James (Jim) Forde

John-Paul Avenue, Arklow, Wicklow

Peacefully in the tender care of Aisling House Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Mary, adored father of Cheryl, Sinéad, James, John & Lisa, devoted grandfather of Little Angel Christopher & brother of Frank, Kathleen & the late Tom, Molly & Dick. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Mark & Stephen, daughters-in-law Denise & Tara, his cherished grandchildren Darragh, Chelsea, Dylan, Katelynn, Zak, Skylar, Jaxon, Grace & Ceallai, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, colleagues & many dear friends.

Rest in peace.

Reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home from 4pm until 8pm on Thursday.

A Service in Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the funeral home at 11am on Friday. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via livestream;

http://johnsweeneyandsons.ie/our-webcam/

Funeral afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium, walking to the Nineteen Arches. Jim’s Committal Service will be held in the Victorian Chapel at 1.45pm

This too can be viewed via live-stream;

https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in the collection boxes provided or via the following link;

https://alzheimer.ie/

Messages of sympathy & support can be expressed in the condolence section below.