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BURNE, Walter (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin) - January 6th 2024. Peacefully in his 98th year, with his family by his side in the kind care of the staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved husband of Janet and loving dad to Kevan and Linda. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, extended family and friends. At Rest. Funeral Service will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am in St. Brigid’s Parish Church, St. Brigid’s Church Road, Stillorgan, A94 HK82 followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium. No flowers please, only prayers.

McMENAMIN, Liam (Trim, Co. Meath, formerly of Kilross, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal) - 6th January 2024, peacefully at the Blackrock Clinic, Co. Dublin surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Anne and much-loved father of Glenda, Karina (Tobin), Barbara (White) and Rhona (Doyle). Liam will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Des, John and Eamon, his adored grandchildren Bernard, Olivia, Farrah, Vincent and Louis, brother Tommy, sister-in-law Tina, brothers-in-law Jim, Brendan and John, nephew John, niece Ruth, relatives and friends. Reposing at the family residence (The Leftbank, Newtown, Trim, Co. Meath C15 A580) this evening from 5pm-8pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am, in St. Patrick's Church, Trim, Co. Meath, with burial afterwards to St. Loman’s Cemetery, Trim. Family flowers only, please. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

CARBERY - Emma (Athy, Co. Kildare) - January 6, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at home. Wife of Peadar Davis and dear mother of Joseph, Jerry and Jill. Beloved daughter of Jerry Carbery and the late Mary Carbery. Sadly missed by her loving family, siblings Mary Lys, Jerry, Sarah, Kate and Genevieve, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. 

Requiem Mass on today (Tuesday), at 12 noon in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Athy. Burial immediately afterwards in Geraldine Cemetery. In honour of Emma's vibrant spirit, colourful attire is welcome at the funeral Mass.

BRENNAN, James Herbert (Herbie) Author. (Tullow, Co. Carlow) - 1st January 2024 after a long illness. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jacquie, daughters Aynia and Sian and his many friends. A private funeral has taken place at Woodbrook Woodland Burial Ground ‘Into the Mystic’

LEONARD - Prof. Brian - (1936 to 2023), 

Moycullen, Galway. Brian peacefully passed away on December 27, 2023 following a short illness. Sorely missed by his family. Committed to helping others all his life he is known for his teaching at Galway University and globally with WHO.

 Renowned for his important research in psychopharmacology he was still publishing, long after his "retirement". Memorial Service to be held at Harbour Hotel, Galway, 3pm Friday January 12. No flowers, donations please to Médecins Sans Frontières at msf.org.

BUCKLEY - Thomas. (Howth, Dublin, First Anniversary).

For the first anniversary of Thomas Buckley, beloved husband and father. The Buckley family would like to express its gratitude to all who have sympathised and supported us over the last year.

Our thanks also to the nurses and doctors of The Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, where Thomas received the most exceptional care.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest gratitude.

Agnes, Jennifer and Alan.

KENNEDY, Michael (Barna, Galway and formerly of Westport, Co. Mayo) - 6 January, 2024; Peacefully, surrounded by his dearly loved family, under the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses at Galway University Hospital, after a short illness. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and by his brother Ray. Dearly loved husband of Sarah and cherished father of Siobhán, Aoife and Michael Jnr., brother of Una, Sheila and Kevin, father-in-law of Loman and Mark and beloved grandfather of Romy and Matthew, Alexandra, Dara and Dylan. He will be fondly remembered also by his nieces and nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Reposing at the ‘Cillin’ within the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna (H91 A2T7) on Tuesday, 9 January, 2024 from 5.30 p.m. with Removal at 7.00 p.m. to the Church. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Michael on Wednesday, 10 January at 12 noon. And following Mass he will be laid to rest in Furbo cemetery. 'One of life's true gentleman'

RUDDOCK, (née Carlyle) Jean (Wexford and Dublin) – January 7, 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of Kerlogue Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Karen, Lynn, Julie and Norman, mother-in-law of Jonathan, Larry, Penn and the late Tom, a grandmother who went above and beyond for Caleb, Oisín, Rebekah, Brionn, Stephen, Rory, Peter, Samuel, Saoirse, Maya, Trinity, Rachel, and Nalin, devoted sister of Avril and sister-in-law of Gladys. Will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her extended family and wide circle of friends. Reposing at Mackens Funeral Home, Distillery Road, Wexford Town (Y35 HP29) tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6-8pm. Funeral private. Plant a seed in her memory in lieu of flowers. “A life that touches others goes on forever.”

VARD, Leslie (late of “Thorncliffe” Sandyford Dublin 18) - January 6th 2024, peacefully at the Beacon Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Lucy, and much loved father of Paul (deceased), Derek, Cathy, Wendy, Lisa and Conor. He will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Rod, Breff and Barry, daughters-in-law Roisin and Sinead, his grandchildren Aaron, Zach, Jamie, John-Marc, Jason, Alison, Geoff, Hannah , Sophie, Joshua, Christian, Joseph, Charlie, and Paul and extended family, his amazing carers especially Janice and Agnes, his many dear friends and his adored little dog Penny. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Reposing at home on Tuesday evening (9th January) from 5-7pm. Funeral Service in celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday (10th January) at 4pm in The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. For those who wish to follow the Service online please see the link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to NCBI. “The journey doesn’t end here, death is just another path, one we all must take”

WALSH, Dympna (Castleknock, Dublin 15) - January 4, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital following the tender care in Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock. Dear sister of Noel, Carmel, Eamon, Pauline, Christopher, Brendan, Martin, Bernard, Gerard and the late Pat (Pádraig). Sadly missed by her loving sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Wednesday morning (January 10) from 10:30 am with removal to The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by a Service to Celebrate Dympna’s life at 2 pm in Glasnevin Crematorium, where all her friends and family are very welcome. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis