Maisie Murphy nee Duffy (also known as Mary T)

Masie-Murphy

Ballinlassa, Belcarra, Castlebar, County Mayo and formerly of Crumlin, Ballyglunin, County Galway – on 5th March 2025, peacefully in her 91st year at her own home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her loving husband Joe (Martin), daughter Sheila Tolan, parents Tom and Celia, brother Gabriel, sons-in-law Wai Hon Ng and Michael Foy.

Sadly missed by her daughters Geraldine Foy (Westport), Anne (Belcarra), Paula (Castlebar), Angela Ng (Birmingham), Patricia Keena (Belcarra) and her son Kieran (Dubai), sons-in-law Martin Tolan and Kieran Keena, daughter-in-law Hilary Nallen-Murphy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May Maisie Rest in Eternal Peace

Maisie, a highly regarded teacher, began her teaching career in Greenauns National School Ross, and retired in 1999 as Principal in Belcarra N.S.

Reposing at Belcarra Community Centre, Belcarra, Castlebar, County Mayo on Saturday, 8th March from 5:30pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm.

Funeral Mass at St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra, Castlebar, County Mayo on Sunday, 9th March at 2pm, after which she will be laid to rest in Elm Hall Cemetery Belcarra, Castlebar.

The family wishes to acknowledge the care and kindness shown to Maisie by the staff and community of B Ward, Mayo University Hospital, St Johns Ward, Mayo University Hospital, and the Palliative Care Team.

House private please.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care Team, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas St, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Messages of condolence for the family can be left on the condolence link below or you can write to the family, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street,  Castlebar

0872648869

www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

Published On: March 6th, 2025

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Sheelagh Larkin Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Geraldine and the Murphy family on the sad passing of your mother Maisie. May she Rest in Peace.

Kitty n John Foy n Family
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Family Rest in peace

Padraig/Dorothy Flynn
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Murphy Family

Mary Padraig Golden
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine and family on the death of your Mum Maisy May she rest in peace

Chrissie Boyle/Gilligan
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the death of Maisie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Charlie & Anne Reilly
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Maisie a lovely lady.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Martin & Pamela O Donnell kilmeena
10 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Trish Kieran and Grainne on your sad loss.
May Maisie rest in peace

Joanne & Margaret Staunton
10 months ago

Our sincere condolences to you Ger and extended family on the passing of your dear mum Maisy, may she rest in peace. Joanne and Margaret Staunton ..

Michael & Ita Mulchrone. Cappavicar Breaffy Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family & extended families on the sad passing of Maisie.
May her gentle soul Rest in peace .

Rita Tagg
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine and all the Murphy family on the passing of your dear Mother. May her gentle soul R.I.P.

Jim & Maureen Keane Kilmeena
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine & Family, and all the Murphy family. God rest your dear Mam

Chris and Sally Maxwell Louisburgh
10 months ago

Our sincere sympathy on the death of Maisie,May she rest in peace

Jimmy loftus and family Ballyfarna Belcarra
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of your mother Maisie, a very warm welcoming person, and a wonderful teacher, May she now enjoy eternal peace reunited with all those who have gone before her, rest in peace Maisie 🙏

Sarah Staunton
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Maisie she was a lovely lady. May she rest in
peace

Anna Mae Bourke.
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the sad death of Maisie.She was a lovely gentle lady.May her soul rest in peace.

Lourda & Padraic Bourke
10 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Maisie. May she rest in peace.

Jim and Jane O’Donnell, West Sussex
10 months ago

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Murphy family for the sad loss of your mother Maisie. May she rest in peace. With deepest sympathy, Jim, Jane and family.

Zara Gavin
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Trisha, Kieran, Dee, Grainne, Fiona and all the extended Murphy family on the passing of Maisie. She was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her teaching in Belcarra ns. May she rest in peace.

Pat Tonra
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Patricia, Ann, Geraldine, Paula, Angela and Kieran and the extended Murphy family on the sad passing of Maisie. May she rest in peace 🙏

Eileen & Oliver Connor
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Murphy family on the passing of Maisie she was a lovely lady and a lovely teacher I have very fond memories of her and I have a lot to thank her for. May your gentle soul rest in peace Maisie ❤️❤️🙏

Ann gavin, Charlestown
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Paula and family on the death of Maisie. May she rest in peace.

Austin Lacey
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy and Duffy families on the passing of Maisie. May she rest in peace

John& Mary Dunne Bridge Street Westport
10 months ago

To Geraldine and all the Murphy family Deepest Sympathy on the passing of your lovely Mother May She Rest in Peace

Jack & Chris Biggins
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Murphy family on the death of Maisie, may she rest in peace.

Siobhán McGuire(nee Staunton)
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy and extended families on Maisie’s passing.
Precious memories of Maisie being such a lovely teacher in Belcarra school .She was such a warm , positive,caring. lady.
Rest in Peace Maisie.

Eileen Costello Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere condolence to Patricia and the Murphy family on the death of Maisie. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

Michael &Kathleen vahey, Bridgemount Belcarra
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the death of Maisie. May she rest in peace.

Esme newell
10 months ago

Have fond memories of Joe and Maisie in Belcarra

Noelle Connell
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine, Avril, Ciara, stephen & extended family at this sad time. Thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Carmel Walsh knockrooskey Westport
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine and Murphy family on the death of your mum may her gentle soul rest in peace

Kathleen Higgins 41 Spencer manor Castlebar.
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy families on the passing of Maisie.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy and Teresa Dunne
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the death of Maisie.May her gentle soul Rest in eternal Peace

Mary Burns and John Finnerty
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Murphy extended family on the passing of Maisie may her gentle sole rest in peace,

Fiona and Hilary Ikele
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the Murphy family on the passing of your Mother, may she rest in peace.

Olivia McGreal Mannion and family Breaffy
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you all may your lovely Mum rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time.

Padraig & Maureen Cunnnane
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Maisie’s family on the loss of such a wonderful mother, a great colleague to all the teachers in the parish and a very fine lady. Go raibh Leaba aici imeasc na naomh.

Ken & June Bourke
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine and family on your bereavement. May your mam rest in peace

Leo & Úna Ruane Westport
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine,Stephen, Ciara, Avril and all the extended Murphy family on the sad passing of Maisie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Quinn Family, Sheeaune, Burren
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Murphy family on the death of Maisie, remembering our school days in Greenauns National School where Maisie was our first teacher
May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Helen Malone/Ann Malone
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the passing of maise may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Pauline John McDonagh
10 months ago

Condolences to Paula and all the Murphy family on the passing of Maisie. May she rest in peace

Tomas and Teresa Walsh
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Murphy families on the sad death of Maisie she was a wonderful lady Lovely memories of her teaching days in Belcarra N S May she rest in eternal peace

Al McDonnell
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy and Duffy families on the sad passing of Maisie.
May she Rest in Peace.

Helen Lyons Breaffy
10 months ago

My sincere sympathies to Ann and Geraldine and extended Murphy Family on the death of your beloved Mother Mother-in-law Grandmother and Greatgrandmother Maisie. May Maisie rest in eternal peace in the arms of our Lord and his blessed Mother, reunited with her loved ones gone before her now in her heavenly home. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. 🙏 🕯🌹

Patsy & Maureen Noon
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy and Duffy families on the sad passing of Maisie. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Gay and Bernie Prendergast, Ballyglass
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy To Trish and Extended murphy family.may your mum rest in peace

Eileen Dunne
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Masie’s family and the extended Murphy families on the death of Masie.
May she rest in eternal peace with all her loved ones.

Tommy Heneghan & family, Belcarra
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Paula and all the Murphy family on the death of Maisie. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat & Anna Mullarkey, Kilmeena
10 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Geraldine, Steve, Ciara & Avril and to the extended Murphy family. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

Sinead Coleman
10 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Murphy family on the passing of Masie.May she Rest in Peace

James/Mai McGrath Doonamona
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you all, Geraldine,Anne,Paula,Patricia. Angela,Kieran and all Maisy’s dear grandchildren,great grandchildren, relatives and many friends. May Maisy now Rest in Peace after a long life well lived. R.I.P Maisy. James/Mai

John Anne Cosgrave & Family newtown clogher
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Maisie’s family and extended Murphy and Duffy Families on the sad passing of Maisie may she rest in peace ♥️🙏🕯️

Maureen Cunnane & Family, Elmhall
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy Family on the passing of their Dear Mother. May she rest in Peace.

JohnF and Mary Sheridan Aughagower
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine and her siblings ,and extended families on death of your mother.Rest in peace.

Cllr PatsyO Brien
11 months ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Murphy and Duffy families on the death of Maisie
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sean Byrne and Stephen kerins oranmore and Liscarney
11 months ago

My deepest condolences to the Foy and Tolan family …thinking of you all at this sad time. May maisie gentle soul rest in peace

Brian and Maud Finn (Barrett)
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Murphy family and extended families on the passing of Masie. May she rest in peace.

John and Carmel Roughneen, Aglish, Castlebar
11 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Maisie’s family and to all the Murphy families on Maisie’s passing. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Ann McHugh, Turlough.
11 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Murphy Family & extended Family on the sad passing of your lovely Mum. May Maisie Rest in Peace.

Bernie Cawley & Family
11 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Family.

Paddy Murphy, Parkboy, Ballyheane
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the passing of Maisie, May she rest in peace.

Padraic & Mary Connor, Logaphuill.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathies to the Murphy family on the sad passing of Maisie. Fond memories of my national school days with Maisie as my teacher. A lovely lady . May she rest in peace.

Dee Kennedy. Hssd dept mayo university hospital.
11 months ago

Anne and all extended family. Sincere condolences on the passing of your lovely mother masie. She made a great age and I’m sure has left a lovely legacy for all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Declan nally
11 months ago

My sincere sympathy to all the murphy family on the passing of maisie may her gently soul rest in peace

Nóra and Mairéad Colleran
11 months ago

Sincerest condolences to the Murphy family on the death of your beloved mother, Maisie. She was a most beautiful lady, gentle, kind and good humoured. Her faith meant the world to her brought her much comfort and consolation. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a hanam uasal dílis.

Mayo Retired Teachers Association
11 months ago

We wish to express sympathy to all Maisie’s family, former colleagues and Belcarra community on the passing of Maisie. May she rest in peace after a long life of service. Mary O’Reilly.Chairperson

Nora, Denis & Sandra Joyce, Roslahan
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the death of your mum. Thinking and praying for ye at this sad time.

Bridie o connor
11 months ago

So sorry Trish and family on the death of your beloved mum may her gentle soul rest in peace

Chris Boyle/Gilligan
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the death of Maisie.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann &Willuam Freney Chancery
11 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Ann and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of your Mum May her.gentle soul rest in peace

John and Rosaleen Lundy
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Murphy family on the passing of Maisie may she rest in peace

Adrian & Catherine McGing, Sandyhill, Westport
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Geraldine, Ciara, Stephen, Avril and all of the family on the death of Maisie. May she rest in peace.

Marion and Seamus Jennings Manulla.
11 months ago

May Maisie rest in peace,she was a lovely lady.RIP.

John and Mary surdival
11 months ago

So sorry to hear of Maisie’s passing she was a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Annette Moran
11 months ago

Treasured memories of your lovely mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. May Maisies kind & gentle soul now rest in eternal peace with her husband Joe, daughter Geraldine, and all gone before her. RIP Maisie 🙏 ❣️

MARIAN RYAN
11 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Murphy Family and extended Family’s on the passing of your mother Maisie A lovely lady and teacher May she rest in peace

Ann Bourke Ballyhean
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Murphy family on the death of their mother Maisie. May she rest in peace .

Kasha n joe Scahill Quay Westport
11 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Geraldine and family on sad loss of ur dear mum may her gentle soul rest in peace and may god confort u all at this sad time

Geraldine and Declan Hynes.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Paula and to all your extended family and friends on the death of your beloved Mum. May Mums gentle soul now rest in eternal peace with all her loved ones resting in God’s care. Keeping you all in our prayers at this sad time.

Maureen Geraghty. Castlebar
11 months ago

My sincere sympathy to you Trish and all the Murphy family on the passing of your Mam. This is a sad time for you all. May your Mam now rest in peace

Maura Gavin
11 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Geraldine and all the Murphy and Duffy families

Ruane Family Ballinafad,Belcarra
11 months ago

Sincere Sympathies to the Murphy families and extended families on the passing of your Mum Maisie. A lovely lady and excellent teacher,May she rest in peace.

Noreen O’ Malley
11 months ago

My deepest Sympath to Gerldine and the Murphy family on the death of their Mother Maisie . May her gentle soul rest in peace Amen 🙏 ❤️

James and Nora McHale Castlebar
11 months ago

Condolences to Murphy family and extended family and to Martin Tolan and family. R.I.P.

Michael & Maureen O’ Connell
11 months ago

Sincere Sympathy To the Murphy Family on the passing of their Mam, Lovely Lady and Wonderful Teacher. Alway’s encouragement to pupils and no criticism, May she Rest in Peace,

Cora Mulroy, Castlebar
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to Geraldine and Murphy family on the sad passing of your Mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace

John & Marie Neary, Westport.
11 months ago

Sending our deepest sympathy to Geraldine, Anne, Paula, Angela, Patricia, & Kieran & all the family & extended family on the sad passing of your beloved Maisie. May Maisies beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

John Durcan, Reek View Terrace, Westport
11 months ago

So sorry to hear Of Marys death, such a nice person. Rip

Kathleen & Aidan Morley, Tooreen
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine, Anne, Patricia, Paula, Angela, Kieran, grandchildren and extended families on the sad passing of your dear Mam Maisie. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Marian O Malley, Liscarney, Westport.
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine and the Murphy family on the sad passing of yer Mam. May the Light of Heaven shine brightly on her kind soul and may she rest in eternal peace with her dearly departed.

Christy Staunton and family Belcarra/Chicago
11 months ago

Rest in peace and Sympathy to all your family, Wonderful Teacher

Pat and Rosaleen Walsh Balla
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Geraldine and family and extended families on the sad passing of your beloved mother. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

John & Mary Mc Donnell, Roslahan
11 months ago

So sorry to hear your lovely mam, Maisie, passed away. She was very special. Our heartfelt sympathies to all the family. May her gentle loving soul rest in God’s heavenly peace.

Jane McDonnell
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne Patricia Geraldine Paula Angela and Kieran and extended families on the passing of your dear mum. Maisie was a beautiful lady warn kind and gentle May she rest in eternal peace

Marion Kilroy, Newport
11 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Avril and all the family, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Pat & Anna Fadden
11 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Murphy Family on the sad passing of your beloved mother Maisie. She was a beautiful lady. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Carmel Gibbons Reynolds Tom and family. Ballinlassa
11 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the family on the passing of your Mum and Grandmother Maisie. I have such fond memories of a beautiful teacher who had great understanding of children . Maisie rest peaceful with all your family gone before you. You were one of the best.

Bernard Carroll Westport
11 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Geraldine and all the Murphy families

The Duffy Clan
11 months ago

Sending lots of love as we share your sadness, remembering Auntie Maisie with lots of warmth and happy memories 🙏🏻

Mary, John, Ava & Shane Cunningham, Carrajames
11 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Patricia, Geraldine, Paula, Angela, Kieran, her in laws, grandchildren and the extended Murphy & Duffy families on the death of Maisie. We pray Maisie is now at restful Peace in her Heavenly home, reunited with husband Joe, daughter Sheila and all her loved ones. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis. 🙏

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