F. Watson & Son Funeral Directors Ltd

Home
Ireland
Drogheda
F. Watson & Son Funeral Directors Ltd

Complete 24 hour professional personalised service taking care of all arrangements on your behalf. Arranging Organists, Soloist, Choirs etc.

Our knowledge and 100 years of experience mean we can provide a range of options for you to consider, including:

Professional and Dignified Service 24 hour/365 days a year
Funeral planning according to the wishes of the family
Care, Preparation and Presentation of your loved one
Co-ordination of all arrangements with clergy, cemeteries and crematoria. as per your choice
Placing Obituary Notices
Church and Civil Disbursements
Pre-arranged Funeral Plans
Full consultation on Funeral Costs
Repatriation to and from Ireland
A large selection of Coffins, Caskets and Eco Coffins
Burial or Cremation service
Organising of Funeral Tributes

17/02/2026

DOYLE Christy (Silkwood Court, Mornington, Co Meath). February 16th 2026. Unexpectedly, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Dearly loved husband of Clare and loving Dad of David, Gary, Sharon and Jennifer. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Karen and Liz, sons-in-law Eamonn and Colm, his beloved grandchildren and great-grandson, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St, Drogheda (A92 W7EP) on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral on Thursday (Feb 19th) morning after Mass at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Mornington (A92 N202). Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

Messages of sympathy for the family may be left in the 'Condolence' section on www.rip.ie and in the comments below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/christy-doyle-meath-mornington-621966

16/02/2026

LENEHAN Bronagh (née McCartan)
(Bettystown, Co Meath and formerly of Donaghcloney House, Donaghcloney, Co Down). Feb 14th 2026. Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Gormanston Wood Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, her parents Philip and Catherine, brothers Neilis, Philip and Joseph and sisters Angela and Leontia.
Sadly missed by her family Brian (Mary), Leontia (John), Pat and Sheena (Tommy), grandchildren Gearóid and Dearbhla, great-granddaughters Aoibhe, Máire and Céala, her sister Sylvia, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St, Drogheda (A92 W7EP) on Tuesday afternoon from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Ash Wednesday morning in Church of the Sacred Heart, Laytown (A92 PF20) at 11am, which can be viewed live on this link https://funeralslive.ie/bronagh-lenehan/
Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Duleek.

Messages of sympathy for the family of the late Bronagh may be left in the 'Condolence' section below.

Please note that parking outside the church is reserved for immediate family members only. Public car parking is available a short walk away at the Parochial Hall (A92 EK59) and at the larger car park between the two primary schools (A92 H762)

https://rip.ie/death-notice/bronagh-lenehan-meath-bettystown-621751

05/02/2026

van der Werff (née Wiersema) Hilda (Bryanstown Village, Drogheda, Co Louth) February 4th 2026. Peacefully, at Moorehall Lodge, Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Frans, her daughter-in-law Barbara and son-in-law Des.
Sincerely regretted by her daughter Rita, sons Auke, Frans and Marten, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Lisa, Jessica, Nathaniel, Jamie, Emma, Sam, Leah, Ben and Alex, her great-grandchildren Olivia, Rose, Anna, Wyatt and Ted, relatives and friends.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St (A92 W7EP) on Sunday evening (Feb 15th) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Service will take place on Monday afternoon (Feb 16th) at 2pm in St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown. Burial afterward in the adjoining churchyard.

‘At Rest’

Messages of sympathy for the family of the late Hilda may be left in the ‘Condolences’ section on www.rip.ie and in the comments below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/hilda-van-der-werff-meath-drogheda-620694

03/02/2026

DUNNLEAVY (new Keenan) Bridget (Laytown) February 2nd, 2026 at Moorhall Lodge, Drogheda. Peacefully, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Dr Eoin. Predeceased by her parents, sister Maura and brother Seamus. Survived by her sisters Catherine and Maeve, her brother Brian, nieces, nephews, extended family and many wonderful friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at home on Friday (6th Feb) evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. House strictly private for family and close friends. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.40am to Sacred Heart Church, Laytown (A92 PF20) arriving for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Irish Cancer Research.
Messages of sympathy for the family of the late Bridget may be left in the 'Condolence' section below.

Please note that parking outside the church is reserved for immediate family members only. Public car parking is available a short walk away at the Parochial Hall (A92 EK59) and at the larger car park between the two primary schools (A92 H762)

https://rip.ie/death-notice/bridget-dunnleavy-meath-laytown-620452

03/02/2026

DALY (née Mack) Rita (Beach Grove, Laytown, Co Meath and formerly of Donnybrook and Ranelagh, Dublin) 1st February 2026. Peacefully, at Orwell Private, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Paddy), her sisters and brother Kathleen (Rossiter), Larry (Mack) and Lily (Fearon). Sadly missed by her nieces Alison, Catherine, Louise and Linda and nephews John and Brian, sisters-in-law Eunice, Bridget and Annette, grandnieces, grandnephews, her best friend Noreen, extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Watson Funeral Directors, Dyer St, Drogheda (A92 W7EP) on Thursday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown (A92 PF20) which will be live streamed (link to follow). Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

Messages of sympathy for the family of the late Rita may be left in the 'Condolence' section below.
Please note that parking outside the church is reserved for immediate family members only. Public car parking is available a short walk away at the Parochial Hall (A92 EK59) and at the larger car park between the two primary schools (A92 H762)

https://rip.ie/death-notice/rita-daly-meath-laytown-620447

23/01/2026

DALY Gerald (William St, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly of Balmarino House, Mornington, Co Meath and Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan). January 22nd 2026. Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved father of Joanna, James and Stephen. Sadly missed by his family and their mother Bernie, his grandchildren Hannah, Joshua, Isabelle and Ava, sons-in-law Graham and James Corr and daughter-in-law Jenny, his brother and sisters Doreen Joan, Mona, James, Angela and the late Val, extended family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Director’s premises, 9 Dyer St, (A92 W7EP) on Tuesday evening (Jan 27th) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in Star of the Sea Church, Mornington (A92 N202) followed by cremation service at 2.30pm in Glasnevin Crematorium, Dublin (D11 XA32).

Messages of sympathy and support for the family of the late Gerald may be left in the 'Condolence' section on www.rip.ie and in the comments below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/gerald-daly-meath-mornington-619180

12/01/2026

SMITH Hugo (Laytown, Co Meath and formerly of Aughaloora, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan) January 12th 2026. Peacefully, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Vivian. Sadly missed by his wife, his sister Mary, brothers Oliver, Tony and Jerome, his mother-in-law Segundina, sisters-in-law Breda, Rose, Marlita, Jemma and Alma, brothers-in-law Michael and Christopher, nieces Michelle, Annmarie, Pauline, Carmel, Oonagh, Deirdre and Erin, nephews Barry, Martin, Niall, Eugene, David, Donovan, Ryan, Liam and Cillian, relatives, and friends

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown (A92 PF20). Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

House private at all other times please.

Messages of sympathy and support for the family may be left in the 'Condolence' section on www.rip.ie and in the comments below.

A Remembrance Mass for the late Hugo will be offered in St Patrick's Church, Aughaloora on Sunday morning January 25th at 9am.

Please note that parking outside the church is reserved for immediate family members only. Public car parking is available a short walk away at the Parochial Hall (A92 EK59) and at the larger car park between the two primary schools (A92 H762)

https://rip.ie/death-notice/hugo-smith-meath-laytown-617820

29/12/2025

KEAGUE Joan (née Sarsfield) (Alverno Heights, Laytown, Co. Meath) December 28th 2025. Peacefully, at St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved mother of Anthony, Brendan and Kevin. Sadly missed by her sons and their father Frank, daughters-in-law Carolanne, Bernie and Elizabeth, her grandchildren Caitlin and Sarah, Cormac and Liam, Daragh, Kyle and Callum, her brother Joe, sisters Dolores, Pamela and Bernadette, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St (A92 W7EP) on Thursday evening (New Year’s Day) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown. Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

Messages of sympathy and support for the family may be left in the 'Condolence' section on www.rip.ie and in the comments below.

Please note that parking outside the church is reserved for immediate family members only. Public car parking is available a short walk away at the Parochial Hall (A92 EK59) and at the larger car park between the two primary schools (A92 H762)

https://rip.ie/death-notice/joan-keague-meath-laytown-616088

23/12/2025

The death has occurred after a long illness of Niall Mooney of Barrack St. and formerly Coolagh St. Drogheda, lately of St. Mary's Hospital, Dublin Road, Drogheda.
Beloved youngest son of the late Eugene & Peggy and brother of the late Frank, Eoghan and Breeda.

Niall died peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on 22 December 2025.

He will be very much missed by his brothers Brian & Declan, sisters-in-law Mary, Ger and Mona, brother-in-law John, step-mother Mary, sister Caroline, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, especially Mairead and wider family circle.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St. (A92 W7EP) from 5pm to 7pm on Monday (29th December 2025). Funeral Mass on Tuesday (30th December 2025) in St. Mary's Church, James St. Drogheda at 11am which can be viewed at www.stmarysdrogheda.ie Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to St. Mary's Residential Care Service, Dublin Road, Drogheda.

May Niall's gentle soul Rest in Peace.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/niall-mooney-louth-drogheda-615460

18/12/2025

LENNON Anne (née Royds) (‘Little Kept’, Stamullen Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath and formerly of Irlam, Manchester, UK) December 18th 2025. Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by her husband Joe. Loving mother of Kieran, Darren and Neil, sadly missed by her grandchildren Conor, Eoin, Ian and Ross, great-grandson Noah, daughters-in-law Leanne and Karen, brothers-in-law Eddie, John and Martin, relatives and many friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Stamullen with burial afterwards in Moorechurch Cemetery, Julianstown. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Treadagh Lodge Day Care, Drogheda.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/anne-lennon-meath-gormanston-614988

18/12/2025

McARDLE John, Hill House, Parsonstown, Lobinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, 17th December 2025 Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by his wife Jeanette, daughter Elaine and his brother Barney. Beloved father of Dudley and Esme. Sadly missed by his son, daughter and his loving partner Olive, son-in-law John, grand-daughter Alex, sister Phyllis, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Saturday from 12 noon until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday in the Church of the Holy Cross, Lobinstown at 2pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-mcardle-meath-lobinstown-614969

09/12/2025

McCauley Dr. Leslie (Drogheda, Co. Meath, Castleblayney, Monaghan and Castleknock, Dublin) December 7th 2025 Peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Moorehall Lodge, Drogheda.

Recently predeceased by his loving wife Marguerite. Beloved father of Craig, Russell and Fern. Sadly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Vida, grandchildren Laura and Matthew, sisters-in-law Joan and Muriel, and brother-in-law Aubrey, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his sister Valerie and brother Richard, and his brothers-in-law Ken, Harry and Brian.

Funeral Service on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Julianstown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland https://alzheimer.ie or to a charity of your choice.

‘Reunited with Marguerite in Eternal Rest’.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/dr-leslie-mccauley-meath-drogheda-613766

Address

9 Dyer Street
Drogheda
A92W7EP

Website

http://www.droghedafunerals.ie/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when F. Watson & Son Funeral Directors Ltd posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to F. Watson & Son Funeral Directors Ltd:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Drogheda?

F. Watson & Son Funeral Directors Ltd

17/02/2026

16/02/2026

05/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

23/01/2026

12/01/2026

29/12/2025

23/12/2025

18/12/2025

18/12/2025

09/12/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category