Parish Death Notices

Leo Byrne of Urban Villas, The Murrough, Wicklow Town who passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Saturday 4 March 2023 at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Loving husband of the late Anne and much loved father of Peter, Mary, Niamh, Stephen and Joanne. He will be sadly missed by his family, his good friend Ann, siblings Michael and Vincent and their families and by his 17 grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law and by Siobhan, Caroline and Debbie as well as all his nieces and nephews and his extended family, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Leo will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 6pm until 7pm on Wednesday. Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church on Thursday morning for 10am funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking HERE

The family would like to thank the Humby family who showed him such friendship and kindness, they also express thanks and gratitude to Blainroe Lodge Nursing Home for the excellent and compassionate care Leo received for the past two and a half years and to St Vincent’s University Hospital who looked after him in his final days.

Joan O’Reilly née Byrne of 5 Kilmantin Road, Wicklow Town and formerly of Ballinalea Ashford passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on Sunday 26th February 2023. Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael (Mick) and sisters Mary, Madge and Nancy. Lovingly remembered by her son Peter, daughters Siobhan, Michelle, Dara, Rona and Lisa, grandchildren Colin, Fiona, Jack, Caroline, Conor, Malachy and Brandon and her beloved great-grandson Jay, her brother Peter and his wife Mary, brother in law Peter, sister in law Mary, nephews and nieces, extended family, friends and her faithful dog Milly.

May She Rest in Peace

Joan will repose at home from 3pm until 7pm on Tuesday, 28th February and Wednesday, 1st March. Removal on Thursday morning, from 5 Kilmantin Road, at 9.30am, walking to St Patrick’s Church, via Market Square and Main Street, arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

25th February 2023.

Who died peacefully at his home. Loving son of the late John and Margaret and predeceased by his son in-law Derek and granddaughter Cherie. Deeply missed by his son Paul, daughter Bernadette and daughter in-law Sally.Also sadly missed by his 9 grandchildren, Christopher, Sean, Keiron, Emily, Deryck, Brandon, Peter, Cáileen and Josie. Also by his 9 great-grandchildren, Tommy, Taylor, Xander, Joey, Rosie, Alfie, John, Scarlette and Elliott, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Christopher will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) Tuesday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Removal Wednesday morning at 11.00am to St. Joseph’s Church, Rathnew arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass followed by Cremation Service in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) at 12.45pm, for those unable to attend the Cremation Service can be viewed by clicking on McCrea’s Cremation Chapel (viewing at time of service only).

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.Beloved son of the late Tom and Philomena, pre-deceased by his late sister Pat (Patricia). Will be sadly missed by his brother Joe, sisters Eilish and Mary, his special friend Keith, nieces Evie, Claire, Derval, nephew Conor, great nieces Holly, Izzy & Isla, great nephews Chris, Philip & Louie, extended family and large circle of friends.

Myles will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67E003) this Monday evening, 27th February from 5.00pm to 8.00 pm.

Removal Tuesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow Town arriving for 10.00am Funeral Mass,

for those unable to attend the Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on

Myles Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

James (Jim) Hollingsworth of Rathnew who passed away peacefully on Friday 17th February in his 95th year in the wonderful care of the Wicklow Hospice staff and surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved parents Mary and John (Jack), wife Bridget (Bid), son Derek, granddaughter Gail and siblings Mary, Michael, Jack, Paddy and Tom.

Sadly missed by his loving son and daughter, Sean and Margaret, daughters in-law, son in-law, grandchildren, great children, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Jim will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Batchelors Walk in Wicklow Town from 3pm – 5pm on Saturday 18th and 3pm – 5pm on Sunday 19th February. Funeral arriving at the family home (the Rock) on Monday 20th February at 9.30am, proceeding at walking pace to St Joseph’s Church Rathnew arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Wicklow Hospice, Loving wife of the late Denis, predeceased by her Father Ned , Mother Nan, brother Mikey and granddaughter Mia. Sadly missed by her daughter Joanne, sons Darren and Paul, grandchildren Ronan, Alex, Emmet, Clara, Sean and Chloe, son in law Decky, daughters in law Amelia and Niamh, brother’s and sisters Mary, Robert, Deirdre, Beth, Phil, Rita, Essie, Eamon, Jackie, Yvonne, Sean and Earana, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Anne will be reposing at her home in Seaview Heights, Rathnew on Sunday afternoon from 2.00pm , with removal Monday at 12.00 noon to St. Joseph’s Church Rathnew arriving for 12.30pm Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Michael passed away peacefully on Friday 27th January 2023 and was reunited with his son Simon, parents Jim and Monica and brother Stephen. Words cannot express the loss being experienced by Maura, Louise, Kevin, Annie and by his extended family and friends.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

A gathering for family and friends will take place in Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk in Wicklow Town on Tuesday 31st from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Wednesday for 12 noon funeral service to celebrate Michael’s life.

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

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Wicklow RNLI

Patricia (Patsy) Sullivan née Cullen of Glebemount, Wicklow Town and formerly Inchicore Dublin who passed away on Wednesday 25th January 2023 peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Daniel (Donal). Sadly missed by her loving sister Mary, brother Noel, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on Saturday morning at 11am followed by burial in Rathnew Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.

The family would like to thank Knockrobin Care Home for the kindness shown to Patricia.

Mary Brien (née Cash) John’s Mary, 24th January 2023. Peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of the late Johnny and Elizabeth Cash, loving mother of the late Johnny and Mary Sindy. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband John, sons Denis and Bonner, daughters Lizzie, Bridge, Nan, Nellie, Maggie, Kathleen, Ally, Jackie, Sharon and Louise, 2 daughters-in-law, 11 sons-in-law, 41 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Thomas Murphy and Sons Funeral Home, Boghall Road Bray on Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm. with removal at 3.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow arriving at 5pm. Leaving Wicklow Church on Thursday at 4pm to Aidan Murphy Funeral Home, Gorey for reposing from 5pm to 6pm, and leaving on Friday morning at 11.30am to St. Michael’s Church, Gorey for Funeral Mass at 12md. followed by interment tin St. Mary’s Cemetery, Enniscorthy at 2pm.

May her gentle soul rest in peace

Adrian Healy of Rathnew who passed away on Monday, 23rd January 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Loving son of Bridie and the late Ray and much loved brother of Fiona, Ronald, Lorna and Ray. Sadly missed by his family, partner Annette and her daughter Megan, brothers in law Sean and Roger, sisters in law Lisa and Belinda, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Adrian will repose at the family home from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Removal on Thursday at 1 pm to St Joseph’s Church, Rathnew via the Men’s Shed arriving for 1.30pm funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.