Flynns Funeral Directors Athlone

17/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Sadie Flanagan
(née Fox)
Formerly of Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath
Sadie passed away peacefully at Retreat Nursing Home on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Predeceased by her parents Gilly and Mary Frances Fox, her brother Sean and her beloved husband Des.
Sadie will be deeply missed and forever loved by her sons Aidan, Donal and Dessie, her daughters-in-law Majella (Daly) , Camilla (Brennan) and Valerie (Downes), her cherished grandchildren Dáire, Laoise, Jordan and Tara, her brothers Tommy (England), Jimmy and Paddy Fox, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, great neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church (N37 XP66) at 12:30am on Saturday followed by burial afterward in Coosan Cemetery.

The Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the management an the staff of Retreat Nursing Home for the exceptional care, kindness and dignity shown to Sadie during her last few months.

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.

17/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Breda Gaffey
(née Kelly)
Peacefully on Wednesday 15th April 2026.
5 Sarsfield Square, Athlone and formerly of St. Joseph's Villas, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her niece Bernie (King), brother Sean (Kelly) and her parents.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Jimmy, son Nigel and daughter Linda, sisters Phyllis (Cochrane) and Angela (Wykes) brothers WIllie and Tommy., Linda's partner Terence, her adoring grandchildren Hayley, Kaiden and Logan, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Reposing at her residence (5 Sarsfield Square | N37 R868) on Friday from 3pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church (N37 XP66) on Saturday at 10:30am followed by burial afterward 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.

15/04/2026

13/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Dominic Parker
Peacefully on Monday 13th April 2026 after a long illness bravely borne.
Auburn Heights, Athlone and formerly of Kilgarvin, Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Eileen. Sadly missed by his loving sister Ann-Marie, brother-in-law Alan, niece Kelly and nephew Andrew, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at his sister's residence (51 Ard Na Glug | N37 F2P7) on Wednesday from 4pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church on Thursday at 10-30am followed by burial afterwards in Clonmacnois.

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

06/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Ashley Dully
After a long illness borne with great courage and dignity.
Cypress Gardens, Athlone and formerly of Beechpark West, Athlone, Co. Westmeath,

Ashley passed on Saturday 4th April 2026, in the arms of his loving family and the care of the nursing staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Mary and daughter Jess, who were the centre of his life.

Predeceased by his parents Toni and Tom.

Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Joy, Brenda, Philip, David Thomas, Dessie and Nicola. He will be fondly remembered too by his extended family and many good friends.

At Peace Now.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Wednesday evening from 6pm until 8pm. A service celebrating Ashley's life will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel (N37 XR82) on Thursday at 1pm.

Anyone attending the ceremony, casual attire please.

No masscards or flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to the Friends of St. Luke's.

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.

06/04/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of John (Jack) Gill
Peacefully on Sunday 5th April 2026 at Roscommon University Hospital surrounded his loving family.
Thomastown, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Arcadia, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and The South Circular Road, Dublin.

Predeceased by his parents Harry and Josephine, brothers Gerard and Harry, sister Anita and Marie.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Fidelma, sons Jason, Henry, John, Saul and Joe, daughters Ruth and Mary Kate, sisters Olive and Dee, brother Liam, cherished daughters-in-law Sunny and Laura, son-in-law John, grandchildren Maggie (Roddy), Ellen-Rose (James), Paddy, Róisín, LilyAnna, Maeve, Isobel, Liam, Emily, Adam and Anna, sisters-in-law Nora, Biddy, Ann, Claire and Catherine, brother-in-law Terry, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Tuesday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Moore (N37 XH52) on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Moore New 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

25/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Ann (Nancy) Mullarney
(née Slevin)
Peacefully on Wednesday 25th March 2026, in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Moate Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 93rd year.
Tully, Baylin, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Liss, Tubberclaire, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Kevin, daughter Nora and her brothers and sister. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Marie (Keogh) and Ann (McLoughlin), sons Tom and Kevin, sons-in-law Richard and Michael, daughters-in-law Nuala and Bernie, grandchildren Darren, Nathan, Laura, Eibhlin, Ronan, Ciara and Keith, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Nancy (Slevin), nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Thursday evening from 6-30pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday in Corpus Christi Church, Mount Temple at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Donegan Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only 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.

20/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Lily (Lil) Clarke
(née Byers)
Peacefully on Thursday 19th March 2026 in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Esker Rí Nursing Home.
Bonavalley, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & formerly of Cargagh, Killinkere, Virginia, Co. Cavan.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Robert (Bert), sister Ina and brother John.
Sadly missed by her loving daughter Vanda (Fryday) and her son Gordon and his partner Svetlana, son-in-law William, loving grandmother to Shawna and Tyler, Tyler's fiancé Cathy, sister Sadie (Perry) and brother Ivan, sister-in-law Doris and Valerie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

"God be with you, until we meet again"

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Sunday from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Service will take place at 1pm on Monday in St. Mary's Church of Ireland (N37 CK27) followed by burial afterwards in Cornamagh Cemetery (Nearest Eircode: N37 A9N6).

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.

17/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Mary Dowd
(née Cleary)
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and "Sookie" on Saturday 14th March 2026
River Village, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon & formerly of Lyons Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

Predeceased her beloved husband Tom and son Eddie.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Clare, Denise and Grace, daughter-in-law Helen, sons-in-law Kevin and Bear, her adoring grandchildren Aisling, Aidan, Alannah, Craig, Darragh, Chloe, Roisin, Saoirse and Kevin, in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her residence (197 River Village, Monksland | N37 P3X8) on Wednesday evening from 4pm until 7pm (House private outside these hours please). Requiem Mass in S.S. Peter & Paul's Church on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Newcastle Graveyard, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to Roscommon Hospice.

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.

14/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Janice Dobbie
(née McCalmont)
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday 13th. 2026.
Auburn Heights, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & formerly of Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, daughter Grace, son Mark, son-in-law Bryan, daughter-in-law Emma, brother-in-law William (Glasgow), her adoring grandchildren Clodagh, Cian, Sophie and Josh, relatives and friends.

"Safe In The Arms of Jesus"

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Tuesday (17th. March) from 6:30pm until 8pm. Thanksgiving Service in Hudson Bay Hotel (N37 XR82) on Wednesday (18th. March) at 11:30am followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery (N37 NY01).

Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society

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.

13/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of John (Jimmy) Fennell
Peacefully in the tender care of the nurses and staff of Retreat Nursing Home on Friday 13th March 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Sarsfield Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Jimmy, his sisters Kathleen and Lucy, nephews Darren and Tony and his niece Mary.
Sadly missed by his loving niece Ann, nephews Jimmy, Noel and Joe, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Sunday (15th March) from 3pm until 5pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church on Monday (16th March) at 10-30am 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.

13/03/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of Joseph (Scooby) Lynch
Peacefully on Friday 13th March 2026
Magazine Avenue, Athlone, Co. Westmeath & formerly of "The Hill", Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Predeceased by his parents Mags and Seamus, his brother Mikey, grandson Patrick and Daniel, sons-in-law Willie, Paddy and PJ, father-in-law Pop and mother-in-law Christine.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Stacia, daughters Orla, Olivia, Lorraine and Leanne, sons John and Lee, son-in-law Danny, daughter-in-law Megan, his 18 grandchildren and his 17 great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his residence (167 Magazine Avenue | N37 FC92) on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon in S.s. Peter & Paul's Church 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.