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SMITH, Rosemary (Sandyford, Dublin 18) - 5th December 2023, peacefully, in the care of all the staff at Beacon Hospital. Predeceased by her sister Pamela (Morgan), brother Roger (Smith) and her parents John and Jane. Rosemary will be very sadly missed by her family, cousin Celia and her husband Dermot, all the Kavanagh, Smith and Morgan families, extended family and many great friends especially Deborah, Nola, Paddy, and all of those with whom she developed a great friendship throughout her exceptional career in Motor Sport. Funeral Service will take place on Monday (11th December) at 3:15pm in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, followed by cremation. The Funeral Service may be viewed on the following link, https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/. Rosemary’s Funeral Cortege will depart from her residence at 2:20pm and will travel via Sandyford Village to Mount Jerome Crematorium. At her request, black attire not essential, but a splash of pink which was Rosemary’s favourite. Family flowers only, please. Donations to https://www.gofundme.com/f/rosemary-smith-memorial-cancer-​r​esearch-fund

KENNY - Dr. John (First Anniversary) - Ottawa, Canada and late of Salthill and Woodquay, Galway. Lovingly remembered by his family.

CLIFFORD - Philomena M. (Phyllis ) Clifford (Third Anniversary, December 8, 2023). Remembered with love today and every day. Catherine and Elizabeth.

HAMILTON - David, Seventh Anniversary, December 8, 2023. So sadly missed and lovingly remembered, Kay, Richard, Vida and David.

HENEGHAN - Therese (Twenty-fourth Anniversary) - With treasured memories. Pat and family.

HERLIHY, Diarmuid (Foxrock). Peacefully, in St Vincent's University Hospital on December 2, 2023, surrounded by his six loving children. Deeply mourned by his children Karen, Glenn, Caroline, Susie, Daniel and Matthew and their mother Mary, his five wonderful grandchildren Lorna-Jean, Nicholas, Natasha, Remi and Annabelle, his three great-grandchildren Robyn, Christian and baby Reina, sister Mairéad Maher, brother Donal, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Recently predeceased by his beloved son-in-law, Christopher and his loving niece Maria Bolger (neé Maher). Predeceased by his parents Dan and Mary B, brothers John, Brian, Peter and his first wife Lorna. Rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements to follow.

LOUGHRAN, Fr. Malachy (Sean) OSA, - December 5, 2023. Peacefully, at the Augustinian Care Facility, St. Augustine’s, Ballyboden, Dublin 16, in his 90th year. Predeceased by his brothers and sister, Fr. Vincent OSA (Damian), Br. Kevin (Christian Brothers), Noel, and Sr. Monica (sisters of Mercy). Sadly missed by his sister, Sr. Clare (Sisters of Mercy), sister-in-law Mary, his nephews and nieces, Sean, Claire, Monica, Deirdre, Kevin, Vincent, and their families, his Augustinian confreres in Ireland and Britain, and his many friends. On tomorrow (Friday) December 8, a prayer service will be held in St. Augustine’s, Dublin 16, at 3pm after which his remains will be removed to the Augustinian Church (St Augustine’s), Drogheda, arriving at 5.30pm where a vigil will be held ending with a prayer service at 7pm. On Saturday, December 9, a Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am followed by burial in the Augustinian plot, St Peter’s Cemetery, Drogheda. All further enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue, 01-4907601. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

KENNY, Bernadette (Bernie) Donnybrook and late of Malahide, formerly of Aer Lingus, December 2, 2023 (peacefully) in the excellent care of the staff on St. Paul’s Ward, St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her dear sister Ann. She will be sadly missed by the extended Ó Riain and Millar families, her friends, especially her carer Linda and neighbours. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, 54, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 on Thursday and Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook on Saturday morning arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am followed by cremation in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.