PURCELL, Deirdre

PURCELL, Deirdre (Mornington, Co. Meath and formerly Glasnevin, Dublin / Author, Broadcaster, Journalist) February 13, 2023 (suddenly) in the wonderful care of the doctors and nursing staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved wife of Kevin Healy and dear mother of Adrian and Simon. Sadly missed by her loving family; brother Declan, step-children Justin, Zoe, daughter-in-law Catherine, son-in-law Claus, Justin’s partner Ciara, grandchildren Poppy, India, Eve, Georgia, sisters-in-law Mary and Rosemary, brothers-in-law Brendan and John, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends including her colleagues from RTÉ and The Sunday Tribune. Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall tomorrow (Wednesday, February 15) from 5.00pm until 8.00pm. Removal on Thursday morning (February 16) to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by private cremation in Glasnevin Cemetery. Deirdre’s Mass can be viewed live at olv.ie. Colourful attire is encouraged. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Trocaire (Turkey and Syria Appeal). Life is a song – Sing it.