John NEEDHAM

John Needham (Feenone, Carrowniskey, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo) February 15th 2026 : Peacefully in his 99th year, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional, wonderful care of the nurse and staff at Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home. Son of the late Kate and Michael. Predeceased by his infant son Seamus, siblings Mary Renwick, Nora Staunton, Theresa Foley, Paddy Needham, Eugene Needham, Austin Needham, Michael-Joe Needham, son-in-law Christy Gallagher and daughter-in-law Madeline Lavelle. Loving husband of Eileen (née McNally) loving father to Michael - Joe (Ann), Mary O'Donnell (Peter), Kathleen Sweeney (Tom), Thomas (Cheryl), Sean, Paraic (Laurel), Peggy Gallagher, Eugene (Margaret), Eileen Keogh (Alan), and Beatrice Prendergast (John). Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons, daughters, sisters Kathleen Needham and Beatrice Mullen, his thirty one grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended Needham and McNally families, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May He Rest In Peace

John will rest in repose at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Tuesday (Feb.17th) from 5:00pm, concluding with Vigil Prayers at 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive at 11:30am to the Church of the Holy Family, Killeen on Wednesday (Feb.18th) for 12 noon Mass of Christian Burial, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Louisburgh Meals on Wheels c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh.

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

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Mass can be viewed live by clicking on the web stream link below.

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House Private Please.