Hilda Raftery
(née Broderick)

Amy and family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely mother. May she rest peacefully. Sending all my love.

Hilda was the most amazing of people and teachers. In the Coláiste, she inspired me with a love of Geography which I went on to study. Every student who ever knew her had the highest of praise for her. She was eloquent, passionate, a natural communicator and mentor. Simply wonderful. My deepest sympathies to all her family and friends at this sad loss: I hope that knowing of her legacy provides some consolation.

Sincere sympathy to you all on your sad bereavement.
Sympathy also to my neighbour John on the death of his sister.
May Hilda rest in peace

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of such a wonderful Mother, teacher and friend xx may she rest in peace xx

My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Mrs Raftery.
I had the great luck to be taught by her. She was of course a gifted teacher, but more than that, she was universally well liked and highly regarded by her pupils. I never remember Mrs Raftery resorting to the use of sarcasm or cutting remarks and we responded in kind - with nothing but affection for her.
Her classes were the sweet spot in the school day. She would sweep in - cape always draped from the elbows and billowing behind her - and set forth with a great flurry of energy and enthusiasm, which of course was infectious. Mrs Raftery really was the template for what a great teacher could be. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. I measc laochra na nGael go raibh a anam dílis.

Marinella, My sincere sympathy to you Pat and all of your family on the sad passing of your Mother. May she Rest In Peace.

I would like to send my condolences to all of Hilda's family and friends. She was an outstanding teacher and a wonderful woman. It was a privilege to have had as a mentor and a guide over the six years that she taught our class. We may not always have behaved too well but we appreciated even then how special she was.

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and John and to all the Raftery family.
Rest in peace Hilda.

Sincere sympathy to the Raftery & Broderick family on the sad passing of Hilda. I deeply enjoyed our conversations and her great interest in people. Leabha i measc na Naomh go raibh aici.

Deepest sympathy to John, Martina and extended family on the passing of Hilda. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Ignatius and family on Hilda's passing. She was such a kind, gracious and caring lady.
We spent many an occasion at parties, weddings, funerals etc in different locations from Doonbeg to Dublin.
We always looked forward to meeting her and yourself, Ignatius. We miss all those events but we are sure Hilda is now enjoying her Heavenly status.
Ceol na nAingeal go gcloise sí agus leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.
(Dear friends of Don and Ger!)

My deepest sympathies to all the Raftery family. Bean Uí Reachtaire was a warm, enthusiastic teacher whose passion for teaching and geography will be remembered by so many.

Sincere sympathies to the raftery family on the passing of Hilda. May she rest in peace….

Would like to express condolences to the family of Bean Uí Reachtaire; Marinella, Iníon Uí Reachtaire, taught me French, which became my favourite subject.
Have lovely memories of Bean Uí Reachtaire who was always funny, kind and so pleasant.
Go raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Uirthi

Sympathies to Mrs. Raftery's family. She was without doubt our most inspiring secondary teacher...I remember her saying , when you go on a Sunday drive never go over a bridge, without asking your parents, what river flows under this ! Her spirit lives on! R.I.P.

Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí le Marinella, agus clann Hilda ar fad ar a bás le déanaí, múinteoir eiseamláireach, tiomanta, paiseanta, cliste, greannmhar agus tuisceannach. Las sí tine ionainn go léir d'fhoghlaim na Staire, bhaineas an oiread sin taitnimh as a cuid teagaisc, tuiseana agus grinn. Bean ar leith ab ea í agus beidh dea chuimhne agam go deo ar mo laethanta ar scoil toisc go raibh sé d'ádh orm a bheith ina rang Staire Ardteiste. She made History come alive for all of us and her dry sense of humour and absolute humanity was an inspiration. She is a huge loss to her family and to all of us who were lucky enough to have been in her orbit. Suaimhneas Síoraí di! Jacqueline Ní Fhearghusa

To Marinella and family on the loss of your beautiful mum. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

My condolences to you Eveyln and the wider Raftery family on the loss of your mom. A lady.

My sympathy to you Evelyn and the Raftery family on the passing of Hilda. RIP

Sincere sympathies to the Raftery family on your loss. Mrs Raftery had the unenviable job of teaching me History and Geography as Gaeilge for the Inter Cert. Just listening to her in class was enough to stimulate your interest in the subject. A born teacher.

I met her a few times over the years, at reunions and other events. She had an amazing memory for faces and pupils.

Sonas síoraí di

Sincere condolences to Marinella, Pat, Paddy, Harry, Eva and the wider Raftery family at this time. May Hilda rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of Mrs. Rafftery. Such a wonderful, inspiring teacher, great memories of history classes with her.

Sincere codolences to all of Hildas family on your recent loss.
Hilda had the onerous job of teaching me Geography as Gaeilge...I wasnt the most receptive of pupils but i always loved her and her class..
She was a kind caring humorous woman and im sure a bright light has gone out for you all.
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis

Mo chomhbhrón libh, a chairde. Chuaigh Hilda go mór i bhfeidhm orm mar mhúinteoir agus mar leasphríomhoide. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal. Guím sólás oraibh ag an am seo.

So sorry to have heard of the passing of Mrs. Raftery who was always so kind and considerate to me when I was in LHC. My condolences to her family and especially to Marinella. Dee and Jess Lawlor

Sincere condolences to John and the Raftery family at this very sad time, may she rest in peace

Comhbhrón ó chroí libh go léir. Bean iontach ab ea do bhean chéile, do mháthair, do sheanmháthair. Bhí aoibh gháire álainn uirthi.
I remember one particular History class where we were studying Ignatius Loyola and there were giggles amongst us, as somehow we knew there was an Ignatius very close to her heart! ❤️
Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a hanam dílís🙏🏻

Emer Clifford (Hayes) LHC ‘91

Deepest Sympathy and my condolences to John and the Raftery Family.

Deepest sympathy to Marinella, Eveylen and all the Raftery family on the sad passing of your mum.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ignatius
Evelyn, Amy and all the Raftery family on the passing of Hilda.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Donal Costello Roscrea

Sincere sympathy to Marinella, Pat and all of the Raftery family on the sad passing of your beloved mother. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Marinella, deepest sympathy to you and all of your family on the sad passing of your Mum. My thoughts and prayers and with you at this sad time. May she Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to the family of Bean Ui Raifteire. An inspiring history teacher and a lovely lady.

Marinella , we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely Mum. We’re thinking of you and all your family at this sad time .
May she rest in peace .
Le Grá X

Sincere condolences John and family on Hilda's passing. May she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to all of Hilda's family at this very difficult and sad time. I have many memories of her from school and from when our paths crossed outside and after school. A very kind, interesting and special lady. May Hilda Rest in Peace.

To all the Raftery family .Sorry to hear of your recent loss, such a fantastic teacher and lovely lady.

Dearest Marinella and the Raferty family sincerest condolences on the death of your Mum. She was a lovley lady and an inspiring teacher. Leaba i measc na Naomh aici.

Sincere sympathy to the family of Bean Ui Raifteire. She was a wonderful and inspiring teacher with a great sense of humour.

Sincere condolences Marinella. Pat and all the extended Raftery family on the sad passing of your dear mum. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

To Evelyn, your father, to Paddy and your extended family, I was sorry to hear that your mother Hilda had passed. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you. X

Evelyn, I am so sorry to hear of your mum, Hilda’s passing, May she rest in peace. My sincere sympathy to you, your dad Ignatius, your sisters Marinella, Amy, your brother John and all the family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Just want to say how sorry I was to hear of your mothers loss Marinella rip
I am a former pupil and all I can say is that she was one of the good ones .
I learnt so much from her
Le dea ghui

Our sincere condolence to Ignatius, to my dear friend Marinella, Amy, Evelyn, John, Pat, Paddy, Harry and Eva and all the extended family on the very sad passing of your beloved Hilda. She was a true lady, gentle and kind. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Ignatius, Marinella, John, Amy & Evelyn, extended family & friends, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Hilda, cherish all the wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all at this sad & difficult time.
May Hilda Rest in Peace 🙏

Sincerest sympathy to all rhe family at this sad time. I have great memories of Hilda as a colleague when I taught Geography in the Secondary School. We had some memorable field trips and lots of laughter. A special lady, kind, enthusiastic and a faithful companion!

Deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Hilda. May she Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Eva, Marinella and family on the loss of your lovely grandmother, Hilda. May she rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies to all of Hilda's family at her untimely passing. I always enjoyed our many conversations when I worked at the Ministers Cross. She was a lady.

My sincere condolences to the Rafferty family on the loss of Bean Ui Reachtaire. She was a wonderful teacher and the heart and soul of the A school. I loved her energy and capacity for fun. I remember her beautiful big smile. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

My sincere condolences to the Raftery family on the heavy loss of Mrs Raftery. Mrs Raftery taught me in the 'Scoil A' at Laurel Hill in the 1980s and I remember her as an extraordinarily inspiring and kind teacher. I still remember how exciting she made the 'Flight of the Earls' on the Inter. Cert. history syllabus. I also studied Leaving Cert. history with her and it was the most exciting, fun, inspiring, and intellectually stretching experience (I since went on to an academic career, inspired by her teaching). I owe her a very great deal. Mrs Raftery was an exceptional teacher who inspired thousands of Laurel Hill students and I remember her with deep gratitude: I was very lucky to be taught be her. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Marinella & family on the death of your beloved Mother, Hilda and to Eva on the death of your adored Grandmother. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Marinella and her family on the sad loss of your mother Hilda.
May she rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the cherished memories you shared together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to the Raftery family on the passing of Hilda
May she rest in peace
McCabe Family
Bunratty

Deepest condolences to Marinella, Pat, Paddy, Harry, Eva and all the Raftery family on the sad loss of your lovely mum and Grandmother. RIP

Sincere condolences to John and family at this time, may she rest in peace

Sincerest condolences to Ignatius, Evelyn and all the Raftery family on the sad loss of your dearest wife and mother, Hilda. May she rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Deepest condolences to Marinella, Pat, Paddy, Harry, Eva and family on your loss.

Deepest condolences to John and all the family at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the death of your mother Hilda. May she rest in peace.