Gretta (Margaret) Kavanagh (née Martin) Wicklow Town, Wicklow / Enniscorthy, Wexford - 06/07/2026

Gretta (Margaret) Kavanagh née Martin of 43 St Manntan’s Park, Wicklow Town and formerly of Bree, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford who passed away with her family by her side on Saturday 4th July 2026 in the tender loving care of the staff at Wicklow Hospice who made it a home from home in the last weeks of Gretta’s life. Beloved wife and best friend of 61 years to Jim Kavanagh; adored mother of Edward, Diane, Maurice, Jacqueline, Mairéad and Bernadette and cherished Granny of Mark, Louise, Nathan, Lauren, Darren, Leah, Ella, Jamie, Mark, James, Donal and Evie. Lovingly remembered by Annmarie, Aoife, Barry, Paddy and Patrick and also by her sisters, brothers , nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Gretta will rest at the family home on Tuesday from 3pm until 7pm. House private at all other times.

Removal on Wednesday morning at 9.40am walking via St Patrick’s Road to arrive at St Patrick’s Church for 10am funeral Mass after which Gretta will be laid to rest in Barndarrig Cemetery.

Gretta lit up so many lives, please wear bright colours to honour her life.

Family flowers only, donations please to The Wicklow Hospice or Wicklow Meals on Wheels.

Elizabeth Margaret Davidson Wicklow Town, Wicklow / Ashford, Wicklow - 06/07/2026

We Are Deeply Saddened to Announce the Peaceful Passing of Our Beloved

Elizabeth Margaret Davidson (Nanny)

Wicklow.

30th June 2026.

originally of Surrey, UK before moving to Ireland with the Walpole family where she became a very long upstanding loved member of the community of Ashford Co. Wicklow and Wicklow Town Co. Wicklow.

Elizabeth Margaret Davidson passed away peacefully, in her 96th year, at Knockrobin Hill, Nursing Home, Co. Wicklow. Deeply loved and treasured by the Bergin family, she was far more than a nanny; she was a constant source of love, kindness, wisdom and unwavering care across generations. Her warmth, gentle nature and quiet strength touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Nanny was our family not through blood but through love and she will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by the Bergin family, her relatives and friends in England and Ireland, her amazing neighbors, Mary Byrne, Terry, Chris and Ben and the many people whose lives she enriched through her years in Ashford & Wicklow

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Predeceased by her beloved parents and sister Jean. Nanny will be forever loved and sadly missed by Eileen Bergin, Denis Bergin, Karl Bergin, Claus Bergin, neighbors and her wide circle of friends. She will be remembered for her kindness, warmth and the many happy memories she leaves with all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Funeral Mass this Saturday 4th July in Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford at 11.00am,

followed by Private Cremation.

The Bergin family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Nanny throughout her final months, a special thanks goes out to her dear friend and neighbor Mary Byrne, all the incredibly kind staff at St.Columcille’s Hospital, and also to all the staff at Knockrobin Hill Nursing Home who made Nanny’s final weeks easier through their love and compassion towards her. They also wish to thank everyone who has shown such kindness, support and sympathy during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are deeply appreciated.

To leave messages of condolence for the family, please use the link below.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

Robert (Bob) Hughes Wicklow Town, Wicklow / Coolgreany, Wexford - 03/07/2026

Robert (Bob) Hughes of Wicklow Town and formerly Coolgreany Co Wexford who passed away in his 87th year on Monday 29th June 2026 at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Anne, son Ger, daughter in law Sandra, grandson Ruadhán, and by his siblings Ned and Noel, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Valerie, Mary, Paddy and Joseph.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town on Thursday from 5pm until 7pm. The funeral cortège will drive from the family home on Friday morning at 9.40am to St Patrick’s Church arriving for funeral Mass at 10am after which Bob will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

Moya Boyce née Byrne of St Manntan’s Park and formerly St Laurence’s Road, Wicklow Town - 21/06/2026

Moya Boyce née Byrne of St Manntan’s Park and formerly St Laurence’s Road, Wicklow Town who passed away on Friday 19th June 2026 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital with family by her side. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, Edwina, Natasha, Lorraine, Jayla, Jackie, Tiana, Warren, Michelle, Patrice, and Elizabeth and by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings Seamus, Peter, Eilish (Jameson), John and Patsy, Jack her children’s father, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Elizabeth and granddaughter Sive.

May she rest in peace.

Moya will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelor’s Walk, Wicklow Town from 6pm until 8pm on Monday. The funeral Cortège will arrive to the family home on Tuesday morning at 12.10pm and then proceed at walking pace via St Patrick’s Road to arrive at St Patrick’s Church for 12.30pm funeral Mass after which Moya will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

Mary Birkbeck née Dunne of St Manntan’s Park, Wicklow Town - 14/06/2026

Mary Birkbeck née Dunne of St Manntan’s Park, Wicklow Town who passed away on Friday 12th June 2026 peacefully at the Wicklow Hospice surrounded by her family. Loving wife and best friend of Geoff for 59 years; much loved mother of Gail and Julie, adored grandmother of Stephanie, Harrison, Robin, Ingrid Reese, Danielle and Regan and mother-in-law of Stephen and Eamonn. Sadly missed by her sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Mary will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 2pm until 4pm on Sunday. Removal from the family home at walking pace on Tuesday morning at 9.30am via St Patrick’s Road to arrive at St Patrick’s Church for 10am funeral Mass after which Mary will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to Wicklow Cancer Support or Wicklow Hospice

https://wicklowcancersupport.ie/donation/

https://olh.ie/donate/

Catherine (Kay) O’Flaherty née Doyle of St Manntan’s Park, Wicklow Town and formerly the Old Village, Rathnew - 11/06/2026

Catherine (Kay) O’Flaherty née Doyle of St Manntan’s Park, Wicklow Town and formerly the Old Village, Rathnew who passed away with family by her side on Wednesday 10th June 2026 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Joseph (Joe) for 62 years and loving mother of Paul, Elaina, Alan and Glenn. Lovingly remembered by her family, grandchildren Ross, Darren, Karina, Shauna, Sam, Asher and Joshua along with her siblings Michael, Anne, Rita, Eleanor and Phyllis, daughters in law Maria and Lisa, son in law Pat, extended family and friends.

Kay is predeceased by her parents Ellen and Desmond and siblings Des, Ray and Billy.

There is no night without a dawning, no winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts will once more sing ….
For those who leave us for a while have only gone away
Out of a restless, care worn world into a brighter day

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelor’s Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Friday. Funeral arriving to the family home on Saturday morning at 9.30am and then proceeding at walking pace via St Patrick’s Road to arrive at St Patrick’s Church for 10am funeral Mass after which Kay will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul, Wicklow

https://www.svp.ie/donate/

Joan Curley née Hammond Wicklow Town & Blainroe, Co. Wicklow - 11/06/2026

Joan Curley née Hammond Wicklow Town & Blainroe, Co. Wicklow,

June 9th 2026.

(peacefully) following a prolonged illness, in the loving care of the wonderful staff of the Sugarloaf Care Home. Joan (pre-deceased by her loving husband Paddy), deeply missed by her loving sons John and Paul; daughters-in-law Hillary and Julie; her much loved grandchildren Laura, Ben, Dan, Harry and Lily; great-grandchildren Izzy, Noah and Siena; Michael and Deirdre; nephew and nieces, together with her extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace

Joan will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Thursday evening 11th June from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

Removal Friday to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town arriving for 12.30pm Funeral Mass which can also be viewed by clicking on Joan’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Three Mile Water Cemetery, Brittas Bay.

House private please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

Julia Kenny (née Reilly) Station Road, Shillelagh, County Wicklow, formerly of Wicklow Town and Sillogue, Kilberry, Navan, Co Meath - 11/06/2026

Julia Kenny (née Reilly) Station Road, Shillelagh, County Wicklow, formerly of Wicklow Town and Sillogue, Kilberry, Navan, Co Meath,

9th June 2026,

Peacefully after a short illness in the care of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family.

Julia is predeceased by her husband Brendan, her sisters Phyllis, Brid, Carmel, Aine and brother Matty. Julia will be deeply missed by her loving partner Tom, her daughters Jean and Brenda, her sons John and Joe, sons-in-law Brian and Keith, daughters-in-law Teresa and Jennifer, her eleven cherished grandchildren Dean, Katie, Hannah, Leah, Matt, Jim, Ronan, Oliver, Aaron, Lily and Julia, her sisters Mona, Betty and Georgie, brother-in-law Ambie , sisters-in-law Dymphna and Patsy, and the Lawler family in Shillelagh. Julia will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Julia will be reposing this Thursday 11th June at McCreas Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.

Funeral Mass Friday 12th June at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town which can also be viewed by clicking on Julia’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Houses private please.

Family flowers only and donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society.

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

James Quinn / Jimmy (Stryker) Late of Friars Hill Wicklow Town, formerly The Bank Rathnew. Co. Wicklow - 30/05/2026

QUINN JAMES / JIMMY (STRYKER) Late of Friars Hill Wicklow Town, formerly The Bank Rathnew. Co. Wicklow.

29th May 2026.

In his 90th year. Holding Denise’s hand, Jim went gently and peacefully through the veil that separates our world from the next. Awaiting him are his parents, Frederick and Bridget, his siblings, Nan, Martha, Kathleen, John and Kit.

Married to Lynda for over 60 years, Jim will be greatly missed by Lynda, Denise (O’Reilly), Robert, Ross, Martin, Jane and Susanne. His treasured grandchildren Amber, Cillian, Cian and Callum O’Reilly, Aiden and Ethan Quinn. His beloved brother Andy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many great friends.

Jim will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Monday 1st June from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Removal Tuesday morning from his home, Friars Hill , walking to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town, arriving for 10:00am Funeral Mass which can also be viewed by clicking on James Funeral Mass after which Jim will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Wicklow

Meals on Wheels.

House private please.

Codladh Sámh.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel.

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

Celia O’Gorman (née Mooney) Gorey, Co. Wexford & formerly of Glenealy Co Wicklow Native of Montrose, Dublin. - 26/05/2026

Celia O’Gorman (née Mooney) Gorey, Co. Wexford & formerly of Glenealy Co Wicklow Native of Montrose, Dublin.

24th May 2026.

Loving wife of the late Don, also loving Mother and Grandmother to the late Don and Aaron. Celia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.. She will be sadly missed by her forever loving children, Celia, Annabelle, Noeleen, Donna and Paudie. Their partners George, Shane and Sinéad & her late son Dons partner Jacqui. Grandmother (aka Ma) to Clara, Nicole, Codie, Shauna, Gary, Don, Colm, Grace, Carli, Alyssa. Paudie Jnr, Luna and Don Jnr. who will all miss her terrible along with her forever friend and sister Breda O’Reilly. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Celia Mooney, and brother Michael. Also fondly remembered, by her brothers in law and sisters in law, nieces, nephews extended family and many friends.

Rest In Peace.

Celia will be reposing at her daughter Celia’s house at Ballymacsimon, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow. (A67PY13) this Friday 29th May from 2.00pm to 7.00pm (all welcome).

Removal this Saturday 30th May at 12.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy (A67CD78) arriving for 1.00pm Funeral Mass followed by interment in Glenealy Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if you wish to ICU St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.