Parish Death Notices

Tom Fitzgerald of Wicklow Town who passed away in his 85th year on Friday 16th October 2020 peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Paul’s Ward at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen (née Kelly) and much loved father of Rozel, Marie, Stephen, Brenda, Lynda (UK), Elizabeth (Australia), Gerald, Hilary and Thomas. He will be sadly missed by his family, sister Brenda Tyndall (Arklow) and by his adored 12 grandchildren, sisters in law, the Smith family, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow, on Tuesday morning for funeral Mass at 10am, followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Due to current restriction the funeral Mass will be private for family only and can be viewed on www.wicklowparish.ie

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired,

to the Wicklow Hospice Foundation. www.wicklowhospice.ie

The death has occurred of Cathal Martin Rathnew, Wicklow

It is with sadness that we tell you of Cathal’s (Cogs) passing. Such a beautiful little soul he left in his sleep with a smile on his face to join his grandad Les and auntie Lorraine. He changed our lives for the better and did something very special with his own. We will love him forever. Lovingly remembered by his parents Les and Lynda, brother Ciaran, sister Holly and the extended Martin and Jordan families.

Due to current restrictions Cathal’s funeral service will be private for family only. Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Enable Ireland www.enableireland.ie

House private please

Gretta Gleeson (nee Smith) 30th. September 2020, in her 100th year. Late of Ard na Greine, Summerhill, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow   and Coroneary, Stradone, Co. Cavan. Peacefully in the loving care of College View nursing Home, Cavan. Predeceased by her husband Gerard, Sisters Chris and Nance, Brother Thomas. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Removal from Lakelands Funeral Home, This Thursday evening to St.Brigid’s Church, Laragh, arriving at 8 o’clock pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial afterwards in Merry Meetings Cemetery, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow arriving at 2 o’clock pm. apx. Due to Government and HSE regulations regarding public gatherings, Gretta’s funeral will be private to family and friends.

Michael Anthony Bernard Kavanagh of Crinion Park, Wicklow Town who passed away Sunday, 27th September 2020, suddenly at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Son of the late Gus and Bridie Kavanagh. He will be sadly missed by his cousins the Aherne family, Aunt Bridie and by his good friends and neighbours in Crinion Park.

May he rest in peace.

Bernard will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Wednesday evening. Please adhere to social distancing, wear a mask and avoid hand shaking. Funeral leaving his home at Crinion Park on Thursday morning at 10.40 am driving to St Patrick’s Church, arriving for funeral Mass at 11 am (church numbers limited to 50 people) followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Mary (Mamie) Kane (née McCormack), Wicklow Town and formerly of Glenealy. 26th September 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Hugh. Sadly missed by her loving son Stephen, daughters Mary, Geraldine and Eleanor, extended family and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum, on Sunday, 27th September, from 4pm to 5.30pm. Please adhere to social distance, hand sanitise and wear a mask at the funeral home. Removal on Sunday evening to St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy, arriving at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 1pm in St. Mary’s Church, Drumlish, Co. Longford, followed by burial in Drumlish Cemetery.

Please note that Covid-19 restrictions apply at St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy and St. Mary’s Church, Drumlish.

Denis Byrne of Dunbur Park, Wicklow Town who passed away Wednesday 23rd September 2020 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Maeve and much loved father of Paul, Lorraine and Diane. He will be sadly missed by his son in law Charlie, grandchildren Hazel, Euan, Catherine, Patrick, C.J. and Jack and great grandchildren Kye and Asher and by his brothers Jimmy and Noel and adopted family members Vicky and Amy, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Sean and sister Olive.

May he rest in peace

Denis will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, in Wicklow Town, from 2pm until 3.30pm on Saturday. Due to current restrictions people are requested to social distance, wear masks and avoid hand shaking.

A private family cremation service will take place at a later date.

Kenneth (Ken) Haughton of Wicklow Town who passed away suddenly on Monday 21st September 2020. Very sadly missed by his mother Therese, brothers Kieran, Brian, Stephen and Colm, sisters Sandra and Yvonne, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

‘May his gentle soul rest in peace’

Due to current restrictions Ken’s funeral service at Mount Jerome will be private.

Mary Gallagher née McManus of Wicklow Town and formerly of Bray who passed away peacefully in her 84th year on Tuesday 22nd September 2020. Beloved wife of the late Noel for 61 years and much loved mother of Bernadette, Geraldine, Stephen, Sally-Ann, Maurice and Karen and adored grandmother of Robert, Aoife, Kate, Róisín, Eoghan, David, Noel, Martin, Saoirse, Courtney, Clióna and Heather and sister of Noeleen and Pat. She will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends.

Mary’s funeral cortège will leave the family home on Thursday at 11.40am on route to a private family Funeral Mass (limited to 50) in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town at 12 noon followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

On September 10th 2020, peacefully at home with his loving family. James, loving husband of Deirdre, devoted father of Kevin, Liam, Roisin, Eilis, Brian and Orla. Sadly missed by his sixteen adoring grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sisters Elizabeth and Eleanor. Lying in repose at his family home, A67YK51

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines, James’ funeral will be private for family only. Please join the family on the parish webcam on www.wicklowparish.ie for Funeral Mass on Monday (Cortège arriving to Market Square at 11.30 am ) and then proceeding to St. Patrick’s Church for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time. Please note that social distance should be maintained at all times.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.

Eileen (Helen) Delaney (née Byrne) Seafield, Wicklow Town, (formerly Fairview, Dublin) 4th September 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joe.Sadly missed by her loving sons Colum, Brendan and Aidan, daughter Ita, sisters Kathleen and Brigid, brother Joe, brother-in-law Tommy, sister-in-law Audrielle, daughters-in-law Mairead and Lorraine and Colum’s partner Ruth, and much loved grandchildren Siobhan, Joseph, Lauren, Niamh, Caoimhe, Conn, Eoghan and Cathal, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Suaimhneas sioraí dá hanam.

The family would like to thank the staff at Wicklow Primary Healthcare Centre and the Oncology Team at Beaumont Hospital for all their care, support and kindness.

Due to the current HSE guidelines, the Funeral Mass will be private for family, relatives and close friends only. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

The funeral cortège will be driving from her home in Seafield on Tuesday morning at 11.10am (via Dunbur Road and Market square) to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town, arriving for 11.30 am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery. Please join the family for Eileen’s Funeral Mass on the parish webcam on www.wicklowparish.ie

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society at fundraising@irishcancer.ie .