Caroline McNamara

John and family, sincere condolences on the passing of Caroline, what a wonderful person who will be sadly missed ❤️

So sorry for this tragic loss in such a sad and cruel way. Our thoughts and prayers with Mac and family.

I recognise and echo all the wonderful tributes written here by others, she was indeed loved.
I knew Caroline for 42 years from girlhood in Israel, through all life's stages, we were polar opposites but we had each other's backs and I loved her like a sister. She was so gifted and energetic, always going above and beyond in everything she did. Her enthusiasm was contagious, she was generous to a fault, and as a friend, she was pure gold.
In Judaism the phrase " May her memory be for a blessing" is often heard when a loved one dies. This slightly clumsy phrase actually means may we remember and acknowledge all the good they did, all the contributions they made in life, and may we then emulate their example in our own lives.
If just a few of us adopt a little of Caroline's warmth and loveliness, the world will be a better place.

Much love and heartfelt condolences from all of us, Victor, Jane, Carmen and Reuben

There are not many times in life that you meet someone you can truly call a good and close friend but Caroline was that to me.
We met 3.5 years ago at our Zentangle Teacher training in the USA and had supported and got to know each other well since that time. She was always there with her wise words. We visited each other when we could and shared our creative and teaching explorations.
She was one of those rare and beautiful individuals who had the ability to quietly connect with so many people, bringing joy to their lives.
I will miss her terribly.
John, Adam, Sarah, Val and Phil I am so very, very sorry for for your loss. My deepest, heartfelt condolences.
Jo Quincey
Wales

Heart felt sympathy to John and family. So sorry to hear about the accident.
I met Caroline durint the ETN Conferences and she came to visit twice in Cyprus.
Julia Astreou-Christoforou
Cyprus

Met Caroline just once, a lovely friendly, warm presence.
Deepest Sympathies to John and family

Our deepest sympathies to John and all of Caroline’s family on your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, Rest in peace, Caroline.

Sincere Sympathy to John & Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May Caroline Rest In Peace.

In 2008 a small group of (mostly mature) women met for the first time to embark on a 2-year Masters Degrees in Textile Culture at Norwich University of the Arts. It was a life-changing experience for all of us - one that would not have been the same without Caroline McNamara as one of our number.

Caroline was a force of nature; a woman with seemingly limitless energy, enthusiasm and ideas. She had an encyclopaedic knowledge of, and passion for, textiles, pattern and design, strong opinions and a great sense of purpose and direction.

After the MA when she set up CAMAC, Caroline gave us opportunities to make and exhibit work internationally at major events and galleries. The fact that Caroline was able to make all these things happen is testament to her amazing networking skills and her ability to connect and bring people together. Thinking back it is quite incredible just how many things she achieved during the last ten years.

At university we quickly established a regular pattern of social get-togethers, usually involving food, drink, conversation and always much laughter. These continued for many years afterwards, and although the frequency declined we always valued and looked forward to the time we could spend together.

Caroline was good company, good fun and a great friend. She enriched all our lives in so many ways and we will miss her.

Hannah Cole, Sue Foster, Gillian Hills, Jane Ironside, Stephanie Potts, Janine Oxley, Cathy Rumsey, Mary Ward

I got to know Caroline when we were studying for an MA in Textile Culture in Norwich between 2008 and 2010.
She was very kind and fortunately I still have some of the thoughtful , beautiful gifts she gave me .
She also enabled me to contribute to exhibitions outside the Norwich University of the Arts, which I had not done before.

So very sorry to hear of Caroline's passing. Sincere Condolences to all her family and friends. Rest in peace Caroline ☘️

Heart felt sympathy to John and all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Caroline rest in peace

So heartbroken to lose such a long-standing friendship. Our years together in Textile Education and Research in Europe, and CAMAC Projects, meant art events in Kaunas and London, highlighting my students from the Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork. For years Caroline would fly back and forth from west Cork to London and we would grab a coffee or drink or meal when she was passing through. She was always full of energy and vibrant interests. Then in recent years we moved beyond work and became close and shared many great talks and laughs. Caroline opened her home to both of us and was so kind and generous. We were so happy that she was settled into Cork life. Just can’t say how sad we are to lose dear Caroline from life. With prayers for John and all the family.

So sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear this very sad news.

We're so sorry for the sudden death of Caroline. Condolences to the family. May her soul Rest in Peace.

I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Caroline’s death. I can’t quite believe it because in my head she is full of energy, and off organising something and someone, with another plan on the way, laughing, and loosing that bit of paper.
I was one of her tutors on the BA Surface Design at LCC, then the Grad Cert and Grad Dip Courses. We went on to work together on the Wallpaper Design competitions and Textile Challenges. What amazing opportunities she gave the students who took part . . . Internships at Sandersons, collaborations with colleges in the UK & Denmark, exhibitions in prestigious venues. We didn’t thank her enough - what an amazing person she was. She and I last met to sort out permission forms for pictures of her work (and a print table we made at Red Strand using her terrible staple gun) that are in my book on printing textiles. It’s out in November and am so sad she won’t see her stuff in it. We’d not seen one another for a couple of years - life, distance and Covid got in the way, but I always thought we’d make that up when we had a bit more time! Really makes you think - make the most of interesting, lovely people while you have the chance! Wish I had.

My friendship with Caroline began in 1967, when we were both in the same boarding house at school. Many years spent sharing dreadful food; frightful matrons; cold showers and cross-country runs forged a platinum friendship based on adversity and a shared sense of the absurd.
We kept in touch, but didn't meet up often in later years but, as with all good friendships, we were always able to carry on right where we left off whenever we got back together.
Caroline, you are greatly missed and I will treasure the madcap memories.
Sincere condolences to Caroline's family and fellow-friends. xxxx

My heart goes out to you, John, and to all of Caroline's family and friends. She was a unique combination of considered kindness and unstoppable enthusiasm. She will be remembered by the many students, colleagues and friends to whom she passed on her infectious spark of creativity.

We will miss you very much dear Caroline as both a friend and teacher. Always so hospitable, you and Mac made us very welcome whenever we met. You were a talented artist and encouraging teacher and as such you enabled me to discover an unknown joy in drawing. I really enjoyed our very chatty weekly Zoom sessions, with an art lesson thrown in.
Our thoughts are with you Mac during this difficult time.

Farewell my dear friend. We were friends for nearly 50 years and you are irreplaceable in my life. Nobody else will share those special memories we had together. All if us who knew and loved you will always remember your unswerving loyalty and kindness towards us. That special smile that made us feel that all was well with the world.

I have struggled to find words to express my sadness at losing you but I did find a poem that somehow comforted me and I hope will do the same for John, Adam, Sarah and all Caroline's many friends and relations:

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following paths God made for me
I took his hand, I heard him call
Then turned, and bid farewell to all

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to sing, to play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found my peace … at close of play

And if my parting left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened… deep with sorrow
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full I’ve savoured much
Good friends, good times
A loved one’s touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now
He set me free.

Author unknown

Until we meet again my dear Carrie.

Dear John and all the family, we're sending you lots of love and support at this difficult time. We both loved Caroline to bits - as well as being a generally fantastic person she was so inspiring with her passion for her many creative outlets. We'll remember her as someone who wanted things to always be 'just so', who loved a glass of champers and whom we shared many happy moments with. Sending hugs and love. XXX

So sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Caroline, taken from us too soon - we will be thinking of all family and friends during this sad time - we will miss your company Caroline, though will treasure your memory - rest in peace - Anne and Stephen Harden

I had the privilege to work with Caroline as a client and briefly as a colleague, during the short time working together we had lots of laughs. A kind and caring lady, taken too soon - rest in peace x

Dear John and all the family. I was so saddened to hear about Caroline's passing and send you the warmest wishes. She was such fun to work, travel and socialise - with. She introduced me to her wonderful colleagues, family and friends at the house and studio, exhibitions, art schools or the local pub, from Copenhagen to Clonakilty! Caroline, I will miss your big heart and friendship, flying visits to the cottage, creativity and Red Strand. Thinking of you always.

Dear John, Sarah, Adam and Phillip
Our deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of Caroline. We share the sadness of her family and many friends around the world. Our lives and families have been intertwined since we first met Caroline and Phillip over 40 years ago in Israel. However long the break between meetings, our conversations picked up as if we had seen each other yesterday.
We remember Caroline's warmth, her laughter, her enthusiasm for new projects, her creativity, and her love of a coffee break (often!).
Thinking of you all as you farewell Caroline. May her memory be a blessing to all of us who knew her.

Sincere sympathy to all of Caroline’s family. Caroline will be greatly missed. We used to meet every time she came to Sydney. Rest In Peace Caroline.

To wonderful dear Caroline, I don’t know where to begin, I’m heartbroken. I am going to miss you so much. You always had my back and could relate to my emotions - I saw you as a dear friend and aunt figure. Thank you for the many years of laughs, Christmas will never be the same, who else will help me win the battle of watching strictly on Christmas Day! You will never be forgotten. Miss and love you Alice xxx

My thoughts are with John, Sarah, Adam and all of the family. Caroline will be deeply missed by so many. Her warmth and love for her family will be remembered always. It will continue to inspire me to be there for Sarah and the family.

Sincere sympathy to John & all the family on the tragic passing of Caroline, may she rest in peace, she will be sadly missed at Fishers Cross.

Sincere sympathy to John and family RIP Caroline

Dear John, Adam and Sarah - No words can express or ease the pain and hurt we all feel, we are so sorry, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Caroline - There is so much I want to say my dearest friend, from the moment we met decades ago at Missenden Abbey when you sewed through your finger with your Bernina, when you caught your first fish, a mackeral, from our boat, off Glandore. David was convinced you jinxed the weather whenever you came on the boat with us!
Our textile cruise to Alaska, workshops in Jersey, exhibitions in London not to mention work-up to the grand opening of your studio in Ireland! I could go on, there are so many wonderful moments we shared. Life will never be the same without you, we are so privileged to have known you. Until we meet again, sleep well, all our love.

So shocked and saddened by Caroline' s sudden death. She was a lovely warm hearted lady whom I met through my sister, Alison Egan. It was a pleasure to know her. Our condolences to Caroline and John's families.

We so much valued your friendship over 25 years and will always have fond memories of the fun and laughter we shared. Christmas and New Year will never be the same but you will always be in our thoughts. Rest in peace, Caroline.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Caroline. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family

Sincere sympathy to Caroline's family and extended families on your tragic loss. May Caroline Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathies to John & all Caroline’s family on her sudden passing. Gone too soon, she was a lovely woman. RIP Caroline.

To John, Sarah, Adam and family.
Our sincere condolences on your tragic loss. We have many fond memories of her visits to Australia and our catch ups in UK and Ireland. We will forever remember her happy smile, welcoming manner and positive attitude. We were glad we could introduce her to some of our favourite places during her visits and for her to meet and become part of our family.

Dear John.
Our sincere condolances to you, Sarah,Adam,David,
Katy and Val on the sad passing of Caroline.
It's been our privilege to have known Caroline for the last number of years.
Her warmth, friendliness and energy was amazing.
She was such a special person.
Holding you in our heart with love and compassion at this sad time.
Rest gently Caroline.
B n B.

Dear family such unimaginably sad news. Caroline had such an engaging personality and I remember her being so excited when she embarked on her new career in which she excelled.
We had lost touch for some time after she moved to Ireland and I am saddened that plans to meet up again last year when she and John returned to London did not come to fruition.

Hoping that your happy memories of your lives together will help you through the days ahead.

With affection, Reeva.

To John, Sarah, Adam and family we would like to offer our sincere condolences at the very sad time.

Such a tragic loss. Our sincere condolences go out to Phillip, Adam and Sarah. And of course John who we only met fleetingly.
We will always remember Caroline, so welcoming when we first joined the synagogue. Her wit,humor, friendly and constant attitude to all who knew her, will always be remembered by us both.
Our children being of similar age, I cannot image how difficult this must be for them and we wish you all a long life.
In our thoughts. Sylvie and Simon xx

so sorry for your loss

Deepest sympathy to John & family on the loss of his lovely wife. May she rest in peace

To John, Sarah, Adam & family

Sending my love and condolences at this incredibly sad time. I can’t begin to imagine what you must be going through.

Caroline’s passion and creativity were so infectious, as was that irrepressible twinkle in her eye.

She will be missed by so many.

Raising a glass in her memory.

Clare xx

Dear John, Sarah and Adam, I’m sending you all my love in these difficult moments.
Your wife and mother was an extraordinary person, will miss her a lot.
We all have had the luck of being her friend.
Rest In Peace dearest Caroline

We were shocked to learn of Caroline’s death. I met Caroline when we both worked at the RCGP. She was a huge help to me when I was organizing the annual conference. Ian and I were honoured to be at her wedding to John. I’m sorry that we weren’t more in touch in later years. We always think that there will be time to catch up. This just shows how wrong we can be. Our deepest condolences to John, Sarah and Adam, and to all the family. We are keeping you in our prayers.

Sincere sympathy to John and all of Caroline's family and friends on her tragic death. May Caroline rest in peace.

We are deeply sorry by the tragic loss of Caroline. Sincere condolences to the families at this terrible time. She will be greatly missed by her friends at Fishers

Sincere condolences to Caroline’s family and friends on your tragic loss.
I had the pleasure of meeting Caroline several times with my sister and she was such a kind warm hearted lady and full of fun.

Our sincere and deepest condolences to Caroline' s Family. We were shocked and saddened at the passing of our lovely neighbour and friend.

Sincere sympathy to John and all the McNamara family. My dealings were with a happy Caroline & John. May she rest in peace

We are shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of Caroline. Sincere condolences to the families at this terrible time. She will be greatly missed by her friends at Fishers Cross.

dear Philip Adam and Sarah,
We were so sorry to learn about the tragic death of Carolyn.
Please accept our condolences. Your grief is ours too.
Big hug to you all.

Words cannot express our sadness at this tragic accident. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you all.

Sincere Condolences to John and family . RIP Caroline

Our heartfelt sympathy at this sad time. A tragic loss affecting so many people.
May she rest in peace.

My dear friend, colleague, mentor, fellow adventurer in many days of fun and laughter. My co conspirator on lots of new ideas but always there when I needed a great friend with wise advise sensitively given. . A lovely kind, generous and loving lady with an absolute heart of gold. Sadly missed but will never ever be forgotten. From your friend Jacqui

Dear Phillip, Sarah, Adam and Mcnamara family,
The news of Caroline death as shocked us all, here in Israel, as she was a friend and part of a family ever since her marriage with Phillip so many years ago. We send our condolences and wish you will know no more sorrow in life.

Dear Sara,Adam and Phillip and John
Our deepest condolences to you and your famiIy.
Wishing you long life and May you know no more sorrow