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NICHOLSON - Thelma Joyce (née Horner) (late of Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford and Cabinteely, Dublin 18) December 15, 2025, peacefully, in her 96th year, following a short illness, while in the loving care of Kinvara House Nursing Home, Bray. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving sister of Iris, Robbie and the late Derek and Colin and sister-in-law of Edie, Pat, Freddy and Robert; she will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Saturday (Dec.20) at 11.00am in Christ Church, Church Road, Bray, which may also be viewed on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/christchurchbray . Committal Service will take place on Tuesday (Dec.23) at 12.00noon in St. Mogues Churchyard, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to RNLI.

A Life well lived

McWILLIAMS - Lillian Mary - Another birthday and sweetest memories of those past. My Darling Lil. My Love. My Life. My Contessa. Each new day is a kiss sent from up above with an Angel's love. Siempre mi querida x - Martin.

O'NOLAN - Maura (née Clarke) Milltown, Dublin - December 15, 2025. Peacefully at Our Ladys Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin. Maura will be greatly missed by her children Deirdre, Marie, Donal and Carol, step-daughter Emer, her sisters Nuala and Doreen, son in-laws Donal and Eddie, grand-children Nicole, Ciaran, Kathy, Gráinne, Niamh, Ciara, Eoghan, Katie, Diane and Roman, step-grandchildren, Mark, Ciara, Kevin, Fiona, Conor, great-grandchildren , nieces and nephews and all her extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Feargus , her first husband Denis Keane, step-daughter Maev, her parents Charlie and Lily Clarke, her brother Charles, her sister in-law Anne and her brothers in-law Michael and Dan. May the Lord support us all day long. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at last. Maura will repose at her home in Milltown (D14 H2F3) and all are welcome to call from 4pm on Thursday (December 18) followed by removal on Thursday evening to the Church of Sts Columbanus and Gall, Milltown (D06 Y7T3) arriving for prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am on Friday morning and will proceed to Deansgrange Cemetery, A94 D584, Deansgrange, County Dublin.

O'ROURKE - (née Armstrong) (Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin) - December 17, 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by her family and in the loving care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital. Gwendoline (Wendy), beloved wife of the late Derek, cherished mother of David, Allan, Barbara and Caroline and a devoted grandmother of Alexandra, Ruairi, Pierce, Donagh, Eloise, Michael and Jessica and dear sister of Stephanie and the late Ted, Robbie and Donnell. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons-in-law Niall and Fran, daughters-in-law Olga and Ruth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at her residence on Friday evening (December 19) from 6pm to 8pm. Removal to St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Clonsilla on Saturday morning (December 20) arriving for Service at 11am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association.

CRONIN - Michael (Dundrum, Dublin) - December 16, 2025. Peacefully, in the tender care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mary; he will be very sadly missed by his loving daughters Caron and Michèle, son Richard, son-in-law Mark, Michèle’s partner Raymond, sisters-in-law Anna and Irene, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on this Thursday afternoon (December 18) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday morning (December 19) to Holy Cross Church, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Society of St Vincent de Paul or Merchants Quay Ireland.

VAGENKNECHT - Jan 15th December 2025 (Sutton and formerly of Czech Republic) Peacefully, after an illness bravely borne. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of staff at St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband of Lucy Kilroy and loving dad to Dana, Della, Holly and Katrin. Jan will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Rory and Liam, grandchildren Setanta, Moya and May, extended family and friends. A Service to celebrate Jans life will take place in Dardistown Crematorium on Friday 19th December at 10am. See RIP.ie for Service webcam links

May he Rest in Peace

HARRISON - Anthony, (Fine Art Restorer), (Ballsbridge, Dublin), suddenly on December 13th, 2025. Deeply loved brother of Joe and Carmel (Gregory). He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, brother-in-law Allan, relatives, friends, neighbours and the faith communities of St. Mary’s, Haddington Road and Avila. May he Rest in Peace. Removal on Saturday morning, 20th December, 2025, to St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Rd., arriving for 10 o’c Funeral Mass, to Shanganagh Cemetery.

“For your faithful Lord, life has changed, not ended”.

MAY - Kathleen (née Doherty), (Lackafinna, Cong, Co. Mayo. Formerly Barna, Co Galway, late of Brampton Care Home, Oranmore, Co. Galway) - December 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Tom. Mother to Fionnuala, John, Pauline and Michelle. Mother-in-law to Nuada, Karin, Michael and Peter. Dear Grandmother to Ailbhe, Naoise, Katie, Jana, Ronan, Katja, Finbar, Rebecca, and Dominic. Great grandmother to Lara, Arthur, Nina, Elena, Lauren and Jamie. Sisters Pauline, Una and Breege, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Mary of the Rosary, Cong on tomorrow (Friday), December 19, 2025 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Lisloughrey Cemetery, Cong.

House strictly private.

The family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis

McNALLY (PRIEST) - Mary (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) 14th December 2025 at St. Vincents University Hospital. Only daughter of the late Hubert (Bertie) and Vogue McNally and dear sister of Walter and Patrick and sister-in-law of Bernie and Annie. Predeceased by her husband Roger Priest. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Anna and Rachel and their partners Barry and Frank, her brothers, her granddaughters Jessie and Hazel, her nieces, nephew and her wide circle of friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing at the Fanagan Carnegie Funeral Home, Monkstown on Friday 19th December from 11.00 am. until 12.30 pm. Funeral thereafter to be held in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 3.00 pm. The Service may be viewed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/

PURCELL - (née McMenamin), Frances (Milltown, Dublin and late of Blackrock, Co. Dublin) 15th December 2025. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the exceptional care of Terenure Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much-loved mother of Rita, Owen, Mona, and Jane. Very sadly missed by her loving daughters, son, sons-in-law Paudie and Justin, daughter-in-law Maoiliosa, grandchildren Eliza, Tommy, Leo, Eve, Marcus, Anna, Kate, Roisín, Hector, and Ella, sisters Ann, Noreen, and Joan, brother Michael, sister-in-law Ilene, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Bridie and Mona. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Friday afternoon (19 December) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning (20th December) to the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Society of St Vincent de Paul.