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SHANKS, William (Bill) DL (New Zealand, formerly of Bray, Co Wicklow) - December 7, 2020, second son of the late John and Eileen (née Crawford) Shanks. Beloved and loving husband of Elizabeth (née Johnstone) and father of Eileen, father-in law of Dave Cullen. He – and Elizabeth (who passed less than a fortnight ago) – are sadly missed by Bill’s brothers David and Robert, their five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A much loved brother-in-law of Mavis Murray, Barbara Bailey, and Sandra Ganley. . They lived and laughed and loved and left.

GOGGIN, Elizabeth (Betty) (née Shine) Walkinstown December 6th 2020 In the loving care of Glebe House Nursing Home, Kilternan. Predeceased by her loving husband Michael Thomas (Tommy) and son Brian. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her family, daughters Eimear, Isolde and Niamh, daughter-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Tony and Pat, grandchildren Carolan and Ian, great grandchildren Ciara and Arthur, brothers-in-law Jim and Sean, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she Rest in Peace. A private Family Funeral for Elizabeth will take place in accordance with current Government restrictions. A personal message of Condolence may be left for the Goggin family in CONDOLENCES below this notice. All enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Directors, Kimmage – 01-4925959.

SMITH, – Catherine (Kay) (née Coules), (Ashford, Co. Wicklow and formerly Rathfarnham), December 6th 2020; adored wife of the late Patrick, loving and cherished mother of Kieran, after a brave struggle with cancer. Loved and remembered always by her sister Patricia, twin-sister Elizabeth and her brother William. Our thanks to Prof. John Crowne and Mr. Tom Moran. In accordance with government guidelines, the funeral will be private. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Vincent’s University Hospital Oncology Department.

O'CONNELL, Magdalen, Bayside Dublin, (formerly Castlebar and U.S.A) on December 6th 2020, at St Francis Hospice, Raheny, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved sister of Kevin, Veronica, Barry and the late Barbara (died 2018) Greatly mourned by her siblings, her sisters-in-law Georgina and Rosaleen, brothers -in-law Philip and Bruce, loving nieces and nephews and their partners, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, neighbours, relatives and many friends at home and abroad. A family funeral will take place in accordance with current government guidelines. You can view Magdalen’s Funeral Mass by going on to the following link on Wednesday morning 9th December at 8.30am https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/bayside-parish-church followed by burial in St. Finbarr’s Cemetery Glasheen Road Co. Cork. Family flowers only please. At Peace

LYONS, Vina R.I.P Late of Anadale, Priest road, Tramore, Co Waterford who died on Friday the 4th of December. Peacefully at home following a long illness. Much loved youngest daughter of the Late Joseph and Vina Lyons, predeceased by her sister Joan (Chambers), brothers Donal, Anthony and Vincent. Vina will be by sadly missed by her sister-in-law Bridie, her nephews John, Micheal and Gerrard, her nieces Mary and Joanne, relatives and her very supportive friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h Anam Funeral details on R.I.P.ie

HONEYMAN, Anne (Ringsend Dublin) - December 5th 2020 (peacefully) at home, after a long illness, borne with dignity and courage. Adored sister, aunt and grandaunt. Predeceased by her beloved parents Nancy and Archie and brothers Philip and baby Gerard. So sadly missed by her sisters Mary (Snow) Joan (Moran) Colette (Sweeney) Frances (Whelan) Olive (Reelick) brothers Alan and Graham, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces especially her goddaughter Caroline, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends, neighbours and church community. Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidance a private funeral will take place on Wednesday at 10.00 am. and may be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/iframe/169 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day

WORKMAN, Joy (née England) (Dunany House, Togher, Co. Louth) - 5th December 2020, peacefully at home, after a short illness, at the wonderful age of nearly 102 years. Much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. At Rest. A private family Funeral for Joy will take place due to Government restrictions. You may support the family by leaving a personal message in the Condolence section at www.rip.ie.

DOYLE, Sr. Elizabeth (Eileen) (Columban Sisters) (late of St. Joseph, 36 Old Cabra Rd, Dublin 7) U.S. Peru, England, Chile and Ireland - 5th December, 2020, peacefully in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brothers Fr. Michael OMI, Fr. Brian CM and sister Una. Deeply regretted by her brothers Eamonn, Liam and Padraig, sisters-in-law Lillian, Eva and Barbara, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, many relatives, friends and her Religious Community. Due to current restrictions a private funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, (8th December) at 11.00 am in the Convent Chapel, Magheramore, Wicklow, followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery. “Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam uasal dilis.”

GRIER-EWING, Ruth, Mol an Scadán, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo (and formerly of Ramelton, Co. Donegal) - 5 December 2020, peacefully, at Summerville Healthcare, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, following a long illness borne with dignity. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry. Cherished mother of Fenton, Aisling and Daryl. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Noel Grier (Claremorris), daughters-in-law Róisín and Michelle, son-in-law David Taylor, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Katey, Darach, Rachel, Emily and Cara, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and her wide circle of friends. “Do not be Afraid” Due to current Covid-19 restrictions the Funeral Service and burial are private to family and limited to 25 persons. The family kindly request that the family home remains private. Funeral service in Sligo Presbyterian Church, followed by interment in Rosses Point Cemetery. Those who wish to leave a condolence message may do so on Rip.ie, in private at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.