Mary Ruane nee Barrett

MARY-RUANE

Chelmsford, Essex, England, formerly of Enaghmore, Crossmolina and Father Mulhern Cresent, Belmullet – passed away peacefully.

Predeceased by her beloved parents Jim & Mag Barrett.

Cherished wife of the late Eddie Ruane, Mullaghroe, Belmullet.

Devoted mother to Karen Hinxman and her husband Tom.

Dear sister to Margaret.

Much-loved nanny, auntie, cousin, neighbour and friend to many.

A Mass of celebration for Mary’s life will take place on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 at 11am in St. Tiernan’s Church, Crossmolina, followed by the internment of her ashes in St. Tiernan’s Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/crossmolina

If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family, please click on the link below.

Published On: September 26th, 2025

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Annette Mc Grath
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Karen., Tom and her sister Margaret on the death of Mary. Mary was like a big sister to us . Mary will always be remembered we will miss you alot. Rest in peace Mary with your beloved Eddie. 🙏

Denise and Peter Mulry, Belmullet
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy is extended to the Ruane/Barrett and Shevlin families on the sad passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas and Anne Connor
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathy on your loss

Mary Needham
5 months ago

May she rest in Peace

Maryand Michael Needham
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Karen Tom, Grandchildren, her sister Margaret and extended families.
I worked with Mary
she was a great friend

Gerry shevlin belmullet
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to ruane and Barrett family on the death of mary…May she rest in peace

Jimmy and Stella Caden
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all of you who mourn Mary’s sad passing. Rest in Peace.

Cuffe Family Fairfield.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to All The Barrett , Ruane & Mc Garrigle Families on the passing of Mary. May you rest in peace Mary.

Mary Teresa and Regan family Kilkelly
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all who mourn Mary at this time. I pray the great memories created over the years sustain you all. May she be at peace.

Cyril / Kathleen Padden
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett Family and Extended Families on the Passing Of Mary. May She Rest In Peace

Samantha Geraghty and Neil Reilly
5 months ago

Our sincerest sympathy to Mary’s family neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace

Micheal & Geraldine Mullen
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Mary’s family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest In Peace 🙏

Nora Staunton and Family.Belcarra,Castlebar.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Karen,Tom and children on the sad passing of Mary .
Also to the Barrett,Ruane and McGarrigle families
May she rest in peace.

Dayna, Ivan and Alfie
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary’s daughter Karen, Tom, grandchildren and extended family on Mary’s passing. We all have such fond memories of Mary and will miss her dearly. May she rest in peace x

Trina & Anthony Sheridan
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett families on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Mary Syron crossmolina
5 months ago

My sincere condolence to the Barrett and Ruane and McGarrigle Families on the sad passing of Mary May her Soul Rest in peace in heaven amen 🙏🙏

Damian mc grath
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Karen Mary’s daughter and to all the Barrett and Ruane family. Mary was such a lovely person like a second mum to me she will be sorely missed RIP Mary 🙏 xx

Kieran & Teresa O’Sullivan (Howard)
5 months ago

Deepest Condolences to the Ruane & Barrett families on the sad passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Cyril ,Bena Carey Belmullet .
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Barrett ,Ruane ,And Shevlin Families on the passing of Mary ,A lovely Lady May her kind and gentle soul rest in Heavingly peace .🙏🌷

Martina McGrath
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary’s daughter Karen, her sister Margaret and extended Ruane and Shevlin family’s on the sad passing if Mary. I have fond memories of Mary in Belmullet when she stayed with me for many years. We had known each other for over 50years. May God comfort you all at this sad time.

No more tomorrow’s for us to share, but yesterday’s memories will always be there. Rest in peace Mary x

Bernadette and John Murphy, Attycunnane, Belmullet.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett families on the sad death of Mary. May God grant her eternal rest.

Breege Garrett
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary’s family .May she rest in peace.

John f Caden Ross Lodge
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary’s family and relatives.

Winnie Shevlin & family Church St., Belmullet
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary’s daughter and sister and the extended families on your sad loss.
May she Rest in Peace.

Noel and Atty Gaughan
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to All Mary’s family and extended family members on her passing. Rip

Kim, Skye and river
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Karen and family on the passing of Mary.
Mary was such a big part of our family, especially to our grandmother Martina. We have very fond memories of her ,may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace xx

Ann Ormsby&family.Fotish,Crossmolina.
5 months ago

With our deepest sympathy to the Barrett, Ruane and McGarrigle families on the sad passing of Mary.May she rest peacefully.

Michael and Julia Mcandrew Castlebar
5 months ago

Sinccere Synpathy to Karen the Barrett and Ruane family’s all the Friends of Mary’s, May She rest in peace

Mary K Garrett
5 months ago

May she rest in peace 🙏
She was a lovely person

Martin Barrett. Mullaghroe , Belmullet
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ‘s daughter Karen and Tom and family,her sister Margaret and the extended Ruane and Barrett family. May she rest in peace

Philomena & Michael John Barrett, Drum
5 months ago

Deepest condolences to Mary’s daughter Karen, son in law Tom , sister Margaret and extended Ruane & Shevlin family members. I have fond memories of working with Mary. She was a lovely lady. May Mary’s gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Owen Goonan Geesala Ballina
5 months ago

My sincere Condolences. Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We worked together all those years ago. Lovely Lady and great sense of humour. Rest in Peace Mary.

Charles & Ann Healy. Belmullet
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Karen & Family, extended Barrett, Ruane & Shevlin Families on Mary’s sad passing
May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace

Sheila Tallott and family Belmullet
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to her Daughter Karen and Tom also to all the Ruane family on Mary’s passing. Good memories of us being young and working in Belmullet. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sheila Jimmy Mangan Emlybeg Binghamstown
5 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Karen and family to Mary’s sister Margaret and all her family and friends Worked with Mary in Belmullet she was a lovely lady God rest her gentle soul she is at rest with her beloved husband Eddie

Breege and Sean Doherty
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to the families of Mary May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace amen

Mary Rowan & Family
5 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Karen and family’ sister Margaret, extended Ruane and Barrett families .A lovely lady
May her kind and gentle soul rest in her heavenly home.

John Rowan
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to her daughter Karen & Family, sister Margaret. all the Ruane and Barrett family and extended families on Mary’s passing.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Marty and Helen Lynch
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to her daughter Karen and her husband Tom ,grandchildren , her sister Margaret extended families. Happy memories of our years working together. May her soul rest in peace.

Fr Tom Lavin
5 months ago

Remembering Eddie, Mary and family during my time at Our Lady Immaculate Chelmsford in the 1980’s. May they all rest in peace I will offer Mass for the deceased and comfort for the family.

Kevin and Anna Mai Walsh Belmullet
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett families

Peter and Maureen Munnelly , Rathbane , Crossmolina .
5 months ago

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Barrett , Ruane and McGarrigle families on the death of Mary , May her soul rest in peace amen

Michael and Lena Hurst
5 months ago

Our sincere condolences to the Ruane and Barrett families on the sad passing of Mary. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Jackie and Mary Caden.
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to daughter Karen, son -in-law Tom and family, sister Margaret and family and all the McGarrigle cousins and extended families on the sad passing of Mary, she was always so friendly to chat to when she was home on holidays. May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

JJ & Geraldine Dixon Killala ( Belmullet)
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Mary’s daughter Karen & son in law Tom & her grandkids , Mary’s sister Margert & extended families & to her friends @ this sad difficult time , May her gentle soul RIP x

Marian Duffy Killala (Nee Munnelly, Rathbane Crossmolina)
5 months ago

I offer my deepest sympathy to Karen and Tom on the passing of your mum , Condolences also to her sister Margaret and all extended Ruane and Barrett families at this difficult time. My memories of Mary are, working on the farm for her Uncle Pat and his Sister Mary , she was so good to them and helped out in every way that she could. It was a pleasure to have known her. May she rest in peace

John & Ann Tuohy & family. Belcarra, Castlebar.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Karen, Tom, James, Grace, Margaret & all the extended family & cousins on the sad passing of Mary. Thinking of ye all. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Michael & Maureen Lavelle Northampton
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett families on the sad loss of Maureen May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Annie Corduff and Family, Barhauve, Rossport.
5 months ago

Our Deepest sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett families on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Sean and Eileen shevlin and family
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Ruane and Barrett families on the sad passing of Mary.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen and Michael Monaghan Kilgalligan Carrowteige Ballina Co Mayo
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane and Barrett families on the sad death of Mary I worked with Mary in Belmullet She was so kind and gentle she will be dearly missed. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen McDonnell Belmullet
5 months ago

My deepest sympathy to Mary’s daughter Karen and family, her sister and many many friends may her gentle soul rest in peace

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