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Merchants Quay, Ireland.

BOHAN, James Patrick (JP) SPS, (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Roosky, Co Roscommon, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath, Diocese of Eldoret (Kenya), Diocese of Nakuru (Kenya), December 20, 2020, in the Care Unit at St Patrick’s, Kiltegan, pre-deceased by his sisters Maureen (Traynor), Detta (Sheerin), Angie (Mlesk), and Patricia, by his brother Matty, by his sisters-in-law Eileen and Mary; sadly missed by his sister Helen (McLoughlin), by his brothers Micheál and Fr Benny SPS, by his sisters-in-law Joan and Helena, by his brother-in-law Michael McLoughlin, by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, his relatives and his Society family. Due to Government restrictions the Funeral will be private. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-missionary-​socie​ty Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

STRONG Nicholas G. ( Coole Road, Killeaney More, Glin, Co. Limerick formerly of Kildare and originally from Reading, (UK.) Peacefully at Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee in the presence of his family. Nicholas will be sadly missed by his wife Mildred and her daughter Emma, sons Kieron and Brendan, daughters Caroline and Jacqueline and their mother Deirdre; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, neighbours and many friends. Nick made life an adventure and offered kindness and generosity to all he met. A private family gathering will take place at Healy's Funeral Home, Glin (eircode V94 C3C6) on Monday, December 21, 2020. Private cremation will take place on Tuesday 22 December 2020 at Shannon; Crematorium. Due to Government and HSE Guidelines, family members only. Messages of condolence can be left in the Condolences Section of www.irishtimes.com

O'SULLIVAN, (nee Slattery) Noreen (Doire Loin, Clogherbrien, Tralee and formerly of Clounametig, Abbeydorney and Rock St., Tralee, Co. Kerry) - Peacefully, at home, on 20th December 2020, beloved wife of the late Jerry, dearest mother of Brian, Geraldine, Declan and the late Pat, Michael and Dermot and sister of Celine, Bernie, Carmel and the late Ned, Tom, Joe, Mary, Anna and Nuala. Sadly missed by her loving family, her adored grandchildren Laura, Michelle, David, Kate, Cian, Riko, Miko and Hillary, her nephews, nieces, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place for Noreen with the Requiem Mass being celebrated at 11 am today (Tuesday) in Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee, (streamed on www.stbrendansparishtralee.net), followed by interment in Rath Cemetery, Tralee. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

MELIA, (nee Clarke) (“Innisfáil” Blackrock Co Louth) - In her 90th year. Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes hospital, 19th December 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Pre-deceased by daughters Barbara, Jill and granddaughter Jill. Dear mother of Audrey (Kasselis), Maureen (Sheridan), Oonagh (Quinn), Pauline (O’Connell), Denis and Siobhán (McCarthy): sons-in-law Serge, Hugh, Edmund, Conor and Denis’ partner Anne. Granny will be sadly missed by her adoring grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Also by her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May She Rest In Peace. Due to Covid restrictions the Family home is private. Due to Government guidelines Mary’s Funeral will take place privately today (Tuesday) at 3pm in St Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown followed by burial afterwards in adjoining Cemetery. The Mass and can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/Haggardstown There will be an opportunity for the community to pay their respects as Mary’s cortège will pass the family home and walk down the Village, on the way to the church. Please keep your social distance. Her family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences. All enquiries to McGeoughs Funerals on 0429334283

CODY, Noel (Howth) - December 18, 2020, (unexpectedly but peacefully) in the wonderful care of the Bon Secours Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Valarie. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, brother Pat, sisters-in-law Barbara, Colette, Joan and Laraine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. A private family funeral will take place. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson's Association of Ireland. A live stream of Noel's Funeral Mass can be viewed on Tuesday 22nd December at 10am on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/howth May he Rest in Peace.

PERRY, Marie (Irishtown, Dublin 4 and late of Robert Roberts and a former senior member of the Catholic Guides of Ireland) - December 18, 2020. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in Leopardstown Park Hospital, Leopardstown. Very sadly missed by her niece Joan, nephews Dermot and Paul, grandnieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Due to current restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am using the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/cameras/st-patricks-church-ringsend. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to Leopardstown Park Hospital. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown, Ph. 01-2808882. May she rest in peace.