Margaret Delaney
(née Eccles)

DELANEY (née Eccles), Margaret (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Pearse Road, Sligo) February 22nd, 2025 passed away at home peacefully and comfortably after a long illness. Adored wife and best friend to her husband Jim (James) and devoted and loving mother to Séamus, Aisling and Cillian. Much loved daughter to her late parents Jim and Sadie Eccles Sligo. Deeply loved by her son-in-law Dáire, Séamus partner Donna and Cillian’s partner Rung. Her adored grandchildren Ollie, Rían, Éabha and Emily, Loving sister to Marie, Jim, Josephine, Sheila, Philomena, Martin, Geraldine, Eugene and Bríd. Margaret will be sadly missed by her many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, ESB colleagues, neighbours and close friends who had a long and special relationship with her for many years.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday evening (February 26th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (February 27th) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery.

Margaret’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

The family wish to express their deep felt gratitude to the staff in Connolly Hospital, Holly Day Ward and Sycamore Ward, Blanchardstown Hospice, Carers at Comfort Keepers who all took such great and loving care of Margaret over the past 4 years and the Alzheimer’s Association who were so supportive over recent years.