Rita Deignan (née Meehan) Blainroe, Co. Wicklow, and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin - 27/05/2025

Rita Deignan (née Meehan) Blainroe, Co. Wicklow, and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin

Passed away peacefully on 27th May 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Rita is predeceased by her son Fergus, brothers Fergus, Jack and sister Dolores. Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mother of daughters Paula, Clare, Michelle, sons Mark and Stephen, adored grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, Daniel, Laoise, Aoibhí, Ava, Ben, Ella, sons in law Frank, Damien, Joe, soon to be daughter in law Martina and extended family and wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul fly on eagles wings.

Rita will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) this Thursday evening 29th May from 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Funeral mass at 10.00am Friday morning 30th May in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (A67 AE37) which can also be viewed by clicking on Rita’s Funeral Mass followed by burial (family only) in Deansgrange cemetery, Dublin.

Celebration of Rita’s life to follow in Blainroe Golf Club A67 YY01 at 4.00pm – all very welcome.

Rita brought colour and joy to the lives of many. In that spirit, the family would love if attendees wore something bright or colourful to celebrate her memory.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

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Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow Town 0404 – 69000.

John Doyle St. Patricks Avenue, Wicklow Town - 14/05/2025

John Doyle St. Patricks Avenue, Wicklow Town

13th May 2025.

Peacefully in his sleep after a long illness, at home. Predeceased by his wife Aileen (nee Sillery), his parents James & Maureen & sister Maria. Beloved dad of Stephen, Helena & Joanne & treasured grandad of Jack, Rachael, Maya, Abbie, Lily, Sophie, Ruby & Myla, he will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, sons in law Stephen & Ian, grandchildren, brothers Shay, Tom & Andy and sisters Catherine, Muriel & Christine, extended family & friends.

John will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Thursday evening 15th May from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

The funeral cortège will leave from the family home on St. Patrick’s Avenue on Friday morning at 11.30am walking to St. Patrick’s Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12.00 noon, which can also be viewed by clicking on John’s Funeral Mass after which John will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

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Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow Town 0404 – 69000.

Patrick Ferguson, Milltown Lane, Ashford, Co. Wicklow , formerly of Altidore, Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow. - 07/05/2025

Patrick Ferguson, Milltown Lane, Ashford, Co. Wicklow , formerly of Altidore, Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow.

Late of C Coy 21st Infantry Battalion, retired Company Commander with 41 years service, and late of the Construction Industry Federation.

Peacefully following a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by loving family, in the compassionate care of St Vincent’s University Hospital, on Friday 2nd May 2025.Pre-deceased by his son Patrick, brother John and his parents James and Joan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Winifred (nee Lord), his daughters Fiona, Siobhan and Miriam, his beloved grandchildren Anna, Isobel and Patrick, his sisters Lena, Maureen and Joan, his brothers PJ, Seamus, and Joseph, son in law Cathal, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Special thanks to all those who came to spend time with Patrick and his family in his final days. Thanks to the staff of the Sugarloaf Nursing Home for their care in the past months.

May Patrick Rest in Peace.

Patrick will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town this Friday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Funeral Mass Saturday at 2.00pm in Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford followed by interment in Glenealy cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland.

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981

Esther Kinsella (née Whelan), Ballinteskin, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow - 05/05/2025

Esther Kinsella (née Whelan), Ballinteskin, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. 4th May 2025, peacefully at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Joe. Sadly missed by her son Michael, her twin daughters Mary and Doreen, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum (A67 C562) on Thursday 8th May from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11.30am in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilbride (A67 V621), followed by burial in Rathnew Cemetery. House

Veronica Carroll née O’Grady of Castle Street, Wicklow Town - 01/05/2025

Veronica Carroll née O’Grady of Castle Street, Wicklow Town who passed away on Wednesday 30th April 2025 peacefully at Knockrobin Hill Care Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband George. Loving mother of Mary, Matt and Marty and adored grandmother of Jessie, Sarah, Áine, Georga, Rebecca, David, Isabelle and Hazel and great grandmother of Bobby and Elsie. Sadly missed by her family, daughter in law Sandra, extended family and many friends.

May she rest in peace.

Veronica will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town on Friday from 5pm until 7pm. Removal from the family home on Saturday morning at 8.45am at walking pace via Market Square and Main Street to St Patrick’s Church arriving for funeral Mass at 9.15am after which Veronica will be laid to rest with George in Rathnew Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

They lived and laughed and loved and left.

(James Joyce, Finnegans Wake)

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Sharpeshill Animal Sanctuary or The Wicklow Hospice

Máire Murphy née Ward of Rahaval House, Redcross - 26/04/2025

Máire Murphy née Ward of Rahaval House, Redcross who passed away peacefully in her 99th year on Friday 25th April 2025 in the company of her family at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, parents William and Catherine and siblings Malachy, John, Carmel, Theresa and Eilish. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Padraig (O’Murachú), daughter Fidelma (Downes), sisters Kay Doyle and Rosaleen Connolly and by her adored grandchildren Clíodhna, Aisling, Darragh, Rían, Aoife and Róisín, daughter in law Deirdre, son in law Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Máire will rest at her home from 2pm until 6pm on Sunday. House private on Monday.

Funeral arriving to St Mary’s Church, Barndarrig on Monday for 12 noon funeral Mass after which Máire will be laid to rest with Patrick in Barndarrig Cemetery.

 

Siobhan O’Connor née Farrell of Mount Carmel, Wicklow Town and formerly Rathnew - 25/04/2025

Siobhan O’Connor née Farrell of Mount Carmel, Wicklow Town and formerly Rathnew who passed away on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family at the Mater Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Stella and brother Patrick. Lovingly remembered by her husband Manus, sons Charles, Manus Jnr and Rory and by her grandchildren Chloe, Sophie, Jack and Michael, siblings Eamon, Gerard and Mary, daughter in law Ciara, brother in law Jimmy, sister in law Margaret, extended family and friends.

May Siobhan rest in peace.

Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Saturday morning for 11am funeral Mass followed by private cremation.

House private please.

No flowers. Donations if desired to the Wicklow Hospice.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

Betty Carbery Nikolic of Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home and formerly St John’s Athy and Paris France - 11/04/2025

Betty Carbery Nikolic of Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home and formerly St John’s Athy and Paris France who passed away on Thursday 10th April 2025 peacefully in her 99th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Pikko and siblings Dan, Tommy, Joe, Maurice, Pauline, Sheila and Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (A67 AE37) at 11am.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

Richard Davis of Wicklow Town and formerly Avoca, Co. Wicklow - 05/04/2025

Richard Davis of Wicklow Town and formerly Avoca, Co. Wicklow. Passed away peacefully at home on 3rd April 2025, in the presence of his daughter Maura and son Richard. Beloved husband of the late Yvette. Sadly missed by his children, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbours. Richard’s family would like to thank the Community Care Team for their support at this sad time.

May Richard rest in peace

Richard will repose at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum (A67 C562) on Sunday 6th April from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10am in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (A67 AE37) followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Wickow Hospice.

Esther Knowles – Hunter Drumkay, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow - 02/04/2025

Esther Knowles – Hunter Drumkay, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow

31st March 2025.

Suddenly but peacefully at home. Predeceased by her mother Rhonda Knowles and father Harry Hunter; Loving mother of Chloe, Layla. Sadly missed by her children, grandchild Amelia, her partner Aurther, sisters Laura, Jade, Tara and Carol, brothers James and Harry, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Removal from her family home, Drumkay, Rathnew, this Saturday morning 5th April at 10.15 am walking to St. Joseph’s, Church, Rathnew arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass, followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

House private please family only.

 

Inquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow Town.

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.