Flynns Funeral Directors Athlone

29/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Agatha Epharuene Odjegba
(née Okor)
Peacefully on Thursday 20th. November 2025.
Ros Ard, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon & formerly of Delta State, Nigeria

With heavy hearts and total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Mother-in-law on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at Portiuncula Hospital.

Predeceased by her father Johnson, mother Awheyevu, brother Steerforth. Sadly missed by her loving children: Peter, Maureen, Aghogho, Odesiri & Juliet, grandchildren: Oghenenyoleme, Ogheneluyenu, Oghenero, Okeoghene, Rex, Destiny, David, Tehilah, Zion, Katrine, Michelle and Praise, daughter-in-law Eloviano, nieces, cousins, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Funeral Service will take place on Saturday at 2pm in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street, Athlone (N37 CK27). Interment will take place in Nigeria.

For those who wish to view a live-stream of Agatha's funeral service, click the link below at 2pm on Saturday:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm4DC8ioFqY

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

28/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Noel (Spike) McCormack

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our brother Noel (Spike) on Tuesday 27th January 2026.
117 Sarsfield Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his father Michael, mother Audrey, brother William and his niece Audrey. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Alannah, his brothers Michael, David and Keith, sisters Marie, Shirley, Ailish, Audrey, Joan and Laura, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his residence (117 Sarsfield Square | N37 XR67) on Friday from 4 pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House private on Saturday morning please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

28/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Ann Spollen
Ladywell, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath
Peacefully surrounded by her heartbroken family, in the exceptional care of the staff and palliative care of Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara, Co. Offaly.

Predeceased by her beloved parents John and Nan and her brother-in-law Bernard Cassells. Dearly loved sister of Hannah Cassells, Rose Quigley and Frances Mullins.
Sadly missed by her brothers-in-law Peter Quigley and Martin Mullins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her sister Frances' residence (Benown, Glasson | N37 FK19) on Thursday from 1pm. Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclaire on Friday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the Adjoining Cemetery.

House private on Friday morning please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

27/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Paddy Daly
Peacefully on Tuesday 27th January 2026.
Fardum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath late of Ballyduff, Ballinahown, Co. Offaly and formerly of Shannonbridge and Ferbane, Co. Offaly.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Joan, son Alan, daughters Sandra (Rafferty) and Trish, his brother Seamus, sister Nancy (Mulvihill), daughter-in-law Sharon, sons-in-law Barry and Ricardo, his adoring grandchildren Jason, Mark, Laura, Rachel, Aaron, Abby, Leah, Rui and Faye, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Wednesday from 3-30pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday in Corpus Christi Church, Mount Temple at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Donegan Cemetery, Mount Temple.

House private on Thursday morning please.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to the Alzeimer Society of Ireland.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Tim O'Connell
Carrickedmond, Ballymahon, Longford, N39 PX88 / Listowel, Kerry
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 24th January 2026.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Han. Sadly missed by his loving wife Deirdre, daughter Kerry (Nugent), sons Tadhg, Emmet and Brian, brothers John, Danny (U.S.A.) and Mike, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Daniela and Elaine, his adoring grandchildren Imogen, Alex, Adam, Anna, Kelsey and Cailum, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at Home (Carrickedmond, Co. Longford | N39 PX88) on Tuesday evening from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Wednesday in Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm​​.

No Flowers Please

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

20/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Deirdre (Sarah) Lawless
(née Loye)
Arcadia, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 XD39
& formerly of Clady, Co. Armagh
Peacefully on Sunday 18th January 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved daughter Sarah, sons Kevin, Johnny, Martin, and Patrick, her sisters Sheena and Eileen and her brother John.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Leo, daughter Sheena, sons Leo, Michael and Brendan. daughters-in-law Vivienne, Noreen, Tina, sister Imelda (Hallahan | Birmingham, U.K.), her adoring grandchildren Amy, Lorna, Alicia, Keelin, Kevin, Callum, Ciara and Niamh, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at Home (Arcadia, Athlone | N37 XD39) on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House Private on Wednesday Morning Please.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

20/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Kathleen Cunniffe
(née Grenham)
Tormey Villas, Athlone, Westmeath
Peacefully in her 92nd year on Monday 19th January 2026.

Tormey Villas, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony, her parents and her brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving son Eamonn (Ned), daughter Peggy (Dooley) and Mary (Dowling), sons-in-law Liam and Michael, her adoring grandchildren Siobháin, Bryan and Caitríona, great-grandchildren Brandon, Ciara, Shay, Isaac and Abbie, sister-in-law Sr. Anslem, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10:30am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan (N37 XY95) followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House Private Please

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

12/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Sr. Claire McGovern
Dún Mhuire, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 E3V5 / Creggs, Galway / Roscommon
Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Innis Ree Lodge Nursing Home, Lanesborough on Monday 12th January 2026.

Predeceased by her parents Lily and Patrick, her sister, Sr. Mary, her brothers, Padraig, Jimmy and Brian and her niece Marie Claire. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Margaret Murray (Moate) and Sr. Betty (Roscommon), sisters-in-law Catherine and Norah, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, Sisters of Mercy Western Branch and many friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at Dún Mhuire, Lyster Street, Athlone (N37 E3V5) on Wednesday evening from 4pm with evening prayers at 5-15pm followed by removal to S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, arriving at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church followed by burial afterwards in the Convent Cemetery, Summerhill, Athlone (N37 T298).

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

07/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Daniel (Danny) O'Neill
23 Battery Heights, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 AP02
Peacefully on Wednesday 7th January 2026

Recently predeceased by his beloved father P.J. and his uncles Willie and Paddy and cousin Patrick.
Sadly missed by his loving mother Olivia, brother Johnny, sisters Cheyanne and Kayleigh, son Leon, daughter (Princess) Ria-Leigh, grandparents Scooby and Stacia, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence (23 Battery Heights | N37 AP02) on Thursday from 12 noon. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in Church of Ss. Peter & Paul (N37 AK84) followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

07/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Christina Monica Boyle
(née Bourke)
Peacefully in her 99th year on Thursday 1st January 2026
Hillquarter, Coosan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & formerly of Caherconlish, Co. Limerick

Predeceased by her beloved husband Edmund, sisters Maidie and Kathleen.
Sadly missed her loving family Jade, James, Maria, Celestine and Stephanie, in-laws, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan (N37 XY95) on Thursday (8th January) at 10:30am with burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House Private Please

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

05/01/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Pauline Rattigan
St. Kieran's Terrace, Athlone, Westmeath
Peacefully on Saturday 3rd. January 2026 after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved parents Sean and Christina, her sisters Patsy and Vera and her brother Noel.
Sadly missed by her loving nephew Sean and his wife Nina, niece Elaine and her husband Declan, sister-in-law Ann, grandnephews Aaron, Noel, Luke, Nicholas and Shane, grandnieces Eden, Aoibhe and Shauna, cousins, relatives and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand on Wednesday from 6:30am until 7:30am. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coosan followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” tab on RIP.ie. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.