Parish Death Notices

Joseph (Joe) Cullen of Crinion Park, Wicklow Town and formerly Blainroe who passed away on Saturday 15th April 2023 unexpectedly at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Ann and siblings Michael and Anne Marie. Much loved brother of Patricia, John, Ellen, Sarah, Myles, Mary, Elizabeth, Theresa, Catherine, James, Pauline, Philip, David and Clare. Sadly missed by his loving family, Aunt Ena, brothers in law, nephews,nieces, extended family and friends.

May He Rest in Peace.

Joe will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, in Wicklow Town, from 6pm until 7pm on Friday. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town, on Saturday morning for 11am funeral Mass followed by interment in Three Mile Water Cemetery.

Patrick (Puddin) Doyle of Wicklow Town and Rathnew, Co. Wicklow who passed away on Thursday 13th of April 2023 Unexpectedly but peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital. Predeceased By his Dad Thomas.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Shirley and sons John, James, Darren, Trevor and Brandon. Also his lovely grandchildren. Also to his mother Mary, sisters Mary, Ann, Sharon and Margaret, brothers Kevin, Thomas, Christopher and David, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours at this sad time.

Rest in peace.

Aidan Reynolds of Rathnew and late of Killoughter who passed away on Thursday 13th April 2023 unexpectedly but peacefully at St Columcille’s Hospital. Predeceased by his daughter Elaine, parents William and Ellen and siblings Jim, Mick, Noel, Willy, Paddy and Sally. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Peggy, son Noel and his partner Tara, grandchildren Michelle, Abigael, Jack and Jessica, brother in law P.J., nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Aidan will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town on Monday from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral arriving to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford on Tuesday morning for 11am funeral Mass followed by interment in Killoughter Cemetery

Edmond Symes of Wicklow Town and formerly of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary and Glasnevin, Dublin who passed away in his 98th year on Easter Sunday April 9th 2023 at St Vincent’s University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Eithne (née Drohan) for 67 years and loving and much-loved father of Marion and Elizabeth. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters and by his sisters in law Una Power and Denise Drohan, son in law Kevin and adoring grandchildren Pauline, Laura, Noel, Amy, Joanne, Emma and Keith and great-grandchildren Chloe, Emily, Eli and Brodie, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Edmond will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town on Friday from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church on Saturday morning for 11am funeral Mass followed by interment in Killoughter Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of Knockrobin Care Home for the excellent care and friendship shown to Edmond during his stay with them.

Anthony (Nip) Clare,  Clares Hill, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow,

4th April 2023.

Passed away peacefully at home aged 64 years, loving son of the late Thomas (Nip) and Mary Clare. He will be deeply missed by his loving sister June, brothers Philip and Tommy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Tony was blessed with great friendships, support and neighbours. At Tony’s request could all his fellow Leeds supporters wear their jerseys.

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

Removal Thursday at 2.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Rathnew arriving for Funeral Service at 3.00pm followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Josephine Carraher née Keegan of Glebemount, Wicklow Town and late of Pearce Villa’s, Sallynoggin who passed away on Thursday 30th March 2023 peacefully after a short illness at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Ellen and Bill. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Pat, children Brian, Fiona and Tony, grandchildren Courtney, Kayla, Carla, Lucy and Max, sister Bernie, and by her daughter in law Joanna, Fiona’s partner Liam, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Josephine will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 3pm until 5pm on Saturday 1st April. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town on Monday morning 3rd April for funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

John (Johnny) Whelan,  14 Monkton Row, Wicklow Town,  late of Knockainey, Co. Limerick.

who passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his beloved family in his 94th year, after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Ellen Whelan, his son Joe and grandson Rodney. sadly missed by his loving children Philip, James, Nuala Tony Seán Gerard Mary Dolores Noreen Eileen Betty Louise and Valerie, daughters and sons in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

John will be reposing at his home at 14 Monkton Row, Wicklow Town, this Sunday evening, 26th March, from 2.00pm to 6.00pm and on Monday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

Removal Tuesday morning at 9.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town, arriving for 10.00am Requiem Mass. For those unable to attend the Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on

John’s Funeral Mass followed by burial at Rathnew Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations to Wicklow Cancer Support.

Jim Browne of Wicklow Town and formerly of Greystones and Boyle, Co. Roscommon who died suddenly at home on 16th March 2023. Predeceased by his parents Dan and Mary and brother Donal.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Mary, beloved sons Alan, Gerard, James and daughter Sibéal, sisters Mary and Betty, brothers Tommy and Hughie, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and adored grandchildren Luke, Callum and Lily, extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Jim will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, in Wicklow Town, from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Removal at 9.30am on Thursday morning, at walking pace, to St Patrick’s Church, arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by a committal service at 12.30pm in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Ballymount Road, Dublin 24, (D24 EP83).

No flowers please.

The family would like to thank the first responders, emergency services and An Garda Síochana.

Kitty (Catherine) Jameson née Quinn of The Bank, Rathnew who passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, 15th March 2023, in her 101st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy and daughter in law Mary. Remembered with love by her sons Michael and Kilian, sisters Martha and Rose, daughter in law Margaret and by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great granddaughter, extended family and friends.

A life well lived.

Kitty will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Thursday, 16th March. Funeral arriving to St Joseph’s Church, Rathnew on Saturday morning for 11am funeral Mass after which Kitty will be laid to rest in Rathnew Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

The family would like to thank Knockrobin Hill Care Home for the excellent care and attention shown to Kitty during her stay with them.

Joseph (Joe) Vickers of Quarantine Hill and formerly Castle Avenue, Wicklow Town, who passed away on Sunday, 12th March 2023, peacefully, at St Columcille’s Hospital. Predeceased by Josephine (Josie née Dalton) his beloved wife and best friend of 47 years and by his parents Ger and Maggie. Remembered with love by his siblings Geraldine, Robert, Tom and Catriona, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Joe will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Tuesday. The funeral cortège will arrive at Quarantine Hill on Wednesday morning at 9.40am and then proceed at walking pace via Market Square and Main Street to St Patrick’s Church arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.