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REA - Eilish (née McCabe) (A proud Northerner, late of Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Kilmacud, Co. Dublin, Belfast, Co. Antrim and Marian College) – December 10, 2025, peacefully, in her 103rd year, in the exceptional care of all the staff at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of the late Jim, cherished mother of Miriam and Seán, adored by her grandchildren Jim, Eóin and Donal; Cormac, Emer, Fiona, Patrick and Conal and dearly loved and by her great-grandchildren; lovingly remembered by her son-in-law Gerry, daughter-in-law Colette, nieces and nephews, especially Dolores, Mairead and Margaret, grandnieces, grandnephews and by her extended family and cherished friend Geraldine. Predeceased by her sister Máire and brother Eamon. Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray tomorrow (Friday) from 4.00pm-6.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (December 13) at 10.00am in St. Mochonog’s Church, Kilmacanogue followed by burial in Dean’s Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Samaritans.

May she rest in peace

McNAMEE - Paul (late of Swords and formerly of Blackhall) - December 9, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family at home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, sons Shane and Liam, daughter Síofra, their partners Nathalie, Ephraim and David, grandson Rowan, sisters Storm and Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May He Rest In Peace. Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Friday (December 12) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A celebration of Paul's life will take place on Saturday (December 13) morning in Dardistown Crematorium Chapel at 10 a.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society and St. Francis Hospice.

GUERIN - Mary. The family of the late Mary, would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. Thank you to all those who attended the wake, sent cards and messages of condolence and attended the Funeral Mass. Many thanks to Fr. Michael Sheehan for celebrating the Requiem Mass and for his support and compassion at this difficult time. Thanks also to Marion Jordan and Maemie Henvey for the beautiful music. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Nazareth Care Village for their nursing care and kindness shown to Mum over recent years. Particular thanks to Sister Joseph, Sister Malachy and Fr. Paul Fleming for their prayers and attending to our Mothers spiritual needs. Thanks also to the Doctors from North Parade Medical Practice for their professional care. Thank you to Belvoir Park Golf Club and its members for accommodating family and friends in having a meal after the Funeral in the Club House. Finally, we would like to thank the team at O’Kanes Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism in handling all the Funeral arrangements. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation. Mary’s Month Mind will be celebrated at 6pm Mass on Saturday December 13th in the Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Carryduff.

COYLE - Brian (Blackrock), on Saturday 6th December 2025, at Belmont House Nursing Home, peacefully in his sleep, in his 92nd year. Chairman of James Adam and Sons. Predeceased by his brother Neil and deeply regretted by his brothers David (San Francisco) and Richard (UK), his colleagues and friends at Adam’s, St. Stephen’s Green, his extended family and his many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Carnegie’s Funeral Home, Monkstown Crescent, on Friday 12th December, 2025, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning, 13th December, to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co. Dublin A94 NW53, arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by Cremation, at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Victorian Chapel, Harold’s Cross.

“Going, Going, Gone”

QUINN - John (Sean) late of Rathfarnham and Foxrock, Dublin and Newbridge Co. Kildare, 6th December 2025. Peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of St Joseph’s Ward at St Vincent’s University Hospital, and previously in the wonderful care of The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn and father of John, Paul, Stephen and Sarah. He will be missed terribly by his daughters-in-law Rebecca, Lydia and Kerri, son-in-law Conor and by his grandchildren, whom he adored, Chloe, Amelie, JJ, Aaron, Avah, Amelya, Beauden, Posie and Zeph. He will be deeply missed by his sisters Patricia, Kathryn and Margi, his brothers Mick, Paul, Kieron and Charlie, his sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and the many friends who loved him. John leaves behind laughter, stories, and a family who will forever cherish the joy he brought into their lives. Rest in Peace. Removal on Friday morning (12th December) to the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Society of St Vincent de Paul. All enquiries to Fanagans Dundrum 01 2984143.

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Nora (née Collins) (Corbally, Limerick and formally of Kilkee, Co. Clare).

8th December 2025, peacefully in the presence of her loving family at home.

Beloved wife of the late Tom and predeceased by her brother JD, sisters Marie, Sister Maria Goretti, Monica and Bernie and her sons-in-law Tom McMunn and John Reidy. Very sadly missed by her children Tom, Mary, Sheelagh, Martin, Ninki and Stephen, her sister Sr. Gemma Medical Missionary of Mary, her adored 15 grandchildren, daughters-in-law Mary and Sinead, son-in-law Paddy, Tom's partner Gráinne, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, (today) Wednesday, 10th December, from 5.30pm to 7.00pm Funeral arriving at St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street, (tomorrow) Thursday, 11th December, for Requiem Mass at 11.00am with burial afterwards in Kilmurray Cemetery. Nora’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/

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PARK - Alan William Reginald - 6th December 2025. Peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin. Dearly beloved husband of Valerie and devoted father to Colin and Gail, much loved father-in-law to Emma and cherished grandpa of James, Cerys and Reg, his brothers Robert and Brian, sister-in-law Hilary and nephew Stephen, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. May Alan Rest In Peace. Arriving to St Mary's Church of Ireland, Navan (C15 K662) on Thursday, 11th December for a celebration of Alan's life at 2pm which can be viewed live on Joe Finnegan Media YouTube. A Private Resomation will take place. House strictly private at all times. No flowers please. Alan's family wish to thank all the staff in the Mater Private Hospital for their excellent care and kindness.

KEELING - - Prof. Paul William (Nap) - It is with profound sadness that the family of Prof. Nap Keeling announce his peaceful passing on December 8th 2025; he will be missed by his heartbroken wife Roisin, his children Nap, Libby, Christian and Ed, his beloved grandchildren Nap Og, Edie, Gabi, Jacob, Issy, Zara, Jordi, Christian and Ted, also by his brothers Frank and Parnell and sisters-in-law Mary and Josephine, daughters-in-law Caitriona and Gemma and son-in-law Garret. We would like to thank all the staff of St. Vincent‘s Private Hospital, Blackrock Clinic and HFU Dun Laoghaire for their professional and kind care through this difficult time.

May he rest in peace. Funeral Mass on Friday (December 12) at 11 am in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation. House private.