Mary (Maureen) Burke nee Higgins

Ballyhard, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway on the 28th February 2025 peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Predeceased by her loving husband Johnny, baby son Sean, brothers Sonny, Tom and Paddy, sisters Eileen and Bridie, her grandson Martin, and her great grandsons Killian and Conor.

Sadly missed by her sons Michael and Tommy, daughters, Mary and Julie, sister Kathleen (UK) daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Michael, sisters-in-law Teresa Higgins and Teresa Maziarz (USA), her 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

Reposing at Glenamaddy Community Centre on Sunday, 2nd March from 5pm to 8pm.

Removal from her residence on Monday, 3rd March to arrive at St. Patricks Church, Glenamaddy for Funeral Mass at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in Glenamaddy New Cemetery.

Donations if desired to Galway Community Hospice

Family Flowers only please.

House Private on Monday Morning please.

The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the below link for those who cannot attend.

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family, please do so in the condolence section below.

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Published On: March 1^st, 2025

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Barbara Munro Belwell Dunmore

2 weeks ago

deepest sympathy to all of Maureens family, may she Rest in Peace.

Michael & Anne Kelly

2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Burke family on the death of a really lady. She was very friendly & kind lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Clynes

2 weeks ago

I wish to extend my Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Maureen Mary Burke, to all her Family, her Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren. To her Relatives, Neighbours and many Friends. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace Amen 🙏

Maria Mulryan (Claremorris)

2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Burke family. Maureen was a great friend to all the Mulryan’s in Claremorris. We will miss her dearly. RIP

Padraic, Goretti Boyle and Family

2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathies to Tommy, brothers, sisters and extended Burke and Higgins Families on the sad passing of Maureen. May she rest in peace.

Aine Tierney nee Phelan

2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathys to The Burke Family .

John and Una Bowens Dunmore

2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the sad passing of Maureen may she rest in peace

Jimmy, Mary Mulryan and Family Ballyhard and Claremorris

3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear the passing of our dear friend Maureen. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Geraldine Duane

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Maureen’s family may she rest in peace

Chrissie Moran Crossboyne. Claremorris

3 weeks ago

I’m so sorry to hear of Maureen’s death.
Deepest sympathy to all her family friends and neighbours.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Always a joy to meet her when my husband Raymond Moran (deceased)and myself caught up with her many times on our visits to Glenamaddy.
May she rest in the peace of heaven and watch over us all

Eileen Rooney and Margaret Burke

3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary Michael Tommy and Julie. To the extended BURKE FAMILY. THINKING OF YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY YOUR LOVELY MOTHER REST IN PEACE

Sharon Johnson

3 weeks ago

A true lady. Rest in peace lovely neighbour. From Sharon and Dave.

Chris Comer Dunmore/Glenamaddy Day Care

3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear about the passing of dear Maureen….. A wonderful lady with a very positive attitude…. Loved her family and they loved her…… Sincere sympathy to the Burke family especially her son Tommie her grandson Micheal. Her grand-daughter Josephine….. May she rest in Peace…… 🙏