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HIGGS - Patricia (Née Whelan) - Remembering my wonderful mother on her Twenty-sixth Anniversary (June 4, 1997) and my adored father Alfie on his Forty-sixth Anniversary (February 11, 1977) with love and deep gratitude. Linda

CLARKE, John, (Dalkey, Co. Dublin, formerly of Athboy and Irish National Stud, Kildare), June 1, 2023. Peacefully in the company of his family at Blackrock Hospice following a long illness. Beloved husband of Monica, loving father to Jonathan and “Gaga” to his darling grand-daughter Lottie. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Sinéad, his brothers David, Peter, Mark and Gregory, family Declan and Cora, his nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Funeral Mass to take place in the Church of the Assumption, Castle Street, Dalkey at 10.00am this (Wednesday) morning. There will be no burial as John has donated his body to UCD School of Medicine. The family wish to express their deep gratitude to all the staff at both Blackrock Hospice and Blackrock Clinic for their care of John, in particular Eoin Tiernan and David Fennelly. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society or Irish Hospice Foundation. May he Rest in Peace

NOLAN - Nicholas (Nicky) (Balreask New, Navan, Co. Meath,

Formerly of Rathfarnham, Dublin and proprietor of Leinster Petroleum) June 4, 2023. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff of The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Anna, brothers Jim and John. Nicky will be very sadly missed by his wife Betty, children Aoife (Cork), Hilda McCormack (Cork) and John, grandchildren Fianna, Fionn and Cullen, son-in-law Tim, brother Billy (Wicklow), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, work colleagues and a large circle of friends. Reposing at St. Joseph’s Chapel of Rest, Old Johnstown, Navan (C15 C425) today (Wednesday) from 3.30pm with removal at 5.40pm arriving to St. Mary’s Church, Navan for 6.30pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10.00am which can be viewed on www.navanparish.ie/livestream

Burial afterwards in Temple Kiernan Cemetery.

May Nicholas Rest in Peace

FÃSENFELD, (née Stewart) Evelyn (Eve) (Dublin 4 and formerly of Roscrea, Co. Tipperary) June 4, 2023 – (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Elm Park, following an illness, bravely borne. Beloved wife of George and loving mother of Stephen, Andrea and the late Franz. She will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, children, grandchildren Alannah, Sophie, Lara, Aaron and Eva, daughter-in-law Chloe, son-in-law Gavin, extended family and her many, many friends. Funeral arrangements will be published in tomorrow morning’s newspaper. “May she rest in peace”

LANE, David Thomas (Dublin and Donegal) – June 3, 2023, in the exceptional care of the staff at Gascoigne care home in Rathmines. Beloved husband of Louisa; much loved father of Johanna, Tim and Andrew and father-in-law of Mike. Formerly of Dundrum, and teacher at Newpark Comprehensive School, Blackrock. Loved and remembered by his sister, Alison, and brother-in-law, Bob, and a wide circle of family and friends, including his best canine friend, Molly. Service of Thanksgiving and burial will take place on Thursday, 8th June at 12pm in St Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry. Flowers from your garden or wild flowers only, or donations to fieldsoflife.org should you wish.

DISKIN, Pat (Glenard Road, Salthill, Galway) - 4 June, 2023 Pat died at Galway University Hospital with his loving wife Barbara by his side. Predeceased by his parents Padraic and Máire (nèe O' Dwyer). Mourned and sadly missed by his wife, brother-in-law Thomas, sisters-in-law Mary-Ann, Noreen and Sally, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. Reposing at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, (H91V1K8) on Wednesday, 7 June from 4.30 p.m. with Removal at 6.30 p.m. to the Church of Christ the King, Salthill. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 8 June, 2023. Following Mass, Pat will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. House Private by request. No flowers, please. Livestreaming link for Mass on the Parish Website I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn

BECKER, Marian (née Redmond) (Sandycove, Co. Dublin, late of Clonskeagh) - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 31, 2023, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Blackrock Hospital and the Blackrock Hospice. Marian was the beloved wife and best friend of Robert and the loving and devoted mother of Gavin and Robbie. She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters-in-law (Bridgette and Jenn), her cherished grandchildren (Fiona, Paddy, Jack, and Ava), her brothers (Brendan, Paul, Des, Johnny, and Billy), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and very many friends. We also remember her much loved late parents John and Una. Reposing Tuesday (June 6) in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Removal Wednesday (June 7) to St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule, arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass which can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by a cremation, in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross May she rest in peace

HEWSON, Therese (Tess) (nee Glynn) (Raheny, Dublin formerly Galway) - Died 2nd June 2023, peacefully in the tender and loving care of the staff of Bracken Unit at Raheny Community Nursing Unit, surrounded by her loving family. Very sadly missed by her cherished husband Leslie, children Robert and Helen, daughter-in-law Jinhao, her beloved grandchildren Meabh and Fiachra, her sisters Mary and Kate, predeceased sister Breda, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny Wednesday 7th June from 3.00-5.00pm, Removal on Thursday morning to St Benedict’s Church, Grange Park, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton Rest in Peace

HARBISON, Dr. Peter (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Loughshinny, Co. Dublin) – May 30, 2023, after a full life, peacefully following a short illness in the loving care of the staff of Newtownpark Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Edelgard and his brother Prof. John. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons John, Maurice and Ronan, daughters-in-law Tracey and Rachael, grandchildren Alex, Gabriel and Cordelia and step-grandchild Edith. Much loved by many more family members, friends and colleagues. Funeral ceremony at Newman University Church, St. Stephen’s Green on Friday, June 9 at 11.00am. Private cremation in Glasnevin Cemetery on Saturday, June 10. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Vincent de Paul in lieu of flowers May he Rest in Peace.

PURCELL, (Cork and Killiney, Co. Dublin) - On June 2nd, 2023, peacefully at the Mercy University Hospital, following a long illness, and in the presence of his loving family, PETER GERALD, Maryborough Woods, Douglas (late of Purcell Scaffolding Cork Ltd.). Beloved father of Simon and Amy and brother of Michael, Christine and the late Amy. Sadly missed by his loving children and their mother Susan, grandchildren Fiachra, Uma and Remi, brother, sister, nephews, nieces, daughter-in-law Ruth, Amy’s partner Matt, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends. Visitation on tomorrow (Tuesday) (6th June) from 6:00pm at O’Connor Bros. Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge with prayers at 6:45pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday (7th June) at 12:00 noon at St. Columba’s Church, Douglas. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Crosshaven. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. ( https://corkparkinsons.ie ) Requiescat in pace