Parish Death Notices for Wicklow & Rathnew

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.

Lily (Elizabeth) O’Reilly née Ronan of Wicklow Town who passed away in her 88th year on Monday 27th April 2026 at the Knockrobin Hill Care Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael (Mick) O’Reilly for 61 years and much loved and loving mother of Michael, Lisa, Richard and the late Paul. Remembered with love and affection by her family, grandchildren LisaMarie, Colin, Megan, Michael and Adam and great-grandchildren Charlie, Jay, Killian and Alfie and by her sisters Chrissie and Kay, son-in-law Peter, extended family and friends.

Lily is predeceased by her siblings Paddy, Jimmy, Mick, Denis and Nanny.

May she rest in peace

Lily will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Removal at walking pace on Thursday morning at 9.40am to St Patrick’s Church arriving for funeral Mass at 10am after which Lily will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

Ronan Griffey (Dundrum, Co. Dublin and Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow)

April 25th, 2026.

Passed away peacefully in his home encircled by those he loved and adored most. Loving son of the late Sean.

Deeply loved and sadly missed, Ronan will be remembered always by his beloved, devoted wife Ruth; his cherished daughters Rachel, Caitlin and Jessica; his future son-in-law Leo; his mother Mary, and his siblings Hilary and Shane. He will be fondly remembered also by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, the extended Griffey and Dunn families and his wide circle of dear friends.

Ronan will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Tuesday (April 28th) from 5:00pm, concluding at 8:00pm.

Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Wednesday morning (April 29th) arriving 10.00am Funeral Mass which can also be viewed by clicking on Ronan’s Funeral Mass followed by

Cremation Service at McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) at 11.45am, for all those who wish to attend.

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.

Donations in lieu of Flowers, to Wicklow Hospice.

click here to make personal donation.

Enquiries to McCrea’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Chapel,

Wicklow & Greystones 087 2888981.

Jim (Shea) Crofton of Darragh Park, Wicklow Town and formerly Wexford Town who passed away in his 93rd year on Saturday 11th April 2026 at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (née Knowles) and his son Jimmy. Lovingly remembered by his sons Michael and Sean, brothers Tommy, John and Vivien, Goddaughter Noelle, grandson James, great grandchildren James and Amelia and by the extended Crofton and Knowles families and his friends.

May I walk towards Christ in the footsteps of St Francis always.

Jim will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Removal on Thursday morning from the family home at 11.40am walking via St Patrick’s Road to St Patrick’s Church, arriving for funeral Mass at 12 noon after which Jim will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

The family would like to express their immense gratitude to all the staff of St Lucey’s ward at St Vincent’s University Hospital for the compassionate care shown to Jim in his final days and to all the staff at Salem Medical for their care and help to Jim over many years.