JP Ward & Sons Funeral Directors

02/01/2026

The death has occurred of Nina (Christina) Dowdall (née Mangan).
Ballinteer, Dublin / Dundrum, Dublin.

Nina (Christina) Dowdall (née Mangan) (Ballinteer and formerly of Mulvey Park, Dundrum) – December 31st, 2025. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross and while surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Noely Dowdall and much-loved mother of Denise, Lorraine and the late Stephen.

Sadly missed and remembered by all her loving family, brother Pat, sisters Ann, Peggy, Sadie, Judy and Betty, her adored grandchildren Rebecca, Sophie, Jamie, Cillian, Michael and great-grandson Harry, Denise’s partner Martin and Lorraine’s partner Daniel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Nina will repose at her home on Monday evening (Jan 5th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (Jan 6th) to the Church of the Holy Cross, Main Street, Dundrum arriving for 10:30am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Click here on Tuesday morning at 10:30am to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Nina to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Click here to donate online.
https://olh.ie/personal-donation/

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel (01) 2135905

02/01/2026

Jim Lenehan (Ballina Co Mayo and formerly of Sandyford, Dublin) – December 27th, 2025. Passed away suddenly at Castlebar General Hospital. Darling husband of Finola Lenehan (née Boyle), much-loved brother of Ann, Patricia, Frank and the late Joan, Sheila, Judith and Helen.

Sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Jim will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Thursday (Jan 1st) from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday morning (Jan 2nd) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 11am Mass, followed by private cremation. Click here at 11am on Friday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-sandyford

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Jim to Irish Heart Foundation.
https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/give-in-memory/
or
LauraLynn
https://fundraise.lauralynn.ie/donate

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.

28/12/2025

The death has occurred of Judy Glynn (née Sheridan).
Ticknock Co.Dublin / Dundrum, Dublin

Judy Glynn (Née Sheridan) (Ticknock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Mulvey Park, Dundrum, Dublin) – December 23rd, 2025.Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of the Four Ferns Nursing Home.
Wife of the late Paul and cherished mother of Paul, Karen and Emmet.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by all her loving family, daughter-in-law Helen, Paul's partner Gráinne, son-in-law David, nieces, nephews, grandchildren Lyndsey, Jayne, Seán, Jack and Oisín, great-grandchildren Robbie, Danny, Jamie, Luke and Leo, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Judy will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Sunday afternoon (Dec 28th) from 1pm to 3pm.

Removal on Monday morning (Dec 29th) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village, arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Deansgrange Cemetery.

Click here at 10am on Monday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Judy to The Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland. Click here to donate online.
https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

Judy’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of The Beacon Hospital and the Four Ferns Nursing Home for the care shown to Judy and her family during her time with them.

All enquiries to JP Ward and Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.

26/12/2025

The death has occurred of Kieran Ahern.
Dundrum, Dublin / Tournafulla, Limerick.

Kieran Ahern (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Tournafulla, Co. Limerick) –December 22nd, 2025. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Vincent's Private Hospital.

Devoted husband of Elaine (née Walker), cherished father of Jenny, Timothy and Katie.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by all his loving family, son-in-law Ghislain, Peter, granddaughter Natalie, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and his many wonderful friends and former work colleagues.

May he Rest in Peace

Removal on Saturday afternoon (Dec 27th) to The Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, where a Service to celebrate Kieran’s life will take place at 4pm.

Click here at 4pm on Saturday to view live streaming of Funeral Service.
https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Kieran to Our Lady’s Hospice, Blackrock and Harold’s Cross. Click here to donate online.
https://olh.ie/donate/

All enquiries to JP Ward and Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.

22/12/2025

The death has occurred of Claude Farrell.
Balally, Dublin / Crumlin, Dublin.

Claude Farrell (Balally and formerly of Keeper Road, Crumlin) – December 19th, 2025. Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital while surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of the late Myra Farrell (née Chester) and cherished father of Brenda, Aidan and the late Joyce, and much-loved brother of Marie, Olive, Lorraine, Billy, Terry, Matthew, Peter, Margaret, Frances and the late Ronnie.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by all his loving family, daughter-in-law Mary, son-in-law Philip, his adored grandchildren Max, Dylan, Rachel and Dara, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Claude will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Monday evening (Dec 22nd) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (Dec 23rd) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 12pm Mass, followed thereafter to Shanganagh Cemetery. Click here at 12pm on Tuesday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Claude to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Click here to donate online.
https://olh.ie/personal-donation/

Brenda, Aidan, Mary and Philip would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital and the palliative care team attached to the Mary Aikenhead Suite for the care and compassion shown to Claude and his family during his time with them.

21/12/2025

The death has occurred of Bridget Greaves (née Mahon)
Carrickmines, Dublin.

Bridget Greaves (née Mahon) (Carrickmines, Co. Dublin) December 18th, 2025. Passed away peacefully surrounded by Alan and Avril in the loving care of the staff at Dalkey Community Unit. Beloved wife of the late Barney, much-loved mother of Alan.

Sadly missed and remembered by all her loving family, sisters Liz and Teresa, daughter-in-law Avril, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Bridget will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Sunday morning (Dec 21st) from 11am to 1pm. Removal on Monday afternoon (Dec 22) to St. Bridget’s Church, Cabinteely arriving for 12pm Mass, followed thereafter to Shanganagh Cemetery.

Click here at 12pm on Monday afternoon to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://www.churchservices.tv/cabinteely

Family flowers only please. Donations, if
desired, in memory of Bridget to Dementia Ireland. Click here to donate online.
https://www.idonate.ie/donation/9465

Bridget’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank to the staff of Dalkey Community Unit for the wonderful care they gave to Bridget during her time with them.

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.

21/12/2025

The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) O'Brien.
Coolock, Dublin.

Edward (Eddie) O’Brien (Coolock, Dublin) –December 16th, 2025. Passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Lily, daughter Selina and son David.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by all his loving family, sons Edward and Kenneth, sister Patty, nieces, nephews, all grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Edward will repose at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore (D17 FK58) Saturday afternoon (December 20th) from 2pm to 4pm. Removal on Monday morning (22nd December) to St. Joseph the Artisan Church, Bonnybrook for 10.00am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.

Click here at 10.00am on Monday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://mcn.live/Camera/st-joseph-the-artisan-catholic-church-bonnybrook

All enquiries to JP Ward and Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.

20/12/2025

17/12/2025

The death has occurred of Anne Egan (née Flahive).
Wexford / Bray, Wicklow.

Anne Egan (née Flahive) (Poulshone, Co. Wexford and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow and former Chair of Bray Town Council) – December 15th, 2025. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Oakfield Nursing Home, Courtown. Beloved wife of the late Jim Egan.

Sadly missed and remembered by her loving children, grandchildren Laura, Ben, Peter, Chloe, Jake, Caragh, and Rachel, great-granddaughter Alaina, great-grandson Alex, brothers-in-law, brother Frank, sisters Peggy, Pat, Una and Katherine, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Anne will repose at her daughter’s residence (Y25 HC52) on Thursday evening (Dec 18th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Peter’s Church, Little Bray arriving for 11.30am Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Click here at 11.30am on Friday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://www.churchservices.tv/braystpeters

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905

17/12/2025

The death has occurred of Paul Harvey.
Stepaside, Dublin.

Paul Harvey (Stepaside, Dublin) – December 13th, 2025. Passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of the late Pamela Harvey (nee Kieran) and much-loved father of Sarah and Rachel. Grandpa to Liam, Robert, Olivia and Lilly. Paul will be sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family and friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Paul’s funeral mass will take place on Saturday morning (Dec 20th) at 11am in Our Lady of the Wayside Church "The Blue Church” in Kilternan. The mass will be followed by a private cremation.

After the mass, Paul’s family would be delighted to see you all for refreshments at Blossom Hill from approximately 12 noon.

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905.

15/12/2025

The death has occurred of Una Quaid (née Murray).
Killiney, Dublin.

Una Quaid (née Murray) (Killiney, Dublin) - December 13th, 2025. Passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of Leopardstown Care Centre.

Una will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Dara, Donal, Colm and Eoin, her grandchildren David, James, Aibhe, Anna, Jessica, Matthew, Amie and Kate, her brothers Diarmuid and John, sisters-in-law Ann, Rosa, Connie and Mo, daughters-in-law Eavan, Emma and Aoife, son-in-law Paul, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her sister Aileen and brothers Donal and Paddy. She now rejoins her husband Dave, who passed away 30 years ago.

May she Rest in Peace

A Service to celebrate Una’s life will take place on Thursday morning (Dec 18th) at 10am in The Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Click here at 10am on Thursday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Service.
https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Una to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Click here to donate online.
https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/ways-to-give/give-in-memory/

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905

04/12/2025

The death has occurred of Annette (Anna) O'Doherty (née Hall).
Dublin 2.

Annette (Anna) O’Doherty (née Hall) (Townsend Street and formerly of Pearse House, Dublin 2) – December 2nd, 2025. Passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at St. James’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Joe, daughter Audrey, son Joseph, grandson Aaron, cherished grandchildren Niamh and Eoin, sister Phyllis, Audrey’s partner Kieron, Joseph’s partner Sorcha, Aaron’s partner Andrea, nephews, nieces, especially Alan and Anne, Sorcha’s son Conor, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest Peace

Reposal Private. Removal on Friday afternoon (Dec 5th) to the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross arriving for 3.15pm funeral service. Click here at 3.15pm on Friday afternoon to view live streaming of funeral service.
https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Annette to the St. James’s Hospital Foundation. Click here to donate online.
https://stjameshospitalfoundation.enthuse.com/donate #!/

Annette’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Hollybrook Lodge Nursing Home, especially the Robinson Ward and to the doctors and nurses at St. James’s Hospital private 2 ward for the wonderful care they gave to Annette during her time with them.

All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: 01 2135905