Watters Funeral Directors

29/11/2025

The death has occurred of Alfie Byrne,

Balrenny, Slane, Co.Meath.

Peacefully at Moorehall Lodge, Drogheda.

Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Peter, sister Theresa, brother Anthony and son Peter.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Paul and Alan, his daughter Grace, brother Tommy, grandchildren Kacen, Reeve, Mahlee, Son-in-law Brian, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

R.I.P

Reposing at Watters funeral home Collon, tuesday 5pm to 7pm with removal afterwards to be received at St.Brigids Church, Grangegeeth at 7:30pm for evening prayers. Funeral mass Wednesday at 11am in St.Brigids church, Burial afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery.

09/11/2025

Mary (Maura, Moira) Walshe (née McMullan), formerly of Ratoath, Co. Meath, who passed away peacefully in her 81st year, in the tender care of the staff at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Co. Laois, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her adored husband Noel and her much-loved parents, Margaret and Thomas.

Maura will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her devoted daughter Esmé, her dear sons Alan and Mark, her cherished sister Gabrielle, and her son-in-law Martin. She will be forever in the hearts of her precious grandchildren Chloe, Dylan, Callum and Kaiden. Jin-Hee and her nephews Kieran and Ian; the Halpenny family: Anne, Alison, Trudy, Laura, Jeanette, Jack and Jack Jr Nagle. Her oldest friend Sylvia and her many dear friends and neighbours in Mooretown and Steeplechase, whose lives she touched with her warmth, kindness and generosity.

May Maura’s gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Maura will repose at McEntaggarts Funeral Home, Chapel of Rest, Ratoath on Thursday (13th November) from 6pm-8pm. Removal Friday morning to the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath for mass at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be streamed live on the link https://live.ratoathparish.ie/

Maura’s family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks for your kindness, love and support at this sad time.

15/11/2022

The death has occurred of J.J Bell
Bog Road, Mullins Cross, Dunleer, Louth.

Predeceased by his son Gabriel, sisters Dympna, Sr. Mary Ann, Kitty, Evelyn, and Lil, brothers Tommy, Philip and Edward.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Padraig, Enda and Fiachra, daughters Libby, Eithne and Corinne, daughters-in-law Noreen, Eimear and Maria, sons-in-law Paddy, Paul and Ian, grandchildren Mark, Shauna, Dara, David, Padraig, Johnny, Cathy, Conor, Patrick, Ben, JP, Lucy, Ruby, Colm, Rory and Niamh, good friend Renata, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.


Rest in Peace


Reposing at his son Fiachra's home (A92 D611) Thursday, the 17th of November, from 2pm to 8pm, Friday removal to arrive at the Church of St.Mary, Kilsaran for funeral mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be available to Live Stream on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/saint-marys-roman-catholic-church-kilsaran

06/10/2022

Anthony Hand, Annaglog, Ardee, Co. Louth, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his mother and father Winifred and Michael, brothers Mick, Tom and Jim.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Rose, daughters Muriel, Martina and Jacqueline, son Michael, sons-in-law David, John and Kenny, daughter-in-law Ann, grandchildren Jason, Niall, Shane, Nicole, Seán, Ciarán, Jonathan and Craig, brother Paddy, sisters Sinead and Kathy, sisters-in-law Mary, Maura and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.



Rest in Peace



Reposing at his daughter Muriel's residence A92 K277 Hammonstown, Dunleer on Thursday, 6th October, from 5pm until 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday, 7th October 2022, at 11am in the Church of Saint Catherine's, Ballapousta, A92 FH59

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/events/666070408046371/?ref=newsfeed

https://rip.ie/death-notice/anthony-hand-ardee-louth/509868

Ardee, Louth

14/07/2022

The death has occurred of Maureen Rogers (née Matthews)
Charleville, Dunleer, Louth, A92 Y584
Maureen Rogers
And Late of Tower View, Tinure.

Peacefully, St Vincent's Hospital Dublin.

Predeceased by her father Phil, mother Philomena, Sisters Kate and Joanne. Sadly, missed by her loving husband George Her sons, Sean, Colm, Philip and Martin, daughters Yvonne,Christine and Cathy, Son-in-law Barry, Daughter-in-law Annemarie, Partners Shirley, Sharon, Dean, Lauren and James, grandchildren Katlynn, Kyle, Luke, Keeley, Keane, Tyler, Sofia, Eoin, Hannah, Maize, Chloe, Kayleigh, Kaylon and Evan, great-granddaughter Lucy, step-children Daniel, Megan and Becky. Nephews, Nieces, Relatives and a large circle of friends.



Rest in Peace



Reposing at her residence Wednesday 5pm to 8pm and Thursday 5pm to 8pm. Removal Friday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tinure, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 10.30am. Cremation afterwards at Dardistown, Crematorium at 1pm.

Donations, if desired, to St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin.

Charleville, Dunleer, Louth

23/05/2022

The death has occurred of Vene Keenan (née Hannratty)
Sliabh Breagh, Ardee, Louth / Collon, Louth
Vene Keenan
Predeceased by her husband Colm, sisters Kitty, Paddy

and Margaret, brothers Pete and Jack.

Late of Starinagh, Collon.

Peacefully at Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee.

Sadly missed by her sons, Oisin, Gerard and daughter Joanne, daughter-in-law Carole and Grandson Alex, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.



Rest in Peace



Reposing at Watters Funeral Home, Collon Tuesday 6pm to 8pm.

Removal Wednesday to arrive at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, for Funeral Mass at 10am.

Burial afterwards in the Ballapousta Cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed via live stream on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady

https://rip.ie/death-notice/vene-keenan-ardee-louth/496768

16/02/2022

The death has occurred of Gene Colfer.

Unexpectedly.

Predeceased by his Father Eddie, Mother Dolores and Brother Dermot.

Sadly, missed by his loving wife Carmel, Daughter Arlene and Son Aaron, Grandchildren Robyn, Jaden and Summer. Brothers, Sisters, Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Uncles, Aunts, Nephews, Nieces, relatives and Friends. R.I.P.

Reposing at his residence Friday 4pm to 8pm.

Removal Saturday to arrive for funeral mass at 11am in St.Patricks Church, Slane and burial afterwards in St.Erc's Cemetery, Slane.The funeral mass livestream will be available on the following link: https://www.slaneparish.ie/livestream

16/02/2022

The death has occurred of Tom Mathews (Publican).

Peacefully at Moorehall Lodge, Ardee, Co.Louth.

Predeceased by his sister Babs, Father Patrick and Mother Eveline.

Sadly, missed by his loving Wife Mary, Son Patrick, Daughters Richella and Aoiveen, Grandchildren Oran, Ronan, Aonghus, Ciara, Darragh, Ciarán, Daughter-in-law Marion, Sons-in-law James and Dave, Brothers Donal and Desie, Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Nephews, Nieces Relatives and friends. R.I.P.

Reposing at his residence Friday 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 4pm to 7pm.

Removal Sunday to arrive at the church of Mary Immaculate, Collon for funeral mass at 10:30am and burial afterwards in the new cemetery, Collon.

The funeral mass livestream will be available on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2p8t3wxm .Please exercise Covid health precautions, mask wearing is recommended.

24/01/2022

Lily Martin - Rest In Peace

Lily Martin (née Fitzpatrick) Grangegeeth, Collon, Meath. A92 KP89..

Predeceased by her husband John, sons Enda, Patrick, and Tommy, daughter Patty, grandson John, great-grandsons Kyle and Finn, her parents, brothers, and sisters.

Sadly missed by her sons, Sean, Liam, Gerard, Vincent, and Raymond, daughters Doreen, Betty, Bernadette, and Dolores. daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters Bridie and Lisa, sister-in-law Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

Reposing at her residence Wednesday 2 pm to 8 pm for family and close friends.

Removal Thursday to arrive at the Church of St. Brigid, Grangegeeth for Funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery.

House private Thursday morning, please.

The funeral mass live stream will be available on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/user/finnegandvd

11/01/2022

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10/01/2022

Ethel O'Neill - Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Ethel O'Neill (née O'Shea)
Sycamores, Greenhills, Drogheda, Louth. Peacefully at her residence.

Sadly missed by her devoted husband John, sons and daughters, Paul, Eilis, John, Noel, Eoghan and Moya. Daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her residence for family and close friends.

Funeral Mass Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Laytown. Cremation afterwards at 1.30pm in Dardistown Crematorium.

The funeral mass live stream will be available on the following link:

https://fb.me/e/4YHpHxe3p