• Renowned matriarch of city's Jewish community

  Elaine Feldman: Elaine Feldman, who has died aged 90, was an observant orthodox Jew who was deeply involved in voluntary and charitable work. Elaine, in addition to rearing three children and numerous other activities, was co-founder of Stratford College in Rathgar, Dublin, was a lecturer in Judaism at the Adelaide Road Synagogue, a founder member of the Irish Council of Christians and Jews, headquarters officer in the Irish Girl Guides and lady life president of Edmondstown Golf Club, Dublin. p
  

• Cartoonist whose successes included 'Tom and Jerry'

  Joe Barbera: Joe Barbera, half of the Hanna-Barbera animation team that produced such beloved cartoon characters as Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear and the Flintstones, has died. p
  

• First woman appointed as ambassador when posted to Sweden

  Mary Tinney: Mary Tinney who has died aged 82 was the first woman to be appointed a full Irish ambassador when posted to Sweden in 1973. She had a long and distinguished career in the diplomatic service and made many friends at home and abroad. Those who attended the many receptions she hosted found her charming and gracious and a worthy representative of her country. p
  

• Influential Irish sculptor and dedicated teacher of art

  John Burke: The sculptor John Burke, who has died aged 60, was best known for his large-scale steel sculptures, and was highly regarded as a creator and maker of public art. His early work used found objects such as farm machinery. p
  

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