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McMAHON, Liam (Larry) (Clonskeagh, Co Dublin, and formerly of Marino) - Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 15th December, 2023, at St Vincent’s Hospital. Predeceased by his loving and devoted wife Deirdre, brothers Eamon, Michael, Dan, Luke, and Tony, and sisters Rosaleen, Philomena, Bridie, and Doris. Beloved father of Conor and Aileen, cherished grandfather of Luke, Tom and Sean. Sadly missed by son-in-law Tony, extended family, and friends. Funeral ceremony on Thursday, 21st December, at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Cemetery. Family only.

SHIELDS, Thomas Francis (Frank) B.L. (Dublin and formerly Dungannon Co. Tyrone) - 17 December 2023. Passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved eldest son of Frank and Mary Shields (Dooks Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry and Dungannon). Frank will be sadly missed by his sister Catrina (McCarthy) and his brothers Mark, Cormac and Conor, his brother-in-law Bob, sisters-in-law Orla, Kate and Claire, and all his nieces and nephews, his colleagues and many friends. Reposing at his home today (Tuesday) from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) morning in St Mary’s Church, Haddington Road at 10oc and afterwards to Mt Jerome Crematorium. If you would have liked to attend the Funeral but are unable to, you may view the Mass on this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/haddingtonroad You may also view the committal in Mt Jerome (Garden Chapel) at 12:45oc in this link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

O'CONNELL, Phil (Philomena) (Rathfarnham, Dublin and Coom, Gneeveguilla, Co. Kerry) - Peacefully at the Beacon Hospital on 17th December 2023. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and grandaunt. Pre-deceased by her sister Anne, her nephew David, and her brother-in-law Seán. Very sadly missed by her sisters Joan and Goretti, her brother-in-law Pat, her nephews and nieces Brendan, Karen, Mark, Michael, Hilda, Kevin and Claire, her grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass for Phil will take place in the Church of the Divine Word, Marlay Grange on Wednesday 20th December at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Suaimhneas sioraí dá h-anam dílis

LEAHY, (née Byrne) Kathleen (Late of Ringsend and Clontarf, Dublin) - Beloved wife of the late John Leahy and loving mother of Catherine (deceased) Mary, John, twins Anne and Deirdre and Bernie. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, son, sons-in-law, partner, grandchildren Alan, Claire, Heather, Fiona, Oisin, Dualtagh, Paddy, Eimear, Clodagh, Aine, Colm, and Peter, great-grandchildren Majella, James, Lucy, Oscar, Holly, Ernie, Darragh, Clodagh, Cillian, Molly and Jack, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at her daughter’s residence in Killiney on (Wednesday) December 20th 2023 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Removal on Thursday morning, December 21st 2023 to St. Anthony’s Parish Church, Clontarf, Dublin 3, arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Glasnevin Cemetery for burial. Family flowers only, please. Donations, to ALONE. Enquiries to Staffords 018550555 May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

OWENS - Conor - (Thirtieth Anniversary, December 19), Killiney, Co. Dublin, always in our hearts, forever missed, forever remembered by siblings Sarah, Catherine, Kieran and Darragh. In loving memory also of our beloved father Peter (Thirtieth Anniversary, October 18) and our mother Norah (Ninth Anniversary, November 29). 

FENLON, Pauline (née Tuohy) (Late of Caherdavin and Castleconnell, Limerick and formerly of Saggart, Co. Dublin) - 17th December 2023 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Bishopscourt Nursing Home, Co. Cork. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Michael and sister Mary. Loving mother of John, Michael, Orla, Stephen, Dermot and Emer. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Sr. Lua (Phyllis) and Ann, sisters-in-law Shelagh and Teresa, her grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, relatives and her many friends made throughout the years especially those associated with Dromoland Golf Club. May she Rest in Peace Arriving at Holy Trinity Abbey, Main Street, Adare on Thursday December 21st for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in St. Nicholas’ Cemetery, Adare. Mass will be streamed live on www.adareparish.ie. Messages of sympathy may be conveyed through the condolences section at www.griffinfunerals.com or by post to Griffin’s Funeral Home.

FLEMING, William (Bill) (Killiney, Co Dublin) – December 17, 2023, peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Forever missed by his loving wife Daphne, children Igor, Conor, Natasha and Julian and their partners, and his cherished and much-loved grandchildren Tola, Robyn, Thandi, Jack, Lilah, Larry, Theo, Max, Laoise, Florrie and Cillian. We would like to pay tribute to the caring and tireless staff of Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home and, previously, Carew House in St Vincent’s Hospital. Funeral Service on Friday (December 22) at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

CAREY, Denis John (Seán) late of Rialto, retired from An Post - Died 17th December, 2023, in Ashford House Nursing home with his daughter Patricia by his side. Predeceased 2003 by his beloved wife Margaret (Peggy). Forever loved by his devoted daughter, her wife Lynda and his son Eoin. His death will not shatter the unbreakable bond of love and faithfulness with his brothers Micheal and Eddie and his adored sister Maureen. His sister-in-law Ann (deceased), Peggy and his brother-in-law Donnchadh (his GAA brother in arms), brother-in-law Michael Downes and sister-in-law Kathleen, nieces and nephews and his Godsons Conor and Brendan. Heartfelt thanks to Ashford House for their exceptional care and love over the last 20 months. His wonderful neighbours and friends in Reuben Avenue and church community for such great care and friendship especially during covid. Thanks also to his An Post colleagues especially Jimmy, who all helped celebrate Seán's 90th birthday in April. He was a good kind man, we will not see his like again. Reposing at his daughter’s home, Blackrock (Wednesday) 20th December 5pm-8pm Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Dolours Church, Dolphins Barn on Thursday 21st December at 11am, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Duleek, Co. Meath No flowers, please, donations if desired to Blackrock (Our Lady’s) Hospice C/O Tina Connell fundraising @ 01-2064000 Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

FitzGerald, Lily (née Maher) (Glenageary, Co Dublin and formerly Bunmahon/ Dunmore East, Co. Waterford) - Passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2023 following a short stay in the kind care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of Des, loving mother of Tom, Fiona and Sinéad. Will be sadly missed by her husband, children, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, sons-in-law Karl and Jamie, adored grandchildren Anna, Mark, Lily-Mae, Oscar, Skye, Max, Maya and Tristan, long-time neighbours and many friends. Lily was cremated on December 16th in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross and her ashes will be interred in the family plot in her home village of Bunmahon, Co Waterford in the New Year. May she rest in peace