Paddy Macaulay (Paddy Popcorn) of Ashford Co. Wicklow - 06/06/2025

Paddy Macaulay (Paddy Popcorn) of Ashford Co. Wicklow, The Irish Popcorn Company and formerly of Kilmacud Co. Dublin. Paddy passed unexpectedly at home surrounded by family on Monday morning the 2nd of June.

Paddy was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Patricia. Cherished father to Adam, Stephen, Hannah, Lucy, Zach and Beth; their partners Giedre, Jessica, Tommy, Dave, Karl and Oisín. Adoring Grandfather (Papa) to Ava, Luke and Andy. Beloved brother to Dermot, Henry, Helen, and Maura. Mad uncle to his 26 nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and his large extended (unofficial) family. Extraordinary employer to all his staff, colleagues and customers at The Irish Popcorn Company. A wonderful colleague to his friends in the National Ambulance Service and Community First Responders. He will be overwhelmingly missed by all his family, many (many) friends, and all who were blessed to know him.

May he Rest In Peace

A book of condolence is open in The Big Mouth, shop, Ashford all are welcome to leave a message.

No Flowers please, donations if desired to Paddy’s favourite charity Our Lady’s Hospital, for sick Children, Crumlin.

The family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Community First Responders, the National Ambulance Service and members of An Garda Siochan.

Reposing in McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road Wicklow Town (A67E003) on Sunday afternoon from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Removal to the Holy Rosary, Church in Ashford Monday morning arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass, typical Paddy he wants this to be a celebration of his life and bright colour clothing to be worn
Followed by a Private Cremation.

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981.

Peter Reynolds of Wicklow Town and formerly Sligo Town - 05/06/2025

Peter Reynolds of Wicklow Town and formerly Sligo Town who passed away on Saturday 31st May, 2025, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly beloved husband of Naomi (Anderson) and loving father of Adam, Roy, Daniel, Ruth, Colin, Isabel and the late Samuel. Sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Georgia, Alfie, Ivy, Maya, Oliver, Lucia, Hannah, Violet and Clare, brother John, sister Vanessa, daughters-in-law Maria, Shauna, Jessica and Brigid, son-in-law Cian, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Peter will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town on Friday from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral arriving to Carrig View, Glenealy on Saturday at 1.30pm and then proceeding at walking pace to St Joseph Church, Glenealy arriving for funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Glenealy Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to the ICU at St Vincent’s University Hospital.

Christine Reid (née Mitchell) Fitzwilliam Rd, Wicklow Town - 03/06/2025

Christine Reid (née Mitchell) Fitzwilliam Rd, Wicklow Town

Christine passed away peacefully at Wicklow Hospice surrounded by her loving family on May 31st 2025 after a short illness.

Missed dearly by her loving husband Patrick, sons Alan and Niall, partners Laura and Holly, her adored grandchildren Shay, Ada and Ruairi, and extended family, relatives and friends.

May she now rest in peace.

Christine will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) Monday week, 9th June from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Removal Tuesday morning 10th June to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass, which can also be viewed by clicking on Christine’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.

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

click here to make a donation.

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home, Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981.

Mary Patricia (Pat) Larkin, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow formerly of Magherafelt, Co. Derry and Drogheda, Co. Louth. - 30/05/2025

Mary Patricia (Pat) Larkin, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow formerly of Magherafelt, Co. Derry and Drogheda, Co. Louth.

23rd August 1930 – 29th May 2025.

Peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her family, cared for by the wonderful staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Daughter of Mamie Agnew and Thomas Larkin of Magherafelt; beloved sister of Sheena La Brie, and pre-deceased by her brothers Greg and Maurice and her sister Brenda Erskine. Devoted aunt of Sheena, Conor, Angela, Cormac, Colleen, Tara, Gráinne, Sean, and Heather. Sorely missed by her nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, former colleagues at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, her devoted carers and her many friends.

Funeral Mass this Wednesday morning 4th June at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town , which can also be viewed by clicking on Patricia’s Funeral Mass followed by Cremation Service in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town at 11.30am for all those who wish to attend. For those unable to attend the Service can also be viewed by clicking on McCrea’s Cremation Chapel (viewing at time of service only).

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Medicin Sans Frontieres (https://www.msf.ie)

 

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Home Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981.

Paul Flynn (Purple) of Station House, The Murrough, Wicklow Town and formerly of St. Laurence’s Road, Wicklow Town - 27/05/2025

Paul Flynn (Purple) of Station House, The Murrough, Wicklow Town and formerly of St. Laurence’s Road, Wicklow Town, who passed away on Monday 26th of May 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family in the gentle care of the wonderful staff of the ICU department in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his parents John and Cathy. Sadly missed by his brothers John, Thomas and Noel, sisters Sharon and Katrina, and by all his nephews, nieces, extended family and his wide circle of friends.

May He Rest in Peace

Paul will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Friday. Removal from the family home at St Laurence’s Road on Saturday morning at 9.30am walking via Convent Hill, Market Square and Main Street to St Patrick’s Church arriving for funeral Mass at 10am after which Paul will be laid to rest with his parents in Rathnew Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

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.

click here to make a donation.

 

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

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.