Parish Death Notices

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.

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.

Richard Breen Ballynerrin Upper, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow.

Richard passed away surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin on the 24th of May 2026. Beloved husband of the late Ann, loving father of Keith and Elaine and adored Dada of Cormac, Ryan, Tadhg, Lugh, Cathal and Conn. Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Tom and sister Maureen. He will be sadly missed by his son, daughter, daughter-in-law Colette, daughter’s partner Conor, grandchildren, siblings Jimmy, Nicholas, Pauline and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

Richard will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Wednesday evening 27th May from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Removal Thursday morning from his home to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00am mass which can also be viewed by clicking on Richard’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Barndarrig cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Wicklow Cancer Support.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

Elizabeth (Lily) Vickers (née Canavan) St. Laurence’s Road, Wicklow Town.

20th May 2026.

Lily passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 95th year. Loving wife of the late John. Sadly missed by her loving children John, Marian, Patrick, Elizabeth, Martina, Susan, David, Thomas, Colm and Patricia. Brother Matthew, sister in law Chrissie, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandson, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Lily will be reposing at her home St. Laurence’s Road this Friday evening 22nd May from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Removal Saturday at 12.20pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (walking via Market Square) arriving for 1.00pm Funeral Mass which can also be viewed by clicking on Lily’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981.

Betty Doyle (née O’Connor) Glandassin Drive, Wicklow Town, & formerly Taghmon, Co. Wexford.

19th May 2026.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Phelim and loving mother of the late Mari. Sadly missed by her loving children Jo, Phelim, Vincent, Dermot, Stephen, James and Lisa, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Betty will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Thursday evening 21st May from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Removal Friday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (walking from Tennis Court) to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow arriving for 10.00am which can also be viewed by clicking on Betty’s Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Irish Heart Foundation.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones.

087 2888981

Francis (Franny) Roche of Lakeview Grove and formerly Strand Street Wicklow Town who passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital on Thursday 14th May 2026. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Sarah, sister Jacinta partner Sally and brother in law Malcolm. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his sons Robert and David, siblings Jimmy, Mary, Lucy and Patrice, grandchildren and great grandchild Bobby, daughter in law Elaine, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Francis will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday morning at 9.30am walking to St Patrick’s Church arriving for 10am funeral Mass after which Francis will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.