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Thomas May

THOMAS-MAYE

Ballina, Co. Mayo and formerly of Ballinamona, The Neale, Co. Mayo – peacefully in Moy Ridge, Ballina on July 6th, 2026.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, brothers Michael Joe, Noel, John and sister Ann.

Survived by his loving family, sister Bríd, brother Kevin, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, dear friends and neighbours.

May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Burke’s Funeral Home, Clonbur (F12N9T8) on Tuesday evening from 6pm until 8pm.

Arriving at Saint John The Baptist Church, The Neale on Wednesday at 9.30am for Funeral Mass at 10am, with burial afterwards in Ballinchalla Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Burke Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

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Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Irish Heart Foundation or click on the link https://irishheart.ie/

The family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time. Those who would like to leave a message of condolence may do so on the condolence section below.

Published On: July 6th, 2026

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Denis and Mary Murphy claremorris and irish rail
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Maye family on the sad passing of Tommy.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael & Mary Macken, Coolroe, C/m
2 weeks ago

Our condolences to the May family on the sad passing of Tom! He was a great colleague & a thorough gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dave, Marcella and Lucy O’hora childers heights
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Terry Reilly
2 weeks ago

Condolences to family members and all associated with Tommy. He was a thorough gentleman, most helpful and understanding and always with a smile on his face. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Colm & Mary Kavanagh Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May family on passing of Tommy. A great friend of our family & golfing buddy of my late Dad Noel McLoughlin. Tommy was a true gentleman May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Donal and Emer Hughes, Cong
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the May family on the passing of Tom. May he rest in peace 🙏

Jim mulligan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May family on the passing of Tommy.
Great memories of Tommy in the Club house on Sunday mornings with his mischivious smile & great stoies. A great friend & true gentleman.
RIP TOMMY.

Brendan and Kathleen Conroy, Claremorris.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Brid and Kevin and all the extended family on the passing of Tom, a true gentleman.
May his soul Rest In Peace.

Noel and Teresa Armstrong and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the May family on the sad passing of Tommy. A former work colleague. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Daniel O’Gara
2 weeks ago

My Deepest sympathy to Brid and Kevin on the sad passing of Tom.
Many good memories I have of the summers in Ballina train station with my cousins, the Mays.
Tom was a gentleman Rip

Frank and Noreen Murphy Ashford Cong
2 weeks ago

Our Sincere Condolences to Tom’s sister and brother and all his nieces and nephew’s. May Tom’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tony Duffy
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Maye Family on Tommy’s Passing.
A gentleman to the core. RIP

PAT & MARY MONGAN (BALLINA)
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to May family on the death of Tommy.
A true gentleman.
Fond memories of him at Active Retirement meetings and Christmas parties.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.🙏

Phonsie and Marie McLoughlin CIE
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Maye family on Tommy’s passing. A true gentleman with a lovely gentle nature. May his soul rest in peace.

MC Loughlin family Market Square
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May family on the passing of Tommy, a true gentleman and good friend of our family.
May Tommy rest in peace

Sean and Pauline Rowley Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest and sincere sympathy to the Maye family on the sad passing of Tommy, one of nature’s gentlemen. Fond memories of Tommy in Ballina Golf Club where he served as Captain and Treasurer and greatly enhanced many an occasion with his mischevious stories and droll wit. Ait speisealta i measc na nAingeal go raibh aige.

Pat Coyne
2 weeks ago

To all Tommys family please accept our condolences on Tommys passing.
May he rest in peace from all at coyne tyres ballina

Maureen Ruane
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May and extended family on the death of Thomas, a true gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

James Flannery
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May family on the passing of Thomas. May he rest in peace

Marion & John Glacken, Ardnaree
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May family on the death of Tommy. May his soul rest in peace.

Seamus& Geraldine Reddington
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the May family on the sad passing of Tommy, a true gentleman. RIP Tommy.

Pat Tonra ex Baxter
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the extended May family on the sad passing of Thomas. Had contact with Thomas during my time in Baxter. And a few good Christmas nights out with him and Irish Rail colleagues in Breaffy House. Rest in peace 🙏

john & maura farragher castlebar
2 weeks ago

sorry to hear of Tom’s passing a classmate of mine in Ballinrobe C.B.S.. A gentleman and friend. May his soul rest in peace.

Sylvie & Deirdre Golden
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Tommy’s Family on his sad passing. I was fortunate to have worked with him over the years, a great work colleague & a real gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest in Peace Tommy.

Tommy & Anne Reilly Glebe, Ballina
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the May family on Tommy’s passing.
Ar dheis Dé a Anam dílis.

Tom & Cora Barrett. Ballina. Aaa
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Maye on the death of Tommie, a lovely gentlemen. Always ready for a chat. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom and Christina Hanahoe
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Thomas’s family on his passing. A lovely man got to know him in the nursing home in Ballina. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Angela Gilmartin , Ballina
2 weeks ago

Im deeply saddened to see my old friend Tommy has passed. I know Tommy since the time I was working in Lavelles shop in Ardnaree and he was lodging in Mother Armstrongs. In the evenings we used to eat dinner together in Mothers. He later became a great friend to my husband Cathal RIP and to my sister in law Mary RIP. After Cathal died he was instrumental in reforming the Abbey Ramblers Darts team who went on to win the competition. Tommy was always such a big part of our family and I will miss him dearly. He was always great fun and we also had many a laugh at the Ballinrobe races and his cally parties in later years with Ann RIP. Condolences to Tommys family. Rest in peace my
dear friend

PJ & Ethna O’Gara Ballindine
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Tommie’s family Kevin and Brid and all extended relatives and friends Tom was a lovely person to meet and have a chat with May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Martin Maguire,Ballina
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Maye Family on the sad passing of Tommy. He was a wonderful character and has left a lot of treasured memories to so many. RIP

Julie Burke new St Ballinrobe
2 weeks ago

Dear Breege, Kevin and all the may family so sad to hear of toms passing he was always a nice kind gentleman and a good friend to dad and mam in Ballinamona. Rest in peace with your family gone before you.

Robert and Justin Cosgrove
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Frank and the Maye family on the death of Tom. May he rest in peace.

Gerry & Chris Boyle/Gilligan
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathy to the Maye family and all the relatives and friends on the death of Tom. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary & Bernie Lawrence
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all Tommy’s family, sister Brid & brother Kevin. May he rest in Peace. A great friend & golfing buddy of my Uncle Noel McLoughlin.

Noel Hoban
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the May family on Tommy’s passing. He was a great Railway man and a total Gent.RIP

Joe Murphy
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Tommy’s sister Brid & to his brother Kevin, to his extended family & to his many friends on his passing. May Tommy rest peacefully.

Mary Langan and Family Amana Estate Ballina
2 weeks ago

It is with great sadness that I read of Tommy’s passing. He was one of nature’s gentlemen, kind and very generous, always pleasant, and willing to see the best in people and situations that came his way. He was a work colleague of my late husband and a golfing buddy as well, combined with Friday night frolics in Vincys, after work where many a tall tale was told. Tommy has left behind him indelible memories for us all to cherish, and remember him as one of nature’s true gentlemen. May his kind and gentle soul be forever at peace. Rest in peace Tommy.

John Foy Bridge Street Ballinrobe
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Thomas, May he rest in Peace.

Margaret cawley
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Tommy’s family, he was a lovely man with great stories to tell.
May his gentle soul rest in peace,

Ray and Patricia Finnerty Irishrail Ballina
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of Tommys family, he was a great character and gentleman.

Frank & Bridie Joyce
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Frank and all the May family on the passing of Thomas, may he rest in peace 🙏

Michael Cunningham north wales
2 weeks ago

Worked with my grandfather at CIE .
A true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The Foy family formerly Ardagh Ballina.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Tommy’s family.
A great man to tell stories some true some with Tommy’s twist on them. Tommy was a dear and treasured friend to our late mother Mary and the Foy family, thank you Tommy. May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace🙏.

Tommy and Liz Browne. Westport.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family .May heaven be his bed.

Michael & Mary O’Malley – Ballina
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Tommys family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Claremorris bowling club.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Maye family on Tom’s passing. Sympathy also to Tom’s brother in law Frank.May Tom’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sylvie Kelly
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Maye families on the passing of Tommy, a gentleman.
May he rest in peace

Sean Jennings
2 weeks ago

A great friend to my dad John Brocky Jennings and a visitor to our house for years, he had a way of making everyone laugh .RIP old friend and condolences to all his family.

Teresa Walsh formally Gortjordan Shrule Crestwood Galway
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to you, all on Tommy s bereavement. Ar dheis de go raibh a, ainm.

Jean Forbes
2 weeks ago

In loving memory of Tommy, a great character, a lovely neighbour and friend. May Tommy rest in peace.

Dorothy Mc Kane
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Bríd and family on Tommy’s passing. It was always a pleasure to deal with him, always the mischievous smile and the cúpla focal…… Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Vyvette Harrison-white
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Tommys family on his passing.. he was a great man with a great sense of humour..
May he rest in peace

Willie Durkan C I E Ballina
2 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing.
Deepest sympathy to his sister Brid and brother Kevin and extended family and friends .May he R I P

Noel and Majella Coleman Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Maye Family and Extended families on the death of Tom.
A lovely man and great company. May he Rest In Peace

Cllr Damien Ryan
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the extended Maye family on the death of Thomas. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Marian Weir,Achill
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Tommy’s family and extended family on his sad passing. Shared lodgings with Tommy in Ardnaree when we both worked in CIE many moons ago. A gentleman. RIP Tommy.

Dermot Feerick. Ballina
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Maye and extended families on the passing of Tommy.
He was a lovely man with a great sense of humour and always had a funny story /incident to relate to his friends.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sean Mc Donagh
2 weeks ago

May Tommy’s soul rest in peace.

Kathryn Foley, Ardoughan, Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Maye family on the death of your beloved Brother and Uncle Tommy, he was one of nature’s gentlemen and always a pleasure to meet and have a chat, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time. Rip Tommy 🙏

Michael and Frances Walkin
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Maye family on the sad passing of Tommy, a true gentleman.
May he rest in peace

John & Maura Grant
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Brid, Kevin and extended Maye family on
the death of Tom. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Marion Mattimoe
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Maye Family on the passing of Tommy. May he rest in peace.

John Barrett
2 weeks ago

A true Gentleman , Rest in Peace Tommy.

Bridie Kearns ex Bus Eireann/CIE
2 weeks ago

I’m so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a character and there was never a dull moment when he was around.
My condolences to his sister Brid,
Brother Kevin and the extended May families. May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Padraig O’Malley ex Irish Rail Westport
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Maye families on the death of Thomas. May he rest in peace

Jimmy Wall Carnakib Headford Co Galway
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the Maye family on the death of Thomas.
May he rest in peace.

Christy and Valerie Durkan
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear about the death of Thomas,
May be Rest in Peace

Ann Marie and Sandra Martin Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Family of Tommy ,a gentleman and friend of our Dad.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏

Anne Sweeney
2 weeks ago

I’m just so sad to hear of Tommys passing .
Such a lovely man with a great sense of humour .
He used to call to the bank daily on behalf of his employer for years & years – pitching orange pips across the counter – always full of devilment .
May be rest in peace .

Paddy Mc Callig. Claremorris.
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.Sincere sympathy to the Maye and extended family. May he rest in peace.

John Cummins
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to Tommy’s family.. great character.. great humour.. great company…a genuine nice guy. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.

Mossie Ryan
2 weeks ago

Rest in peace Tommy

Michael and Kate Walsh.
2 weeks ago

Rest in Peace Tommy.

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