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NOONAN, Donagh (Ballinteer, Dublin and late of Gortnahoe, Co. Tipperary) - 6th January 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of St Vincent’s University Hospital. Adored and treasured husband and best friend of June and much loved and admired dad of Billy, Michael and Thomas. Dearly missed by his loving wife, sons, Billy’s fiancée Aisling, brother Liam, mother-in-law Annie, sisters-in-law Mally, Helen and Angie, brothers-in-law Christy and William, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Ray and parents Dinny and Nellie. Rest in Peace. Reposing at his home on Monday evening (8th January) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (9th January) to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am (which can be viewed at www.mcn.live/Camera/st-john-the-evangelist-church-​ballintee​r), followed by burial in Kilternan Cemetery Park. Donagh’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the wonderful care he received from Ray and the palliative care team at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Donations, if desired, in Donagh’s memory, to Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services.

BATES, J. Ray (Dublin and Kilmore Quay) - Emeritus Prof. of Meteorology, Copenhagen University and Adjunct Prof. of Meteorology UCD, peacefully at Blackrock Hospice on 6 January, 2024. Sadly missed by his loving wife Natasha. Predeceased by his late wife Zaira in 2003. Deeply mourned by his siblings, Trish, Eugene, Billy, Declan, Kathleen, Dick and Margaret; his step-son Alex, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and the extended Bates family in Wexford. Reposing at Red Gables, Kilmore Quay, Y35HD00, from 2pm to 5pm on today (Monday) 8th January; otherwise house private please. Funeral Mass at St. Peter’s Church, Kilmore Quay on Tuesday 9th January at 11am, followed by burial in Kilmore Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services. May he rest in peace

MURPHY, Michael W. (Rathfarnham, Dublin) January 4, 2024 (Peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, beloved husband of Mary, predeceased by his grandson David Michael. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Gráinne, Muireann and Sorcha, his grandchildren Chloe, Jessica, James, Laura and Michael, and their husband/partners Paul, Jim and Derek, and by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass today Monday, January 8, 2024 in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor at 11 am followed by Cremation (Immediate family only). No Flowers please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go Raibh a Anam

HORGAN, Terence (late of Sutton, Dublin 13, and formerly of Castleknock, Dublin and Loughrea, Galway) – January 5, 2024 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Husband of Ann and father of his adored little son, the late John; brother of Fr. Pat, Sr. Bernadette and the late Fr. Sean, Fr. Gerald, Brendan, Sr. Mary Clare, Kathleen, Peggy, Gertie and Eileen. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, his Opus Dei family and friends, and wider circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace. Removal this Monday morning, January 8 to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton, arriving for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to Balgriffin Cemetery.

ABERNETHY, Bríd (nee O Reilly), (Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Oldcastle, Co Meath) January 5, 2024, peacefully in the tender care of the medical staff at The Blackrock Clinic. Predeceased by her parents Eddie and Máirín. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Siobhán and Colum, grandmother to Eóin, Ailish, Robert and Jody and mother-in-law to Tony (Byrne). Fondly remembered sister of the late Fr. Frank, Sr. Gráinne and Seán. She will be sadly missed by her sisters and brothers Máire (Lynch), Eddie, Ciarán and Una (Palcic), brothers-in-law Michael Abernethy, Bertie Lynch and Michael Palcic, sisters-in-law Brigid Abernethy, Bernie O Reilly and Alacoque O Reilly, nephews and nieces, her wider family and all her friends. Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday (January 9) at 11.00am in Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those who wish to follow the Mass online please see the link: https://booterstownparish.ie/

MURPHY, Anne (Cherbury Gardens, Booterstown, St. Joseph’s House, Leopardstown and Johnstown Place, Cabinteely) January 4, 2024, at home in the devoted care of Reach Deaf Services. Dearly loved youngest sister of David, Peter, Joe, Kay (Sr. Marcellina MSHR), Philip, Sheila and John, (predeceased by David and Peter and her sisters-in-law Eithne and Helen). Will be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters, her sisters-in-law Denise, Dolie and Jennie, her extended family, all her friends and all those who cared for her. Reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover), tomorrow (Tuesday) evening, January 9, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, January 10, at 11 am at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, A94 TR68, followed by burial at Dean’s Grange Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown. “May she rest in peace”

PALMER - (née Doherty) HELEN

Peacefully at home in Houston, Scotland on  December 23,  2023. Eldest daughter of the late James and Maisie Doherty, Bridge Bar, Bundoran, Co. Donegal and sister to the late Mary Doherty, Bundoran. Loving wife to the late Geoffrey C.J. Palmer and wonderful mother to Orlaith, Garrett, Fiona, Tony and Ciara. Deeply regretted by her children, grandchildren, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Judi and Derek, nieces, nephews and friends.

Removal to St. Fillan’s Church, Houston, Scotland on  January 11, followed by funeral Mass on Friday January 12 at 9.30am. Enquiries to John Roach.

johnroach@funeralpartners.co.uk

WALSH, Catherine (Kathleen) (late of Tuam, Co. Galway and Dublin) (Retired N.T.) - January 3rd 2024, peacefully in the tender care of all the staff at Earlsbrook Nursing Home, Bray. Predeceased by her sister Mary (Laverty) and brother Tom. Very sadly missed by her sisters Margaret (Rita), Pauline, Eileen, Denise and Anne, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney, today (Monday), from 3pm to 5pm. Removal tomorrow morning (Tuesday) to St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clontarf, arriving for 10am Mass. Burial afterwards in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton. Family flowers only please. Any enquiries to Staffords Funeral Directors. Tel: 01 855 6374.