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RUTHERFORD - Colman, Castle Heights, St. Joseph's Road, Mallow and formerly of Ennis, Co. Clare, peacefully, in Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork, on Wednesday November 19, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long illness borne with quiet courage. Predeceased by his sister Josephine and parents John and Mary. He will be greatly missed by his much loved wife Irene (Murphy), daughters Emily, Orla and Eleanor, brother Seán and sister Máiréad, sons-in-law Pádraic, Darren and Dónal, grandson Páidí Colmán, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends in Cork, Clare and abroad. Reposing in O'Keeffe's Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Mallow (P51 XE2T) on today (Friday) from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, followed by Prayers. Reception into St. Mary's Church, Mallow on tomorrow (Saturday) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, after which Colman will be laid to rest in St. Gobnait's Cemetery, Mallow. The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at: https://www.churchservices.tv/mallow. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Marymount Hospice to https://marymount.ie/donate/

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Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann

POFF - Robert Gordon (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14) – November 18, 2025, in his 96th Year. Beloved husband of the late Nancy and loving father of Nigel, Karen (Godsil), Avril, Janet (Farrell) and brother of the late Harry. He will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, daughter-in-law Karen, sons-in-law Richard and Bill, grandchildren Christine, William, Andrew, David, Lorna and Dylan, sisters-in-law Vi and Pat, together with his extended family, many friends and neighbours. The family wish to thank most sincerely Hugh St. Leger, Usha Sundar, Susan Anderson and all the wonderful staff at Brabazon Nursing Home for their exceptional care of Gordon over the past 6+ years. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday (November 25) at 11.30am in Rathfarnham Parish Church followed by cremation at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please.

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JOAN (Née Concannon) Kilcloghan House, Tuam, Co. Galway. 17th November 2025 (Peacefully) at her home in the loving care of her family. Beloved wife of the late John. Predeceased by her sisters Heleana and Frances. Sadly missed by her loving son John, daughters Denise and Claire, son-in=law Hubert, her sister Josephine Cooling (England), grandchildren Hugh, Seán, Siobhán, Ciarán, Orlaith and Maebh, adoring nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Joan will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) this Friday evening from 6.00 o’c. Removal at 8 o’c to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday) at 11.00 o’c. Funeral afterwards to Tuam Cemetery.

Rest In Peace

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Robert Armstrong - (Sutton, D13 and late of Kells and Aer Lingus) - Nov 14, 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the care of Lusk Community Unit. Pre deceased by his sisters Noelle and Ivy. Robert will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Evelyn, daughters Ruth and Lyn, daughter in law Nalini, son in law Geoff, grandchildren Otis and Joel, sister Gladys, brother David, nephews, nieces, extended family, his great neighbours and friends and his beloved little four legged pet Lulu.

A celebration of Robert's life will take place today Thursday (20th Nov) at 2:30pm in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

CLARKE - David William John, Derrinturn, Carbury, Co. Kildare - November 18, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of St. Brigid's Hospice, Kildare. Predeceased by his parents Haig and Maud. Very sadly missed by his beloved wife Susan, his loving daughters Rachel and Sarah, son-in-law Tony, grandchildren Charlie and Amelia, sister Valeria and by his extended family neighbours and friends. Funeral Service today (Friday) at 1.00 pm in Carbury Parish Church, Carbury Village followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. House private. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

MAHONEY - Tim (Haddenham, Bucks, UK formerly of Dublin) -

Tim passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife Marianne and his adoring children Kristine and Andrew.

He will be dearly missed by his sisters Marie, Anne, Frankie and Pat and brother Brian, daughter-in-law Heather and son-in-law Kris and grandchildren Esther and Marcus, Hamish, Rupert, Otis and Robin as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.

He will be remembered with fondness and a smile by all who knew him.

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MURPHY - Philip R.I.P., of Castlewarden, Co. Dublin passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. Husband of the late Helen, much loved father of Colette, Christine and Heather, father-in-law to Michael, Fraser and the late Tim, loving grandfather of Tara, Conall, Neela and Edie, much loved brother of Joe, Kay (Sister Marcellina), Sheila, John and the late David, Peter and Anne. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his Soul. Philip’s remains will arrive at Booterstown Avenue Church, Dublin on Friday, November 21 for 11.30am Requiem Mass. Cremation Service at 1.45pm to follow at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Philip will be loved and missed always by his daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and entire family circle. All enquiries to O’Neill’s Funeral Directors 98 Stewartstown Road, Belfast BT11 9JP (Tel: 028 90620099) or online to www.oneillsfuneraldirectors.co.uk

BROWN - Lynette (née Sinclair) (late of Shankill, Co. Dublin and formerly of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford) – November 15, 2025, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family and devoted carers, Bridget and Jackie. Beloved wife of the late Hastings, much loved mother of Nicola, Suzanne and Lizzy, adored mother-in-law of Paul, cherished grandmother of Vicky, Harry, Matthew and Sophie and great-grandmother of Brandon, Nathan, Sophia and Calvin. Lovingly remembered by her extended family and close circle of friends. Many thanks to Patricia and Nessa of the Blackrock Community Palliative Care Team for their care and support. Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, on Friday (Nov. 21) from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. Funeral Service on Saturday (Nov. 22) at 10.00am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice. House Private.