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KINGSTON - (Aherlow, Tipperary and formerly Kingstons Shoes, Main Street, Tipperary Town) December 10, 2025, peacefully after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, BILLY, (pre-deceased recently by his beloved wife Margaret). Deeply regretted by his loving sons David and Ken, daughters-in-law Diane and Emma, grand-children Craig, Alex and Charlie, brother Sam, sister Betty, sister-in-law Betty, nephew Myles, nieces Sue and Janet, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Fogartys Funeral Home, Blind Street, Tipperary (E34 VX40) Monday (15th Dec.) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Funeral Service at 11.30am Tuesday at St. Marys Church of Ireland, Tipperary Town (E34 F759) followed by burial in St. Michaels Cemetery, Tipperary. The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care Billy received from Dr Iver Hanrahan, the HSE Health Care Team & the South Tipperary Palliative Care Team a huge thanks to them all.

May Billy Rest in Peace.

DUNPHY - Stella (née O’Conor) (Howth and formerly of Terenure and Sealawn, Sutton) Peacefully on the 10th December 2025 in the loving care of Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home and in her 92nd year, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving parents Josephine and Hayes O’Conor, and her sister-in-law Rita Heagney. Stella will be very sadly missed by her beloved husband Austin, daughter Nicola, niece Clodagh Heagney-Zomer, nephew Brian Heagney (Tokyo), cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Family Flowers Only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Barretstown or The Simon Community. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Monday the 15th December from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning 16th December to St Fintan’s Church, Sutton arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at approximately 12pm. See RIP.ie for webcam links to view services.

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SMYTH - Seán (Sandycove) - First Anniversary, December 14, 2024. Sean’s wife Anne, his sisters Molly and Terry would like to thank Sr. Bernadette and staff of Our Lady’s Manor for their great care of Seán in his last two years. We thank friends and neighbours who attended his wake in Quinn’s Funeral Home and his Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule concelebrated by Fr’s Peadar Murney and Patrick Cully. Thanks also to members of Dun Laoghaire Golf Club for their great attendance at the Funeral Mass, colleagues from Hollypark BNS and Victor Bridge Club. The continued support of family and friends is truly appreciated. A Mass has been offered for all your intentions.

DRUMGOOLE - Dermot (Greystones. Co. Wicklow) On the occasion of his First Anniversary, December 13, we his family, wife Veronica, daughter Niamh, sons Liam and Diarmaid, grandchildren, Jennifer, Sean, Grace, Nessa, Joseph and daughter-in-law Ela would like to express our deepest appreciation to all who attended the house and Requiem Mass in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones. Those who sent Mass cards, condolences and expressions of sympathy. We thank Fr. Gerard Young and Pastoral team for celebration of Dermot's life. We wish to acknowledge the many expressions of love and support from friends, neighbours, colleagues - both past and present, and extended family. Thanks to Dr. Fadalla and his team in the Oncology Department, St. Vincent's Private Hospital also Dr. Conor Downes and Michael O'Gorman Greystones medical centre and Fiona Roche and staff in Blacklion Pharmacy for your care and attention. Special thanks to Blackrock Hospice for giving Dermot rest and comfort with his family in his last few days. Thank you Mark Kinsella Undertakers for your care and professionalism at all times.

Faith, Hope and Love and the greatest of these is Love.

RIP Dermot.

CANTWELL - Tony (Rathfarnham), December 7.

On this First Year Anniversary, Aine, Peter, Susan, Laura, Anne, Carol and grand-children remember our beloved Dad and grandad. We thank those who attended the funeral and sent messages of sympathy.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Tallaght Hospital for their care and kindness to Tony and all the family.

WILKINSON - Audrey, formerly of Rathmore, Athboy, Co. Meath, and late of The Carlisle Palm Beach, Florida, died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Hospice on December 3, 2025 after a short illness. Audrey will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A Service of Thanksgiving for Audrey’s life will be held in Ireland in 2026.

TARLETON-HAMILTON - Hamilton (Roscrea) (1969/1994/2025) HM, THT, AHT. Always Yvonne.