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GAYNOR, Maura J (née McConnell) (Dublin 16 and late of Calor Kosangas and Swilly Road, Cabra) - November 29, 2020 (peacefully) surrounded by, and in the thoughts and prayers of, her loving family, while in the tender care of the doctors and nurses at St James’s Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of the late Seán A Gaynor and wonderful daughter to the late Seán and Catherine. Profoundly missed by her devoted sisters Dympna (Boyce) and Caitríona (Donnelly), loving brothers Kevin, Brendan and John (Seánín), her brother-in-law Dónal Donnelly, sisters-in-law, Claire, Leslie, Maria and Margaret Milner, extended family, friends and neighbours. Forever missed by her adoring nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and Godchildren in Ireland and around the world, for whom she did so much and who regarded her as their second Mum. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Jack and Jill Foundation. Her generosity of spirit, love and kindness leaves a legacy of many happy memories. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Due to current restrictions, a private Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, December 5, at 12.00pm. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Mass using this address https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-​churc​h-ballinteer. When the current circumstances have passed, we look forward to celebrating Maura’s life with family and friends.

O'KEEFFE, (née Nolan), Madeleine (Sandymount, Dublin 4) December 2, 2020. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Niall, adoring mother of Helen, Katherine, Peter and Mary; and devoted grandmother to William and Connor. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law Graham, Veronica, Isabel and Chris, sister Mary, brother Nicholas and his wife Pamela, sister-in-law Aideen, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace Due to current restrictions and keep everyone safe, a family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online at 3.15pm tomorrow (Friday) using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499. Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section below. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice.

GLEESON, Nora (née Bishop), (Booterstown, Co Dublin and Grantstown, Co, Tipperary) on December 1, 2020, in her 94th year, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Frank, adored by her children Mary, Geraldine, Frank, Eileen, Kate, John, Ciaran and Joan, and her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Nora will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by her 22 grandchildren and 3 precious great-grandchildren, and by her brother Ned (Tipperary), her sister Alice (New York) and her best friend Nora (Manchester). Blessed to have been cared for at home by our angels Sharon and Lea, and by the wonderful Dr Lisa Cogan. Due to current restrictions, a private family Funeral Mass will take place at 11.00 o’c today Thursday 3rd December. The Mass will be live-streamed at https://youtu.be/5xnCOCgtR_Q . Nora’s funeral cortege will leave her home at Castlecourt, Booterstown Avenue. at 10.45am to be escorted by her family for the 11am Funeral Mass. For enquiries contact Fanagans Funeral Directors at 01 4167700.

PERREM, Anthony (Tony) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly Guinness) November 30, 2020, unexpectedly but peacefully, in the care of the staff at Marley Nursing Home, Rathfarnham. Devoted father to Mark, Olwyn, Guy and the late Hilary and brother to the late Mary, Declan, Guy, Tom and Johnny. He will be sadly missed by Ronnie and their children, grandchildren Jennifer, Patrick, James, Oliver, Louis and Josh, daughters-in-law Orlagh and Sinéad, his brothers Michael and Peter, sisters Davina, Anne and Barbara, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Due to current restrictions, a family funeral will take place privately but can be viewed online on Saturday (December 5) at 11.00am using the following link (https://www.booterstownparish.ie/webcam). Messages in lieu of attendance can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to autism charity AsIAM.ie. All enquiries to Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown. Ph. 01 2808882.

COGHLAN, Nuala (Oakley Square, Ranelagh and late of Bowmaker and Woodchester Bank) - December 1, 2020 (peacefully) at St. James’s Hospital, loving daughter of the late Dan and Anna and sister of the late Denis, Deirdre, Donal and Maureen; sadly missed by her loving family, nephews Frank and Paul, nieces Maria and Therese, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousin Fr. Niall, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. Those of you who would like to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions cannot may view the service at 11.00am tomorrow (Friday) morning using the following link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/parish-of-mary-immaculate-​re​fuge-of-sinners . If you would like to leave a private message of condolence for the family please use the following link https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices .

TYRRELL, Paul December 1, 2020 peacefully in hospital to the inexpressible grief of his wife Elizabeth, daughter Lisa, sons Jeffrey, Robert and loving siblings Pat, Jeanne, Anne, Jackie and brother of the late Rebecca, Miriam, Billy and Brian. In accordance with Paul’s wishes, Paul will be cremated at a private service. His life will be celebrated, and his ashes scattered at a later date. Paul will be deeply missed by his extended family and friends. Family flowers only please.

SMITH, (née Condron) Joan (Holywell and late of Goatstown, Dublin) - 30th November 2020. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Patrick and much loved mum of Matthew, Noel, Mags, Paul, Maura and Ailish. She will be sadly missed by her family, her brother Patrick, sons-in-law Michael and Jimmy, daughters-in-law Cynthia and Adrienne, her cherished grandchildren Philip, Sarah, Mark, Lynsey, Louise, Paul, Lauren, Ross, Patrick, Laurence, Louise, Katie, Robert and Sophie, great-grandchild Sophia, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings, a private Family Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, (4th December) at the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum at 10.30 am, which can be viewed on the Parish webcam https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Little Sisters of Charity, Roebuck Road

VAN den BERGH, Hugo (Co. Wicklow) - November 30th 2020, peacefully in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Blackrock Clinic. Beloved husband of Catherine and loving father of Orla, Mark, Emma, Shirley and David. Adored grandfather of Max, Ben, Sean, George, Sarah, Simon, Eva, Zoe, Hugo and Kate. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law Barry and Paul and daughter-in-law Niamh, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place but can be viewed online at 11am tomorrow (Thursday, December 3rd) at https://funeralslive.ie/hugo-van-den-bergh/. 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, Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04X446 or send by e-mail at info@rommassey.ie and they will then be forwarded onto the relatives. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation, 17-19 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, D06 C78 or at https://www.irishheart.ie. House private. “May he rest in peace”

ALLEN, Thomas J. III (Marblehead, MA, USA and formerly of Galloping Green, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and Bray, Co. Wicklow) - November 13, 2020. Professor Emeritus of Organisational Psychology and Management, MIT and founding director of NITM, UCD. Beloved husband of Joan M. (Gilmartin) Allen. Loving father of Thomas J. Allen M.D. and his wife Fleur of Avondale Heights, VIC, Australia, Susan M. Golden and her husband Michael of Marblehead, MA, USA and Mairin A. Friday and her husband Jason of Marshfield, MA, USA. Cherished grandfather of Eamonn, Declan and Niamh Golden and of Molly, Meg and Aislinn Friday. Caring brother of John M. Allen of Newark, NJ, USA. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends throughout North America and Europe. May he Rest in Peace. In keeping with current Government and H.S.E. guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Thomas’ Funeral will take place privately. Further details to follow shortly. Condolences can be left for the Allen Family at: https://www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com/funeral-notices or on www.irishtimes.com. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, 01-2804454.

CRIBBON, Dr. John (BDS) (Sandyford and formerly of Mount Merrion House, Stillorgan Road), November 29, 2020. (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his family, his loving and much loved wife Teresa, daughters Rosemary, Claire, Grace and Denise, sons-in-law Michael, Vincent and Andrew, cherished grandchildren Jennifer and Ella, his sister Maeve and sister-in-law Peig, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May he Rest in Peace. Due to current restrictions a private Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00am Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Mass at this link https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/