Candida Hershman

My glamorous fun loving animal
Devoted cousin . I loved hearing about her days in the zoo and how much she enjoyed her days there. She was always in my life even when she was exotically travelling Glamorous unique and fascinated by life. Rip
You will be so missed

David and I are very sad to hear about the passing of the lovely Candida. She was always so friendly to us since we moved to the area and always stopped for a chat on the lane. Jessie will also miss Candidas belly rubs. We wish we got to hear more of Candidas interesting stories ❤️

Shalom Candida

Liz

I remember lovely chats with Candida in M&S and thought of her often since it closed, our loss was the Zoo's gain. Rest well dear lady.

I was very sorry to hear of your passing Candida, you were a true lady with a great sense of humour. Your glamour will be missed from the volunteer programme xxx My thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family at this sad time xxx Sleep well friend xxx

Candida joined the volunteer team in Dublin Zoo in 2017, she would travel in on the 46A on Tuesdays and Fridays and I believe her bus driver always commented when he saw Candida that is must be ‘Zoo day today!’.
 
Her love of animals was obvious. when on duty in the Zoo Candida would often comment that she needed to go say hello to her ‘friends’ , and she wasn’t always referring to her fellow volunteers!

Candida loved the big cats and the wolves, and had a soft spot for our tapirs, who unfortunately would often get overlooked by visitors, Candida made sure to stop people walking past and encourage them to learn more about these creatures that she admired - and was often very successful in securing new fans for them.
 
Candida was always so generous with her time, not only in her volunteer work for Dublin Zoo and helping to inspire a passion for nature in our visitors, but also with her fellow volunteers sharing her knowledge, humour and always time for a friendly chat.
 
We will miss our glamourous Candida, who was always so well presented. Candida was known for accessorising her Zoo uniform with her trademark gold and diamante leopard brooch that she wore for every shift, despite this going against the uniform regulations -  there’s no stopping a true individual!
 
Rest in peace Candida

Very sorry to hear that Candida has passed. Working with Candida was always fun, loved our great conversations. Sincere sympathy to all who knew Candida. Rachel.

Ar Dheis De go raibh a h'anam 🕊️
Rest in Peace Candida.
Such a memorable part of the Dublin Zoo Volunteer Family, You'll be greatly missed.
Deepest condolences to all Candida's Family and many friends.

Candida will be greatly missed at the Zoo. I remember having many conversations about the Tapirs with her, they were always one of her favourites. She was so lovely, may she rest in peace.

I'm so so sorry to hear of Candidas death..Such a lovely kind lady gone too soon. May her gentle soul rest in peace now..

Candida,s love of live and all things in the animal world, especially dogs, was inspiring. She was a beautiful if a bit quirky lady and well beloved by all her volunteer friends in Dublin Zoo. She shall be sadly missed by all who were privileged to know her!

Darling Candida, I will always treasure our friendship and our trips to the Horse Show with a fancy lunch. Our New Years day outings and those phone calls that started with a wildlife tv programme and continued to
books,art and of course the Zoo.
A life well lived.
Farewell friend.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Candida. I had the pleasure of knowing her through Marks & Spencer’s. Always pleasant and chatty. Such a lovely person. Rest In Peace Candida.

So Sad to read about the passing of Candida. I worked with her briefly at Global Village, Blackrock, Co.Dublin.
Candida was great fun & had a most interesting & sometimes sad life. She was a joy to work with & never a dull moment when Candida was around.
She loved her good red wines & was devoted to her two little dogs.
Rest in Peace Candida you were one of Life’s True Treasures!
My Condolences to all her wonderful colleagues & Friends.
Suaimhneas Siorai da hanam dilis.

Mandy Hogan ex Blackrock, Co. Dublin

My condolences to Candida's family and friends on her passing. May she rest in peace. Mary Weir - Dublin Zoo Volunteer

Candida will be sadly missed by her friends, of the two and four legged variety, at Dublin Zoo. RIP

So sad to hear of Candida’s passing. We were fellow vollies in Dublin zoo and anytime we were rostered on the same days we always had a chat and a laugh. RIP candida

My thoughts and prayers are with Candida’s family and friends at this sad time. I have fond memories of volunteering with Candida for the last two years at Dublin Zoo. Her vibrant personality, her beautiful,caring soul, and love of animals will always be remembered.
RIP Candida,
Love,
Alyson

You will be sadly missed in the Zoo Candida, you always added a touch of glamour and humour even on the most miserable, wet days. May you rest in peace. X

Rest in peace

I am very sorry to hear about Candida's passing.
I will miss having the chats with her in Dun laoghaire.