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BARR, Marie Denise (Rathgar, Dublin and formerly St. Oran’s Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal) - December 3, 2023 in the loving care of all the Medical and Nursing staff in the HASA Unit at St. James’s Hospital; beloved wife of Mike (Pomeroy) and loving mother of Elizabeth and David. Very deeply regretted by her brother Peter, son-in-law Tyler, daughter-in-law Paula, grandchildren Aaron and Peter, mother-in-law Celine, sister-in-law Val, brothers-in-law Oliver and Victor, niece Kate, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by her parents Paddy and Bridie Barr and sister-in-law Jackie Pomeroy. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on (Tuesday) evening from 5.00 o’c until 7.00 o’c. Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Churchtown, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Mass and burial on Saturday at 11.00am at St. Mary’s Chapel, Cockhill, Buncrana. Marie is a retired member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and Irish Tax Institute and a proud member of Kildare Street and University Club and Royal St. George Yacht Club.

McHUGH, Noel (Glasnevin, Dublin 9 and formerly of Greenhills, Dublin 12, late of Callaghans of Dame Street) - Peacefully, on December 3rd 2023, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the Mater Hospital. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife Gai, much-loved father of Carol, Patrick, Rosanna and Audrey. Sadly missed by his son, daughters, daughter-in-law Carmel, sons-in-law David and Mick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at his residence (Tuesday) December 5th 2023 from 5pm to 7pm, with removal on Wednesday morning December 6th to St. Columba's Church, Iona Road, arriving for 10.30am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery. Enquiries to Staffords 01 8550555. May he Rest in Peace

GIVEN, Lisha (née Harnett) (of Cahirdown, Listowel and formerly Mountcoal, Co. Kerry) - Died peacefully on 2nd December 2023, beloved wife of Pat, dearest mother of Séamus, Peter and John and sister of the late Josephine, Mary Theresa, Julia, Kathleen, Delia and Nora. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Grace, Maeve, Hugo, Eva, Oscar, Jack and Cora, daughters-in-law Ann, Michelle and Susan, sister Frances, sisters-in-law Mena, Mary, Kathleen, Betty and Bride, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel today at 11.15 a.m. where the Requiem Mass for Lisha will be celebrated at 11.30 a.m. (streamed on www.listowelparish.com). Interment afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Listowel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K., or care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Greenville, Listowel. House private please. Rest in Peace.

MACEY, John (Stillorgan, Co Dublin and Sussex, England) - 2nd December 2023 (peacefully) at home in the loving company of his family. Predeceased by his darling daughter Carmel. Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Vicky, Chris, Helen and Tony. Also deeply missed by his grandchildren Anna, Lauren, Eva, Jack, Ali, Katie, Danny, Robert, Ben, Amy and Christina, his daughter-in-law Helen, sons-in-law Breandán, Mick and Tom, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews and nieces. In accordance with his wishes, the funeral will be private.

THOMPSON, Brian (of Rathdown Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow and formerly Sandyford, Co. Dublin) - November 30, 2023, peacefully, in the exceptional care of Prof John Crown and all the team in both Cara and Hazel Wards at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by his family. Adored by his loving wife Paula, amazing children Shane, Sam, Evan and Sophie, and their partners Anna, Mel and Josh. Adoring DanDan of Jordan, Theo and Harry. He will be sadly missed by his siblings, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, colleagues, a large circle of friends, including his four legged companions Lola and Luis. Funeral Mass (Tuesday), December 5th, at 10am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, after which Brian will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Greystones. Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Brian, to The Caroline Foundation thecarolinefoundation.com/donate Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. 01 281 0360.

QUINN, Vanessa (of Foxrock, Co. Dublin) - Died peacefully, Saturday 2nd December 2023, after a long illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity surrounded by her loving sisters at home. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Margaret Quinn and baby brother, Joseph. We thank her for the life we shared, she will forever be in our hearts. Vanessa will be greatly missed by her sisters Geraldine, Miriam, Fiona, Daragh and Elaine. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Aoife, Keela, Cillian, Joe, Matthew, Poppi, Holly, in-laws, Adrian MacNamara, Declan Cunniffe, Greg O’Malley, Kieran Spillane and friend to many. Funeral will take place today at 11.30am (Tuesday) 5th December 2023, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock Parish Church, which can be viewed @: https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock Private family cremation service 2.15pm, Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

SHEIL, Florence (Polly) (Dalkey, Co. Dublin) - November 30, 2023, peacefully, in her 97th year, at Wicklow Hospice, Magheramore. Survived, celebrated and loved by her family, her sister-in-law, many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, beloved friends and neighbours. A Service in Celebration of Polly’s life will take place in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow on Thursday (Dec. 7) at 11.30am, followed by committal in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium at 3.45pm. It is asked that those attending the service wear a splash of colour. Donations, in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services and The Peter McVerry Trust.

CONNOLLY - Remembering the Connolly Girls, Sheena (Altzinger-Scanlon) and Myda (Brennan), who were born 100 years ago today. Greatly loved, greatly missed, every day.

HOPKINS - Les (Eleventh Anniversary), Remembered with love today and always by his wife Ann, Sharon, Gary, Troy and families.