Frances (Fran) Swords

SWORDS, Frances (Fran), 17th March, 2026, Alderwood, Springfield, D.24, formerly of Mobhi Rd., Glasnevin and PMPA. Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of Tallaght University Hospital.

Beloved daughter of the late Peter and Anne Josephine Swords, much-loved sister of Berna Tyndall, (Melbourne) and the late Rita Gilligan (Templeogue). Frances will be forever loved and dearly missed by her sister, nieces Eileen and Karen, nephews Brian, Peter and Ronan and their families, cousins Jean, Joan and Noel O’Carroll, extended family and especially Fran’s wonderful neighbours and her community in Springfield.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 this Wednesday evening, 25th March from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Mark’s Church, Springfield arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.

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Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St. Vincent de Paul (donate below).

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