Parish Death Notices for Wicklow & Rathnew

Jack Ryan (Rocky Road, Wicklow Town) 19th February 2019, in his 89th year,peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the Mount Pleasant Lodge Nursing Home, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. Beloved husband of the late Mai and the late Juie, predeceased by his brother Paddy and his sister May (Lennon). Adored dad and best friend to Lisa and Niamh, beloved and devoted grandad to Eva, sadly missed by his daughters, sons-in-law Jimmy and Bill, Madeleine Ryan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law ,grandchild, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Jack will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm Thursday evening with removal Friday morning at 9.15 am to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00 am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery. Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow Town 0404 – 69000.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Seán Breathnach (John Walsh) of Wicklow Town and late of Gloundave, Carriganima, Macroom, County Cork. a d’imigh uainn ar shlí na fírinne ar an 16ú Feabhra, who passed away 16th February 2019 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Siobhan (Joan) née Wardick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Michael and Con, sister Joan, sisters-in-law Mary Duane, Nellie Walsh and Joan Walsh, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives, neighbours, especially the Whelan family and friends.

Ní imithe uainn ach romhainn.

Seán will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 3pm on Wednesday followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church at 5.40pm arriving for reception prayers at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10am followed by removal to John The Baptist Church, Carriganima, Macroom, Co. Cork arriving at 5.30pm. Seán will repose until prayers at 7pm. Funeral Service on Friday at 11.30am followed by burial in Clonrdrohid Cemetery, Macroom.

Seán’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church webcamwww.wicklowparish.ie

Michael (Mick) Murphy of Friars Hill in Wicklow Town and late of Ballincollig, Co. Cork, who passed away 10th February 2019, peacefully at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Angela, much loved father of Mark, Rhona and Ian, and dear brother of the late Tim and Bridget. He will be sadly missed by his family, sister Margaret, brother Liam, cousin Anne, daughter-in-law Aileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends.                                                                                                                                                Now at peace with loved ones.                                                                                                    Michael will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 3.00pm until 8.00pm on Wednesday 13^th February. Walking from Wicklow Tennis Club to arrive at St Patrick’s Church on Thursday morning 14^th February for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Liver Unit at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Donations can be made at the funeral home and Church.

Ann Byrne née Kinsella of Seafield and late of Castle Street, Wicklow Town who passed away 26th January 2019 in the care of St Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum. Predeceased by her beloved parents Captain William and Marie Kinsella and her siblings John and Kathryn. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Sean, children Emma, Jenifer, Ruth, Ian and Colm and by her adored grandchildren James, Evan, Caia, Millie, Bella, Feidhlim, Phoebe and Finn, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law, sister Stephanie, brother-in-law, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.                                                                      May she rest in peace.

Ann will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Batchelor’s Walk, Wicklow Town on Tuesday 29th January from 6pm until 8pm.                                                                    Funeral arriving to the family home at Seafield on Wednesday morning at 9.15am and then proceeding at walking pace via Seaview Road and Castle Street arriving to St Patrick’s Church at 9.50am for 10am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

House Private.

Geraldine Dunne ( née Kinsella ) St. Patrick’s Avenue, Wicklow Town,14th January2019, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Larry, children Daniel and Elaina, sister Debbie, extended family, relatives and many friends.

Rest In Peace

Geraldine will be reposing at her home St. Patrick’s Avenue from 3.00 pm Wednesday evening with removal Thursday at 12.15 pm to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town arriving for 12.30 pm Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Luke’s Hospital.

Kathleen De Courcy née Drury-Franey of Urban Villas, The Murrough, Wicklow Town and late of Rathnew who passed away 15th January 2018 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved wife of James (Jimmy) and much loved and loving mother of Desmond, Rory, Vivian and David. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren James, Abril, Robin and Sophia and by her sisters Ellen and Ann, brothers Patrick and Robert, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Kathleen will repose at the family home from 4pm until 8pm on Thursday. Removal on Friday morning at 9.30am to St Patrick’s Church arriving at 9.50am for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

The family would like to express their thanks to all the staff of Bluebird Care for the excellent attention and care shown to Kathleen.

Margaret (Peggy) Harbourne (nee Carroll), Dunbur Road, Wicklow Town. Peacefully, in her 95th year, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, following a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and sister of the late Marie (Kinsella), Matt and George. Much loved mother of David and George and adored grandmother of Eva, Matthew and Daniel. Sadly missed by her family, brothers Dick and Louis, sister-in-law Veronica ,daughters-in-law Colette and Winifred, nephew, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Wednesday evening 16th January, with removal Thursday morning from her home at Dunbur Road at 9.15 am proceeding (via Market Square) to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town, arriving for 10.00 am funeral Mass, followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gemma Crennan (nee Lawlor), formerly director of Access Waste, who passed away after a tough journey with cancer in St. James’ Hospital, on January 16th, 2019.

A great wife to John, the best mam in the world to Michaela, Jack, Beth and Nick, greatly loved youngest child of Michael and late Betty Lawlor, adored sister of Mary, Michael, Anne, Barry and Niall, special auntie to all her nieces and nephews, super daughter-in-law to Cora and Nicholas Crennan, treasured sister-in-law, godmother and friend to many. Will be gratefully missed by all her relatives and all her friends in St. Jude’s GAA club. We are all truly heartbroken.

Gemma is coming home to Templeogue on Thursday, Jan 17th. All friends and family are welcome to call in from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Gemma’s funeral Mass, to mark her 39 years with us, will be celebrated at 11am Mass on Friday, Jan 18th, in St. Jude The Apostle Church, Templeogue D 6w, followed by her burial, alongside her mam Betty, in Bohernabreena Cemetery.