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J.P. Ward & Sons provides a professional and complete funeral service, covering Dublin and Wicklow. We aim to provide helpful advice and guidance.

Ward & Sons provides a professional and dignified funeral service, covering Dublin
and surrounding areas. In your time of bereavement, we promise to meet all your
needs, with personalised supervision assured. Our services include modern day funeral home facilities, state of the art fleet of
vehicles and bespoke funeral pre-planning. Our mission is to provide a service
which will help alleviate the stress and pressure associated with arranging a funeral for
a loved one. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate in contacting any of our team.

19/02/2026

The death has occurred of Betty (Elizabeth) Dunbar (née Kenny)
Dublin 16, Dublin.

Betty (Elizabeth) Dunbar (née Kenny) (Wedgewood, Dublin 16 and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow) - February 17th, 2026. Passed peacefully surrounded by her family and in the compassionate care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of the late Liam and much-loved mother of Anne, Paul, Declan, Susan, Robert and Theresa.

Betty will be deeply missed and remembered by her loving family, grandchildren Emily, Shauna, Amy, Kristina, Cillian, Cliodhna, Eve, Dylan, Izzy and Billy, great-grandchildren Alice, Matthew, Brielle, Liam, Layton, Maddy, Sydney and Beau, brothers-in-law Kevin and Tom, sons-in-law Richie, Ger and Peter, daughters-in-law Trish, Gemma and Jacinta, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Betty will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18C8P7) on Friday evening (Feb 20th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning (Feb 21st) to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally arriving for 11.30am Mass, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. Click here at 11.30am on Saturday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord-balally-parish

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

Betty’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank the nurses and staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross for the compassionate and exceptional care they showed to Betty and her family during their time with them and for making her their “Queen B”.

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

19/02/2026

The death has occurred of Denis O'Donovan
Tallaght, Dublin / Courtmacsherry, Cork.

Denis (Corkie) O’Donovan (Tallaght and Courtmacsherry, Co Cork) – February 17th, 2026. Passed peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Tallaght University Hospital after a long illness. Beloved husband of Monica O'Donovan (née Moore), cherished father of Denis & Deirdre, adored grandfather of Lauren, Chloe, Katie, Broghan, Jack, Maisy & Ava, devoted great-grandad to Charlie and much-loved brother of Michael, Geraldine, Elizabeth, Declan, Paddy, Kathleen, Helen and the late Marian.

Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family, son-in-law Alan and daughter-in-law Sonya, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially those in the Thomas Davis family and the Monday Morning Club.

Denis will repose at his daughter's home on Thursday evening (Feb 19th) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Friday morning (Feb 20th) to St. Dominic's Church, Tallaght (D24 T262) arriving for 10am mass, followed thereafter to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Click here at 10am on Friday morning to view live streaming of the Funeral Mass.
https://www.churchservices.tv/stdominicstallaght

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Denis to the Irish Heart Foundation. Click here to donate online.
https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/

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

17/02/2026

The death has occurred of John (Frank) Caulfield.
Sandyford, Dublin / Leixlip, Kildare.

John (Frank) Caulfield (Barnacullia, Sandyford and late of Leixlip, Co. Kildare) – February 12th, 2026. Passed peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. Beloved husband of Gabrielle (Gay) (née McGahy) and much-loved father of Jennifer, Philip, Francis and Monica.

Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family, sister Betty, brother Pat (Brewer), son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Daniel, Hayleigh, Leigh, Kacey, Bobbie, Robin and Charlie, great-grandchildren Cameron, Millie (Princess), Parker, Lucas, Aurora, Willow and Wynter, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and his loyal companions Oreo and Páidín.

May he Rest in Peace

John will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18C8P7) on Monday evening (Feb 16th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (Feb 17th) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 11:30am Mass, followed thereafter to Glencullen Cemetery.
Click here at 11.30am on Tuesday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

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

10/02/2026

The death has occurred of John (Jackie) Pullen.
Donnybrook, Dublin / Dublin City, Dublin.

John (Jackie) Pullen, (Beech Hill, Donnybrook and formerly of Pearse House, Dublin 2) – February 5th, 2026. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross and while surrounded by his devoted family. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Maisie) Pullen (née Dowdall), cherished father of Seamus, Maria and the late John and Sandra, much-loved brother of Dolores, Tommy, Catherine, Michael, Susan and the late Anthony, and predeceased by his son-in-law Jerry.

Sadly missed and remembered by all of his loving family, daughter-in-law Tina, his adored grandchildren Aisling, Steven, and Luke, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he Rest in Peace

Jackie will repose at Nichols Funeral Home, Lombard Street East on Wednesday (Feb 11th) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Thursday morning (Feb 12th) to the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, City Quay arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Deans Grange Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Jackie 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.

09/02/2026

The death has occurred of Kathy McDonough
Sandyford, Dublin.

Kathy McDonough, (Sandyford, Dublin) – February 4th, 2026. Passed away peacefully at the Dargle Valley Nursing Home surrounded with love. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and John McDonough, and predeceased by her sister Aggie, brother Eddie, and cherished nephews Brian, Robbie and JJ.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by her sister Nellie (O’Brien), her many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, especially Martina, Pat, Kim, Keith and Rosie, her great friends Susan, Sinead and Mairead, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Removal on Monday morning (Feb 9th) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. Click here at 11am on Monday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Kathy to Pieta House. Click here to donate online.
https://www.pieta.ie/?form=donate

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

06/02/2026

The death has occurred of Tomás P. Ó Floinn.
Dublin 18, Dublin / Dungarvan, Waterford.

Tomás P. Ó Floinn (Baile Átha Cliath 18 agus Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge) – 1 Feabhra 2026, go suaimhneach in Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Uinseann. Imithe roimhe ar shlí na fírinne tá a dheartháireacha dile Micheál agus Raghnall.

Méala mór a bhás dá chlann: Deirdre, Sadhbh, Tomás, Muireann agus a máthair siúd Nóirín, mar aon le céilí a chlainne, Cathal, Tristan, Róisín agus Aonghus, garpháistí Bláithín, Diarmuid, Maedhbh, Páidí, Maud, Joni, Ailbhe, Conall, Niamh, Ceoladh agus Sibéal, deartháir Maolíosa, deirfiúracha Éimear, Niamh, Sadhbhanna agus Aoife, deartháireacha céile Aled agus Fergus, deirfiúr céile Edel, neachtanna, nianna, a mhuintir, a chomharsana agus a chairde.

Beidh Tomás á fhaire i dteach tórraimh JP Ward & Sons, Áth an Ghainimh (D18 C8P7) tráthnóna Dé hAoine (6 Feabhra) idir 5pm agus 7pm. Léifear Aifreann na Marbh ar a shon ag 10am maidin Dé Sathairn (7 Feabhra) i Séipéal Naomh Muire, Áth an Ghainimh, agus adhlacfar é i Reilig Sheangánaí ina dhiaidh sin. Beidh an tAifreann le feiceáil beo ar líne ach cliceáil anseo ag 10am maidin Dé Sathairn.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

Tomás P. Ó Floinn (Dublin 18 and formerly of Dungarvan, Co. Waterford) – February 1st, 2026. Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved brothers Micheál and Raghnall.

Sadly missed and remembered by his loving children: Deirdre, Sadhbh, Tomás, Muireann and their mother Nóirín, sons-in-law Cathal, Tristan and Aonghus, daughter-in-law Róisín, his adored grandchildren Bláithín, Diarmuid, Maedhbh, Páidí, Maud, Joni, Ailbhe, Conall, Niamh, Ceoladh and Sibéal, brother Maolíosa, sisters Éimear, Niamh, Sadhbhanna and Aoife, brothers-in-law Aled and Fergus, sister-in-law Edel, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Tomás will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Friday evening (Feb 6th) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Saturday morning (Feb 7th) to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Shanganagh Cemetery. Click here at 10am on Saturday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://sandyfordparish.org/webcam/

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Tomás to the Irish Heart Foundation. Click here to donate online.
https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/give-in-memory/

Deirdre, Sadhbh, Tomás and Muireann would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff of the Fern Dean Nursing Home, Stepaside, for the wonderful care, respect, compassion and friendship they gave Tomás during his time with them.

Anois teacht an Earraigh
Beidh’n lá ’dul chun síneadh
Is tar éis na Féile Bríde
Ardóidh mé mo sheol

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

05/02/2026

The death has occurred of Christine Byrne
(née Gormalley).
Kilkenny / Achonry, Sligo / Dublin.

Christine Byrne (née Gormalley) (formerly of Kilcreene Lodge, Co. Kilkenny and Achonry, Co. Sligo) – February 3rd, 2026. Passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin. Beloved wife of Gerry Byrne, cherished mother of Jessica, Gillian and Stephanie, and much-loved sister of Annette, Frank, Stephen, David and Denis.

Sadly missed and remembered by all her loving family, sons-in-law Herman and Sean, her adored grandson Luca, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Removal on Friday morning (Feb 6th) to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Merrion Road, Dublin (D04NX33) arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin (D6WHY98).

Click here at 10am on Friday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://merrionroadchurch.ie/youtubelivemass/

Family flowers only please, Donations if desired in memory of Christine 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

03/02/2026

The death has occurred of Mick (Michael) Hodson.
Ringsend, Dublin.

Mick (Michael) Hodson (Ringsend and formerly of Finian Street) – January 29th, 2026. Passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital while surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Jean (née O’Reilly), cherished father of Joanne, Michael and Mark, much-loved brother of Joan, Paddy and the late John, and predeceased by his brother-in-law Frank and sister-in-law Sheila.

Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family, son-in-law Noel, daughters-in-law Nicola and Vicki, his adored grandchildren Eimear, Niamh, Jack, Eoin, Sean, Kyle and Emily, sister-in-law Christine, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and his loyal companion Rocky.

May he Rest in Peace

Removal on Wednesday morning (Feb 4th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Ringsend arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery (St. Patrick’s).

Click here at 10am on Wednesday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-3

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

30/01/2026

The death has occurred of Kathleen McPeake
(née O'Reilly).
Kilmacud, Dublin / Castleblayney, Monaghan.

Kathleen McPeake (née O’Reilly) (Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly of Corracloughan, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan) -January 28th, 2026. Passed away peacefully at the St. Vincent’s Hospital University Hospital, while surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband John and siblings Patrick, Maura, John, Michael, Lily, Peter and Mae. Sadly missed and remembered by all her loving children Charles, Lily, Kay, John and Eugene, cherished grandchildren Emma, Fiona, Laura, Cian, Fionn, Declan, Katie and Anna, great-granddaughter Croía, brother Tony, sister Rosaleen, daughters-in-law Rosie, Norah, Nicola, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Kathleen will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village (D18 C8P7) on Friday (Jan 30th) from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Removal on Saturday morning (Jan 31st) to St. Laurence O’Toole Church, Kilmacud arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Shanganagh Cemetery. Click here at 10am on Saturday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Kathleen to Parkinsons Ireland. Click here to donate online.
https://www.parkinsons.ie/

Charles, Lily, Kay, John and Eugene would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of The Clevis Nursing Home, Leopardstown for the care and compassion shown to Kathleen and her family during her time with them.

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

30/01/2026

The death has occurred of Paul O'Connor.
Balally, Dublin / Dundrum, Dublin.

Paul (Patrick) O’Connor (Balally Avenue and formerly of Mulvey Park, Dundrum) - January 22nd, 2026. Passed peacefully in his 90th year, surrounded by his family and in the exceptional and compassionate care of the Marlay Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Rose O’Connor (née Cruise), much-loved father of Claudine, Leon and the late Gary, and predeceased by his brother Danny, sister Marie and grandson Oliver.

Paul will be deeply missed and remembered by his loving family, son-in-law Kevin, daughter-in-law Wendy, grandchildren Georgia-Rose, Scarlet, Amy, Matilda, Shane, Riley and Holly, brothers Tony and Leon, sister Margaret, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends..

May he Rest in Peace

Removal on Saturday morning (Jan 31st) to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally arriving for 11am Mass, followed by a private burial. Click here at 11am on Saturday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord-balally-parish

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

Claudine and Leon would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of the Marlay Nursing Home for the wonderful care they gave to Paul during his time with them.

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

26/01/2026

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) O’Brien (née Reilly).
Summerhill, Dublin.

Elizabeth (Betty) O’Brien, (née Reilly) (Summerhill, Dublin) –January 20th, 2026. Passed away peacefully at The Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Paul (Polish) and cherished mother of Paul, Jacquline and Darren.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by all her loving family, sisters Sarah, Mago and Mary, brother Paddy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law Jade and Lesley, son-in-law Mark, her adored grandchildren Robin, Abbey, Cass, Jackson, Roman, MJ, Ruben, Missey, Rylah and Rivera, and great-grandchildren Buddy and Austin, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Betty will repose at her home from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday (Jan 25th). Removal on Monday morning (Jan 26th) to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean McDermott Street arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery (St.Paul’s).

Click here at 10am on Monday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.
https://www.mcn.live/Camera/our-lady-of-lourdes-dublin

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

18/01/2026

The death has occurred of Ann Balmer (née Connell)
Donaghmede, Dublin.

Ann Balmer (née Connell) – (Donaghmede) passed away on the 11th January 2026 peacefully at Beaumont Hospital after a short illness.

Ann, beloved wife of the late Bobby, and cherished mother of Robert, Paul and Lisa.
Sadly, missed and remembered by all her loving family, son-in-law Martin, daughters-in-law Denise and Sue, her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace

Ann will repose at home on Sunday 18th January 2026 between 2pm and 5pm. Removal on Monday morning 19th January 2026 to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede, arriving for 10am Mass followed thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium.

Click here at 10am on Monday morning to view live streaming of the Funeral Mass.
https://holytrinityparish.ie/live/
Click here at 12pm on Monday afternoon to see live streaming of the service from Dardistown Crematorium.
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html

Robert, Paul and Lisa would like to thank The Residence, Carton Nursing Home and the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Beaumont Hospital for their care of Ann.

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

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