Brigitte Le Juez

vor fünfunddreissig Jahren hatte ich as Privileg, Brigitte kennenzulernen. Ich habe sie nie vergessen.Ihr füher Tod ist ein grosser Verlust füpr alle, die sie gekannt und geliebt haben.

Martin Müller

Our heartfelt condolences to Brian and all of the family on the sad passing of Brigitte. It was a privilege to have met Brigitte. She was an incredibly kind and generous person, and we will always remember her. You are all in our thoughts.

My sincere condolences to Brigitte’s family, husband and close friends. I first came across her when I found her book, Beckett avant la lettre, ( Grasset, 2007) having just completed my BA at DCU and upon reading her book that year I decided that if I were to do a Masters, I would do it under her supervision.

In 2011, I met Brigitte face to face for the very first time, after having read her in French writing about my hero Samuel Beckett. I shall always remember seeing her face when I placed a first edition copy of her book on Beckett before her on the table in the cafe at DCU. She was slightly taken aback, and she laughed rather nervously. So began my encounter with her.

Brigitte went onto write the preface of my first collection of poetry, The Dark Pool ( 2015), and she helped me launch the book in Ardgillan Castle, close to my home in Skerries, north county Dublin. She became a dear friend and I simply can’t believe that she is gone.

I wish her husband John my very deepest condolences as I know he must be experiencing a profound sense of loss with her passing, as indeed must all her family and close friends.

She is already so sorely missed.

My deepest condolences to her mother and sister who must feel also such a tremendous loss.


Peter Sean O’Neill

Sincères condoléances à la famille de Brigitte. Nos rencontres m'ont marquée par la sincérité et la chaleur de nos échanges. Quant au rôle qu'elle a joué dans la recherche et l'enseignement du Français, il restera vivant dans la mémoire des étudiants et des collègues. Son décès m'a beaucoup attristée.

I often think of Brigitte's kindness and warmth, though we only talked a few times. I was always aware of her important role in raising the profile of French studies in Ireland, via ADEFFI and the IJFS. She will be sorely missed. Toutes mes condoléances à sa famille.

My deepest sympathies to the Le Juez Family on the passing of your beloved Brigitte. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis

I'm so very sad, Brian, to hear of Brigitte's premature death. I first knew her when she was a lectrice at UCD, and kept up with her through her resplendent career in French studies and Comparative Literature. I particularly remember one of her joyful picnics when I was extern at DCU. It was always a pleasure to be in her company: she lifted the spirits of all she engaged with. That is a rare quality, and she will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to you, Brian, and to all her family.

My deepest sympathy to the Duffy and Le Juez families. I had the pleasure of working with Brigitte especially on the board of AMOPA Irlande. A gifted scholar, an inspiring lecturer, a warm and generous collaborator, she will long be remembered by those of us lucky enough to have had the joy and privilege of knowing her. Solas na bhflaitheas ar a h-anam alainn.

Grace Neville (UCC)

Brigitte was a most welcoming colleague to me when I moved from Maynooth to UCD in 1991. All too soon after that, UCD's loss became DCU's immense gain. Brigitte remained however, even after retirement, a discreetly dynamic and dedicated contributor to the Franco-Irish academic community, which aptly paid formal tribute last week not just to her trojan work but also to her 'loyal, gifted, gentle and witty' nature. It was always lovely to be in Brigitte's presence. Her approach to life and to people as well as to literature and learning was balm to the spirit. Deepest sympathy to you, Brian, on the loss of your anamcara et toutes mes condoléances à la maman et à la sœur de Brigitte et à ses proches.

In heartfelt sorry at Brigitte's death, and with deep condolences to Brian and all of her family

So very very sorry to hear of the death of Brigitte.Sending all my sympathy to you Brian on this devastating news.Remembering the warm,friendly and most interesting woman that Brigitte was,her beautiful garden,her wonderful contribution to local life in Blayney.

I am very sad to hear the news of Brigitte's passing. With a warm heart and enormous energy, she made an invaluable contribution to the work of the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies in DCU, and internationally, to the field of comparative literature. My sincere sympathies to Brian and family.

It’s very sad to hear the news of Brigitte’s passing. Brigitte was a wonderful person and a great scholar. I will remember her warmth, her encouragement to young colleagues and her great contribution to the French studies community in Ireland. She will be sadly missed by all.

Our heartfelt condolences to Brian and the Le Juez and Duffy families for the passing of Brigitte. May she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Brian and family. Brigitte was a wonderful colleague and I have lovely memories of working with her in UCD.

Profoundly sorry to hear Brigitte has passed away. All my sympathy to Brian and her family.

Sincere sympathies to Brian and family on Brigitte's passing. She was a valued member of Concra Wood Golf Club and I played alongside on many occasions. She always had a smile on her face. May Brigitte Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Brian. The Le Juez and Duffy families on the sad passing of Brigitte, May her soul rest in peace

On a lovely day (in 2011, I think), Brigitte and I were walking up the avenue leading to Ballymun Road from Glasnevin campus and talking about the daffodils growing there. I hadn't been in Ireland long and Brigitte told me about St Brigid's Day (her namesake, as she emphasised) and the beginning of spring on 1 February, which astonished me, having fairly recently arrived to Ireland from Germany, where spring starts on 20 March. For some reason, ever since then, I thought her birthday was on the 1 February and only recently found out this was utterly wrong (this also says something about my being clearly remiss about sending birthday greetings!). However, the link stuck and I’ll always associate Brigitte with the new beginnings of spring.

With heartfelt condolences to Brian, Micheline and Joëlle and all of Brigitte‘s family and friends.

Condolences Brian So sorry to hear your your loss.
Brigette will be sadly missed by by the Francofones who joined her conversation classes in the library
Mary Short

My deepest sympathy to Brian and Brigitte’s family. Brigitte was a true lady and a gentle soul . May she rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Brian and to all of Brigitte’s family and close friends. I have very warm memories of Brigitte as an inspiring colleague and generous collaborator in the days of the DCU/St Patrick’s College Joint Faculty of Humanities. Suaimhneas síoraí uirthi.

Deepest condolences to Brian, the Duffy and Le Juez families on the sad loss of your beloved Brigitte. May she rest in peace.

My condolences to all in Brigitte's warmest circle. I have known Brigitte as a true professional and community builder; the European Society for Comparative Literature felt like a home for scholars with all levels of experience, venturing in the known, but especially in the unknown. Brigitte's enormous contribution will be missed

My deepest condolences to Brian, Brigitte’s family and many friends. She was such a lovely lady and will be missed by so many.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and colleague Brigitte. I extend my most heart-felt condolences to her family and friends. Brigitte will continue to live in my memory of the many wonderful moments we shared.

I am so sad to hear of Brigitte 's untimely passing.My thoughts r with Brian n all the family at this sad n difficult time.May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.She was a beautiful lady full of kindness n will be sadly missed.
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So very sorry for the loss of Brigitte, a beautiful shining light and an inspiration to so many.

Deepest condolences to Brigitte’s family at this terribly sad moment. Brigitte était une collègue d’une générosité et d’une gentillesse exemplaires. Elle nous manquera énormément.

Brigitte was a wonderful friend, a warm and gentle person, and a dedicated and honest scholar. She'll be sorely missed. Deepest sympathy to Brigitte's family, friends, and colleagues.

Sincere sympathy to Brian on the sad passing of Brigitte. Over the short number of years in Castleblayney Brigitte made an important contribution to her newly adopted home. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences Brian, studying under Brigitte was a wonderful experience and helped mould the career to where I am today.

Sincerest sympathy Brian , Pairic & family, & the Le Juez families on the passing of your beloved Brigitte.
May here soul rest in eternal peace.
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Sincere sympathy to Brian, Paraic and Family on Brigitte’s passing.
May Brigitte rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brigitte. May she Rest In Peace.

Brigette was a sincere , kind and gentle lady whom i got to know first through playing golf at Concra Wood Ladies Golf Club.She always had a smile on her face and her company was enjoyed by many especially with her positivity, quick wit and intelligence .Thinking and praying for her husband Brian and all her family and friends.RIP Brigette 🙏

Sincere condolences to Brian, Micheline, Joëlle and the Duffy family on the passing of Brigitte. We will miss her friendship, kindness and gentle activism - she was inspiring, thoughtful and a wonderful person who we were privileged to know. Thinking of you all.

Sincere condolences to Brian and the Duffy family and Brigitte’s family on her sad and untimely passing.

I was very sad to hear this news. Brigitte was a gentle and empathetic colleague within French Studies. She always made young colleagues feel welcome and valued.

I was very sorry to hear of Brigitte's passing. I got to know her well at DCU and she was a really lovely person. Deepest condolences to Brian and her family.

Farewell Bridgette. You were one true friend to us and your diverse way of gardening brought us to a different place. You challenged us to think about the garden in a different way than our normal ways. You introduced us to a different aspect of gardening which we will always admire.
To Brian and the extended family..we have lost a gem but our memories will live forever

Brigitte was a valued colleague and a pioneer in French and Francophone Studies in Ireland. Her dedication to the promotion of French and comparative literature was unstinting and her legacy remains in her many publications, including her exemplary volume on Samuel Beckett as lecturer and the enduring influence of her teaching on her undergraduate and postgraduate students. Elle va nous manquer.

Sincere condolences to Brian and Brigitte's family on your sad loss . May Brigitte rest in peace .

It was with great sorrow that I learned about Brigitte’s passing. She was such a lovely person who had immense contribution for my career as a scholar.
As president of the European Society of Comparative Literature she was organizing a congress in Ireland in 2015, and we met in person and had the opportunity to visit Dublin and Galway. As a Brazilian just arrived in the UK, I was so insecure about my work, about presenting myself in such circles and Brigitte’s warmth and incentive were precious to me. She has done so much for the field and so much for young researchers. I’ll be forever grateful for the time and effort she put into my writing to help me to produce a nice chapter for “(Re)Writing Without Borders”. I’m full of gratitude for her competent and affectionate professionalism.
I hope her family and friends might find solace in the fact that she not only changed their lives, but that of so many others who will somehow keep her alive in new projects, other books and outstanding poetry.

Rest in peace, dear friend
There under lusciously green Irish soil
Let yourself be
The place for roses to grow roots
Like so many of those who loved poetry
Rested under your wings
Strengthen with your care
Let everything that forever was
Everything that will remain
Be as subtle as the moonlight on your gravestone
For though your body may slowly come one with the soil
Your memory will forever shine for those who hold you dear!

Really sad to hear the news of Brigitte’s passing. Such a shock. The little world of French Studies in Ireland will miss her, her inspiring research and her gentle energy. It was a pleasure to work with her over the years and I was delighted when she accepted to join the board of the newly created AMOPA Irlande as its first treasurer back in 2016. All my condolences to Brian, her family and close friends.

My condolences to Brigitte's family and friends. She was Head of School at SALIS in DCU when I received a scholarship to do a Masters there. It was a transformative event in my life and career. I had the privilege of being in Brigitte's classes during my Masters and have fond memories of them to this day. I hope her memory is a comfort to you all.

Sincere condolences to Brian and extended family on Brigitte's sad passing.
She was a wonderful person who brought so much to our community and will be sorely missed in Castleblayney
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

I was very sorry to hear of Brigitte’s death. I will always remember her as a gifted teacher and researcher as well as a valued colleague. My deepest sympathies to Brian and her wider family circle.

Sincere sympathy to Brian on the death of your dear wife Brigitte also to members of the Duffy and Le Juez families, may she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Brian and the Duffy and Le Juez family on the passing of Brigitte. May she rest in peace.

Représentant l'ADEFFI, association dont la création doit énormément au rôle joué par Brigitte, le comité exécutif ainsi que tous les membres de l'ADEFFI se joignent à moi pour présenter nos plus sincères condoléances aux proches - famille, collègues, ami.es - de la défunte. Qu'elle repose en paix.

Representing ADEFFI - an association that came to be in part thanks to the important role played by Brigitte - its executive committee and members join me in expressing our sincerest condolences to Brigitte's family, colleagues and friends. May she rest in peace.

Dear Brian and dear Micheline. As you know, Brigitte had an extensive circle of people who loved her. She was a founding presence in my own life. I am so sad that we have lost her before I had a chance to reconnect with her properly. She was my lectrice when I was 19 or 20 in UCD, where she was a hugely dynamic, keenly intelligent, warm, and supportive presence. She gave vast amounts of her time and energy to put on the French play at UCD with great aplomb (L'Hôtel du libre échange, by Georges Feydeau, a classic and very funny farce). I will always remember the excitement of that. This was just one of the wonderful opportunities that she provided for students. She patiently made me cassette tapes of Georges Brassens and Barbara, and I listened to them incessantly. Those tapes contributed to improving my French pronunciation and comprehension, and gave me a love for the poetry and wordplay of those French classic singers. She retired from DCU a few weeks before I moved to Glasnevin campus, and I now occupy her old office. She gave me a lovely poster of Jacques Tati's Jour de fête to keep in the office – another classic of French culture. I will think of her whenever I see it. Wishing you strength in the days and months ahead. Brigitte was very much loved. I will always remember her with deep fondness and admiration.

Suaimhneas síoraí Brigitte. Rest in peace.

Dear Brian
Deep condolence and sincere sympathies on the passing of your beloved Brigitte.
Take care
Love

So sad to read of Brigitte's passing. She was an integral part of our monthly film club in Castleblayney and her input was always interesting. A true lady. May she rest in peace.

Brian, I empathize with your sad loss. Brigitte was a beautiful brave woman who will be sorely missed by many.

Greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Brigitte. An inspiring woman who enriched the lives of others. My sincere condolences to Brian and all family members and friends. Rest in peace Brigitte.

My deepest condolences to Brian on the very sad news of the passing of your beloved wife Brigitte. Also to her mum, sister & Paraic, Vera, & extended Duffy & Le Juez families. May Brigittes gentle soul rest in peace.

Dear Brian,
I am so sorry of these so sad news. I knew that Brigitte's health was in a very difficult condition, but I can hardly understand what happened. Please, when you come to Paris, tell it to me, we will meet.
Warmly yours,
Bernard

Words cannot express my sadness on hearing of the passing of Brigitte. She enriched my life immeasurably on both a personal and academic level. Her knowledge and understanding of literature and film was boundless and she just loved to share this. How fortunate we students were to have encountered this wonderful lady! Deepest condolences to Brian and to Brigitte's family and many friends and colleagues. I will remember Brigitte forever.