Parish Death Notices for Ashford & Glenealy

Richard (Dick) Cuddihy Ashford Co. Wicklow and formerly of Dun Emer, Dublin and Freshford Co. Kilkenny,

August 10th 2025

Peacefully, just after his 90th birthday, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend of Dorothy and much loved Dad of Sheila and John. Devoted Grandad to Robert, Peter and Kathryn, Papa to Aoife and Eoin, Great Grandad to Oliver and father-in-law to Bobby and Natasha. Sadly missed by his brothers John Joe and Joseph, sisters Peggy, Caith, Nora, Bernadette and Teresa, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and his wide circle of friends. Pre-deceased by his brothers Tom and Pat, and his sister Mary.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Richard will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) on Monday August 18th from 9.30 – 10.30am,
followed directly by Funeral Mass at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford, Co. Wicklow (A67 Y672) at 11.00am. For those who cannot attend, the Funeral Mass can be viewed on link to follow ——-

Followed by Private Cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Society for Autism.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of the staff at Knockrobin Hill Care Home for the exceptional care, kindness and friendship shown to Richard during his time with them.

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

Terence Dowling Ashford, Co. Wicklow & Carlow.

10th August 2025.

Terence Passed away peacefully at University Hospital, Waterford surrounded by his loving family. Beloved father of Thea and Gavin and their mother Clare, son of Norah and the late Terry, sadly missed by brothers Ryan, Wayne, Shane and sister Trudy, sisters-in-law Earana and Egle, nephews Ross, Terry Rein and niece Eva, Extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Terence will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003), this Tuesday evening 12th August from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal Wednesday to Church of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Ashford, arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass, followed by interment in Killoughter Cemetery.

Family Home strictly Private please.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Palliative Care unit Waterford, Regional Hospital.

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

Laurence O’Donoghue of London, England and formerly Kilnamanagh Beg, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow who passed away on 29th June 2025 following various illnesses. Son of the late Patrick and Margaret O’Donoghue, he will be dearly missed by his daughter, Roisin, sons, Ciaran, Conor and Ryan and his grandchildren. His siblings Brian, Ray, Michael, John, Vincent, Raphael, Rose and Gabriel will also miss him dearly along with extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Joseph’s Church Glenealy, Co. Wicklow on Tuesday 5th August at 11am followed by burial of ashes in the family plot at Rathnew Cemetery.

May he rest in peace

Lola (Bridget) Kavanagh (née Murphy) Mount Alto, Ashford, Co. Wicklow.

17th July 2025.

Peacefully in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. Sadly missed by her loving husband Jimmy, children Susann, Robert, David and partners, sisters Sylvia, Muriel, Nanette, Lorraine, Collette, and Elizabeth, brothers Gerard, Noel. Thomas, Eddie, Declan and Robert, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Lola will be reposing at her home, Mount Alto, Ashford (A67PE80) this Sunday evening 20th July from 3.00pm to 7.00pm.

Removal Tuesday morning to Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Ashford arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass

followed by Cremation Service in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) at 12.30pm for all those who wish to attend.

For those unable to attend the Service can be viewed by clicking on McCrea’s Cremation Chapel (viewing at time of service only).

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

Enquiries to McCrea Funeral Homes Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981.

Sean O’Brien Ballyknocken, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow.

9th July 2025.

Sean passed away peacefully in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Loving husband of the late Bridie. Sadly missed by his loving sons John, Michael and Damien, daughter in law Niamh, grandson Ayrton, grandaughter Laura and husband Denis, great grandson Zachary, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Sean will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Friday evening form 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal Saturday at 1.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy arriving for 2.00pm Funeral Mass followed by interment in Glenealy Cemetery.

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

Lucy (Louie) Molloy Ashford, Co. Wicklow

8th July 2025.

Lucy passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the tender care of ICU staff, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by her brother Christy, sisters in law Sherry and Nora, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Pat and Anne, brothers Pat, Nicholas and Dan, sister Teresa, brother in law Peader and sister in law Mary.

Rest In Peace.

Lucy will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Friday 11th July from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal Saturday 12th July to Holy Rosary Church, Ashford arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00am which can also be viewed on link to to be added… followed by interment in Kiloughter Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to M S Ireland.

Enquiries to McCrea Funeral Homes Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981.

Sean Doherty of Wicklow Town and formerly of Dublin and Glenealy, Co. Wicklow. 7th July 2025, peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Michelle, Sean, Julianne and Anthony. Sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Adam, Sophia, Jack, Isabella, Paul and Laila, brothers Michael and Teddy, sisters Elaine, Lebby and Julie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in- law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in peace

Reposing at Brennan Woulahan Funeral Home, Avoca Road, Rathdrum (A67 C562) on Thursday 10th July from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy followed by burial in Glenealy Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Stroke Unit at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, via the following link: St Vincent’s Foundation

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 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.

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