McNeill Funeral Directors Athlone

21/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Patrick Joseph (PJ) Murray, Clonellan, Ballydangan, Athlone.
PJ passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Roscommon Hospice. Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Tom, brothers James, Tom, Tim and Anthony, and sisters Bridie and Mary and brother-in-law Hughie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Paul, sisters-in-law, Breda, Elsie and Stella and his brother-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, cousins, extended family, wide circle of friends and neighbours.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Drum Parish Hall on Tuesday evening (23rd) from 5pm, with removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Drum, arriving at 7.30pm. Mass of the resurrection on Wednesday (24th) at 11am, followed by burial in Drum Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Roscommon Hospice.
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19/12/2025

We regret to inform you that the death has occurred of Gerald (Gerry) Fitzgerald, 9 Battery Heights, Athlone, Co. Westmeath..
Following a short illness surrounded by his family in the tender care of South Westmeath Hospice. Predeceased by his wife Louise, parents Albert and Christine, and sister Philomena. Gerry will be sadly missed by his loving wife Jean, daughters Elaine and Affrica, son Aaron, grandchildren Carmela, Layla, Rory, Lucy, Hero and AJ, sons in law CJ and Ronan, daughter in law Sinead, brothers, sisters, parents in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. Mass of the resurrection on Monday at 11am, in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, followed by Burial in Coosan cemetery.
Gerry’s funeral mass can be streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/athlone
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13/12/2025

08/12/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Johanna (Ann) McCormack, nee Duggan. The Derries, Ballykeeran, Athlone, Co. Westmeath/ Waterford. in the excellent care of the staff at UHG. Predeceased by her sister Kathleen Jones (Wales). Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Brendan, children, Teresa (Ganly), Patricia (Corcoran), Declan, Brendan, Dereck and Joanna, sons-in-law Kevin and Michael, daughter-in-law Una, grandchildren Caoimhe, Niamh, Dervla, Gemma, David, Ella, Shane and Chloe, great-grandchildren Will and Ben, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace.
Reposing at the Strand Funeral home on Tuesday evening from 4.30pm with removal at 6.40pm to St. Mary's Church, arriving at 7pm. Mass of the resurrection on Wednesday at 10.30am, followed by burial in Coosan cemetery. Those who wish to leave messages of condolence may do so on the tab below.
Johanna's family express their gratitude to everyone for your support at this very difficult time.

25/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Jimmy Shine, Drumlosh, Athlone. Peacefully in the tender care of the staff of CNU Nursing Home, Ballinasloe. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Ciss. Deeply regretted by his cousins neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at St Brigid’s Funeral Home Brideswell (N37 EK88) on Wednesday evening from 5pm, with removal at 6.15pm to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Clonown, arriving at 7pm. Mass on the resurrection on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in Clonown cemetery.
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20/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of John Joseph McCormack (The Count). Peacefully, surrounded by his family in the tender care of Retreat Nursing home, after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Annie, brother Padraig, grandsons Adam and Blake, and daughter in law Cynthia. Sadly missed by his family Séan, Fiona, Derek, Joseph, Barry, Amanda and Jonathan, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers and sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at the Strand Funeral Home on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. Service and Cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin on Monday at 12.30pm.

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18/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of PJ. Watson, Rockfield, Drum, Athlone, Co.Roscommon.
Peacefully at UCHG surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his infant son John Edwin, sister Mary, brothers Peter and Larry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bridie, sons P.J., Cormac and Adrian, daughter in law Deirdre, grandson Tiernan, brothers Tony and Tom, sisters Rosie, Kathleen and Pauline, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence (N37 D9P6) on Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Brigid’s Church, Drum on Friday at 11 am, followed by burial in Drum Cemetery (N37 A7Y8).

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12/11/2025

We regret to inform you of the death of Pat Watson, Meadowview, Creagh, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co.Roscommon.
Pat died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Evelyn, children Patricia (Athlone), Brendan (Kilaloe), and Fiona (Oranmore). Grandchildren, Orla, Aoife, Donal, Victor, Sarahjane, and Eimear, sons-in-law, Michael and Damien, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends.
MAY PAT REST IN PEACE.
Reposing at Drum Parish Hall (N37 A7Y8) on Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Peters and Paul's church on Friday at 11 am. Burial afterwards to Drum Cemetery (N37 A7Y8).
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to PIETA HOUSE.
House Private Please
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Pat’s funeral mass can be streamed live on hhtps://www.churchservices.tv/athlone