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Mary (Mary Rose) Purcell née Tuohy

Mary-Purcell

The Maples, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill, Galway, H91YAA3 and formerly of Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Mary passed away peacefully at the Galway Hospice in the early hours of Thursday 10th September. After a long illness borne with dignity, she slipped away in the comforting presence of her adoring husband, Gerry.

A loving mother to daughters Michelle and Niamh, and devoted grandmother to Freya.

A cherished sister to Brid, Margaret, Martin, Michael and Sean.

Predeceased by her beloved brothers Hughie, Pat and Malachy and by her parents Malachy and Bridget (Budge).

She will be forever loved and deeply missed also by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her deep devotion to bringing people together, and the generosity she extended to everyone she met.

May she rest in peace.

House Private prior to the Reposing arrangements and after

Mary will repose in her home on Dr. Mannix Road, Salthill on Monday, 14th September 2026 from 2.30p.m. to 6.30p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Mary on arrival at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill  on Tuesday, 15th September 2026 at 11 a.m.

Following Mass, Mary will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.

Link for Mass Here

Published On: September 11th, 2026

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Rose Flynn, Aughalustia,Ballaghaderreen
4 weeks ago

So sad to hear of Mary Rose passing away.🙏 Sincere condolences to all of her family, may her gentle soul now Rest in Peace.🙏🙏

Michael Beirne, Ballaghaderreen.
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Mary’s Family. Rest in Peace Mary Rose, a kind lady.

Pat Towey Toweys Spar Ballaghaderreen
4 weeks ago

I wish to pass on my condolences to Gerry and family and extended Touhy & Purcell Families on Mary’s passing .

Margaret Graham
4 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to the family of Mary..may her soul rest in.

Forkin family Derrinabruck West Cloontia
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Purcell Family and extended Tuohy Family on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Peggy (Mannion) Cafferty
1 month ago

With sincere sympathy to mary Roses husband & family & to all the Tuohy family. May she rest in peace

Bernie Duffy Ballaghaderreen
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary’s husband Gerry and his family her sisters Brid and Margaret brothers Martin Michael and Sean on the sad loss of your beloved wife mother grandmother and sister Mary Rose. I will always remember her fondness may she rest in peace

Gerardine O’Mahony Ballaghaderreen
1 month ago

So sad to hear of the death of Mary Rose. It was always a pleasure to meet her , she was so welcoming . Sincere sympathy to Gerry, Niamh and Michelle and the Tuohy and the wider Purcell families. May she rest in peace

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