The death has occurred of Mary Gardiner (née Shiels)
Barratoor, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Galway
Mary Gardiner
Barratoor, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Galway
Who passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Brendan's C.N.U. Loughrea, on Sunday 16th November 2025, in her 103rd year.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas, son Frank, brothers Mick and Gerry and sister Bridie (Cooney).
Mary will be sadly missed by her loving sons Bennie and Jodie, daughters Maisie, Tessie, Ann, Bridie, Agnes, Eva, Eileen, Bernie and Rita, 35 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Mary will lie in Repose in Kilboy's Funeral Home (H62 KF63) on Tuesday 18th November from 5pm – 7pm, followed by removal to St. Joseph's Church, Ballinakill (H62EK29).
Requiem Mass for Mary, will take place in St. Joseph's Church, Ballinakill, on Wednesday 19th November, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Curra cemetery.
Mary's funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link
https://churchmedia.tv/ballinakillMary's family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the extended family, neighbours and friends, for all their kindness and support at this very sad time.
May Mary's kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
To offer messages of sympathy to Mary's family, please use the Condolences link below.
Published by The Connacht Tribune from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2025.