Shay (James) McDermott

James (Shay) McDermott

Ballinalea Ashford and formerly Newcastle

Shay passed away 18th March 2024 peacefully at St Columcille’s Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Janice, great grandson Oliver Thomas, parents Thomas and Elizabeth and siblings Morris, Billy, Tommy and Mick. Sadly missed by his children Susan, Andrew, Sherry, Sharon and Stephen, grandchildren David, Michaela, Ross, Adam, Katie, Matthew, Phillip, Stuart, Malcolm, Ella, Aaron and Stephen, great grandchildren Lexie, Laney, Keelan, Ollie, Lily, Éola, Charlie, Noah and Lucas and by his siblings Larry, Andy, Sean, Lawrence, Marie, Kevin, Oliver and Noel, son in law Ernie, daughter in law Teresa, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Shay will repose at Flannery’s Funeral Home, Bachelors Walk, Wicklow Town from 5pm until 7pm on Friday. Removal from his home at 10.30am on Saturday morning at walking pace to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Ashford arriving for funeral Mass at 11am followed by a private cremation.

No flowers please.

Donations, if desired, to St Joseph’s Ward, St Columcille’s Hospital or the Irish Cancer Society.