James (Jim) WATKINS

Sincere condolences to the extended Watkins family on the loss of Jim, a long standing friend of the Halpin family.

I met Jim in Sallins in 1985 we kept in touch a good witty friend we shared some memorable moments .A life celebrated gone but not forgotten.

I met Jim 26 years ago when he was a member of Naas toastmasters club. He was a truly lovely warm person. My sympathies to all his family.

sincere sympathy

Condolences to the Watkins family, Jim was one of life's great characters and highly entertaining company and he was held in very high regard within our family for many years.

Sincere condolences on the death of Jim Rip. He was our vet and neighbour for many years. A gentleman.

So sorry to learn that Jim had sadly passed away,such a great man ....I offer my deepest sympathy to his family with an assurance of my prayers......May Jim rest in peace...

Michael and I have very happy memories of Jim during his veterinary career in Sallins - a wonderful witty character-rest in peace Jim-deepest sympathy to all the family

I had the pleasure of getting to know Jim at lunchtime in the Lakeside where we had lunch for many years. A person of huge charisma, dignity, wit, worldly, personable, loyal, a scholar, having a can-do attitude and genuinely interested in people. My sincere condolences to the Byrne and Watkins families. We will miss you Jim. ” Till we meet again”

Condolence to all Jim’s family. An amazing man full of knowledge. Jim will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Most sincere sympathy to all the family.
Maureen Robinson, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

Most sincere sympathy to all Jim’s family.

Sincere condolences to the Watkins and Byrne families on the passing of Jim. RIP.

My deepest sympathy to Jim's extended family. Like many of my colleagues I had the experience of "seeing practice" with Jim when I was a veterinary student, during which time he taught me as much about people as he did about animals. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy Clare and sisters on death of your brother Jim. R. I. P.

Deepest sympathy to the Watkins family on the passing of a colleague and great friend Jim. Lovely memories of holidays and hikes together, especially Galapagos Is. and Ecuador. Great storyteller and true gentleman. Rest in Peace Jim.

Deepest sympathy to the watkins family on the death of Jim

An amazing friend and mentor to me and many young ( and not so young ) vets.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the sad news of Jim's passing .We will miss him ,he was a lovely man and a great neighbour we will miss our chats he will always be remembered by us with great fondness

May he Rest in Peace Dave and Mary Fitzgerald Ballina

A true gent, Mr Tidy Towns Ballina he was known as and a great job he did too. May he Rest in Peace.

I offer my sincere sympathy to the Watkins family at this sad time. Jim was such an interesting gentleman and a great storyteller. I enjoyed many stories from his travels and his many interests especially history and people. Toastmasters meetings were enhanced by his speeches and his empathetic and lively observations. He lived life to the full and helped so many people. May he Rest In Peace.
Eileen Loughman

Fond memories of Jim's activities with our club. His stories, humour and friendship are remembered on our walks with him in Clare, Connemara and Kerry.

A true gentleman and great company
He was always a pleasure to meet up with
May he Rest In Peace

Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing, my sincere condolences to his family. I have great memories growing up in Saggart and Jim looking after my beloved pets, he always had time and a big smile. A gentleman and a kind man, May he rest in peace.

My condolences to all of Jim's family. He was a great friend to my late parents, Bill and Mairead Mc Carthy, Newbridge

Sincere condolences to all the Watkins family on the passing of Jim, who was a great friend to my Dad Tommy, and like an uncle to us as children. He embraced life to the full and his stories, love of history and travel will always remain with us. He had a generosity of spirit and we have very many fond memories of his visits to our home and our visits to See Francis and Jim in Saggart. May he rest in peace. Sinéad x

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard, but alway near, so loved, so missed, so very dear ~
Rest In Peace, dear Uncle Jim ~

The news of “Captain Jim’s “ demise has shaken me to the core, even though we knew he was unwell for some time He gave me my first job in the mid sixties and we were friends ever since. It was easy to be friendly with Jim even though he did not suffer fools gladly. His fascination with all things military was amazing and to me he was always Captain Jim. His real forte , to my mind was his excellence as a public speaker. What a special man. He will be missed by all who knew him

I extend my sincere sympathy to Crona and the Watkins family and all who mourn Jim. May he rest in peace Liam and Nora Hickey knockbrittas kilcommon Thurles

Sincere condolences to the Watkins family on the death of Jim. He was the very best of company.

Our deepest sympathy at this sad time. We have wonderful memories of Jim, the warmth of his smile, his generous & kind heart plus his great sense of humour. RIP.

Our deepest sympathies to Crona and all his family.

My sincere condolences to all Jim's family and friends. He wove a wonderful friendship web whereever he went. His contribution to the Defence Forces, Tidy Towns Ballina/Killaloe and the Killaloe Writers Hedge School was much appreciated. He shared his hospitality with so many. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Watkins family on the passing of Jim.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
Pat and Imelda Butler and family. Saggart/Blessington

Deepest sympathy to the Watkins and Byrne families on Jim's passing.
Sincerely, the Cassidy and O'Curry families

Sincere sympathy Kathleen, Clare, Phil and Anna.

With sincere sympathy rest in peace Jim

Our sincere condolences to the Byrne and Watkins family on the sad passing of Jim.May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time.

I send my deepest sympathy to Kathleen, Clare, and Phil on the death of your dearest brother Jim. May his gentle soul now Rest In Peace. Jean

Great memories of jim may he rest in peace

To Jim’s family, we send you our sincere condolences on Jim’s passing RIP. Our friendship extended over 63 years. He will be missed.

Fond memories, we go back a long way. It was an honour and pleasure. Sincere condolences to Jim’s family. Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Crona and Phil and to all the Watkins family on Jim’s passing. RIP.

My heartfelt sympathy to all of Jim's relatives and extended family. Such a sweet natured, kind and gentle man. The world would be a better place if there were more people like him in it.

Extending our condolences to Jim's family circle.
Fond memories of Jim when he lived in Saggart , enjoyed hearing about his latest exploits and travels .
A full and varied life. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all Jim's family on his sad passing. Have fond memories of our time as work colleagues in Premier Meats, Sallins, back in the sixties and seventies. Jim was a great photographer as well as being a lovely and entertaining man. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.
Sheila (Harte) Swan, Sallins

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen, Clare and Phil on the passing of our dear cousin Jim RIP. Thinking of you all at this sad time Gladys, Michael, Declan & Genie.

Sincere sympathies on the death of 'Uncle Jim'. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy
Willow park the college and Vet College together.

My deepest sympathy to all Jim's family on their loss . His kindness, enthusiasm , wonderful knowledge and generous support was treasured by all of us in the Defence Forces who served in Military Archives over many years and came to know him so well . On a personal level a gentleman and a true friend, thank you Jim.

Sincere condolences to Kathleen and the Watkins Family. Jim touched many lives and was a very popular man.
May he Rest in Peace.
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam

Condolences to Jim family and relatives jim visit us while I was serving in Kosovo back in 2000 for two weeks gentleman kept in touch with me good memories may he rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to all the family on Jim's death.

We were closely acquainted since the mid 60s, and after his retirement from Veterinary practice in Saggart, had the pleasure of visting him in Ballina and Courttown.

He will be sadly missed after having also looked our family pets down through the years.

May he rest in peace.

Sincere symapthy to Jim's family on his passing. A wonderful live well lived. Loved his stories of life as a vet, his book launch and his day at the Ploughing with Barry. They had a great day. May Jim rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. May he RIP

Farewell to Jim,a gentleman of renown, our time goes back to when he was proud to serve in the army, The Supply and transport corps. He was a great friend at all times. RIP.

Sincere sympathy to Jim's family. Jim was a long time colleague and friend,

Evans Dexter MCRVS
Clontarf, Dublin 3.

Sincere sympathies to the Watkins Family on the passing of Jim . I have very fond memories of showing Jim around Nenagh when he first arrived there as a young vet, spending weekends with him in Saggart and of our lifelong friendship. He will be sadly missed .

We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. A true Gentleman. Sincere condolences to all of his family.
May he rest in peace.