Mary Needham

MARY-NEEDHAM

Altóir, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo (May 26th, 2025) – peacefully in the care of the staff of St. Joseph’s Ward, at Galway University Hospital, following a short illness, bravely borne, with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her parents Mike & Kate (née Gavin).

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her son Steven and his wife Ita (Abbeyknockmoy), her wide circle of cousins, extended Needham family, and many friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Mary will rest in repose at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Tuesday (May 27th) from 6:00pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers at 7:00pm.

Removal on Wednesday at 10:50am to the Church of the Holy Family Killeen (via Altoir) for 11.30am Mass of the Resurrection, followed by Committal Service at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 4:30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Mayo Hospice at www.hospice.ie or c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh.

Condolences can be left for the family in the Condolences link below.

Mass can be viewed live by clicking on www.louisburghparish.ie Killeen webcam.

The Needham family are very grateful for the care and support Mary received from Galway University Hospital, District Nurse Martha Joyce.

Published On: May 26th, 2025

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Mary Egan
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Steven, Ita and the extended Needham family.
I spoke to Mary a few weeks ago, and she informed me of her illness. However it came as a great shock to hear of her death. I had the pleasure of working with Mary in St. Anne’s, on nights. She was so loving and caring to all the residents , so dedicated and a great friend . Mary, you will be dearly missed.
May your gentle soul rest in peace.

Barbara Sammon
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Stephen and Ita on the immense loss of Mary.I had the pleasure of working with Mary in St Brendan’s,a valued colleague always so kind and caring..Reunited with her mam and Dad who were blessed to have a wonderfully caring daughter.Rest in peace Mary.

Tony and Margaret Lyons Roonagh
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathies to Steven and Needham families on your very sad loss.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Pauline Keane, Feenone.
4 weeks ago

My deepest condolence to you Steven and your wife Ita on the sad passing of your mam. God grant you strength to heal your grief at this terribly difficult time. Mary was such a lovely person and will be missed. Her warm smile and good nature. May her gently soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Joe and Assumpta Fergus Louisburgh
4 weeks ago

Rest in peace Mary

Geraldine Staunton & family, Carrabawn, Westport.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Steven & Ita & all of Mary’s family & friends. She was a wonderful kind, caring lady always smiling. May Mary’s Kind & gentle soul rest in peace

Lucy Dyar
4 weeks ago

To Steven and family. Sincere sympathy on the death of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Geraldine Kelly (cannon) Ballyvary
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Stephen and ita on the passing of mary may she rest in peace

Padraic and Geraldine Frazer
4 weeks ago

Our sympathy to Stephen and the Needham family and circle of Friends on Mary’s passing…
May her soul rest in peace…

Annie Lim and family Nee O Malley Cross, and Ilford Essex
4 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Mary passing .We were in the same class in the Convent in Louisburgh.We both came to work as Nurses here in Essex.A lovely good natured,smart lady.My sincere sympathy to all of the Needham family.May she rest in peace

Mary Ann and Fintan Cooney Tonragee Achill
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Stephen and and the Needham family and friends on the passing of Mary had the pleasure of working with Mary in St Brendans always smiling rest in peace Mary

Willie and Mary Needham Galway
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Steven Ita and the extended family on the sad passing of Mary, I have very fond memories when we used to visit her she was such a kind and caring person always very jolly and had a heart of gold. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time may she rest in peace 🙏 🌹

Margaret Melody
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Mary’s son Steven and family. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻

Mary Geraghty &Austin O Malley.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Steven & Ita and all of Mary’s family & friends.
She was a wonderful kind, caring lady who touched the lives of so many in her dedicated carer.
May Mary’s kind & gentle Soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Anne Hughes
4 weeks ago

So sad to hear of Mary’s passing. Condolences to Steven and Ita. May her gentle soul rest in peace. I remember her from her time working in St Brendan’s. Mulranny.

Eamonn and Rena OMalley, Wolverhampton, England
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Stephen, Ita and all Mary’s extended family on her sad death. May she rest in peace 🙏

Norah Hardacre
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Steven and the whole Needham family on the passing of Mary. She was such an energetic and enthusiastic presence in Altoir. May she rest in peace with her parents Mike and Kate.

Delia Durkan, Charlestown
4 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to Stephen, Ita and all Mary’s family and friends. I worked with Mary for many years on night duty in St. Anne’s. She was an amazing lady, very caring and compassionate. I will carry so many good memories with me of her. R.I.P. my friend

Gerard & Brigid Kilroy.
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Stephen & Ita & extended Needham Family on.the Passing of Mary. Worked with Mary .
She Was a delightful Lady.
May her gently Soul Rest in Peace.

Nora Harrington
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Stephen and Ita, and ALL Mary’s Relatives May our dearest Mary R.I.P.. I’m really shocked to learn of the death of Mary. I worked with Mary ( Night Duty ) St. Anne’s nursing home Charlestown. Mary was a wonderful Carer , fantastic worker, ALWAYS a big smile and ALWAYS in good Spirits. It was a pleasure for me to work with Mary and a great privilege to have known her . She loved to talk about the love of her life her darling son Stephen. With you Stephen in Spirit love and prayers. May Mary’s larger than life happy smiling loving Soul R.I.P.. Mary will never be forgotten.🙏🏼💔💔

Carmel Hunt
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Stephen and Ita and Marys many cousins and circle of friends.Mary worked with me on many occassions.Most recently in Westport and Murrisk and prior to this in Mulranny.She attended to many elderly adults with compassion and care.I will miss her laughter and fun and joyful manner.We lost another work colleague recently also.Mary will be sadly missed in the care community.May she rest in peace.

Margaret Bilbow
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Stephen & Ita and extended Needham family on the sad passing of Mary.
I worked with Mary at St. Brendans Unit Mulranny.
May Mary Rest In Peace 🙏

Mary Conway,Ballycroy.
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Steven and Ita on the death of Mary.
Remembering all the years we worked together in St.Brendans Mulranny a lovely lady.
Rest in peace Mary.

Carmel & John McLoughlin, Falduff.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Steven, Ita, & extended families on the sad passing of your Mum. You are in our thoughts & prayers . May she rest in peace.

Maureen & Charles O’ Malley Westport
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Stephen & Ita to the extended Needham family and friends on the death of Mary. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret Horan nee Jenning Togher Hollymount
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Stephen and Ita and extended Needham family on the passing of of Mary we grew up together in the one village great memories of those days Mary was a lovely lady and great neighbour may her gentle soul rest in peace

Seema Shibi , Newport
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Needham family on the sad passing of Mary.Mary was a lovely lady as we worked with her in Mulranny.May her soul rest in peace.

Ann Gallagher and family derra, née,jennings,altoir,
4 weeks ago

Heartfelt and deepest sympathy to you Steven,ita,on the very sad passing of a,special mum and mother in law x all extended Needham, cousins fond memories of our times in altoir,a lady may god grant her a special place in heaven 🙏 with her loving parents rest in peace Mary x,

Kathleen Mc Ginty Tonragee
4 weeks ago

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Such a lovely lady I worked with Mary in St Brendans
Condolences to Stephen,Ita and extended Needham family on your sad loss
May Mary’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

Alice and Mary Jo gavin woodfield
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to stephen and ita, and all the Needham family, may Mary’s soul rest in peace

Peter and Maureen Gavin (Coventry)
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Needham family on the death of Mary. May she rest in peace 🙏 xx

pat warde shop street westport
4 weeks ago

Deep sympathy to the Needham family on the passing of Mary, may she rest in peace

Michael Lacey Feenone
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Needham family on the passing of Mary, may her soul rest in peace.

Gabriel and Evelyn Gibbons Carrowniskey
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Needham Family on the passing of Mary, may she rest in peace

Kathleen McGinty, Ballycroy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Steven, Ita & extended Needham Family on the sad passing of Mary. Mary was a lovely lady as we worked together in St. Brendan’s Mulranny. May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Teresa, Charlestown
4 weeks ago

My condolences to Steven and Ita, worked with Mary in St Anne’s and she was a lovely, funny, sincere lady, RIP

Fiona & Paul Duffy Murrisk
4 weeks ago

Sending our sincere condolences to Steven and the Needham family on the very sad passing of mary
She was a lovely lady I will always remember how good a carer she was to my mother she was very jolly and enjoyed a laugh
Mary may you rest in peace🙏🏻

Eileen MacCallum Cross & Family
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Mary’s family and friends may she rest in peace

Teresa Geraghty
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the needham family may mary rest in peace

Agnes McNea
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Steven and Ita and all the Needham family on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Grace McNulty Achill
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary’s family and friends, may her gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Mercedes Murphy Doohoma
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary’s family I worked with Mary in Saint Brendans may Mary’s soul rest in peace.

Mary and Walter Cox Kilmeena
4 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathies to the extended Needham family on the death of Mary. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. May she rest in peace.

Trudy Jennings Westport
4 weeks ago

Sympathies to Stephen Ita and Needham family Rip Mary

Liz corrigan Doona Ballycroy
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family may she rest in peace 🙏

tommy and rose mc donnell slingane clogher westport comayo
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Needam family on the passing of Mary
Thinking of you at this difficult time
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Chris and Tommy Cox Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Stephen Ita and all The Needham family on the sad passing of Mary May her gentle soul rest in peace

Bridgie Johnson pollagh achil
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family may she rest in peace

Pauline Mulroy and Noel Marley
4 weeks ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Mary’s son Steven and his wife Ita and extended family on Mary’s passing. May she rest in peace

Michael o Grady aillemore killeen
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Steven and his wife lta on the sad passing of his mother may mary rest in peace 🙏

Anne and Michael waldron aghamore ballyhaunis.
4 weeks ago

Rip mary,a lovely lady, had the pleasure of working with her in st annes nursing home, charlestown,.a dedicated lady ,and gave her best to all she cared for.hope you got the best care whilst you were sick.🙏🙏🙏

Pat and Maureen Conway, Askelane / Achill.
4 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Steven and Ita, Mary’s extended Family, Neighbours and many Friends.
May Mary have Peaceful Rest.

Mary Ginnelly Belfarsad Achill
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Steven and Ita on the sad death of your dear Mum she was an amazing person and great friend to me over the years since we had worked in St Brendans, i will miss our weekly chats, rest in peace dear friend 💔

Ronan O’Grady
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Stephen and all the family. May Mary rest in peace 🙏

Martina Houlihan
4 weeks ago

I’m deepest saddened to hear of the sad passing of Mary. A beautiful, kind lady with a hearty laugh always helping others. You will be missed dearly but never forgotten. My sincere sympathy to your family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace beautiful lady ❤️

Ailbhe Gill, Westport
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Stephen and all Mary’s family on her passing. May she rest in peace.

MaryAnne Mort and family
4 weeks ago

We’re so very sorry to hear the sad passing of Mary, RIP. We hope the memories ye have of her will help guide ye through this most painful and upsetting time. Sending love and prayers, MaryAnne, Paul, Ethan, Callum and your Mam’s cousin Mary Conheeney (nee Gibbons).

Bridie jennings
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to Stephen and Ita,and extended Needham family on the passing of mary, may she rest in peace.

Judy Duggan
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the Needham family Mary was a lovely lady it was a privilege to know her. RIP Mary you will be missed

Chris & Mary O’Malley & family Curradavitt
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Steven & Ita and all of Mary’s family & friends. She was a wonderful lady who touched the lives of so many people in her role as a kind & dedicated carer. May she Rest in Peace.

John and Bernie Joyce and family Carrowniskey
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Needham family on the passing away of Mary
Thinking of you and all your family at sad time
May she rest in peace

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