Betty Searson

I was so sorry to hear of dear Betty's death and I am very sorry that I was unable to attend the celebration of her long life. She was a very special friend to my late mother Muriel. They made many visits together to the National Concert Hall and loved the Friday night concerts with the NSO.
Betty also visited our holiday home at the Hook in Wexford which I think she thoroughly enjoyed.
Betty was a splendid conversationalist and over the years she and my mother regaled each other with great stories from their experiences of their long and active lives.
Betty's pre Christmas drinks party was a special part of the festive season's calendar. She will be greatly missed by all her many friends and family.

I was sorry to hear of Betty's death. I have really good memories of her when working in the library of the RDS. May She Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Betty’s nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful person and a dear friend.

Very sorry to hear of Betty's death. Sincere sympathy to the family. Pat Cowley (O'Connor) ex RDS Library.

We were sad to hear of Betty's departure from this life, but very happy to have known her and to have been brought together with cousins, relatives and friends by Betty - a lady with a beautiful and admirable spirit

We were saddened to hear of Betty's passing; a wonderful, gentle lady. Rest in Peace

I learnt with sadness yesterday when reading the Irish Times of Betty's passing . We met in 2005 as appointed Executors to an eminent founder of the DGOS. Our task took over 12 years to complete and in the many hours spent in no.27 I was always impressed by her pleasant manner and grasp of detail. My sincere condolences to the Murphy family and if any member wished I can be reached on 086-2567109.

Sincere condolences to Betty's family. We have fond memories working with Betty in the RDS. She was such an inspiring colleague. Linda and Cormac

Betty Searson was a dear friend, a wonderful supporter of all young musicians in Ireland and a true champion of the promotion of concerts. Her work in the RDS was magnificent. I will miss her dearly. Her gentleness, kindness and amazing efficiency was an inspiration to us all.

My sincere sympathies to the family. Betty was a lovely lady and always very welcoming to me whenever I visited the RDS after the death of my father, Alan Eager (former Librarian), who held her in high esteem and greatly valued her as a friend.

We were so sad to read of Betty's death. Having know her since her days in the RDS Library over 70 years ago, she became a great friend of the Coulter family and she enjoyed many holidays with my sister Elizabeth since they worked together in the RDS. Our deepest sympathy to Mark and his family

Very sorry to hear of Bettys’ passing.Fond memories from RDS years

Deepest sympathies to Mark and extended family on the passing of your Aunt Betty, May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Betty’s family on her passing. She was a much loved, kind and gentle neighbour who always had a smile on her face, particularly at her annual Christmas gathering.

To Mark and all your family our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Aunt Betty.

Sincere condolences to all the Searson's and Murphy's

Reeling in the years – 70s and 80s very happy times working in the RDS Library. Betty was a wonderful role model and mentor. Deepest sympathy to her family. RIP.

I am so sorry to hear of Betty's death.She was a gentle woman in every sense, who got things done without fuss or bother, and passed on her love of music and the arts to a wide variety of people.

Sincere Sympathy to Mark & all the Murphy family on the sad passing of your dear aunt Betty, May she rest in peace.

A wonderful colleague & true professional in her calling.
Gerry
RIP

Sincerest sympathy to Betty's family. She was a wonderful lady. We always enjoyed her visits to our farm in Wicklow to see our sheep with her very good friend Valerie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

I was very saddened to hear of Betty’s sudden passing. I grew up in the house next door. She was a wonderful neighbour, always cheerful and friendly. She set the tone for the entire terrace in the best possible way. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Sincere condolences to Betty’s family and friends
Betty was a lovely lady and a passionate ambassador for Craft in Ireland.

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

On behalf of many of Ireland's Craft community; potters, weavers, metalsmiths, sculptors, knitters, boat-builders, basketmakers, textile artists, lacemakers, glass artists, jewellers, woodturners and more, we would like to offer our sincere condolences to Betty Searson's family. She was a tireless advocate of Irish Craft through her work with the RDS over many years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Sincere sympathy to the Hennessy and Searson family on the death of Betty, our dear neighbour whose warmth, conviviality and interest in the Arts inspired many. May she rest in peace. A life well lived and an example to us all.

We wish so much that we could be there. Heartfelt thanks to all my Murphy family for taking such good care of Betty. Sending all our love from Scotland,

Emma, Anthony, Fiadh and Oscar

I have very happy memories of Betty from my time working in the RDS Library. She did tremendous work for the RDS as Arts Officer as well as as being a first class Librarian. We remained good friends after I moved to Coleraine and continued our friendship up to the end. It was always lovely to meet her at the Wexford Festival or in the National Concert Hall. She will be sorely missed by her very large circle of friends and of course by her family.

So sorry to read of Betty's passing. May she rest In peace. Gemma Mooney née OBrien RDS in the late 6thys.

Sincere sympathy to Mark and family on the passing of Betty I used to meet her at Trees road

Living as I do in Zambia, I did not get to see my first cousin Betty Searson very often. However I too retain warm memories of her vitality and love for life. She was a wonderful ambassador for the Royal Dublin Society and for Ireland. May the Risen Jesus now lead her into the fullness of God.

Sorry to hear of Betty's passing. What a wonderfully gracious lady she was, living a long happy life. My family and I have many fond memories of her from down through the years.