Bruce Graham Hersey

Bruce Graham Hersey was a singularly creative music student in UCD in the Sixties, with a liking for discordant modern music (Bartók) that was shocking to some more traditional tastes. Among other compositions he wrote a haunting song cycle for voice and piano, "A Yellow Darkness", based on poems by Edna St Vincent Millay. It was one of the highlights of a festival of 20th century music held in Trinity. I heard it performed once, and never again. This happens all too often with musical works, which are timeless but fleeting (like the people who compose them). Bruce will live on in the memories of those who knew him.

I was a piano student of Bruce's. I lived as a lodger with Bruce for 7 years in the 1970s. We were very close (not gay) and shared so much together - music being a common interest. I knew his Mum quite well. Bruce was an eccentric irascible person to live with. Very opinionated and prescient. We had great affection for one another. Almost the Odd Couple. He was the Odd one of course. Go well my dear old friend. You never did get to finish that composition, but it sustained you in ways only those of us really close to you understood.

Deepest condolences to Bruce's family and friends. We were work colleagues from airport express taxi. In the Las year or so I drove Bruce to many of his appointments. Am very sad to hear of his passing. He was a Gentleman. RIP
Paul Mcmahon

To Kathleen and family, my sympathies on the passing of your cousin Bruce. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a brilliant all round musician, hugely talented pianist and a truly great friend at UCD in the mid 60's. Rest in peace, Bruce.

Remembered with fondness

My sincere sympathy to all of Bruce's relatives and friends.
I am a close neighbour on Kincora Ave and have just watched the funeral online. It was a very moving celebration of his life. He would have loved the the music, and the kind words spoken by Fr Gerard, whom I heard him speak about many times.
May Bruce now rest peacefully and at ease.

Ethna, John, and family. My condolences to you on the death of Bruce . it is lovely to read how musically talented and appreciated he was . Meeting him so rarely it was difficult to get the essence of him . It sounds like he was very well loved and appreciated . Rip Bruce
Amongst a choir Of Angels
Caroline And Paddy

Fond memories of Bruce in UCD Music Society and his role as conductor of our orchestra. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

Bruce you were very good to my late brother Anthony during his stay on this earth. He spoke fondly of you.
Irene Glavin

Sincere sympathies to Ethna and all relatives and friends of Bruce . May he Rest In Peace

So sad nd sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Gifted young man when we were in The Crescent.Sincere sympathy to all his family.R.I.P. DES MC DONOGH.

I remember Bruce performing in the school operas at the Crescent in Limerick during our
school years. He had a brilliant voice. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Bruce's relatives, friends and neighbours. His passing marks the end of an era. Ceol na n-aingeal go gcloise sé.

To Kathleen and extended O'Leary family, my condolences on the passing of your cousin Bruce. RIP.

Remembering Bruce from our schooldays at the Crescent College in Limerick.
My sympathies and condolences to his family and friends.

Sit tibi terra levis.

So sorry to hear of the death of our dear next door neighbour Bruce
He will be sadly missed in Kincora Avenue
May he rest in peace