Sr. Maria (Mary) Collins

Teaghlach Mhuire, Renmore, Galway and formerly of Feigh West, Abbeyknockmoy; Clifden; Achill; Carna and Tuam.

Sr. Maria died peacefully on the 8th March surrounded by her family and community in the wonderful care of the Staff in the Galway Clinic.

Predeceased by her parents Kitty and Frank and her sister-in-law Mary.

Deeply mourned by her sisters Nuala and Winnie, her brothers Michael,Paddy and Martin, sisters-in-law Anne and Kathleen, brothers-in-law Luke and Joseph, nieces Sadbh, Niamh, Angela, Joan and Edel, nephews Kieran, Eoin, Tadhg and Fran, her grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends, Sisters of Mercy Teaghlach Mhuire, Renmore and the Western Branch.

Sr. Maria will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) on Tuesday evening from 5.30.

Removal at 7 o’clock to the Cathedral of the Assumption.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11.30 followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery

Thy Kingdom Come

Ar Dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

Published On: March 9^th, 2026

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Sr. Mary Coleman Sligo

1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to you all on the death of Sr. Maria,. May She rest in Peace. Remembering You all at this difficult time. Mary Coleman

Kieran and Nora Sweeney Achill Sound

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Maria’s family and to the Sisters of Mercy on her sad passing. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Seán and Maureen Wallace, Currane, Achill.

1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Sr Maria’s family and the Sisters of Mercy. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Paddy and Agnes Wallace, Achill Sound.

1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all Sr Maria’s family and the Sisters of Mercy. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Méadhbha Joyce, Polranny, Achill

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Maria’s family and friends. She was a wonderful mentor to me, in Achill Sound N.S., in my first year teaching. She was kind and generous with her time . I remember her with great fondness. May she rest in peace.

Fr. John. Reilly. Lahardane.

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy and condolences to the Collins family on the death of sr. Marie. A lovely lady with many traits and talents. Always enjoyed meeting her. Also sympathy to the distort

Sr Nancy Clarke, Ballina.

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Nuala, Winnie, Michael, Paddy and Martin at this difficult time for all of you. Condolences to Anne, Kathleen, Luke, Joseph, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. extended family and friends, her Teaghlach Mhuire community and Sisters of Mercy, Western Branch. Maria will be missed by many. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Ni imithe uainn ach romhainn.

Nisa, Darren Mc Greal and family Bunnacurry.

1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Sr Maria family. Fond memories of her teaching us in Achill Sound National School. May her Gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Teresa Walsh crestwood

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you all. Sr dheis de go raibh a ainm. Maria was a lovely lady.

Srs of Mercy, Ard Bhríde, Castlebar

1 month ago

We offer our sincere sympathy to Sr. Maria’s sisters, Niall, Winnie, brothers, Michael, Pat and Martin, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, brothers -in -law and sisters- in -law, Sisters of Mercy in Teaghlach Mhuire and all her dear friends. We cherish the happy memories we have of you. Rest in Peace Maria(Mary) we will miss you.

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