O’BYRNE, Declan – 5th January 2019, (Killester, Dublin, formerly of the Roscommon Champion and senior sub-editor of the Irish Independent), passed away unexpectedly at his home. Loving husband of Lorraine, devoted son of Angela and loving brother to Carol, predeceased by his father Dermot; very sadly missed by his loving family, his mother-in-law Marie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing in Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock on Wednesday 9th January from 3pm to 6 pm. Removal on Thursday morning 10th January to St. Brigid’s Church, Killester arriving for 11am Funeral Mass followed by Burial in Ardla Cemetery, skerries. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.