Parish Death Notices

Bernard (Ben) Mahon, Newpark Road, Wicklow Town and formerly of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England and Annagh, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon on November 22nd , 2020, aged 90. Peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends at home. Beloved husband of his late wife Maureen. Predeceased by his brothers Sean and Pat, sister Kitty and sadly missed by his sister Lizzy (Baggott), nephews Richard & Ken and nieces Maureen & Hazel, grand nephews and nieces. Ben will be sadly missed by all his relatives and wide circle of close friends in Wicklow and Bromsgrove. Lovingly cared for at home by his nephew Richard, his close friends and his team of carers and nurses, in particular Debbie & Mary and all those that cared for Ben over the last few months.

May he Rest in Peace

In line with current government guidelines, a private Funeral will take place on Saturday morning, 28th November, at 11.00am in St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town and may be viewed online using the following links

https://www.stmantan.ie/sacraments-services/live-mass-services/

Followed by Cremation Service in McCrea’s Cremation Chapel, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town at 12.15 pm which can be viewed on www.mccrea.ie – Live services (viewing at time of service only).

Family flowers only please and donations in lieu, if desired, to Wicklow Cancer Support or Parkinson’s Association of Ireland.

Patrick Murphy of Dunbur Road, Wicklow Town, passed away in St Columcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown on 20th November 2020. Dearly loved husband of the Late Nancy (Nee Byrne) and much loved father of Monica, Paula and Fergal, brother Jim, son-in-law Aodhan, grandchildren Sarah and Aidan, brother-in-law Michael and his wife Lucy, sister-in-law Anita, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his twin brother Larry and sister Carmel. Extended family, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace

Due to the current HSE guidelines, Patrick’s Funeral Mass will be private for family only.  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time. Please join the family for live streaming of Patrick’s Funeral Mass on www.wicklowparish.ie Monday morning at 10.00am in St. Patrick’s Church Wicklow followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Mary Fitzgerald (née Merrigan) Seaview Heights, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. Passed away on Thursday, November 5th 2020, suddenly at home. Remembered with love by her husband and best friend Joseph, son Jason, daughters Sharon and Laura, grandchildren Eva and Noah, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Mary’s Funeral Mass will be private for family only. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time. Cortege proceeding from family home Seaview Heights on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church Rathnew, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Mass followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Please maintain social distance at all times.

Patrick (Paddy) Ronan (27 Glenview Road, Wicklow Town, late of Manchester, UK). Sadly passed 3rd November 2020 after a short illness. Paddy is predeceased by his loving wife Pat. Survived by his two children Martin, Katharine & their families. He will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Lily, Kay, Chrissie, nephews & nieces. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Rest In Peace

Breen, Ann (nee Bradley) of Ballynerrin Upper, formerly of Courthoyle Old, Wexford who passed away suddenly on the 3rd of November 2020. Beloved wife and best friend of Richard, loving mother of Keith and Elaine and adored Nana of Cormac, Ryan, Tadhg and Lugh. Predeceased by her sister Mary. She will be sadly missed by her husband, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Colette, daughter’s partner Conor, grandchildren, siblings Joe, Willie, Charlie, John, Peter, Liz, Seamus, Martin, Eileen and Ted, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and extended family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Ann’s Funeral Mass will be private for family only. Please join the family for live streaming of Ann’s Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10.00 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town on www.wicklowparish.ie followed by interment in Barndarrig Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Wicklow Cancer Support.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Ann Mernagh née Bunn of Crinion Park and formerly of Castle Street in Wicklow Town, who passed away Saturday, 31st October 2020, peacefully, at home with her family. Predeceased by her beloved husband John (Jack), son William and siblings Rose, Carmel, Imelda, Monica and Joe. Remembered with love by her children Margaret, Edward and Jackie, sons in law Pat and P.J. daughter in law Jenny, grandchildren Lisa, Carol, Leanne, Joseph, John, James, Patrick, Katie, Jessica, Annabelle and Poppy and great-grandchildren D.J. and Ella Rose and by her sisters Tina, Paula and Catherine, brothers Edward, John, Pat, Michael, Dan, Richard, Jimmy and Martin, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace

Removal from Crinion Park on Tuesday morning at 9.30am at walking pace, to St Patrick’s Church, arriving for a private family funeral Mass at 10am, followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

No flowers, please. Donations, in lieu, to Wicklow Cancer Support.

Elizabeth Giffney (née Russell) Merrymeeting, Rathnew and late of The Bank, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow, who passed away peacefully on 20th October 2020 in the loving care of Liza and the staff of Knockrobin Hill Care Home, Wicklow. Predeceased by her beloved parents William and Ellen and her sisters Kathleen, Maureen and Nancy and brother Danny. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Aidan Giffney, married 50 years, proud and loving mother of Stephen, Jason and Adrian, daughters-in-law Lorraine, Janet and Mari, sister of Pat, Billy sisters-in-law Claire and Doreen, Remembered with love by her adored grandchildren Nathan, Leon, Ben, Emilia, Shannon, Tracey and Kayleigh. Remembered by all her nieces and nephews, family and friends.

The Giffney family would like say a special thanks to all the girls in Bluebird Healthcare, Emma, Bodeen, Adel and Stacey for the fantastic loving care they provided for Elizabeth and fantastic support showed to Aidan.

Rest In Peace.

Due to the current HSE guidelines Elizabeth’s Funeral Mass will be private for family only. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time. Elizabeth’s Funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 1.00pm in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathnew followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations can be made to Wicklow Dementia Support.

Please refrain from shaking of hands and maintain social distance at all times. To leave messages of condolence for the family use the link below. House private please.

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

Tom Fitzgerald of Wicklow Town who passed away in his 85th year on Friday 16th October 2020 peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Paul’s Ward at St Vincent’s University Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen (née Kelly) and much loved father of Rozel, Marie, Stephen, Brenda, Lynda (UK), Elizabeth (Australia), Gerald, Hilary and Thomas. He will be sadly missed by his family, sister Brenda Tyndall (Arklow) and by his adored 12 grandchildren, sisters in law, the Smith family, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Funeral arriving to St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow, on Tuesday morning for funeral Mass at 10am, followed by interment in Rathnew Cemetery.

Due to current restriction the funeral Mass will be private for family only and can be viewed on www.wicklowparish.ie

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired,

to the Wicklow Hospice Foundation. www.wicklowhospice.ie

The death has occurred of Cathal Martin Rathnew, Wicklow

It is with sadness that we tell you of Cathal’s (Cogs) passing. Such a beautiful little soul he left in his sleep with a smile on his face to join his grandad Les and auntie Lorraine. He changed our lives for the better and did something very special with his own. We will love him forever. Lovingly remembered by his parents Les and Lynda, brother Ciaran, sister Holly and the extended Martin and Jordan families.

Due to current restrictions Cathal’s funeral service will be private for family only. Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Enable Ireland www.enableireland.ie

House private please