F. Watson & Son Funeral Directors Ltd

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’.

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04/12/2025

REILLY, Thomas (Tommy) (Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth) 4th December 2025. Peacefully, at St Mary’s Hospital, Dublin Road, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary, baby daughter Rosemary, his brother Barney and sister Phyllis. Beloved Dad of Ann Marie, Bernadette, Tommy, Lillian and David. Sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law Eric, Peter and Francis, daughter-in-law Catherine, his beloved grandchildren Eric, Siobhan, Karen, Laura, Jenni, Mary, Alessandra, Aishling and Tierney, great-grandchilden Jack, Finn, Ollie, Lily, Thomas, Dylan, Matt and Louisa, his sister Mary, brother Jimmy, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St (A92 W7EP) on Friday evening (Dec 5th) from 4.30pm until removal at 6.30pm into St Mary’s Church, James’ St arriving for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon which can be viewed at www.stmarysdrogheda.ie Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

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

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30/11/2025

REILLY, John (Rathmullan Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth) 29th November 2025 Peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by his parents Aoife and Laurance and his brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his wife Eileen, children Tracey, Mark, Fidelma, Melissa, Belinda, Karen, Olivia and Vicky, sons-in-law Dermot, Eoin, Barry, Ryan, Robbie and David, daughter-in-law Lorraine, his sisters Marta, Winnie, Eileen, Josie, and Annie, brother Anthony. Remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.



May he rest in peace



Reposing at his home on Monday evening from 4-6pm. House open on Tuesday. Removal from his home at 10:40am on Wednesday morning (walking) to Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove for Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

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

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26/11/2025

DUFF Val (Laytown, Co Meath)
November 25th 2025 Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Predeceased by his his parents John and Elizabeth, his granddaughter Danielle and brothers Frank, Seamus and John. Dearly loved husband of Eileen and loving father of Ann Marie and Raymond. Sadly missed by his wife and family, grandsons Conor and Shane and Shane’s finacée Tamara, his sister Elizabeth (Cleary), brother-in-law Brendan, sisters-in-law Marie, Gretta and Sheila, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St, Drogheda (A92 W7EP) on Monday evening (Dec 1st) from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown at 11am with burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland at https://alzheimer.ie/

House private please.

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

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15/11/2025

FINNEGAN Margaret (née Lowth) (Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co Louth)
November 14th 2025. Peacefully, at Moorehall Lodge, Drogheda.
Predeceased by her loving husband Malachy. Beloved mother of Patricia, Margaret, Ruth, Paul, Stephen and Jennifer. Sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law Andy, Tommy, Doug and Paul, daughters-in-law Sinéad and Alison, her adored grandchildren, Mark, Steven, Allison, Séan, Niamh, Cathal, Michéal, Seána, Conor, Laura, Jane, Alex and Nathan, her great-grandchildren, her brothers Jack, James, Tommy and Noel and sisters Kate and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, her beloved best friend Betty, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St (A92 W7EP) on Sunday evening from 4.30pm until 7pm. Removal from her home at 10.30am on Tuesday morning walking to Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove for Mass at 10.45am. Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

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

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03/11/2025

CHAWNER Alain M.J. (Dunany, Co Louth) November 2nd 2025. Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of Alicia and father of Simon and Marcus.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday morning (Nov 7th) at 11am in St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Castlebellingham followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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

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The death has occurred of Alain M. J. CHAWNER of Togher, Louth Ireland, on 02/11/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

03/11/2025

MATTHEWS, Roy (Dardistown, Julianstown, Co. Meath) November 1st 2025. Peacefully, at the Mater Private Hospital, in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his daughter Emma-Jane. Beloved husband of Jean and dearly loved father of Jessica, Eliza and Robin. Sadly missed by his wife and family, sons-in-law Ian and Donall and Robin’s partner Stephanie, his grandchildren India-Rose and Willow and Freddie and Tom, his sister Úna (Burns) and brother-in-law Adrian, niece Siobhán, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in St Mary’s Church, James’ St, which can be viewed at www.stmarysdrogheda.ie Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre at https://gkcancersupport.com/

https://rip.ie/death-notice/roy-matthews-louth-drogheda-610007

30/10/2025

CAMPBELL Teresa (née Collier)
Priest Lane, Drogheda, Louth

29th October 2025. Peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Teresa is predeceased by her husband Patrick, mother May and twin brother Terry. Loving Mam to Rosarie, Shirley, Derek, Mark, Alan and Colette. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law Michael and Ritchie, daughters-in-law Sheila, Joanne and Valerie, grandchildren Cormac, Cathal, Scott, Ethan, Max, Alex, Elsa, Quinn and Riley, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Friday evening from 4pm until 7 pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning (Nov 1st) at 11am in St. Mary's Church, James’ St, which can be viewed live on www.stmarysdrogheda.ie(A92 X096) Burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Drogheda.

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

21/10/2025

McAULEY (nee Myles) Marie (Newtownstalaban, Drogheda, Co. Louth) 20th October 2025. Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Paddy and adored Mother of Paul, Ann, Pat and Louise. Deeply regretted by her brother Barry and very sadly missed by her grandchildren Morgan, Catherine, Liz, Charlie, Mark, Hugh and Kate, her five great-grandchildren, Adam, Ronan, Doireann, Bríagh and Aoibhinn, son-in-law Cathal, daughter-in-law Áine, Jean, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

May she Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday evening (October 22nd) from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown. (A92 PF20) No flowers please.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/marie-mcauley-meath-laytown-608793

20/10/2025

ROONEY Gerard Michael (Navan and formerly of Balbriggan, Co Dublin and Laytown, Co Meath) October 16th 2025 Peacefully, at his home. Predeceased by his beloved wife Irene, his parents Michael and Teresa and brother David. Gerard will be sadly missed by his daughters Celine and Edel, son Alan, sons-in-law Eamonn and Conor, daughter-in-law Lynn, grandchildren Jack, Sophie, Lily, Liam and Sé and his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his mother-in-law Kathleen, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St, Drogheda (A92 W7EP) on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning in Sacred Heart Church, Laytown at 11am which can be viewed live on https://www.youtube.com/ Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

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

House private please.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/gerard-michael-rooney-meath-laytown-608404