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SHIELDS - T. Frank B.L.

Died December 17, 2023.

Second Anniversary.

Remembered always by his friends at the Law Library.

SHIELDS - Frank B.L. On the second anniversary of Frank’s passing, his family wish to extend their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with them. Particular appreciation is extended to Frank’s wider family, friends, neighbours, and legal colleagues, especially those of the Family Law Bar.

Frank was dearly loved

and is so very much missed.

PRICE - (née McArevey), Eleanor passed away peacefully, in her 98th year, surrounded by her loving family, on December 8, 2025, at her home in Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Donald and her sister Mary Rose. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children John and Margaret; her grandchildren Powell and Esmay; her son-in-law Cador; her daughter-in-law Silvana; and her sisters Anne and Esmay. Funeral Mass will take place at St Cecilia’s Parish, Boston, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 3.30pm (GMT+1). The service will be live-streamed at

www.youtube.com/@SaintCecilia Parish/streams

KEOHANE-O'RIORDAN - Kay (Thirty-Fourth Anniversary) - Dear wife and comrade of the late Micheál. Much loved Mam to her late son Manus. Remembered with love and pride by her daughter Brenda and her grandchildren Jessica, Neil, Dara, Caitríona and Luke.

"O wise men, riddle me this,

What if the dream come true?".

GARDINER -

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.

SEARIGHT -

(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.