Wilkinson (Spriggs Road, Gurranabraher and former resident of Ballynoe Nursing Home): On March 4, 2012, peacefully, in the dedicated care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Care Choice, Ballynoe, Whites Cross, EDWARD (NED) (late of Irish Distillers), dearly beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Lily, nee O'Connor), devoted father of Tom and Paul. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his loving sons, brother Willie, sister Betty, grandchildren Jamie, Jennifer, Brian, Jason and Lesley-Ann, great-grandchild Ben, daughters-in-law Kay and Geraldine, sister-in-law Frances, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends. Reposing at O'Connor Bros. Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge. Rosary on Thursday evening at 8.30pm. Removal on Friday at 7pm to the Cathedral. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael's Cemetery, Blackrock. Requiescat in pace.