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DOYLE, Philip, November 20th 2023. (Templeogue, D6W, formerly of Achill Rd., Drumcondra and Royal Sun Alliance Insurance) - Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the tender loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital. Pre-deceased by his brothers Fr. Frank S.J. and Tony. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of John, Susan, Peter, Margaret, Angela, James and Claire. Philip will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife and family, his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother Charlie, sister Evelyn, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village this (Friday) afternoon from 4pm – 6pm. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) morning to Terenure College Chapel, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Mt. Venus Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Belvedere College Sleep-0ut 2023. May he Rest in Peace

HESKIN, (Carr’s Hill, Douglas, Cork) -: On November 19th 2023, peacefully at the Mercy University Hospital, Ann, dearly loved sister of the late Alec, Oonagh, Mary, Richard, and baby John. Sadly missed by her nephews, Richard H, Finbar and Richard F, nieces Ruth, Katie, and Margot, sisters-in-law Rita and Marian, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends, particularly those in the golfing community. Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd on Friday (November 24th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (November 25th) in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas, which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/douglas Funeral afterwards to St. Finbarr’s Cemetery, Glasheen. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Breakthrough Cancer Research "May she rest in peace"

BODLEY, Seóirse, of Blackrock, who died peacefully at home in the presence of his wife, Lorraine, and his family on 17th November, 2023, at the age of 90. Deeply loved by his wife, Lorraine, and his stepdaughter Bláthnaid; children Blánaid, Evelyn, Rónán, Ruairí and Deirdre, by Jennifer and John; grandchildren Siún, Nicole, Shane, Sarah, Olivia, Aisling and Gráinne, sons and daughters in law, extended family and many friends. Predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Bodley, brother Dermot and sister-in-law Paula, Olive, Baby Dara, son-in-law, Séan. Funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday), 25th November at 10.30am in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Place, North City, Dublin 1. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, can be made to Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Reposing in private at the family home. Requiescat in pace

DRENNAN - MARTIN (BISHOP EMERITUS) - On this the First Anniversary of Martin's death, we his family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop Emeritus Brendan Kelly, his fellow Bishops, Priests, Religious, Parishioners and his many friends for their kindness. A special word of thanks to Fr Martin Whelan for his advice and guidance. To Sr. Goretti Bohan, Bridie Carr and Sr Helen O'Brien for their support and kindness to Martin. To the people of the Diocese of Galway who organised and participated in the Vigil and Funeral, the Cathedral Choir for the music and singing which so enhanced the ceremony, to those who sent Mass cards, letters of condolence and travelled long distances to be with us - thank you. To the Medical and Nursing staff who cared for Martin - our thanks.

Finally, to Rob Conneely and his team for their professionalism and kindness to us as a family both in Dublin and Galway. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all.

Anniversary Mass - Sunday November 26th 2023 12.30pm

Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas, Galway. 

" I am the Resurrection and the Life: whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,

and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die" (Jon 11)

KELLY - Vincent, of The Haven, Bellevue Road, Greystones, formerly of Seaview, Kilpeddar, Co. Wicklow. November 21, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Jean (née Redmond) and devoted father to Ian and Melissa, Grandad to his adored Grandchildren Dylan, Ella Jane, Sophia, Devin, Conal and Bobby. Sadly missed by son-in-law Mark and daughter-in-law Tina, brother Matt, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass, Saturday, November 25, at 11am in The Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, Co. Wicklow (which can be viewed on the following link : https://gkpastoralarea.ie/online/) after which Vincent will be laid to rest in Priest Newtown Cemetery, Kilquade.

 May he rest in peace. House private. No flowers by request, donations, if desired, in memory of Vincent to 
Greystones Cancer Support

https://www.greystonescancer support.com/

Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Directors,

Seaview, La Touche Place, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

012810360, 0872160740. 

KUNTZ, Jane (née Derham) (Ballyphilip Farm, Kilcoole and formerly of Balcunnin, Skerries). Jane passed away in her 96th year with family by her side on Monday, November 20, 2023, at St Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jeno, son Robert, son-in-law Kieran and siblings Ann, Mary, Paddy and Andy. Dearly loved mother of Michael, Ilona, Deirdre, Christine, Mary, Eileen, Elizabeth, Ann, Jennie, Conor, Shane and Róisín. Sadly missed by her sons and daughters, along with her 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, nieces Mary and Margaret, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. The Funeral cortège will arrive at Lower Main Street this (Thursday) morning at 9.45am and will then proceed at walking pace to St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by committal at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome. Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Wicklow Hospice or the Simon Community. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole webcam.

COYLE, Brian died (peacefully) in the excellent care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of Barbara and loving father of Susan, Peter and James. He will be greatly missed by his wife and children, his grandchildren Ben, Nathan, Kitty, Mia and Hannah, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Orna, siblings Ann, Eithne, Donal and Josephine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. R.I.P. Reposing at his residence (eircode C15A3H1) with family in attendance today (Thursday) from 4-7PM. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11AM in the Church of the Nativity, Johnstown, followed by burial in Old Kilcarn Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the IRFU Charity Trust.

EARLS, Sean (John) (late of Terenure, Dublin and Gorey, Co Wexford) - 19th November 2023, peacefully at St. James’s Hospital, beloved husband of Catherine Joyce and loving father of Donal. Pre-deceased by his sisters Mary, Ita and Tessa. Sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter-in-law Kerrie, brothers Marcus and Paddy, nieces, nephews, cousins , extended family and a wide circle of friends Reposing at his family home today (Thursday) from 5pm-7pm. Removal tomorrow (Friday) morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure, arriving at 9.45am for 10am Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Gorey, Co Wexford. Rest in Peace

O'HARE, Hugh Francis - Died 19th November 2023 peacefully after a long illness in Nazareth Care Village. Formerly of Holyrood Manor. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and husband of Claire, much loved Dad to Deirdre, Kevin, Eamonn, Malachy, Michael, Sheelagh and Maureen. Deeply regretted by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild and wider family circle. Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday 25th November at 10.00am in St Brigid’s Church, Malone Road, followed by interment in Milltown Cemetery. House strictly private, burial family only, family flowers only. Enquiries to O’Kanes Funeral Home 116-118 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2GX Tel 02890243129.

KERRIGAN - Maureen. Happy 100th birthday to Maureen Kerrigan (née O'Keeffe) of Rush, Co. Dublin. 

Born November 22, 1923 in Graigenamanagh Co. Kilkenny. Congratulations and lots of love from Michèle, Martin, Mandy, Lucy, Kirsty and of course Ted.