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SOMERVILLE-LARGE - The death is announced of Brisbane Peter, who died October 7, 2025, peacefully, in his 98th year, in the compassionate care of Carnew Nursing Home and formerly of Ullard House, Borris, Co. Carlow. Pre-deceased by his dearly loved wife Gillian, he will be sorely missed by his devoted sister Catherine, daughter Vanessa, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Peter's Cremation will take place privately.

A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

"At Rest"

WILSON - Desiree Elizabeth in her 97th year and in the excellent care of the Staff of Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, Co. Kildare. 7th October 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Canon Allen, mother of the late Mark, Amanda (Willoughby), Rachael (Aucamp) and the late Jonathan.

Funeral service in St Marys, Blessington on Saturday 11th October, 2025 at 11.00 am, followed directly afterwards by burial in St Conleths Cemetery, Newbridge.

Family flowers only; donations in lieu to Rev. Niall Stratford for the Parish Building Fund.

AUNGIER - Dolores peacefully at home 3rd October 2025. (Cabra and formerly of Defence Forces Headquarters, Phoenix Park and Lloyd, Armstrong & Ramsey). Predeceased by her sisters Eileen, Colette, Marie and brother Desmond. Cherished sister of George and sister-in-law of Eithne, beloved aunt and grand-aunt to her many nieces & nephews. Dolores will be sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends especially those in the Choir at The Church of the Most Precious Blood in Cabra. Dolores’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning (tomorrow) at 10.15am in The Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra West followed by burial at Balgriffin Cemetery.

SPENCER - Brian, BSc, MA, PhD, ScD, MRIA, FTCD.

Formerly of Trinity College, Dublin and Chalfont St Giles. Died peacefully at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth on September 21, 2025, at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Kim, devoted father to Penelope and Lindsey. Treasured grandfather to Hal and Roland.

All enquiries c/o Ugalde & Son Funeral Directors

www. ugaldeandson.co.uk

FOOTE - Joyce Elizabeth (Booterstown and formerly of Mounttown, Co. Dublin) October 3rd, 2025. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of all the staff in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Lucy. Sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 15th October 2025 in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Directors, Monkstown.

At Rest.

O'TIERNEY - (Warrenpoint) October 7, 2025, Peacefully, at hospital, Dr. Donal, beloved husband of the late Wyn, loving father of Roisin, Eamon, Turloch and the late Cormac, cherished grandfather of Patrick and dear brother of Brian. Seaview Warrenpoint. May his soul rest in peace. Donal’s remains will repose at McAnulty’s Funeral Home, 35, Church Street, Warrenpoint, BT34 today (Thursday) from 3pm – 5pm and 7pm – 9pm. Removal on tomorrow (Friday) at 10.15am arriving at St. Peter’s Church, Warrenpoint for 10.30am Requiem Mass (churchmedia.tv) followed by interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery. House strictly private please. Deeply regretted by his loving family circle and friends.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to Life and Time c/o Donation Box at the Funeral Home or directly to https://lifeandtime.charity/33pdkfzt

McCOY -

Valerie (née Cullen) (Dundrum and formerly of Ballinteer) – October 6, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice Palliative Care Team. Beloved wife of the late Noel, adored Mum of Mary, Edel, Edward and Anne. She will be greatly missed by her sons-in-law Declan and Rodney, grandchildren Megan, Emily and Joe, her dearly loved sisters Eileen and Nancy, brother Michael and by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace. Reposing at her home tomorrow (Friday) from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 11th October at 10.00am in the St John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer, followed by burial in Glencullen Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Merchants Quay Ireland, providing homeless services www.mqi.ie

“The peace of my years in the long green grass

will be yours, and yours, and yours.”

HYLAND - James (Shay) (Seventh Anniversary, October 9).

Every old man I see

In October-coloured weather

Seems to say to me

"I was once your father."

DOYLE - Second Anniversary Jim (James) Arklow and Knocknacarra Galway. 'His life a beautiful memory, His absence a silent grief'. Margaret