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HAYDEN, (nèe Talbot) Anne Blackrock, Co. Dublin and late of Ranelagh - December 21, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at Leeson Park House. Beloved wife of the late Noel and adored mother of Jeanne (Brady), Conor and Michael.She will be greatly missed by her family, daughters-in-law Pauline and Susan, son-in-law Declan, her cherished grandchildren Rory, Rachel, Suzanne,Robert, Stephen,Ella Rose,Tim, Millie and John, nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Removal on tomorrow (Wednesday) morning to Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00 am which may be viewed on the parish web cam https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

DOUGLAS, John (Joseph) Hawthorn Close, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Portarlington, Co. Laois – December 21, 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family at Naas Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Peggy). Fondly missed by his dearest daughters Sarah (Foley), Maria (Morrison), sons-in-law Shane and Andy, grandchildren Fern, Cian, Felix, Iarla and Fia, sister Susan, brothers-in-law Tom and Oliver, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May John Rest in Peace Reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Newbridge on Tuesday December 26 (St. Stephen’s Day) from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Wednesday, December 27 at 10.30am to arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for Mass at 11am. Mass can be viewed on https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church Funeral afterwards to St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Mill Lane Manor Nursing Home, Naas for the wonderful care and friendship they have given to John over the last 6 years. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Aware. https://www.aware.ie/donate/ Donations box in the Church.

CONNEELY - Jack (Twenty-Third Anniversary, Dec. 14) and Sheila (née Hunt) - (Third Anniversary, Dec. 24).  Lovingly remembered by Ruairi, Finola, Eamonn, Sinead, Deirdre, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grand-children, family and friends.

KERRIGAN - - Gerda (née McNally) (Twickenham, UK) - On  December 7, 2023. Deeply mourned and missed by her son, Jonathan, her grandsons, Christian, Ruairi and Aedan, her nephew Diarmad and niece Shevaun and all her extended family and many friends. The funeral will take place at 11.15am on Thursday 28 December in St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, St Margaret's, Twickenham.

BEERS - Philomena (Phil) (née McCabe) (Vancouver Island, Canada and Cork, Ireland) -

December 14,  2023,

Peacefully, in her 97th year, in the gentle care of the staff of The Gardens, Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island.

Adored wife and cherished partner, of the late Burton Beers.

Predeceased by her parents Frances and Patrick McCabe, siblings Fr Paddy, Eileen, Stannie, Ray, baby Stephanie and Dorrie (Faherty).

Deeply regretted by her Brother in law Wayne Beers and wife Lera (New Brunswick), Brother in law Padraig, Sisters in law Joan and Sandy and dear friend Sheila Keogh.

Most cherished and loving Aunt to her nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.

Sadly missed by her dear friend and companion Kath Eyre and the staff of the complex care department at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach.

Cremation has taken place at Qualicum Beach, a Mass of Thanksgiving and celebration for the life of Phil will take place in Ireland at a later date.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

LUCEY - Terry (Eleventh Anniversary, December 25) Our beautiful mother, lovingly remembered and greatly missed today and always by Mark, David, Michelle, Caroline and Stephen.

AHERNE - Robert (Bob), as Bob's anniversary approaches, we his siblings remember him with everlasting love. Brian, Frank, Tom, Marie, Brendan and Ollie. 

Forever in our hearts

CLARKE - Maurice, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin; died June 20, 2023.

Maurice’s wife Rita, daughters Suzanne and Anne-Marie together with their families would like to express heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with them following their sad loss of a much loved husband and cherished father and grandfather. Your kindness and support will never be forgotten. Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our sincere gratitude.

KILRAINE - Tom, Malahide and formerly of London and Cloonfad. As we approach the first Anniversary of Tom’s passing, his family would like to thank everyone for all the sympathy and support we received. To all those that came to the mass, the funeral home, who sent cards and letters, and the many lovely messages left on RIP.ie and social media Ballymun Facebook page from ex colleagues and pupils, and his many friends we would like to extend our thanks. Tom’s grandchildren particularly benefited from all the messages and letters. They were a testament to the impact Tom had on countless lives. Your compassion has been a source of strength to us and we are deeply grateful for all the memories you shared with us. Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

May Tom rest in peace after a long and enriched life.