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MURPHY, (Columban Fathers) (St. Columban's, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly of Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford and the Philippines missions) - December 12th 2020; peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St. Columban's, Retirement Home, Navan, Fr. Martin, predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Annie, brother-in-law Jack Kavanagh. Very deeply regretted by his sister Anna, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and Columban Family. Respecting current national guidelines, Fr. Martin's Funeral will be private. Your personal prayers for Fr. Martin are deeply appreciated. "Ar dheis De go raibh anam uasal"

GODKIN, (Sandycove, Kinsale) - On December 12th, 2020, suddenly at Cork University Hospital, Sandy (nee Brown), beloved wife of John. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sister Clodagh, brother-in-law Bill, sister-in-law Jean, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Sandy's Funeral Cortège will leave the Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 9.45am en route to St. Multose Church, Kinsale, for a Private Service at 10am (in line with Government and H.S.E. regulations), after the Service, Sandy's Cortege will travel via Pearse Street and Perryville en route to the Crematorium for a private Cremation Service. The family would like to thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time. (Gabriel and O'Donovan's)

BELL, Jack (10 the Elms, Spollanstown, Tullamore, Co Offaly and late of Sutton, Co Dublin) - Died 12th December, 2020, peacefully after a short illness. Pre deceased by his wife Aideen. Sadly missed by his loving son Keith, daughters Elaine and Alison, daughter-in-law Brenda, sons-in-law Mark and Kevin, grandchildren Lloyd, Robert and Laura, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Tuesday morning at 11am in St. Catherine's Church of Ireland, Hop Hill, Tullamore. Internment after the Service in St Francis of Assisi and St Brigid's Cemetery, Ballycommon. Due to government guidelines, numbers in the Church are restricted to 25. Those who would like to attend can view the Service on https://st-catherines-tullamore.click2stream.com/ The family thank you very much for your support and understanding at this difficult time. Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu to RNLI, Howth. At Rest

FANNING, Noel (Bray, Co Wicklow and late of Viewmount, Waterford and E. Fanning & Co) - December 10, 2020, in the excellent care of Blackrock Hospice. Greatly loved brother of Noreen Butler and the late William Fanning, brother-in-law of the late Frank (FX) Butler, wonderful uncle of Claire Marie Fanning, Frank, Mark, David, Noel, Maeve and the late Paul Butler, uncle-in-law of Rasheeda, Katie and Alison and much loved grand-uncle of Nora, Aoife, Daniel, Max, Lara and Toby and friend of Joe. Also missed by his cousins Noreen McSweeney and Juan Lucey, his extended family and his great friends and neighbours in Bray, especially in the Signal Art Gallery and the Merrill Leisure Centre (The Royal Hotel). Removal from Colliers Funeral Home today (Monday, 14th December) to St. Peter’s Church, Little Bray for a private Funeral Mass for family and close friends at 10am, which may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/braystpeters. Burial will take place at St Mary’s, Ballygunner, Waterford at 2.15pm approx. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to St Vincent de Paul and the Irish Cancer Society. “Rest in Peace”

IGOE, Frank (Frankie) (Rialto, Dublin 8) - December 9, 2020. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved brother of Bill and Elizabeth. Very sadly missed by his sister, brother, nephews Daragh and Robert, relatives, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friend's especially those in the Legion of Mary. Due to current restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately. The Funeral Mass will take place today (Monday) at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fatima, Rialto and can be viewed on line using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/rialto . Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Donations if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross using the following link: https://olh.ie/. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, ph. 01-2808882. May he rest in peace.

ANDERSON,, (née Deering), Olive – December 10th, 2020 (Artane, Dublin and formerly of Raheny, Dublin) peacefully in her ninetieth year, in the tender care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Robert and devoted mother to Fiona, Robert and Stuart. Predeceased by her sister Patti and brother Harold; she will be very sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sister Eleanor, brothers Jim and Eddie, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. A private funeral will take place for immediate family only due to Government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings. No flowers please, donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice. At Rest

ARTHUR,, Jim (James) Artane, Dublin, formerly of Darragh, Co Clare. (Ex Valuation Office), 10th December 2020, (peacefully) at home in his 98th year in the loving care of his family and his dedicated carers, especially Ali Garcia. Beloved and loving husband of the late Sally (Sarah Kavanagh) and Great Granddad of the late Baby Thomas (Latimer). Adored Dad of Maire, Seamus, Michael, Niamh, Colum, Brian and Deirdre. Sorely missed by his loving family, sister Cissie Collins, brothers in law Liam Power, Sean Kavanagh, sister in law Aine Kavanagh, daughters in law Tina (Mangan), Bernadette (Morrissey), Edel (Kelly), Ruth (Johnson), son in law Nigel (Jarrett), Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Devoted lifetime volunteer with St Vincent de Paul, founding and lifelong member of Craobh Chiarain GAA. Rest in Peace. Due to current / HSE Government restrictions regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place privately. Jim‘s funeral mass can be viewed live by clicking on the following link on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 11am: https://www.churchservices. tv/coolock Family flowers only, donation if desired to St Francis Hospice, Raheny or St Vincent de Paul. The above link is taken from the Church website which is provided and managed by the Church. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for its functionality or any interruption to a live transmission. Ar dheis De go raibh a h’anam dilis.

MERTON, Edith (née Marx) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - December 10, 2020, peacefully, at home, in her 93rd year, surrounded by her family and carers. Beloved wife of the late Philip; she will be sadly missed by her sons Nicholas and Oliver, daughters-in-law Marie and Dorothee and her adored grandchildren Barbara, Alice, Robert, Matthew, Christopher, Harry, and Philip. A private Funeral Service for family and close friends will be held on Friday 18th December at 11.00am and this may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/colliersbray. Private messages of condolence for the family may be forwarded through www.colliersfuneraldirectors.com . Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to COPD Support, www.copd.ie. A Service to commemorate Edith’s life will be held at a later date.

O'BOYLE, Carmel (Late Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf and retired St. Mary’s Holy Faith Sec School, Killester) Dec 8th 2020. Peacefully in her 94th year in the loving care of the staff of Brymore House Nursing Home, Howth. Beloved daughter of the late Capt. Eamonn and Elisabeth, beloved sister of the late Hilary and beloved aunt of the late Caitríona. Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and friends. Carmel’s funeral has already taken place. For those who wish to send a message of condolence or Mass card, please send them by postal service to Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Directors at 1 St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09N5TK or send by e-mail at info@rommassey.ie and they will then be forwarded onto the relatives. “May she rest in peace”