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DARCY - Raphael (Dundrum and formerly of Mallow) 11th December 2025 (peacefully) in the kind care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of Nicola, much loved father of Ailbhe, Nessa and Barra, grandfather of Schuyler and father-in-law to John. He will be deeply missed by his extended family, friends and neighbours, students and colleagues. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Monday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross for a Funeral Service at 10am followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. House private. Family flowers only with donations if desired to CHI at Crumlin.

Suaimhneas Síoraí Air

HEGARTY - - Dermot (Sutton and formerly Malahide), December 12th 2025, on his 93rd birthday; (peacefully), in the excellent care of Care Choice Nursing Home, Malahide Road. Beloved husband of Evelyn, loving brother of Joyce, Anne and the late Brian. Loved and remembered always by his family, nephews, nieces, colleagues, parishioners in St Andrew's and a large circle of friends. Dermot will repose in Nichols Funeral Chapel, Lombard Street East on Tuesday (December 16) from 3pm to 5pm - you are welcome to join us. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday (December 17) at 11 am in St. Andrew's Church, Malahide, afterwards to the Adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only, please, Donations, if desired, to the RNLI.

"The Day Thou Gavest Lord, is Ended."

Houton - (neé Glynn) late of Dalkey, Co. Dublin. 11th December 2025. Surrounded by her loving family in the Ashford House Nursing home. Elizabeth (Betty) beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Finbarr (deceased), Declan, Denis, James, Brian and Niall. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great granddaughter, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing Tuesday 16th December in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4pm-6pm. Removal Wednesday 17th December to the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/dalkey followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

May she rest in peace.

BANNISTER - - Pamela Claire (Whitechurch) 10th December 2025, suddenly, at St James Hospital; adored daughter of David and the late Gwen, devoted mother of Jade Lily, Miya and Haley, cherished sister of Alison and Neil, loving aunt to Joshua and Ruby, remembered always by her family, friends and neighbours. Pamela will repose in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham (D14 W029) on Monday (December 15) from 3pm to 5pm - you are welcome to join us. Funeral Service on Tuesday (16th December) at 1 pm in Whitechurch Parish Church (Church of Ireland), afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Saol Project.

BARRON - John (Cecil) (Portmarnock, Dublin) 9th December 2025, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Claire and loving father of Peter and Ian. He will be greatly missed by his family; his brother David and sister in law Margaret, his brother in law Cyril and sister in law Roxanne, his daughters in law Michelle and Roisin, grandchildren Owen, Aifric, Orla, Rory, and Oisin, his extended family and his wide circle of friends. In accordance with his wishes and generosity, he has gifted his body to medical science so that others may be helped in years to come. A memorial service will be arranged at a later date.

MC DONNELL - Donal (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) - On the first anniversary of Donal’s death (December 10, 2024), we his family wish to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful support we received from all our relatives, friends and neighbours. We acknowledge in particular the support received from Donal’s work colleagues and friends, during his illness and at the funeral services. We would like to thank those who attended the reposal and the Funeral Mass and those who sent Mass Cards and messages of sympathy. We deeply appreciate the support of Fr Bill and the funeral team at Guardian Angels Parish and the support of the Undertakers. A special word of thanks to all the staff at St Vincent’s Hospital ICU who took such great care of Donal. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions.

O'BRIEN - Hanna, (Sandymount , Dublin and formerly of Park Road, Longford) - Peacefully in her 95th year on December 9, 2025, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Laurel Lodge Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by her parents Dan and Mary Ann, sisters Kathleen, Bridie, Rosaleen, Guina and Pauline, brothers Thomas, Danny and Seamus, nieces Ann and Miriam and by her nephew Tom. Hanna will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, sisters-in-law Isabel and Anne, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Mass of the Resurrection on today (Friday) December 12, in St. Mel’s Cathedral at 1.00pm, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack cemetery.

R.I.P.