Christabelle (Chrissy) Osborne
(née Pendergrass)

My sincere sympathy to you David on the recent death of your beloved Chrissy.I extend my sympathy also to Chrissys relatives and friends on her passing.May she rest in eternal Peace.

Our deepest sympathy to David on the sad passing of Chrissie. She had a great love of West Cork and everything to do with her Hero Michael Collins. She was a great supporter of our Commemoration events in Sam's Cross. Her memory will live on in the beautiful books she produced to honour the memory of Michael Collins.

So sorry to hear of Chrissy's death while I was away. She was a warm, wonderful, imaginative and diligent woman, writing original and interesting books on Irish history. I got to know her when researching Howth's story during the War of Independence and met her, and her lovely husband David, at many local events. A particular favourite of hers was the Howth Singing Circle. I can only express my sincerest condolences to David and to all their family. My heart goes out to you all.

David - as you face the days ahead without your beloved Chrissie may you be aware of God’s loving presence surrounding and supporting you at this sad time of great loss. Chrissie was so special and you shared so many great memories.

David, sorry for your very great loss of Chrissie. I pray that God will give you the strength to face the coming days. My son, Amos often spoke of you.

Thank you for everything, Chrissy. Your generosity will never be forgotten.

With deepest sympathy for your loss, on behalf of John and Betty Walsh

All my thoughts are with you, David. Chrissy will always be fondly remembered. A candle will be lit for her in Notre Dame.

Chrissie , you will be greatly missed by all of us in the Michael Collins community down here in Clonakilty. Was always great to meet David and yourself. A true lady. Your beautiful books on the Big Fella will keep your memory alive.

All strength to you, David, from all at Howth Singing Circle

My sincere sympathy to her devoted husband David on the recent death of Chrissy, and to your families and friends.

Rest in Peace Chrissy. I’ll miss seeing that lovely smile.

David, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Chrissy.
We had many good times together since we were neighbours in Verbena.
She was a very learned and industrious historian. She had a good life with you.
Bean álainn, cinnéalta.

So sorry David, your life companion is gone, you were a lovely couple always. May Chrissy rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to David, Chrissy was a wonderful person and a real lady. I enjoyed every minute of our conversations and still tresure her book

Dear Dave, Very sorry to learn of Chrissy's passing. May she rest in peace.

A lovely enthusiastic lady. The going of such a loved one never finds us prepared and brings inescapable loneliness and sorrow.

My deepest sympathy to David and Chrissy's wide circle of friends.

Mary

Sincere condolences to you David on the sad passing of your lovely Chrissy.
We have such great memories to cherish meeting up for our meal at the Viaduct Restaurant when ever you both paid a visit to Cork.
Such a wonderful and beautiful Lady.
R.I.P. Chrissy.

Our deepest condolences to David on the passing of his wife Chrissy. Together for over fifty Years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time as Chrissy passing was so unexpected. Chrissy was a wonderful historian and wrote a wonderful book called Michael Collins Himself a fantastic read. A true historian a lovely kind and gentle lady.

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you Chrissy in the palm of His hand.

Go gcoimeádfadh an Tiarna Maith tú i log a láimhe go mbuaileann tú le Dáiví arís. Go dtuga tú suaimhneas síoraí duit