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COLBERT - Kitty, (née Murray) Ballinasloe, on December 24, 2025, peacefully, in the wonderful care of her family and the staff of Portiuncla Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband Norbert and her beloved daughter Sharon. She will be sadly missed by her adoring sons Norbert Ronan, John, David and Evan, her sister Mary, daughters-in-law, her cherished grandchildren, in-laws, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. Kitty will repose in Grenham's Funeral Home, Ballinasloe (H53 HK15), on Monday the 29th of December, from 5pm to 7pm with Removal afterwards to St. Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe (H53 CV05). Kitty's Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday at 12 o'clock, burial afterwards in Creagh Cemetery.

McGINLEY - Michael (Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal) 28th December 2025. Peacefully at home, in the loving care of his family; Beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Sheridan) and loving father of Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne. Michael will be sadly missed by his family and in-laws, his grandchildren Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James, Meabh and Michael, Sean, Luke and Liam, his sisters Marette and Kathleen, (predeceased by his brother Brian and sister Betty), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham (D14 WO29) on Thursday (1st January) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (2nd Jan) at 13.00pm in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham (D14 E803) followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. House private.

O’CARROLL -

Rosemary (nee McCavanagh) 26th December, 2025, Templeogue, Dublin 16, (formally Belfast) peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Predeceased by her beloved husband Liam, much loved mum of Deirdre (Meagher), Barbara (McNaughton) and Patricia. Rosemary will be sadly missed by her daughters,

sons-in-law Stephen and Robin, her adored granddaughters Aoife and Sarah, extended family, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 30th December, 2025, at 10am in The Church of the Holy Spirit, Marion Road, Ballyroan, D14 KP60. Burial thereafter to Bohernabreena Cemetery. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Templeogue at (01) 4907601.

I have gone only as far as God,

And God is very near.

COPSEY - Pauline (née Rasdall) (late of Killiney, Co. Dublin and formerly of Essex, England) – December 26, 2025, peacefully, aged 79 years, after a long battle with cancer. Much loved wife of the late Roger, devoted and loving mother of Russ and Gayle, mother-in-law of David, adored Nanna of Cara, Sam, Natalie and Seán and sister of Greg (Cornwall). She will be sadly missed by all her family, relatives, wide circle of friends and members at Killiney Golf Club. A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12.00 noon in Dun Laoghaire Evangelical Church, Lr. Glenageary Road. Cremation has taken place privately. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice, www.olh.ie .

JEFFREY - David W. (Howth). (Emeritus Professor Biology. FTCD) 26th of December 2025. Peacefully, at home amidst the Christmas decorations with his family by his side and overlooking his garden. He will be lovingly remembered always by Janet, his wife and soulmate of sixty-four years, his adored and adoring daughters Anna, Helena and Rebecca, sons-in-law Ivan and Neil, daughter-in-law Jools. Proud Grandad of Matthew and Oliver. We are indebted to all his medical advisors, his long-term carer Maureen and the rest of the loyal care team from Dovida. Our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbours, his many students and colleagues, and the gardening community, all of whom greatly enriched his life. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

A celebration of his 88 fulfilled years will be held in Dardistown Crematorium on Tuesday the 30th of December at 2.30pm.

May He Rest in Peace

DUNNE - Geraldine (Ballsbridge, Dublin 4) December 26, 2025. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the Blackrock Hospice. Beloved daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Rita). She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her brother Éamon, cousins, relatives and friends. Funeral Service to celebrate Geraldine’s life will be held on Wednesday (December 31) at 2.15pm in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6HY98. For those who cannot attend, the Service can be viewed online using the link on RIP. No flowers please, donations in lieu to Blackrock Hospice. Sympathy messages for Geraldine’s family can be left in the ‘Condolence’ section on RIP.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam”

BRISCOE - The death has occurred of Jean Briscoe (née Craigie). Boltown House, Kilskyre, Kells, Co. Meath, December 25th, 2025, after a short illness, at St. Colmcille's Nursing Home, Kells. Predeceased by her son William, her husband Jimmy Wilson and her husband George Briscoe. Jean will be sadly missed by her daughters Sheelin, Susan and Lorraine McDowell, her extended family and many good friends. Removal on Monday morning at 10.20 o'clock arriving at St. Columba's Church of Ireland for Funeral Service at 11 o'clock. Burial afterwards in St. Shiria's Churchyard, Crossakiel. Family flowers only please.

Thankfully at Rest

McGARRY -

(Cloghroe, Co. Cork and Rathgar, Dublin): On December 26th, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of Orwell Nursing Home, Rathgar, Dublin, AUDREY (née Hughes), beloved wife for 60 years of the late Denis (formerly of A.I.B. Bank) and loving mother of Des, Kevin, David, Johnny, Brian, Ros (Colclough) and Kathy (O'Connor), sister of the late Deirdre and Patricia (Moorhead). Audrey will be greatly missed by her sons and daughters, daughters-in-law Gillian, Caroline, Rose, Caroline and Sonya, sons-in-law Brian Colclough and Johnny O'Connor, grandchildren Sarah, Stephen, Aoife, Andrew, Jack, Bronwyn, Theo, Luke, Harry, Ben, Joshua, Alex, Isobel, Isabel, Faye, David, Zach, James, Grace and Vivienne and great-grandchildren Clara, James and Hugo, sisters-in-law Mona and Eleanor, brother-in-law Kevin (Benny), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O'Connor Ltd. on Monday (December 29th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (December 30th) in St. Senan’s Church, Cloghroe.

Burial afterwards to St. Oliver's Cemetery, Model Farm Road.

Family flowers only.

"May she rest in peace"

MORAN - Alan James, formerly of Ludford, Ballinteer, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the tender care of the staff of Glebe Nursing Home, Kilternan. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Moira), loving and much-loved dad of Andrew, Eoghan, Keith and Elaine. Alan will be forever loved and sadly missed by his family, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives & friends. Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village (D6W AC82) tomorrow (Tuesday, December 30) from 1pm to 3.30pm followed by a celebration of Alan's life in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at 4pm.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

BEECHER - Seán. Smaoinigh ar Sheán a fuair bás December 29, 1997.

Ní dhéanfar dearmad ort choíce. Sheila.