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Mary Acton (née Wall)

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Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Marian Crescent, Ballina, Co. Mayo – 11th June 2026 – peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Cairnhill Nursing Home, Bray.

Mary, predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, her brothers Fintan, William, Michael and sisters Evelyn, Rose Ann, and Peggy.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter Majella, sisters Josie and Breda, son-in-law Derek, grandchildren Conor and Aoife, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

May Mary Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Saturday evening, 13th of June from 4 o’clock until 5.30.

Funeral will arrive to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina for Requiem Mass on Sunday, 14th of June at 12.30 followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

Mary’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.

Published On: June 11th, 2026

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Assumpta Padden, Moy Court, Ballina.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Majella on the death of your dear mother. I knew your mum and dad well, they were beautiful kind and caring souls. Together again, May they rest in Heavenly Peace. 🙏

PAT & MARY MONGAN
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Majella and the Acton family on the death of Mary.
We got to know her when we lived in No 14 Marian Crescent.
She was always such a lovely friendly lady.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.🙏

Barry & Mary Heavey (mary mc cole)
1 month ago

Rest in Peace Mary
Condolences to all the family
I remember Mary very well when we lived in 13 Marian Crescent. My late Mother often spoke about her over the years – A lovely lady🙏
(Mary Mc)

Fr Michael Reilly
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Acton family on the death of your Mother. Mary was a lovely person and will be so sadly missed and fondly remembered by all of us. May she rest in peace with her late husband Tom.

Patricia Walshe (Barrett)
1 month ago

So very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a true lady and I was very privileged to have known her. Sincere condolence to you Majella, son-in-law Derek, grandchildren Conor and Aoife, sisters Josie and Breda and extended family and friends. So sorry I can’t attend the funeral but will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, may Mary’s gentle, kind and generous soul rest in the peace of the Lord.

Tommy and Phil Cronin
1 month ago

Condolences to Majella and family on your Mothers passing. A lovely friendly lady. May she rest in peace.

Kitty FOY, Marion Foy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Acton family on the death of your beloved Mother , grandmother Mary.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Ar dheis DÉ go raibh sí.

Mary McGoldrick Reilly, Marian Crescent
1 month ago

I offer my sincere sympathy to Majella on the death of Mary.
Nice memories of Marian Crescent days.
Sorry I am unable to attend the funeral at this sad time.
May Mary Rest in Peace.

Michelle Bonner (Flynn)
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella and family on the sad passing of Mary. She and Tom were just one of the many great neighbours we had in Marian Crescent in my childhood. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Walter Donoghue
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Acton family on the sad passing of Mary, May she rest in peace

Mary (Hunter) and Gerry Rafter
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathies to Majella, Derek, Conor and Aoife on the passing of Mary. I have fond memories of my visits to Marian Cresent and the chats with Mary and Tom so long ago.

MARY MARTIN, CORCORAN TCE .
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary’s family
Daughter Majella,Derek, grandchildren, and extended families on the sad passing of Mary she was a lovely lady.
May her kind gentle soul rest in peace.

Rosaleen and Carmel Hughes.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Majella,Derek and family,to the Acton
,and Wall family on the death of your beloved Mary,and to the
extended family.
May Mary’s gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h- anam.

Barry and Gabrielle Donnelly on
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the extended Acton family on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace .🙏🙏
R I P Mary.

Sincere condolences to the extended Acton family on the sad passing of Mary.
She was a lovely lady
May her gentle soul rest in peace
🙏🙏

Ann & John Cronin
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Majella, her kids and all the family on Mary’s passing. Mary was a lady. We will miss chatting to her. She was very good to our children Ann Marie, Seán and Sinéad. May she rest in peace with her husband Tom.

John & Madia Diamond.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Majella and extended Family on the sad passing of your dear Mother Mary a lovely kind Lady .May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Terry and Mary Reilly
1 month ago

So sorry to learn of Mary’s passing. A lovely person as was her late husband, Tom. RIP. Condolences to her daughter, Majella, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Agatha and seamus Neary
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Majella and the Acton family on the passing of your beloved mum 🙏 may Mary rest in heavenly peace a lovely lady 🙏

Olive Devers
1 month ago

Mrs Acton was a neighbour of ours in Marian Crescent, many years ago. A lovely lady, May she rest in peace 🙏 condolences to all her family at this sad time xx

Eamon and Anne Walkin.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella & the Acton & Wall families on the sad passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Brian Leonard and family
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mary a true lady, my deepest sympathy to Majella, Derek & family members & the Wall family may her gentle soul RiP.

Martina Farrell, Killala
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella, Derek, Conor and Aoife and all Mary’s family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Liam & Gaye Hendry Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Magilla and the extended Acton family on the sad passing of Mary may her gentle soul R I P

Best Family Ballymena
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Majella and wider family circle on the death of your beloved mother Mary Acton. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in eternal peace Mary together with your loving husband Tom. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

Sandra Sheehan Deasy
1 month ago

Majella & Family, sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. Fond memories of her years ago when we were in school. She was the epitome of a lady. God rest her gentle soul.

Francis O’Dowd (Fr.)
1 month ago

To the family and friends of the late Mary Acton nee Wall R.I.P., of good memories, I wish to offer my condolence on her passing and pray that she has now entered the house of our eternal ‘Father’ joining our love one’s who have gone on before us forever proclaiming the glory of God.

Mickey and Mary Stenson.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy Majella and extended family on Mary’s sad passing. Mary was such a lovely lady. May Mary Rest in Peace with her beloved Tom.

Jim & Anne McGarry
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Majella and the Acton family on Mary’s death. She was a lovely lady who I met many times on my visits to her husband Tom’s. May Mary’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Josephine and Madge (ex Hairdressers Garden street)
1 month ago

Sending sincere condolences to Acton family on the passing of your lovely mum Mary. Fond memories of her coming into salon having her hair done. Always kind pleasant and witty lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Willie and Tommy Hegarty
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Majella and the extended families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

John, Mary & Pat Mullen
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the extended families. May Mary rest in heavenly peace. R.I.P.

Byron Family, Ballina and Castlebar
1 month ago

Our heartfelt condolences to all the Acton Family on the death of Mary. May she rest in the light and peace of Heaven. God comfort you all. We will remember her in our prayers.

Patrick & Mary Hughes & Family
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Majella and the extended families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely lady. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Patsy Boland
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Majella, Derek, Conor, and Aoife, on the very sad passing of your dear mother. Remember her so well from our meetings in the late Eileen Maloneys house, years ago now. Such a lovely gentle lady. May she now receive from God, the Crown she so richly deserves.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Mary.

James and staff at Molloys pharmacy Garden Street
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella, Derek, grandchildren and extended Action families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely friendly lady. Thinking of you all during these difficult days. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Brennan, Killala
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to Majella and extended families on the sad passing of your mum Mary, she was a lovely neighbour to my late mum Mary Flynn. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Tom Maughan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Acton and Wall families on the death of Mary. Her late husband Tom was a Stephenite and Mayo star of the 40s. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerry Heneghan and family Shanaghy Heights Ballina
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Majella and extended family on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely lady always and my own mother always spoke highly of her and Tom. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Benny and Bridie Walkin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Acton family on the sad passing of Mary, lovely lady. May she rest in peace

Ann Marie and Sandra Martin Convent Hill Crescent
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella and family on the passing of her mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Michael & Breege Garrett
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Majella, Derek, Conor & Aoife on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eithne Collins
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Majella and your family on Mary’s passing. Your mam was such a lovely lady and a great neighbour in Marian Crescent. I have so many wonderful memories of both herself and your dad Tom. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Cllr Annie May Reape, Ballina
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to Majella & the Acton & Wall families on the sad passing of Mary. A lovely Lady. May she Rest in Peace.

John and Tina Finnerty Ballybeg Corroy Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella and Family on the sad passing of your mother Mary, a great neighbour and friend of my uncle Anthony Finnerty, Marion Crescent.
May she rest in peace.

Kevin & Sheryl Bourke.
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to the Acton family. May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan & Kathy Carroll
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Majella and family on the loss of Mary. A lovely neighbour growing up. May she rest in peace .

Annette (Smyth) Moyles
1 month ago

Sincere condolences Majella on the passing of your mum, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Bernie, Stephen and avril molloy
1 month ago

May our beloved Mary’s soul rest in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Her favourite person to pray to was Little Nelly of holy God. We have known and loved her for many years. Our sincere condolences to Majella her daughter, son in law Derek, grandchildren Connor and Aoife whom she loved dearly. May she now rest in peace with Dorris and all her beloved friends 🙏

John & Ann Carroll
1 month ago

Our condolences to Majella and family on Mary’s passing. A kind and gentle lady who, along with Tom were good and respected neighbours in Marian Crescent. May Mary rest in peace.

Pat and geraldine
1 month ago

Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, may she rest in peace

Colm and Marian Rice, The Glebe.
1 month ago

Condolences to you Majella and all your family. Mary was a lovely lady in Marian Crescent. Rest in peace Mary. Marian Loughnane

Joan & Frances Garvin, Bachelors Walk. Ballina.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella and extended Acton family on the very sad passing of Mary a lovely lady. Rip Mary.

Annmarie (mcandrew) kerrigan ballina and leitrim
1 month ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Patrick & Mary McGoldrick
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Majella and family on the passing of Mary. She was a lovely neighbour in Marian Crescent. May Mary Rest in Peace.

Chrissie Gallagher, Corcoran tce, Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy Majella and family on the sad passing of Mary. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.May she rest in peace.

Carmel Forde
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all Mary’s family and extended families on her passing.
Fond memories of Mary in Marian Crescent. She was a lovely quiet neighbour
May she rest in heavenly peace

Michael & Helen MacHale, Hollybrook House, Castlebar.
1 month ago

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mary.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sr Nancy Clarke
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Majella, Derek, Conor and Aoife on the death of your beloved Mary. Condolences to her sisters Josie and Breda, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. I have fond memories of you, Majella when you were a pupil in my class and of your mother accompanying you when you started as a pupil in Scoil Chroí Íosa, Ballina. May she now rest in eternal peace with your Dad Tom and all who have gone to heaven before her. Go ndéana Dia trócaire or a hanam uasal.

William Ferguson and family circular road
1 month ago

Sorry for your loss rip mary

Honor and Maria keogh
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all the family. Mary was a really kind hearted and lovely lady. She will be well missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Langan and Family Amana Estate Ballina
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Majella and the extended family on your very sad loss. Mary was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace with all her loved ones.

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