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MORTELL, (Columban Fathers) (St. Columban's, Dalgan Park, Navan Co. Meath and late of Mallow, Co. Cork, Korean and USA Missions) - November 20th 2020, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Columban's Retirement Home, Navan, Fr. Tony, predeceased by his parents James and Mamie; brothers John and Ned. Very deeply regretted by his sisters Sr. Mary (Columban Sisters), Dymphna (Aherne), Patrica and Joan (Murphy), brothers James, Charles and Muchael, sisters-in-law Una, Maire and Margaret, brother-in-law Jack, nephews, nieces, extended family, Columban family and friends. R.I.P. Respecting current national health guidelines, Fr. Anthony's Funeral will be private. Your personal prayers will be deeply appreciated. "Ar dheis De go raibh anam uasal"

SEIGNE, (née Gore) Phyllis (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) - 20th November, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard Berkelly, predeceased by her son Richard and loving mother of Elizabeth, J and Marcus, much loved grandmother of Sarah and Chacha and adored great-grandmother of Eva and Lodhi. Requiescat in Pace.

MORIARTY, (Killiney, Co Dublin, late of Bree, Co Wexford) - November 21, 2020 (peacefully) at home with his family by his side, Tom, beloved husband of Rosemary, loving father of Róisín, Desmond, John and Briain. Sadly missed by his wife, children, son-in-law Conor, daughters-in-law Ruth, Edel and Trudy, adored grandchildren Tom, Jack, Esmé, Leah, June and James, his brothers Sean, Seamus and Paud, the extended Moriarty and Carroll families, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping our family and friends safe, Tom’s Funeral will take place privately today (Monday) at 12 noon and can be viewed online at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/ss-alphonsus-columba-church-​​ballybrack, followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

FAGAN, Ray - Suddenly, on 20th November 2020, in the excellent care of Beaumont Hospital ICU. Mayfield Grove and formerly of Raheny, Dublin. Predeceased by his brother John and his parents Jack and Maura. Sadly missed by his adored wife Mary, children David and his fiancé Janine, Brendan, Alison and Emma, brother Donal and sister Hilary, extended family Nicola Daly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many cherished friends. May he rest in peace. A private funeral will take place for Ray for family members only. House strictly private, please.

HEASLIP, Freda (née Queenan) (Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and formerly of Killaraght, Co. Sligo) - November 20, 2020 peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of the Fairview Community Unit. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Mary, Brendan and Patrick and cherished grandmother of Sarah, Seán, Chloe, Aisling and Laura. Very sadly missed by her family, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Yvonne, brother Eugene, cousins, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. In line with current government guidelines, a family funeral will take place on Wednesday, November 25th at 10.00am and may be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/drumcondra Condolence messages may be sent to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie

MURPHY, (née O’Dwyer) Mary (Rathfarnham, Dublin and late of Emly Co Tipperary) - 20th November 2020 (peacefully) at St James Hospital, beloved wife of Pat, predeceased by her brothers Martin and Bill, she will be sadly missed by her daughter Deirdre and son Colm, grandchildren Isabel, Oisín, Dahlia and Louise, brother Michael, son-in-law Jeff, daughter-in-law Nicola, sisters-in-law Anne, Pauline and Triona, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. A private family funeral will take place due to current Government guidelines. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on (Tuesday) 24th November at 10am on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/rathfarnham. No flowers, please.

TAYLOR, Mary (née Kernaghan) (Rosevale, Pairc Bhride, Athy, Co Kildare) - November 21, 2020 in her 98th year, died peacefully in the loving care of Clover Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Eric, son-in-law David and her baby grandson Andrew. Much loved mother of Janet and Derek. Will be sadly missed by her brother George (Canada), daughter-in-law Maeve, grandchildren Nicola (& husband Kevin), Jennifer, Matthew, Stephen, Harry and Claire, and great-grandson David. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family funeral service will take place at 12 noon today (Monday), in St Michael's Church, Carlow Road, Athy. A private burial will follow. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be made to KSPCA.

SHARKEY, Finbarr (Barry). (Caher Road, Mungret, Limerick and formerly of Ballinlough Road, Cork and of the University of Limerick). Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Blackrock Clinic, on November 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Finola, dearest father of Colm, Breifni and Jean. Sadly missed by his wife and children, daughter-in-law Sarah, sons-in-law Kevin and Noel, beloved grandsons Conor, Liam, Sean, Michael, James and Maximilian, brothers Patrick, Brendan and Jim, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. ‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis’.Requiem Mass will take place in St. Nessan’s Church, Raheen today (Monday) at 12.00 noon and will be streamed live. Funeral afterwards to Castlemungret Cemetery. In compliance with current guidelines, Requiem Mass will be restricted to 25 family members only. www.griffinfunerals.com

SKERRETT, Palm A.T.C, A.N.C.A. (Dundrum) November 19 2020 in the care of the nurses and staff on the Kilmainham Ward, St. James’s Hospital. She will be very sadly missed by all of her friends. Due to government restrictions a private service will take place on Wednesday, November 25 at 4.00 pm. This can be viewed on the following link www.vimeo.com/event/153499

BYRNE, - PJ (Pat) (Stillorgan Wood, Co Dublin) November 20, 2020, passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of the 6th floor of the Beacon Hospital. Loved and cherished by Deborah his wife of 60 years, his children Sally, Trish and Brendan and his sons and daughter in law, Ken, Barry and Bobbi. Adored and adoring granddad of Jenny, Rebecca, Imor, Kitty, Alex, Joe, PJ and Madison. Will be sorely missed by his sister Claire, brother in law Oliver, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Due to current restrictions a family funeral will take place privately on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4.00pm and can be viewed online using the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/153499. A wonderful life, well lived.