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Houton - (neé Glynn) late of Dalkey, Co. Dublin. 11th December 2025. Surrounded by her loving family in the Ashford House Nursing home. Elizabeth (Betty) beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Finbarr (deceased), Declan, Denis, James, Brian and Niall. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great granddaughter, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing Tuesday 16th December in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Wednesday 17th December to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

May she rest in peace.

BANNISTER - - Pamela Claire (Whitechurch) 10th December 2025, suddenly, at St James Hospital; adored daughter of David and the late Gwen, devoted mother of Jade Lily, Miya and Haley, cherished sister of Alison and Neil, loving aunt to Joshua and Ruby, remembered always by her family, friends and neighbours. Pamela will repose in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham (D14 W029) on Monday (December 15) from 3pm to 5pm - you are welcome to join us. Funeral Service on Tuesday (16th December) at 1 pm in Whitechurch Parish Church (Church of Ireland), afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Saol Project.

BARRON - John (Cecil) (Portmarnock, Dublin) 9th December 2025, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Claire and loving father of Peter and Ian. He will be greatly missed by his family; his brother David and sister in law Margaret, his brother in law Cyril and sister in law Roxanne, his daughters in law Michelle and Roisin, grandchildren Owen, Aifric, Orla, Rory, and Oisin, his extended family and his wide circle of friends. In accordance with his wishes and generosity, he has gifted his body to medical science so that others may be helped in years to come. A memorial service will be arranged at a later date.

MC DONNELL - Donal (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - On the first anniversary of Donal’s death (December 10, 2024), we his family wish to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful support we received from all our relatives, friends and neighbours. We acknowledge in particular the support received from Donal’s work colleagues and friends, during his illness and at the funeral services. We would like to thank those who attended the reposal and the Funeral Mass and those who sent Mass Cards and messages of sympathy. We deeply appreciate the support of Fr Bill and the funeral team at Guardian Angels Parish and the support of the Undertakers. A special word of thanks to all the staff at St Vincent’s Hospital ICU who took such great care of Donal. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions.

O'BRIEN - Hanna, (Sandymount , Dublin and formerly of Park Road, Longford) - Peacefully in her 95th year on December 9, 2025, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents Dan and Mary Ann, sisters Kathleen, Bridie, Rosaleen, Guina and Pauline, brothers Thomas, Danny and Seamus, nieces Ann and Miriam and by her nephew Tom. Hanna will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters-in-law Isabel and Anne, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Mass of the Resurrection on today (Friday) December 12, in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 1.00pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

R.I.P.

HARRIS - Nuala (née Maher) 9th December 2025

(Portarlington Co. Laois and late of Woodbrook Park, Templeogue, Dublin). Peacefully in the company of her loving family in the care of the nurses and staff in Oakdale nursing home in Portarlington, Co. Laois. Predeceased by her loving husband Aylmer and sons Colum and Brian. Sadly missed by her children Kevin, Sinead, and Deirdre, her beloved grandchildren Gregory, Laura, Jessica, Chris, Steven and Éibhinn, daughter-in-law Breffeney, sons-in-law Paul and Kevin, her sister Rose, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Nuala will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, on Sunday from 3.00 pm. until 5.00 pm. Funeral Mass will take place in the church of the Holy Spirit, Ballyroan at 10am on Monday 15 December followed by burial at Bohernabreena Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on https://churchmedia.tv/ballyroan-parish-church-rathfarnham

MULLEN - Veronica (nee Joyce) (Green Park, Dublin) 8th Decemeber 2025; Peacefully in the wonderful care of Newtownpark Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Sean, son Peter and granddaughter Emma. Dearly missed by her loving children Paula (Ledbetter), John, Lisa (Coakley), James and Caron (Pullen), sons-in-law Peter, Brendan and Stephen, daughters-in-law Slaney and Mary, adored grandchildren Juliet, Katie, Nick, Georgina, Lana, Sean, Theo, Ana, Oliver, Liadhan, Emily, Clara, Laura, Natalie, Leah, Jamie, Hannah, her 15 great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday (16th December) at 11.30am in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please.

LOWE - Brian - (Fulham, London, formerly of Belfast, born Glasgow) passed away at age eighty-five on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife Rosie, his children Eithne, Fergus, Colum and Deirdre, and grandchildren Nerea, Dearbhla, Maeve, Ruby, Oscar, Niamh and Eoin.

Accomplished designer and owner of Brian Lowe Design Company, he will be missed by many members of the art and design world in the UK and Ireland.

No flowers please, donations to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.