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MURPHY, Edward (Eddie) (Marlfield, Clonmel, Kiltinan Castle, Fethard and formerly of Hearn’s Hotel, Clonmel, Co Tipperary) - Peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the care of the staff of University Hospital Clonmel, November 10th 2023. Pre deceased by his brother John (Australia). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his sons Mark and Paul, daughters-in-law Ita and Rachel, grandchildren Laura, Ciara, Joseph, Ronan, Emma and Kate ,(and many Tino’s), brothers Tom and Bernard, sister Margaret, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Fethard, on tomorrow (Sunday) from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Funeral Mass in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Clonmel, on Monday November 13th at 1.00pm, followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Clonmel. Family flowers only, please.

ARIGHO - Dronz George On November 7, 2023 (Sutton, Co. Dublin and late of Fleet, Hampshire) Dearly loved husband to his wife Lanee for 57 years, Dad to Lin, Dronz and Vonni and their partners David, Tracey and Paul, proud grandpa to Lucy, Max, Chloe, Zak, Oscar and James. Beloved member of our family. We will miss you, and will keep you in our hearts and thoughts always. Rest in peace alongside your darling daughter Kaz. Reposing at the Holmes & Family Funeral Home 20 Fleet Rd, Fleet GU51 4QG United Kingdom. Family Flowers only please. Donations to The Mission to Seafarers

MOON - Shirley (née Ging) Passed away suddenly on October 30, 2023, in Nelson, BC. Canada, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 13, 1934, in Dublin. Beloved wife of the late Albert Moon. Shirley, pre-deceased by her brother Rodney, will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Roberta, her children Judith, Jane, Stephen, Richard and Alexandra, her grandchildren Laura, Rosalie, Patrick, Suzannah, Liam, Orla, Darcy, Christopher, Jessica, Nicole, Rachael and Lauren, her great-grandchildren Rowan, Shea, Zoe, Jacob, Ellie and April, and all her extended family and friends. A celebration of life will take place at Nelson United Church (Nelson, BC. Canada) on November 19, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted for Nelson Grans to Grans http://nelsongrans2grans.weebly. com/ Shirley’s family will be hosting a celebration of life in Dublin in the spring of 2024. Details to follow

"Her legacy of music, community, and love lives on in our hearts.”

MURPHY - SEAN JOSEPH - Died on November 6, 2023, unexpectedly, in Toronto. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Larry and his sisters Fran and Kay. He will be sorely missed by his beloved wife, Karen, his sisters Bernie, Brid, Carmel and Lori and his many nieces and nephews.

Sean was born in Dublin, “in the rare old times”. His career in travel began on Fleet Street in London where he was head hunted by Bord Fáilte/Irish Tourist Board to return to Dublin. His success over the years led him to Toronto in 1983. In 1989, he left the Irish Tourist Board and launched his second career by opening the Irish Travel Bureau; his first job was coordinating the travel arrangements for the Irish games at the SkyDome. Over the many years he brought thousands of people to and from Ireland.

In 1985 he had the good fortune to meet Karen Whitaker and on November 18, 1989, in an unforgettable wedding in Niagara on the Lake, Sean and Karen were married. Karen was the love of Sean’s life and Sean’s rock.

In 2007 Sean was chosen as the Irish Person of the Year and in March 2008 he led the St Patrick’s Day Parade as Grand Marshall. Both of these honours were in recognition of his enormous contribution to the Irish community in Toronto. “The Murph”, loved his adopted country but never forgot his love for Ireland.

The family will receive friends at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville) from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 12th. A funeral mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 24 Cheritan Avenue, Toronto, (at Yonge Street south of Lawrence), on Monday, November 13, at 11am. Livestreaming of the funeral can be found on the church website https://blessedsacrament.archtoronto.org/ , a YouTube link.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the many years of excellent care given to Sean at St Michael’s Hospital, by a comprehensive team of medical professionals, especially those in the Dialysis Unit. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St Michael’s Foundation.

https://stmichaelsfoundation.com/seanjosephmurphy .

Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

Sean was such a huge character ... he was a unique individual, never short of an opinion and his generosity knew no bounds. He will leave a void that cannot be filled.

SEAN, WE WILL MISS YOU FOREVER

Ní fheicimid a leithéid arís.

We shall never look upon his like again.

Arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Home, A.W. Miles Newbigging Chapel Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada, 1 (800) 616-3311 

CLARK - (née Nicholson), Sandra Frances, November 2, 2023, Rockfield, County Meath and Hampshire. Beloved wife of Peter and much loved mother of Louise and Susanna, and sons-in-law David and Jamie. Dear grandmother of Samuel, Finn, Olivia, Sophia and William. Greatly missed by her nieces and nephews in Ireland and Canada.

O'CONNOR - Roderic.  Died at home, Luggala, Roundwood, Co Wicklow, October 18.  Much loved by his family, wide circle of friends, son Sebastian and his wife Catherine, grandchildren Isobel and Hadron, brother Nicholas and his wife Lucy, nephews Jenico, William and Harry.  Funeral Service, Calary Church, Roundwood at 1pm, Saturday, November 18.

GIFF, Jean, November 6, 2023, at Mount Tabor, Care Centre and Nursing Home. Jean donated her body to medical science. Service of Thanksgiving for Jean's life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Sandymount Methodist Church. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Revelation 14:13.

GILLIGAN -  The family of the late Colette Gilligan (25e Harberton Park, Belfast) Barry, Marc, Paul and Katy wish to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement. Grateful thanks to all the many friends who visited the family home, sent Mass and sympathy cards, letters and attended her funeral Mass. We would like to offer special thanks to those who cared for her over the last few months and all the many friends who visited Colette and brought her such friendship and support and their many acts of kindness to us all. We wish to especially thank the District Nursing team and care workers led by Nicola McGreechan for their exceptional care and unwavering attention. We will be forever grateful to Father Dominic McGrattan for his spiritual support and comfort during Colette’s short illness and for his thoughtful celebration of her Requiem Mass. Thanks also to Catherine Hamilton for the beautiful music at the funeral Mass and to Hollie McNeice for her beautiful floral tribute. We also wish to thank Hugh Dougal and the staff of O’Kanes Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were conducted.

Colette’s Month's Mind will be celebrated at 7pm on Friday 17th November at St. Brigid’s Church, Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast.

LYNCH, Leo (Donnybrook, Dublin) - 9th November 2023 (peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Rosaleen and much loved dad of Ann, Richard, Wendy, Michael, Susie, Carol, David, Maeve, Lizzie, Katy and Nicky. He will be sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, his thirty seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends, especially those in Milltown Golf Club. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook today (Saturday) afternoon arriving at 12.50 pm for Funeral Mass at 1.00 pm, followed by cremation at the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome. No flowers, please. House private.