FRENCH, Very Rev. John French, Retired Parish Priest of Horeswood, New Ross, Co. Wexford, (peacefully) at The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care Centre, Waterford, Born into eternal life - November 16, 2022, pre-deceased by his beloved parents David and MaryEllen, sisters Jo, Maggie, Mary, Annie and Kitty, brothers Nick, Frank, Lar, Jim and Tom; deeply regretted by his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, parishioners, Bishop Ger, Bishop Emeritus Denis and the priests of the Diocese of Ferns, relatives, neighbours and kind friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. The funeral cortège will arrive at St. James Church, Horeswood, today (Friday November 18th) for reception prayers at 4 o'c., Fr. John will lie in repose at the Church until 9pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Saturday, 19th November) at 12 noon, followed by the rite of Christian burial immediately afterwards at the Clochrán Cemetery, Newbawn. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Oak Ward, South East Palliative Care Centre. “Life is changed not ended” The Requiem Mass can be viewed on Saturday, November 19th, at 12 noon on the following link https://horeswoodparish.ie/