Parish Death Notices for Wicklow & Rathnew

Sally Scully née Kelly of St Laurence’s Park and formerly of Glenview Road, Wicklow Town who passed away on Thursday 5th August 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Gerry and much-loved mother of Gerry, David, Martina and James and adored Nanny Sal of Aoife, Caitlin, Amy, Aiden, Grace, Rose, April, Tom, Erin, Jack, Callan and Áine. Sadly missed by her sisters Essie, Anne, Marguerite, Jean and Anna, brothers Mosey and Billy, son in law Mark, daughters in law Ciara and Tasha, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Removal from the family home at St Laurence’s Park on Saturday at 12.20pm walking via Glenview Road and the Market Square to St Patrick’s Church arriving for funeral Mass at 1pm followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made to Wicklow Cancer Support. http://www.wicklowcancersupport.ie/donate

Joe Murphy (Glebemount, Wicklow Town and formerly of Holmstown Avenue, Glenageary, Dublin) 3rd August 2021 in his 92nd year, peacefully in the loving care of his devoted carers in Knockrobin Hill Care Home, Wicklow. Now reunited with his recently deceased wife Carmel.

Good night sweet Prince, and flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.

Sadly missed by his loving son David, daughter Rachel, son-in-law Mike, grandchildren and niece, relatives and friends.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Joe’s Funeral Mass will be private. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11.00 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town

Aidan Giffney (Merrymeeting, Rathnew and late of Glenealy, Co. Wicklow), who passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 1st August 2021. Predeceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth, together again, his mother Bridget and father William. Dearly loved husband, proud and loving father of Stephen, Jason, and Adrian, daughters-in-law Lorraine, Janet and Mari, brothers-in-law Billy and Pat, sisters-in-law Claire and Doreen. Remembered with love by his adored grandchildren Nathan, Leon, Ben, Emilia, Shannon, Tracey and Kayleigh. Remembered by all his nieces and nephews, family and friends. His long life friends Mary Dowling & Eamon and his special friend Bug and Rabbit.

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Aidan’s Funeral Mass will be for 40 people only. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Removal from McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town on Wednesday morning at 10.30 am to St. Joseph’s Church Rathnew arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.

Margaret (Peg) Doyle (née Nolan) of St. Patrick’s Terrace, Rathnew, Co Wicklow and formerly of The Gap, Ballycourcy, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford who passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, 28th July 2021, in her 99th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Andy, daughter Ellie and infants Patrick and Annette.

She will be sadly missed by her loving children Margo, Willie, Kathleen, Phil, Lillie, Patricia, Annette, Bridget, Phyllis and Josie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, sisters Anne and Eileen, extended family and friends.

Margaret was adamant she was not going into Hospital. Our thanks to those who supported the family in honoring Margaret’s wish to remain in her own home rather than spend her last days in a Hospital or Nursing Home.

Thanks to Dr Finnegan and staff at Salem Medical Centre, Fr Donal who called to her regularly for a little chat, the Palliative Care Team, the Carer’s from Wicklow Community Services, Pamela, Yvonne, Eileen, Gillian and Julie, Fergal O’Dwyer and staff and Sandra, Danielle and Siobhan.

Removal from the family home on Saturday morning at 9.30am walking to St Joseph’s Church, Rathnew arriving for funeral Mass at 10am (Limited to 40) followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

May she rest in peace

Thomas (Tom) Crean of St. Patrick’s Terrace, Rathnew, formerly Bray, Co. Wicklow. July 26th 2021 peacefully in the loving care of all the staff in the Cara Ward, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Remembered with love by his loving wife Eilís (née Kelly), his daughter Lorna, son Anthony, step daughters Carole, Fiona & Joanna, brother Danny, grandchildren Violet, Nancy, Scarlett, Louis & Xander, sons-in-law Dan, Carl & Anthony, extended family & large circle of friends including all those in The Garden of Ireland Vintage club.

Tom will rest at his home (St. Patrick’s Terrace, Rathnew) from 2pm Tuesday July 27th 2021. Removal on Thursday July 29th at 11am, walking to St. Joseph’s Church Rathnew, for Funeral Mass at 11.30am (limited to 50 people) followed by burial in Rathnew Cemetery.

Edward (Ned) Heffernan formerly of St Dominic’s Road, Summerhill, Wicklow Town who passed away Monday 26th July 2021 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents William and Maud and siblings Cathy, May, Margaret, Liam and Patricia. Remembered with love by his sister Maura, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town, on Wednesday from 6pm until 7pm, with adherence to government guidelines. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town, on Thursday morning, driving via Summerhill and the Main Street, to arrive for funeral Mass at 10am (limited to 50) followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Ned’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to Louise and all the staff of Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home for the exceptional care shown to Ned and also St Vincent’s University Hospital.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.wicklowparish.ie.

Patrick O’Donovan Snr. ( Rocky Road, Wicklow Town ) 22nd July 2021 surrounded by his loving wife, Georgina, his daughters, Lorraine and June, his sons Philip and Patrick. Predeceased by his loving son Timmy, his brothers and sisters. He will be sadly missed by his son in law David and children and his daughter in law Albertine and children, his extended family and wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Patrick’s Funeral Mass will be for (50 people). Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Removal from McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town on Saturday morning at 9.30 am driving (via Rocky Road ) to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00 am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.wicklowparish.ie followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Mary Conway (née Lohan), Dunbur Road, Wicklow Town / Tuam, Co. Galway 16th July 2021. Wife of the late Frank after a short illness at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving family, sons Roy and Kevin, daughters Alisan, Catríona and Deirdre, daughters in law, sons in law and grandchildren. Sister to Phil, Annette and the late Freda, Séan and Joe, fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

The Conway family would like to sincerely thank the staff of St Luke’s Ward and ICU at St Vincent’s University Hospital for their outstanding care and consideration.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Mary’s Funeral Mass will be for ( 50 people ) Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Removal from McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Rd, Wicklow Town on Tuesday morning at 10.30 am to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.wicklowparish.ie  followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations to St Vincent De Paul if desired.

Charles (Charlie) Graham (Marlton Court, Wicklow Town) 14th July 2021, peacefully after a short illness at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, brother Fr. Paddy O.Carm, brother- in-law Timmy Murphy, sister-in-law Mary (Molly) Murphy, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Charlie’s Funeral will be for (50 people). Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Cortége will be driving from his home in Marlton Court, Marlton Road on Wednesday morning at 10.45 am to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town arriving for 11.00 am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.wicklowparish.ie followed by Cremation Service in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town at 12.15 pm which can be viewed on http:mccrea.ie/livecam/ (viewing at time of service only).

Peacefully in the tender care of the wonderful staff of the Wicklow Hospice after a long illness bravely borne. Cherished husband of Irene, beloved father of Clíona, Emer, John & Declan, adored grandfather of Aoife Maya, Oisín, Fainche, Rohan, Brannagh, Dominick, Iseult, Faolán, Dáithí, Coilín & little angels Étaín & Ayla, brother of the late Brigid, Margaret & Thomas & father-in-law of the late Sidar. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Joanne & Neha, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

In accordance with government guidelines, Paddy’s funeral will take place in private. Removal from his residence on Sunday evening at 5.30, walking to St. Patrick’s Church, arriving for reception prayers at 6 o’clock. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Monday & those who cannot attend are welcome to join via the parish webcam

www.wicklowparish.ie/sacraments-services/live-mass-services/

.Burial afterwards in Killoughter Cemetery.

.No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to www.move4parkinsons.com or to www.wicklowhospice.ie