
Maura Purcell (Nee Burke), Glenribbeen, Lismore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Church Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
On 17th November 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Cork University Hospital,
Maura (Nee Burke), loving daughter of the late Thomas (Tom) Burke.
Deeply regretted by her heartbroken husband Jack, mother Mary (née Power), brother Thomas, sisters Angela O’Brien, Deirdre Buckley and Hilda Kelly, brothers-in-law David O’Brien, Cal Buckley, Gerard Kelly and Milo Purcell, sisters-in-law Maria McCarthy and her husband Gerry, Catherine Becks and her husband Stephen, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
May She Rest In Peace.
Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday evening 20th November 2025 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm,
followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Church Street, Cappoquin.
Funeral Mass on Friday morning 21st November 2025 at 11.00 am, followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin.
Maura’s Funeral Mass can be viewed through the link here
House Strictly Private Please.
We suggest using the online condolence page below as an option to offer your sympathies to the family.
Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Directors
Cappoquin & Tallow
058 52788
www.aidanwalshandsons.ie
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Condolences (10)
William Cullen
Nov 20, 2025
So sorry to hear of Maura untimely passing . May she rest in peace and Gods blessings on Jack and family .
Tina Coleman, Youghal.
Nov 20, 2025
My sincere sympathy to her husband Jack, mother Mary, sister Deirdre and the extended Burke and Purcell families on the sad passing of Maura. May she Rest in Peace.
Grainne Roche , Fermoy
Nov 19, 2025
My condolences To Hylda & The Burke & Purcell family on the sad passing of Maura may she rest in peace
John Kerrigan
Nov 19, 2025
R.i.p maura
Theresa O Gorman
Nov 19, 2025
An absolute lady! So stylish and always had a smile. So sad! Rest in peace Maura!
John Moore
Nov 19, 2025
So sad to hear of Maura's passing and so young. She was always so pleasant and friendly to deal with, always so helpful. She will be sorely missed.
Caroline Foley
Nov 18, 2025
So so sorry to Deidre and all the family absolutely heartbreaking , she was a beautiful person
Virginia, Keith Dransfield
Nov 18, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to Jack, Mary, Thomas, Angela, Deirde, Hilda and all the families on the very sad passing of your dear Maura. She was such a beautiful, lovely person and will be sadly missed. With lots of love and prayers.xx
Karen Cottier
Nov 18, 2025
I'm so very sad to hear of Maura's untimely passing. She was a beautiful lady in every way. We always had lovely chats when we bumped into each other , she was always the same- warm, elegant, smiling and positive. I will really miss her . Deepest sympathy to Jack and all her family. Cappoquin has lost a treasure. May Maura rest in peace.
Robbyn Swan Summers
Nov 18, 2025
Truly heartfelt condolences from Anthony and me. Maura was wonderful, caring and joyful no matter where we met. May she rest in peace.