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Ó CATHAOIR - Brendan (Fourth Anniversary) Remembered with love this day and every day.

KERRIGAN, Brian, December 25, 2023, (Highland View, The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, formerly of Beaumont) - Passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Anne (O'Farrell), loving father of David and Sophie. Will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife and family, his beloved sisters Paula, Laura and Linda brothers-in law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews extended family, relatives and a large circle of friends. Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Newtownpark, Blackrock, A94 X308 on Friday December 29, from 3pm – 5pm. Brian’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday morning at 10am at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill. May he Rest in Peace.

OAKES, Des (Stillorgan and Dundrum) - December 24, 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of St Vincent’s University Hospital ICU and in the presence of his loving family. Much loved and loving husband of Pat, father of Julie (Carr), Stephen and Martin, brother of Felicity (Lavigne), grandfather of Robert and Kevin, father-in-law of Martin and Klaudia. Des will be very sadly missed by his family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. A private Cremation will take place. The family would also like to express their sincere appreciation to everyone in The Slievemore Clinic for their care of Des.

MOCKLER, Seamus Patrick (Putney, London formerly Dublin) - September 25, 1961 – December 13, 2023. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and the embrace of his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Paddy, and much-loved brother of John Paul, Dermot and Kevin. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Rhona and Myra, niece Kate, nephews Jack and Louis, aunts, cousins and extended family and friends in London, Dublin, Tipperary, Galway and beyond. Educated at St. Joseph’s and Campion Schools, London and St Michael’s College and Trinity College, Dublin, Seamus went on to have a distinguished career in engineering and construction, working on significant commercial, medical and infrastructure projects internationally. Based for many years in Putney, he had a variety of interests and a lifelong passion for learning, and cherished the friendships he made along his journey. Funeral Service shall be held on Friday 12 January 2024 at 11.00 at Putney Vale Crematorium, East Chapel, Stag Lane, London. A Memorial Mass shall thereafter be held in Dublin at 10.00 on Friday 9 February 2024 at Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, followed by interment of ashes in Shanganagh Cemetery. No flowers, please, online donations in lieu to the St George's Hospital Charity in Seamus’s name at www.stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk/donate. Further funeral and other details can be found on www.rip.ie

TIERNEY, (née Murray Hayden) Rosemary (Sandymount, Dublin) - 25th December 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in Newtown Park House. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Predeceased by her sons Gerald and Philip. Much loved mother of Henry, David and Richard. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Sally, Suzanne and Rachel, her cherished grandchildren Stephanie, Christopher, Ella, Rebecca, Jamie, Matthew and Jessica, brother-in-law Fr. Philip O.S.B., sisters-in-law Eileen and Angela, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal today (Friday) morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, arriving at 11.50am for 12.00pm Mass, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Alzheimer’s Society.

O'HANLON, (née Cashman) Marie (Mount Merrion, Dublin) - 25th December 2023, peacefully, in her 94th year, in the loving care of the staff at St Joseph’s Home, Shankill. Beloved wife of the late Seán and much loved mother of Geraldine, Declan, John and Kevin. Very sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Barry, daughters-in law Angela and Sonja, Kevin’s partner Tara, grandchildren David, Sarah, Seána, Stephen, Keva, Lucy and Ben, sister Dolores (Italy), brother Ben (Australia), relatives, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by her brothers Seamus and Seán. Removal this (Friday) morning (29th December) to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am (which can be viewed live at www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam), followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

BYRNE, Hilary (née Moir) (Ranelagh, Dublin 6) - December 25, 2023, (peacefully) in the excellent care of the staff of Gascoigne House, Cowper Care, Dublin 6. Beloved wife of the late Harry and mother of Mark, Alan and the late Alison, grandmother of Emma and Jessica, great-grandmother of Harry and sister of Daphne. Deeply regretted by her family, Mark and Alan’s partners Susannah and Caitriona, Emma’s husband James, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. Removal today (Friday morning) (29th December) in the Church of the Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue arriving for funeral Mass at 10am (for live stream please see https://beechwoodparish.com/webcam/ followed by burial in Mount Jerome at 12.00pm.

MARTIN, Dorothy (née Tate) (Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin and formerly of Belfast) – December 23, 2023, peacefully, in her 98th year, in the tender care of Mount Tabor, Sandymount, Dublin 4. Beloved wife of the late George and loving mother of Gillian. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.00pm in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice, www.olh.ie .

COLGAN, (nee Maher) Cecilia, ("Bella Vista", St. Mary's Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly) (Eircode R45 WD59) - December 25, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family in the care of Rose Lodge Nursing Home, Killucan after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her husband Sean, daughter Antoinette and brothers Michael and Jim. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family: sons Damian, Briain and Eoin, grandchildren Victoria, Carly, Richard, Ruth, Baithin, Caoimhe, Sean and Cathal, great grandson Dara, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Kay, Michelle and Monica, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews. relatives and friends. R.I.P. Funeral Mass today (Friday) at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Edenderry, followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. You can also take part in Cecilia's Funeral Mass on the Edenderry Parish Webcam. House private on Friday please.

MICHAEL - Brian (Fifth Anniversary, December 29, 2018; late of Killard and Ballina). Sadly missed but thankful for the years.