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PURCELL, Joan, (née Rogers), (Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo), November 25, 2020. Beloved wife of Brig-Gen Patrick Purcell, mother of Siobhán, Fergal and the late Deirdre. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Ann, grandchildren Rachel and Suzanne, niece Roisín and also by Nickey, Julianne, Colm and Fiachra, relatives, friends and neighbours. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon in the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas and can be viewed at www.naasparish.ie. The funeral will be held in accordance with Covid-19 government guidelines.

HENDERSON, (late of London, Rathmines, Children's Sunshine Home and Cope Foundation, Cork) - On November 25, 2020 peacefully at Cork University Hospital, Christopher, dearly loved son of Tracy (Cullen), much loved brother of Tia (Cullen). Will be greatly missed by his loving family, grandmother Nana Belle, relatives and many, many friends. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Bealtaine, Cope Foundation, Church Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. To follow best practices and guidelines and with the support of Christopher's family, the Funeral will take place privately. Condolences may be added at www.irishtimes.com or at www.oconnorfuneralcork.ie Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

CARMODY, Ned (Eamonn) (Templeogue Dublin) November 24, 2020 (peacefully) at St. James’s Hospital. Sadly missed by his nieces Ruth and Úna, nephews Simon and Pádraig, grandnephew Daire, his good neighbours and many friends especially from Templeogue Tennis Club and St. Mary’s College RFC. Rest in Peace. In accordance with government guidance a private Funeral Service will be held in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Cemetery tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.00 am. and may be viewed on www.vimeo.com/event/153499

DONOVAN, (née Hartney), Carmel (Donnybrook and formerly Aughrim Street, Dublin) November 24, 2020, (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) and much loved Mum of Paddy and John. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Clodagh and Linda, grandchildren Cian, Oran, Dara, Aisling, Mikey, Aoife and Seán, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings a private Family Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10.00am at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook which can be viewed on the Parish webcam https://www.donnybrookparish.ie/webcam Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis “Forever in our thoughts”

SHARKEY, (née Dempsey), Dr. Carmel, (Sandymount, Dublin and late of Alexandra College). November 24, 2020 (peacefully) after a short illness, in the loving care of the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Aidan and treasured mother of Susan and Mary Claire, loved sister of Pam and her late brother Leo, fondly remembered by her grandchildren Serge, Sebastien, Lilli, Layla and Eva, son-in-law Yves, brother-in-law Vincent, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. Due to government guidelines on public gatherings a private Family Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Friday) morning at St. Mary’s Church Star of the Sea, Sandymount at 10.00 am which can be viewed this web link https://youtu.be/hEEwCHoABqk Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers to the Asthma Society of Ireland please.

DARLING, Vivienne Honor (late of Brabazon House), November 16, 2020. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. She will be very sadly missed by her sister Eve (in Bermuda), her brother Edward and sister-in-law Patricia, nephews and nieces, the extended family, and friends. In accordance with government guidelines on public gatherings, the Funeral may be attended by the extended family members only. All others, who would have liked to attend, may view the Ceremony live on Saturday, November 28at 1.45.pm at: https://vimeo.com/event/153499

McELHATTON, McElhatton, Fr Francis (SPS) (Carrickmore, Co Tyrone and St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow), November 24, 2020 in Enniskillen General Hospital after a short illness. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen (Carrickmore), Bernadette (Newcastle, UK), Philomena (Carrickmore), his brothers Jimmy, Kevin and Alphonsus, his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends and by his Society family. Funeral Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Carrickmore, this (Wednesday) morning at 11,00am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Due to Government restrictions the Funeral will be private but can be viewed on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-st-colmcille-​carrickmo​re. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

McKENNA, (Glasthule, Co Dublin) November 23, 2020 (peacefully) in St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. Kieran, beloved husband of Pat, loving father of Patricia, Geraldine, Kieran and Hugh; sadly missed by his wife, children and their partners, grandchildren, great-grandson, his brothers Gearóid, Padraic, Tom and John, extended family and a wide circle of friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our friends and family safe, Kieran’s Funeral will take place privately today (Wednesday) at 2.15pm and can be viewed online at https://vimeo.com/event/139693 No flowers please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul. House strictly private.