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John (Jack), Emeritus Professor of Forestry at UCD, late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Poulacapple, Mullinahone, Co Tipperary passed away suddenly, at home on Monday 15th December, 2025.Predeceased by his beloved wife Brenda and Grandson Darragh, loving father of Martina, Ed, John, Bob and Cathy. Father-in-law to Kevin, Bern, Catriona, Roisin and John. Cherished Grandad of Cormac, Kate, Eoin, Thomas, Eliot, Hannah, Rian, Tadgh, Fionn and Sadhbh. Predeceased by his brother Michael, sisters Beatty, Kathleen and Nellie. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Jim and Eamonn, sisters Mary and Anne, extended Gardiner and O’Gorman families and his many great friends and neighbours. Jack will be reposing at his home tomorrow (Thursday) from 5.30pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday (19th) at 10am in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart foundation. Parking is very restricted in church car park.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

GAYER - Sasha, Third Annivesary. In loving memory of my beautifull daughter Sasha. Very sadly missed by her mother Marie, daugter Bella, husband Paul, Garry (Louis), Liz and all who have known her, she will be missed forever.

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(née Crampton) Joyce (Joy) ( Ballyclare, Co Antrim and formerly Crumlin, Dublin 12). December 12, 2025. Peacefully, in the kind care of the staff at Clareview Nursing Home. Eldest daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina and beloved wife of the late Rev. Mervyn Searight and sister to the late Robert, Eric and David and loving mother of Helen, Mandy and Rebecca. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her daughters, sons-in-law and cherished grandchildren Gannon, Max and Angus, brothers Ivan, Leslie, Frank and Geoffrey, sisters Ruth, Wilma and Barbara, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Service on Friday (December 19) at 11am in St. Marys Church, Crumlin followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. For those who cannot attend, the Service can be viewed using the link on RIP. Family flowers only please. Online donations in support of Alzheimers society Ireland can be made on their website. In person donations to assist ongoing repairs and fundraising can be made to St. Marys Church. Sympathy messages for Joys family can be left in the Condolence section on RIP.

Love's greatest gift, remembrance"

NISBET - Tom (2001), Kathleen (1973), Rita Byrne (1997) and Margaret Hennessy (2016). Remembered with love always.

GREEN - Jeremy Dominic Blake of Ballyvolane House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork passed away peacefully on 13th December 2025.

Beloved father of Justin, Sebastian and Adam. Devoted grandfather to his nine grandchildren: Sasha, Toby, Isla, Evie, Jamie, Mimi, Fleur, Maia and Oscar, who will miss him terribly. Predeceased by his beloved wife Merrie, his beloved partner Philippa, his sister Celia, brother-in-law John and nephew Roddy. Deeply missed by his devoted daughters-in-law Jenny, Pip and Lucie, brother-in-law Jonathan, sister-in-law Dotty, and by his nephews and nieces Alex, Charlotte and Bean. Fondly remembered by his many cherished friends and neighbours, and by all the community at Ballyvolane House. May he rest in peace. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, 23rd December at 11.00am in Christ Church, Fermoy, Co. Cork, P61 EV78. Donations to Marymount Hospice in lieu of flowers.

MacDONNELL - Raymond - December 14, 2025 (Ranelagh, Dublin), in the compassionate care of all the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice and Saint Anne’s Unit of Saint Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Suzy and devoted and adored father of Ryan, Robert and Zara. He will be sadly missed by his mother Pat, father Colum, his sister Kathryn, brother Michael, sisters in law Carolyn and Tina, nieces Sarah and Isobel, extended family and friends. The funeral will take place on Thursday (December 18), at 4pm at Mount Jerome Victorian Chapel, Harold’s Cross. No flowers please; donations to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

May he rest in peace.

KEOGH - Frank (late of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Goatstown, Dublin 14) – December 13, 2025, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Deirdre, children Fiona, James, Luke and Hannah, grandchildren, in-laws, siblings John, Catherine, Brendan and Mary, extended family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Mass on Thursday (December 18) at 11.00am in St. Mary’s Church, Enniskerry, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice.

May he rest in peace

McAULEY - Penelope (Penny, née Moreton) 13th December 2025 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of all the staff at Leeson Park Nursing Home. Sadly missed by her children Emma and Timothy, daughter-in-law Trish, sister Sue, brother-in-law Rodney, sister-in-law Biddy, her nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Frank McAuley, brothers John, Mick and Timmy. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Aungier Street on Tuesday from 3.00 pm. until 5.00 pm. Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11.30 am. in Sandford Parish Church of Ireland, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to CHIME, see https://www.idonate.ie/forms/chimedonate