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LONG, (née Fennelly), Ursula (Dalkey, Co. Dublin, and late of Ballintaggart, Co. Tipperary) – 29th November, 2024. Peacefully, in the loving care of Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, after a long illness, patiently borne. Devoted, beloved wife and best friend of Gerard; much loved mother of Ann-Marie and Killian. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Rory, daughter-in-law Gina, granddaughter Pia, and Mollie, sister Anne, brother Fintan, brother-in-law Joseph, sisters-in-law Brenda and Miriam, extended family and friends. Funeral Mass tomorrow morning (Thursday, 5th December) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey. Funeral thereafter to Deans Grange Cemetery. House private, please. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

STEWART - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Frances Stewart (née Wilson), aged 84, who died peacefully on Monday December 2 at Foyle Hospice. Formerly of Liskey House, Strabane and latterly of 21 Cavanacor View, Ballymagorry, County Tyrone. Beloved wife of the late John Stewart, devoted mother of James, Suzanne and Victoria, adored grandmother of Kate and Anna, and sister of Felicity, Hugh and David. A private funeral service (family only) will take place at her home on tomorrow (Wednesday), with burial afterwards at Douglas Presbyterian Church at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JE.

O'CONNOR - Dáithí (First Anniversary) December 3. On this his 1st Anniversary, we, Dáithí's family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us in our great loss,those who travelled to be with us for his funeral, those who sent cards, letters and condolences, we were and remain touched and consoled by same. To all those in the medical profession who cared so wonderfully and with such empathy for Dáithí during his illness,we remain truly truly grateful. To his 2nd family at Revive Active, who continue to support us, to our extended families, wonderful friends and neighbours, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We remember our darling Dáithí, and his love of life and family, today and every day.

O'RIORDAN - Bernie (nee O’Leary) (Moneyflugh, Inniscarra, Cork). Peacefully at home with her loving husband John and adoring children Fiona, Caitriona and Anthony. Sadly missed by her siblings Mary, Jim, Nora, Con, Dan, Gobie, Ann, Carmel and Tim and her beloved grandchildren Sasha, Ailbhe, Felix, Lottie and Emmie. Great friend to her daughters-in-law and son-in-law Elsa, Eamonn and Katie. She will be missed by all her nieces, nephews and her extended circle of friends. Bernie will repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home Ballincollig (P31 W982) on today (Monday) from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.30am in St Senan’s Church Cloghroe (T23 T934)    which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stsenans 

Funeral afterwards to St Senan’s Cemetery Tower. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice

House private.

May she Rest in Peace

DOLAN, (Née Carney) (Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly of Castlebar, Co. Mayo) November 29, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Ken and by her parents Pearse and Francis Carney. Greatly missed always by her much-loved children Aideen, Claireanne and Kieran. Adored ‘Nana’ by her grandchildren Lauren, Daniel, Jack, Cillian and Kate and cherished sister of Rosemarie and Paul. Sadly, missed also by Aideen, Claireanne and Lauren’s partners Scott, Mark and Barry, nieces and nephews and her many wonderful friends. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) on Wednesday December 04, 2024, from 10.30 a.m. A farewell gathering and Blessing at 11.30 a.m. will be celebrated at the parlour. Removal to Shannon Crematorium at 12 noon. A Committal Service will follow at 2 p.m. and all Moya’s friends and relatives are welcome. 'Together Again'

KUGLER, On November 28, 2024, Hans-Jürgen Kugler passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Beloved husband of Gerlinde, treasured father of Aindreas and Cristin, father-in-law of Patricia and Robert, brother of Uwe, and grandfather of 5 grandchildren. Hans-Jürgen was a man of great kindness and strength who touched the lives of all who knew him. Surrounded by his family, he left this world in peace and love. Hans-Jürgen Kugler was a distinguished computer scientist and esteemed member of the Irish software engineering community. His academic journey began with a Master of Science from the University of Dortmund in 1977. In 1980, he moved to Ireland to join Trinity College Dublin as a lecturer, where he played a pivotal role in securing Ireland’s first software engineering research grant from the EU’s Esprit programme. His contributions were instrumental in the establishment of Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, where he served as Industrial Director from its inception in 2005. Beyond academia, Hans-Jürgen was the Chief Scientist at Kugler Maag Cie, a consultancy specializing in the improvement of business and product development processes. His expertise and leadership were highly regarded internationally, in both academic and industrial circles. A ceremony to celebrate Hans-Jürgen’s life will take place on Thursday, December 5, at 2:30 PM in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin.

FENELON, Laurence (Foxrock, Dublin 18) - November 29, 2024, very peacefully, at the St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Larry, beloved husband and best friend of Mary for 56 years, adored father of Ronan, Mark, Morgan and Laurence. Devoted grandfather of Sophie, Charlotte, Rebecca, Harry, Alex, Lara, Louis and Leo. Deeply missed by his sister Dolly and predeceased by his siblings Billy, Essie, Syl, PJ, Josie, Tim, and John and by his grandson Killian. Larry will be forever loved and sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Suzanne, Elena and Lorraine and by his son-in-law Shaun, 34 nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Dad (Larry) was a gentleman, with a very kind of heart, who was a devoted and loving husband to Mary and his family, and also to his garden and golf. He was a man of incredible integrity and kindness who led a great fulfilling life over his 87 happy years. Reposing at his home in Foxrock this (Monday) evening from 5.00pm-8.00pm. House private at all other times. A Mass to celebrate Larry’s life will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.00am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, followed by burial at Kilternan Cemetery Park. No flowers please.

HEUSTON, John (Dundrum, Dublin 16 and formerly of Tipperary Town. Beloved husband and life companion of Pearl (Margaret)Treacy. Sadly missed by his wife, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and many friends. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, this (Monday) afternoon, from 3pm to 5pm. Removal tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Main Street, Dundrum, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10:30am, followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Simon community or St Vincent de Paul if desired. May he Rest in peace