Today's death and funeral notices from Mayo
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved on their loss.
May their gentle souls rest in peace.
The following are the latest death and funeral notices from the county.
MARGARET BRAZIL, CASTLEBAR
Margaret (Dolly) Brazil (née Philbin), Athlone Road, Ferbane, Offaly and late of Crimlin, Castlebar.
Margaret, who was fondly known as Dolly, died on August 19th 2025, peacefully with her family, in the loving care of the staff at Ferbane Nursing Home. She was a native of Crimlin, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and was predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, parents, Martin and Margaret, and sisters, Mary, Noreen, Bridie and Kay.
Dolly will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving sister Helen, sister-in-law Maureen, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Dolly will repose at Grennan's Funeral Home, Ferbane on Wednesday evening, August 20 from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dolly's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning, August 21 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ferbane, at 11 a.m., and will be laid to rest afterwards in Kilrehan Cemetery.
FRANCES FRIDAY, KILTIMAGH
Frances Friday, 3 Fortlands Close, Kiltimagh, and formerly of James Connolly Park, Tipperary Town.
Beloved sister of the late Noreen, Willie, Patrick and son Richard. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Terry, son Luciano, daughters Alicia and Miriam, daughter-in-law Dawn, sons-in-law Adrian and Alan, brothers and sisters, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Private service at Shannon Crematorium on Friday, August 22
CHARLES GALLAGHER, ACHILL
Charles Gallagher, Keel, Achill, and London.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Lily and brothers John and Michael. Fondly remembered by his sisters Mary, Elizabeth and Anna, brothers Paraic, Tony, James and Hugh, sisters and brothers-in-law, their families, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral Arrangements Later
MICHAEL BURKE, SHRULE
Michael Burke of Cloonbanane, Shrule.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Rita.
Sadly missed by his brothers Liam, Francis, Gabriel and sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law Sheila and Angela, niece and nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal to St. Joseph's Church, Shrule. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, August 20 at 12 noon in St. Joseph's Church, Shrule with burial afterwards in Shrule Cemetery.
TERESA DONOHUE, GLENCORRIB
Teresa (Tess) Donohue, Lakeview Claregalway, late of Glencorrib and Ballynalty.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Tom, sister-in-law Bridgie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends made during her ministry in the diocese of Galway.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary, her sisters Mae, Delia, Aggie and Peg and her brothers Jack and Bill.
Removal will take place on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glencorrib where Requiem Mass for the celebration of Tess’s life will take place at 12 p.m. Followed by burial afterwards in Moyne Cemetery.
MAUREEN GREALIS, BANGOR ERRIS
Maureen Grealis (née Carey), Rehins, Ballina, and formerly of Bangor Erris and Chicago USA.
Predeceased by her parents Annie and Paddy Carey, her sisters Kathleen Durcan and Ann Morrissey.
Beloved wife of Padraig and dear mother to Linda, grandmother to Seán, and mother-in-law to Danny Murphy.
Also lovingly remembered by her sisters Bridie, Josephine and Carmel and her brothers Paddy-Joe, and Martin-John, sisters-in-law, brothers-n-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Friday evening, August 22 from 5.30 p.m. with removal at 7 p.m. to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, August 23 at 11.30 a.m. followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.
JOHN JOYCE, WESTPORT
John “Jack “ Joyce, Mayo Abbey and Westport.
Predeceased by his wife, Kathleen “June", parents Mary and John, brothers Michael Joe, Frank and infant brother Thomas. Remembered with love by his daughter Kathleen, son-in-law Simon, cherished grandson Joe, brothers Tom and Andy, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral has taken place.