Parish Death Notices for Ashford & Glenealy

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

Bridget Byrne (née Nolan) Milltown North, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow

Bridget passed away on Monday 10th March, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters. Predeceased by her loving husband Kit. Very sadly missed by her loving daughters Tina, Delia, Lisa and Laura, sons in law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, brothers in law and sister in law, nieces and nephews, extended family, wide circle of friends and wonderful neighbours.

Forever in our hearts, may she rest in peace.

Bridget will repose at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Wednesday12th March from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.

Removal Thursday morning to the Most Holy Rosary Church, Ashford, Co. Wicklow arriving fort 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).

House private please.

No flowers please. Donations Welcome to Wicklow Hospice.

https://olh.ie/personal-donation/

Special thanks to Wicklow Palliative Care Team, Public Health Nurse and team and her Carer.

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

Robert Francis Knowles (Bob) Ashford & formerly Glenealy, Co. Wicklow, ​​​​​& Manchester, UK.

Bob sadly passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on the 27th of February,Pre deceased by his parents Robert and Sarah, his beloved sister Rhonda and Auntie Eileen Sadly remembered by his son Lee, daughter in law Vicki, granddaughter Freya, Much loved brother of Margaret, Marian , Pamela and Eileen, brother in laws Tom and Bill, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and all who knew him .

May he rest in peace.

Bob will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Wednesday evening 5th March from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal Thursday morning to St. Joseph’s Church, Glenealy arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Glenealy Cemetery,

House private please.

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

James (Jimmy) Crean of Ballyvolan Newcastle, Co. Wicklow who passed away on Thursday 20th February 2025 peacefully at St James’ Hospital. Son of the late Jack and Martha Crean and brother of the late Jackie, Sheila and Maura and much loved brother of Theresa, Eileen, Bridget, Maggie, Patsy, Willie, Eddie, Kevin and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Friday. Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Killoughter Cemetery

May he rest in peace