Stephenson funeral set to take place on Wednesday

The funeral of the noted architect Sam Stephenson, who died suddenly on Thursday, will take place on Wednesday.

The funeral of the noted architect Sam Stephenson, who died suddenly on Thursday, will take place on Wednesday.

Mr Stephenson died suddenly in St James's Hospital following a heart operation. He was 72.

The removal of his remains will take place on Tuesday evening to St Francis Xavier Church on Gardiner Street, arriving at 5pm, and the funeral will be held on Wednesday after 11 o'clock mass before moving to Glasnevin Crematorium.

Mr Stephenson is survived by his wife Caroline, his first wife Bernie, his children, Karin, Mark, Bronwyn, Sam, Sebastian and Zachary, and by five grandchildren.

Mr Stephenson is known for his work as architect of the ESB headquarters on Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin; the Central Bank on Dame Street and the first phase of the Civic Offices at Wood Quay.

The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O'Donoghue, yesterday expressed his "great sadness and regret" at the death of Mr Stephenson, saying he would be sadly missed.

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