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McDONALD, (Hodson) Karen (Clontarf, Dublin 3 and late of Skerries, Co. Dublin), passed at home on November 22, 2020. Beloved wife of Niall, loving mother of Ella, Joshua, Mia and Luka, and much loved daughter of Terry and Eileen. Very sadly missed by her sisters Terri & Jean, brother Tom, in-laws, nephews, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace Due to the Government advice and HSE guidelines, a Funeral Service will take place for the immediate family only. For those who would have liked to attend the service but due to current restrictions cannot, the funeral can be viewed via webcam on Friday, November 27 at 10.00am by visiting www.stjohnsclontarf.ie/webcam/ Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to either the Irish Cancer Society or St. Vincent de Paul.

FOLEY, (Leopardstown and formerly of Killorglin, Co. Kerry) – November 23, 2020, (peacefully), at Belmont House Nursing Home, Michael, beloved husband of Sheila and dear father of Pearse, Niamh and Caitrín; Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, brothers John and Anthony, sister Mary, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Caoimhe, Dalbach, Lee and Jack, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Due to current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a Private Funeral will take place. Those who would like to join the Private Funeral Service remotely by webcam can do so by clicking on https://foxrockparishchallenges.com/home/webcam/ tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00 o’c. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, please feel free to leave a message in the Condolence Book on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Dublin Simon Community. “Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dílis”

DOWNING, Maurice Brigadier-General (Retired) (Terenure, Dublin and formerly of Glengarriff Co Cork) 22nd November 2020 (peacefully) at the Mater Private Hospital, beloved husband of the late Maeve, he will be sadly missed by his children Margaret, Maeve, John, Maurice, Paul and Finbarr, grandchildren John, Rachel, Alexander, Danielle, Paul, Kate, Hannah, Jenny, Ronan, Chloe, Leah, Josh, Jamie, Daniel and Abbey, sisters Breda and Maureen, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, neighbours, especially all his friends in Terenure College Rugby Football Club. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. A private Family Funeral will take place due to Government guidelines. Messages of condolence may be left in the ‘CONDOLENCE’ section below. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on (Thursday) 26th November at 11am on the following link https://youtu.be/SzqDy5dyp8Q Family flowers only

CARSON, Eleanor Barbara (née Doyle) – Barbara was born in Greystones in 1924, lived in Belfast with her beloved late husband Ernest for 10 years before returning to live in Greystones where she died peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Greystones Nursing Home on Saturday, November 21, 2020, she will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends. Due to current government restrictions, a private Service of Thanksgiving for Barbara’s life will take place today, (Tuesday) 24th November at 3.00pm in Colliers Funeral Home, Bray which may be viewed online at colliersfuneraldirectors.com. She will be laid to rest in Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church graveyard on Thursday 26th November at 1.00pm. “Redeemed”

LYNCH, (née Wallace) Joan M. (Terenure, Dublin 6W) - November 23, 2020, (peacefully) at Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Michael. She will be sadly missed by her loving children Michelle and Garrett and their partners Gerry and Rita, six grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brother Brian, in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours. Due to government restrictions, a private funeral will take place. Family flowers only, please. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral may leave a message of condolence at www.irishtimes.com. “May she Rest in Peace”

O'DOWD, Damien (Kilcloon, Co Meath and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim) November 22, 2020 peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Beacon Hospital and surrounded by his family. Damien, beloved husband of Patricia, dear father of Deirdre, Brian, Helen and Anne, beloved father-in-law of Geraldine and Damian and devoted grandfather to Caoimhe, Caelan, Tadhg, Eoghan, Doireann and Kate. Sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, son in law, daughter in law, brothers, sisters, their spouses, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When the current circumstances have passed, we look forward to celebrating Damien's life with friends and extended family at a later date.

COOLICAN, Dr. Joan M. (nee McGill) (Churchtown Dublin and formerly of Kells, Co. Meath) November 22, 2020, in the care of the staff at Oaklands Nursing Home, Listowel, Co. Kerry; Beloved wife of the late Prof J.E. (Jack). Sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children Carol Anne, John and David, brother Trevor, sister Michele, son-in-law Noel, daughters-in-law Sinead and Roisin, her eight cherished grandchildren Eoin, Maeve, Ciara, Fionn, Caoimhe, Jack, Jamie and Joshua, and great grandson Culann, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. A private family funeral is taking place at this time due to government restrictions. For those who wish to view the Mass online please follow the link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/milltown-parish tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10.00 o'c .

RICE, Patrick Thomas (Paddy) (Killiney, Co. Dublin, formerly International Colour Web and late of Bray Golf Club) November 23, 2020. Peacefully, at the Blackrock Hospice. Beloved husband and best friend of Nicky and much loved father of Kerry (Oak) and Peter. He will be deeply missed by his wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Gary, daughter-in-law Pamela, his adored grandchildren Hannah, Freya, Adam, Emily and Matthew, his brother Jim, extended family, neighbours and many friends. At rest. In accordance with Government regulations on public gatherings, a private Funeral Service will take place at 3.45pm on Thursday afternoon, November 26. Those who would have liked to attend the Funeral but due to the current restrictions cannot, can view the ceremony online at: https://vimeo.com/event/139693 or may leave their personal message in the condolences section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only, please.