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WALMSLEY, William (Billy) (formerly of Lisnaskea, Fermanagh, late of Peter Street, Drogheda) - November 7, 2020, at Sunhill Nursing Home, Drogheda. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (née Costello) and infant son. Fondly remembered by his loving goddaughter Siobhan Cashin-Smith (New York, USA), neighbours and many friends. Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a small funeral service (max 25 people) will take place this afternoon (10th November.) at 3 p.m. in Saint Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Donabate. Burial tomorrow (Wednesday, 11th November) to St. Oliver's Cemetery, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Saint Francis Animal Dispensary, 101 Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, D8 or at http://www.stfrancis.ie/.

LOUGHLIN, Francis (Frank) (Rathfarnham) - 7th November 2020. Peacefully while surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the staff at Roseville Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernadette, children Aongus and Louise, daughter-in-law Sylvia, son-in-law Niall, cherished grandchildren Laura, Oísin, Anna, Seamus, Shane and Michela, his sister Rosemary and brothers Harry and Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Frank was predeceased by his brother Fergus. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the R.N.L.I. May he Rest in Peace. Due to government restrictions a private family Funeral will take place. For those who would have liked to attend but cannot, live streaming will be available on Tuesday, November 10th at 10:30 at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-john-the-evangelist-​churc​h-ballinteer. The Funeral Cortege will pass by his residence at approximately 11.40 am on Tuesday.

MORPHEY, Maura (nee Leahy) (Mallow and late of West End, Mallow) - Peacefully, in the wonderful care of Windmill Nursing Home, Mallow in her 98th year. Maura will be sadly missed by her son Grahame, her daughter-in-law Nicola, grandchildren Sarah and Hugh and his wife Claire, great-grandchildren Leah, Jack Owen and Evan, nieces Dr. Catherine Fox, Sarah Macmillian, Keelin Pybus, nephews Dr. Brian and Aedan MacGreevy. Predeceased by her husband Major David Morphey, her twin brother Michael and sister Elizabeth. The Funeral Mass at 12 noon on 10th.November in St. Mary's Church, Mallow will be live screened on www.churchservices.tv/mallow. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In accordance with H.S.E. guidelines Maura's Funeral Mass will be private for family and close friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the future when conditions allow. Enquiries to O'Keeffe Funeral Directors, Bank Place, Buttevant, Co. Cork. 022/23238

WOODS-FITZSIMONS,, Phyllis (née Byron) (North Lodge, Portmarnock and formerly Kells, Co. Meath) - 7th November 2020. Peacefully, in the excellent care of the staff at AnovoCare Nursing Home, Swords. Beloved mother of Niall, Breda, Liam, Terri, Patrick and John and cherished stepmother of Michael, Elizabeth and Phillip. Phyllis will be very sadly missed by her children, her daughters-in-law Kathleen, Yvonne, Karan, Elena and Nanno, her sons-in-law Bill and Tom, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, caring nephews, nieces, friends and neighbours. A private funeral will take place for immediate family, due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice. May she Rest in Peace

KELLY, (Dundrum and formerly Galway and Oxford) - November 6th (suddenly) at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Seán, beloved husband of Veronne and loving and devoted father of John and David. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, sons, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. Remembering also his parents John and Ita. Due to current restrictions a limited number of people may attend the Funeral. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10.30 on the following link https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/

O'REILLY, (nee Guckian) Bridget ("Breege" "Brid") late of Clontarf, Keadue and Sligo - 6th November 2020, peacefully at Highfield Nursing Home. Breege will be sadly missed by her loving husband Larry, sister Ann and brother Tom, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Breege was a community district nurse in the Liberties and Dublin 8 for many years. Our thanks go to the staff of Highfield Nursing Home who have cared for Breege over the past number of years, also her neighbours and friends who have been very supportive. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but cannot due to current restrictions, may leave a personal message on www.kirwans.ie. For livestreaming at 10 o'clock on Tuesday 10th November, please click: https://www.stjohnsclontarf.ie/webcam/ "Our Lady of Knock pray for Breege"

CONNOLLY, Very Rev. Diarmuid Canon (Retired Parish Priest of Castleknock) - November 5, 2020, (peacefully), at Elm Green Nursing Home, Castleknock. Sadly missed by his loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended Drury / Connolly families, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, fellow priests of the diocese, parishioners, relatives and friends. R.I.P. A private family Requiem Mass has taken place. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but due to current restrictions could not, may view the Requiem Mass by following the link; http://www.castleknockparish.ie/webcam/or you may leave a message at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com. Requiescat in Pace

HENNESSY, Breda (née O'Gorman) 7th November 2020 (late of Tramore, Co. Waterford) - Peacefully in the exceptional care of all the staff in the Ferndene Nursing Home. Predeceased by her loving husband Tim and cherished daughter Valerie. Beloved mother to Mary, Catherine and Tim. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Hugh and Paul, daughter-in-law Sheena, grandchildren Niall, Chloe, Mark, Jack, Will and Robbie, brothers Doney and Tony, sisters Aine and Maureen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. In accordance with current Government guidelines and in the hope of keeping family and friends safe Breda's funeral Mass will take place privately Tuesday, 10th November at 12pm in her beloved Tramore. All enquiries to Massey Bros Funeral Directors, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock Co. Dublin 012804454

ROCK, Frank (late of Raymond Street, SCR and Harvest) - November 6, 2020, after a long illness bravely borne in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. Loving father of Andrew by whom he is sadly missed, Andrew's mother Orla, great friends Nicola & Ivan, relatives, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends and brother Jerry. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. A private family funeral will take place due to Government advice regarding public gatherings. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to current restrictions are welcome to send a personal message by post to Kirwan Funeral Directors, 21/23, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 or by email to info@kirwans.ie. May he Rest in Peace

BANFIELD, Liam (Clonsilla, Dublin 15 and formerly of the Irish Press) November 6, 2020 (peacefully) at his home. Beloved husband of Kathleen and dear father of Brian, Ciarán, Declan, Colm, Aideen and Emer. Profoundly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. Liam’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online today (Monday) at 12.00pm by visiting this link- https://www.laurellodgeparish.ie/webcam Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”