Rita Deignan
(née Meehan)

Rita Deignan (née Meehan)

Blainroe, Co. Wicklow,

and formerly of Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin

Passed away peacefully on 27th May 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Rita is predeceased by her son Fergus, brothers Fergus, Jack and sister Dolores. Beloved wife of Paul, much loved mother of daughters Paula, Clare, Michelle, sons Mark and Stephen, adored grandchildren Dylan, Nathan, Daniel, Laoise, Aoibhí, Ava, Ben, Ella, sons in law Frank, Damien, Joe, soon to be daughter in law Martina and extended family and wide circle of friends.

May her gentle soul fly on eagles wings.

Rita will be reposing at McCrea’s Funeral Home, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town (A67 E003) this Thursday evening 29th May from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Funeral mass at 10.00am Friday morning 30th May in St Patrick’s Church, Wicklow Town (A67 AE37) which can also be viewed by clicking on Rita's Funeral Mass followed by burial (family only) in Deansgrange cemetery, Dublin.

Celebration of Rita’s life to follow in Blainroe Golf Club A67 YY01 at 4.00pm – all very welcome.

Rita brought colour and joy to the lives of many. In that spirit, the family would love if attendees wore something bright or colourful to celebrate her memory.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Wicklow Hospice.

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Enquiries to McCrea's Funeral Home, Wicklow Town 0404 - 69000.