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DUFFY - Cecilia (Ci Ci) (Raheny, Dublin) (died August 24, 2025) – On the occasion of the first anniversary of Cecilia’s death, her sisters Anne and Mary, brothers John and Brian, and extended family offer their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who helped, supported, and sympathised with them on Cecilia’s death. To those who called to the house and attended Cecilia’s funeral, many of whom travelled long distances we will always remember you. To all who sent Mass Cards, and wrote such wonderful letters of support, left tributes on RIP.ie thank you. To our wonderful family, friends, relatives, and neighbours and all those helped us in so many ways, we were overwhelmed by your kindness and support. A special thanks to Reverend Father Seamus Connell for the moving celebration of her requiem Mass and to the funeral team of St. John the Evangelist Church, Kilbarrack. We would also like to thank Ali Murray who sang so beautifully and musicians Tony Hanway and Katie O’Connor. Thanks also to Cecilia’s cousin John Fegan for his wonderful singing. We are also grateful to the staff of Jennings/Kirwans for their sensitive and professional handling of the funeral arrangements. We want to thank all the staff of the Metabolic Units of Temple Street and the Mater Hospital for the care of Cecilia during her life. We would also like to thank Dr. Andrew Eustace and his team of Highfield Health Care for the professional and compassionate care that they showed to Cecilia. We are deeply grateful to all the staff at Dovida Fairview for the care and kindness they showed Cecilia and for all their support in helping her to stay at home. We also like to thank Fearghal, Yvonne and the staff of Dargan’s Chemist for all their support and kindness they showed to Cecilia over her life. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intention of all.

Ci Ci was an incredibly special sister

whom we all dearly loved and

who will always be in our hearts.

Van ESBECK - Edmund, late of Dundrum, Dublin and proudly of Tramore, Co. Waterford. 21st August Peacefully, at home, in his 95th year, surrounded by love, after a long life well lived. Husband and best friend of Mary for 65 years, wonderful dad to Declan, Mary Katherine, and Geraldine, friend and father-in-law to Terry and Gail, adored and adoring grandad to Sarah (and Greg), Frank, Amy (and James), Lucy, Moya, Ned and Síofra and to his precious great grandchildren Sylvie, Emile and Amelie. Very sadly missed by his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on (Monday) evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on (Tuesday) morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30am followed by committal prayers at 1pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Harold's Cross. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross.

Rest in peace

MURPHY - Tony, Sandyford, (First Anniversary). Geraldine, Gerard, Laura and Sandra, grandchildren, brother and sisters, son-in-law, and extended family sincerely thank all who sympathised with us on our loss. We will be forever grateful for the prayers, cards, letters and messages of condolences.

It was a lovely tribute to Tony, who would have appreciated that so many relatives, friends and neighbours came to St Mary's Church, and Flanagans Dundrum to say Goodbye.

Thank you to Father John who celebrated the funeral Mass and Fanagans for the guidance and helpfulness. A special thanks to Christina and all the staff in the Fern Dean nursing home, Deans Grange who cared so well for Tony over the years. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude

KEARNEY - Joan (Twenty-first Anniversary). Always remembered with much love and affection by Brendan, Sinéad, Máire, Mairtín, other family members, relatives and friends.

Beo inár gcuimhne i gcónaí

O'DWYER - The death has taken place of Elizabeth (Churchtown, Dublin and formerly of Knockahollow, Cahir, Co. Tipperary). August 19, 2026, peacefully at home. Elizabeth, former Director of Nursing at The Meath Hospital, Dublin, sadly missed by her brother Andrew, sister-in-law Eileen, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, many friends and former colleagues. Requiem Mass on Monday in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, Dublin at 10am followed by removal to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Knockgraffon, Cahir, Co. Tipperary arriving at 3pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am followed by Burial in Knockgraffon Cemetery.

May She Rest In Peace.

WEBSTER - Ellis, formerly of Temple Hill Road, Terenure, Dublin. Passed away in Belfast on Tuesday 18th August 2026. Sadly missed by his family and friends.

FLANNERY - Maureen (Clontarf, Dublin 3) - August 20, 2026 (peacefully) after a long illness in Elmhurst Nursing Home. Sister of the late Denis Flannery S.J. Very deeply regretted by her loving sister Elsie, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Reposing tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon in Fanagans Funereal Home, 21/23 Fairview Strand (D03EC52) from 3.00pm until 4.30pm. Removal on Monday morning to St Anthony's Church, Clontarf for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery.

McDERMOTT - Michael. Seventh Anniversary, 19 August. Remembered with love and sadly missed by Emer, Conor, Hugh, Lydia, Billy, Leni, Stevie, extended family and dear friends.

BATTELLE - James (Jim) Died 23rd August 2025. On the first anniversary of Jim’s death, Pauline, Brian, Paul, Mark, Emer and families would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us following the sad loss of our beloved husband, dad and grandad. We are particularly grateful to all those who sent Mass cards, letters of condolence and travelled to be with us for the removal and requiem Mass. We would like to sincerely thank Mgr. Dan O’ Connor for celebrating the requiem Mass and the support shown to us all. A special word of thanks to the doctors and nurses of Tallaght University Hospital who cared for Jim with such care and kindness in recent years and particularly during his final illness. We would also like to thank Jim’s friends for the love, support and friendship shared throughout his life. It is not possible to thank everyone individually therefore please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

TWOHIG - Religious Sisters of Charity, (Provincial House Community): On August 16, 2026, peacefully, at St. Camillus Ward, Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, Cork. Sr. Miriam (Eileen), pre deceased by her parents John and Mary, her siblings Mary, Fr. Patrick, Sheila, Fr. Christopher, Sean and Catherine (Wiley). Deeply mourned by her loving sister Rita (Ring), nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, her Religious Congregation, her close friends and those who took care of her in Marymount. Reposing at the Coburg Street Funeral Home of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; on Monday (August 24) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon on Tuesday (August 25) in the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne. Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Older Care Services

“May she rest in peace”