30.12.2020
Death of the Very Revd Victor Stacey, former Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral
The death has taken place this morning (Wednesday 30 December 2020) of former Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, the Very Revd Victor Stacey. Victor was elected Dean of the National Cathedral in February 2012 and retired in March 2016. Prior to that he served as Rector of Christ Church Dun Laoghaire for 17 years and Santry with Glasnevin for eight years.
Archbishop Michael Jackson paid tribute to Dean Stacey this afternoon.
“Victor served the United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough both pastorally and as Provincial and Diocesan Registrar prior to his election as Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral. He will be remembered for his careful custodianship of the cathedral in both its civic and liturgical life and in welcoming visitor and pilgrim alike. Many will also remember with great affection his gentle manner and his instinct for friendship. In recent times he has borne chronic ailment with great dignity,” the Archbishop said.
Dean Stacey was born in 1944 and was educated at Kilkenny College, the National University of Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast and CITC. He was ordained a deacon in 1972 and priested the following year. He served curacies in Derriaghy and Knock. He was Rector of Ballymacarrett from 1979 to 1986; Santry with Glasnevin from 1986 to 1995 and Dun Laoghaire from 1995 to 2012.
Late of Bunclody, Co Wexford, Victor passed away in Brabazon House, Sandymount. He was the son of the late George and Nora and brother of Joy and the late Gillian. He is deeply regretted by his sister, brothers–in–law, nephews, nieces, godchildren and friends.
Due to current restrictions a private Funeral Service will be held. A livestream will be available at https://vimeo.com/event/153499 at 4pm on Saturday (2 January). A memorial service will take place at a later date.