Dr. Jacinta Skelly

Dear Bill,

it was a great shock to hear that Jacinta has passed away. I was a close colleague of her, the two only virologists in the office and we were among the three first BEST examiners in the office.
I will also remember her as an enthousiastic SUEPO member.
My condolences and lots of courage.

Dear Relatives of Jacinta Shelly,
It is with sad feelings that I present you my sincerest condolences for the death of Jacinta. I know here from my task related to the Occupational Health Service at the EPO (where I was involved at some working groups for the SUEPO The Hague). I remember especially how enthusiastic, energetic and engaged person she was at here public appearances. I will remember Jacinta with good memories.

Dear Bill,

It is with great surprise and great sadness that I learnt that Jacinta Skelly has passed away. I send you and your family my sincere condolences.

I worked with Jacinta in the Staff Representation and the Union of the EPO. She was strongly committed to the cause of the staff and was never tired to stand up for her values and the interests of the people she had to defend. Even after her retirement, she maintained her commitment by supporting the Pensioners Association of the EPO in their legal actions to defend their rights. She will always be missed by us.

Dear Bill
I am very suprised and shocked to see the passing of Jacinta today. I remember we used to visit you in Blackrock around March-May and Cinta was always looking forward to see you. I'm really saddened by her passing
May your beautiful soul rest in peace Cinta

Dear family and friends of Jacinta, it is with great sadness I read Jacinta has passed away. She was SOMETHING, a strong believer in fairness. She played a major role in the establishing of the Occupational Health at EPO - we all owe her a BIG thank for that!
She was in my interview when applying for the post of OH nurse at EPO - ever since then I could always count on her support - I am very grateful for that.
My deepest sympathies, Anne

It is with great surprise and sadness that I just came across this announcement while browsing the website!

I send my sincere condolences to Jacinta’s family. This lady was my inspiration, mentor and friend especially during my early EPO years!
She believed in my strength even when I didn’t.
Her encouragement and support was always a great gift - a gift which I shall miss immensely!
May her beautiful soul and spirit Rest In Eternal Peace.

Safe journey Jacinta! 🌹

Dear Bill,

We were shocked to hear about Jacinta's passing and we send you our heartfelt condolences.

As well as being a great colleague we remember the happy times spent with you and Jacinta including celebrating your marriage in Leiden, on your boat and in your lovely farm house, as well as sharing several glasses of wine together.

We will remember Jacinta with very fond memories.

Hillman and Moira Osborne

Dear Relatives of Jacinta Shelly,
It is with very sad feelings that I present you my sincerest condolences for the death of Jacinta. Jacinta stood at the cradle of the EPO Medical Service. I worked with her very intensely to create this service, now called EPO Occupational Health Service. Although not always easy, she came often with brilliant ideas in this respect. Without her I would never have become the first EPO Medical Advisor. I will always remember her. Let her rest in peace.

Dear Bill ,
I am terribly sad about this dreadful news , I have known Jacintha since the first day she arrived at the EPO as a colleague and a fellow Union active person. The last time I saw you both was in Bristol where she was , as usual, very engaged and lively.
She will be remembered fondly by all those who approached her.
I wish you strength in this very difficult time.

Dear Bill, so sorry to hear of Jacinta´s passing. She and I shared an office during my year at The Hague, and for several years after that we kept in touch. She was a lively and engaged person and a highly competent scientist. I fondly remember many a singsong at your house, with you playing the piano and the two of us singing. All the best, thinking of you at this difficult time.

Dear Bill
all my thoughts to you and your beloved. I will never forget the assistance and care that Jacinta gave me when I was in need of support. She was a brillant mind and a genuinely caring human being. May she rest in peace. With all my love

Dear Bill,
we are very sorry to hear that Jacinta has passed away and send our sincere condolences. We still remember when you both arrived in The Hague. We are sure that your many fond memories will help you through this difficult time - as the Dutch say "sterkte". Much love!

My sincere condolences for the loss of Jacinta. I remember her as a dedicated and strong union member and president. My sympathie to her family.

Very sorry to hear about the loss of Jacinta. She was a wonderful and fearless union member/leader and well respected colleague at the EPO. My sympathy to all the family.

My sincere condolences to Jacinta's family. It was a privilege to meet and work with her, to be fueled with her energy, her determination and her humor. When principles and values where at stake, Jacinta was always there to fight and defend her position. Avec tout mon meilleur souvenir...

Dear Bill,
My most sincere condoleances for the lost of your dear wife Jacintha. What an impressive woman! What a charachter, intelligence, work capacity combined with empathy and sense of humour. We all miss her.
Jesús

Dear Jacinta, thank you for your kind assistance. It was a privilege and honor to work with you. Your spirit will always be remembered. Rest in peace and love. John & Valérie

On behalf of all her fellow colleagues at SUEPO, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Jacinta Skelly. We will always remember her as a compassionate, dedicated unionist whose unwavering commitment to justice and fairness inspired us all. Her legacy will continue to guide and motivate us, and her presence will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Marc Sartor
On behalf of SUEPO The Hague Committee

Dear Bill,
Allow me to offer you my sincere condolences for the death of Jacinta. During the many years I had the pleasure to meet Jacinta as a colleague, I admired her warmth, will power and good spirits. She represented a person always true to herself. With all my respectful regards, Didier

May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
Dear Jacinta, thank you for all the warmth you gave us and our family. We will always remember you fondly. May your memory be a blessing to Bill and all your family. With love, Ivo & Martha

Jacinta was a fantastic colleague who supported dozens of others out of generosity, a true unionist committed to the common good of the Community. I will never forget her and her iron character but pure soul. May she rest in peace. With love Laurent

Jacinta was an outstanding person with a humble personality. I am grateful for all the work she conducted on behalf of her former colleagues. She was engaged, analytical, helpful with much empathy. Her laughter was wonderful. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Jacinta was a remarkable woman. Her formidable intellect was used only for good purpose, and she showed great courage and leadership in working to protect the right to life of both mother and child. She will be missed. It was lovely to see the strong cousinship and the fond memories of a special lady being shared at her funeral mass. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

I’m so glad that in July Jacinta was able to experience a sense of connectedness with her classmates from 6th year in Our Lady’s School, 1964. We came together just in time a few weeks ago, and we will continue to remember her at future reunions. My abiding memory of her is that she “wore her learning lightly”. So lightly that when she asked Miss Kelly (science teacher) questions which seemed like it might stump her, it wasn’t that Jacinta was “being clever” – she really did want to know, and was puzzled about an inconsistency she’d noticed. Mostly, I had no idea what Jacinta was talking about and wondered if she was just being cheeky. As the brainiest girl in class she was neither a show-off nor a swot, and shared our sense of humour. Clearly an Honours student, I seem to remember that there was talk about some like Jacinta going across the road to have classes with Terenure College Honours boys. Did I make that up? I can’t imagine anything more scary for 15-going on-16 year-old girls. I think now that we were more like pre-teens than teens; really innocent. Thanks for the memories, Jacinta. Much love

On behalf of the Aontú Roger Casement Cumann in Dún Laoghaire, of which Jacinta was an active and valued member, I wish to express my deepest condolences to her family at this difficult time. Jacinta will be remembered for her dedication to the right to life for all and will be deeply missed by all of us. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

I knew Jacinta at UCD back in the 60's. She was such a joyful person and always exciting to listen to. We kept in touch over the decades. I and the rest of the graduating 1969 graduating class will miss her dearly.
Rest in peace Jacinta.
John

Sincere Condolences
Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

My condolences to Jacinta's family. Jacinta was a valued member of the DARA clg choir for many years and all her choir friends will miss her. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Jacinta’s passing. I’ve known her over the past few years. She was always articulate, principled and kind. May she rest in peace.