Dr. Pauline O'Connell
(née Dunn)

Dearest Penny and family so sorry to here of the loss of your lovely mum.
As your friend, she welcomed me into your home 40 years ago and could not have been kinder then or since.
Wonderful memories of a great lady. Richard and Isabelle

Dear Paul, Karina and Family
My very deepest sympathy on the death of Pauline who was a wonderful caring and compassionate doctor. She was a renowned paediatrician who greatly contributed to paediatrics and child health, education and research both in Ireland and internationally. She was a much valued Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, a Founding Fellow of the Faculty of Paediatrics RCPI and President of the Irish and American Paediatric Associations.
She was a wonderful friend and consultant colleague and along with Bill provided generous and much appreciated mentorship and support to junior colleagues.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family
May she rest in peace

Penny and family, sincere sympathy at the passing of your dear mother.

Dr Pauline O’Connell was a grand pediatrician and a great lady. She was part of the soul of the IAPS. Having midwifed the society and foundation, she continued its growth and development through her historical perspective, regaling us with storytelling that reflected her deep values and experience of life. She brought her perspective to Boston Children’s where she did a fellowship with Dr Mary Ellen Avery. As an alum of Children’s, I could appreciate how her sharp mind quickly perceived the core of our shared profession of pediatrics. Whether we were analyzing the emerging recognition of the psychosocial determinants of health at luncheon at the Royal Society or sharing her love of her family and profession, now 4 generations of O’Connell physicians, at her Mount Merrion home or sharing about our beloved favorite movie , The Secret of Roan Inis , on IAPS bus rides around Ireland, Pauline was the quintessential wise woman, astute physician, grand lady and deep soul.

Our only consolation at her loss is that her spirit lives on at the Irish and American Pediaetric Society

With the greatest respect for a grand clinician
Mariette Murphy, M.D. M.P.H.
President
Irish and American Pediatric Society

The Daly, Dempsey, and Harahan families send their loving and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Pauline. She was a remarkable woman.

Our association goes back to the early 1950s when Pauline and Bill were on fellowships in Boston. They studied under our Aunt Kathleen Daly at City Hospital’s Mallory Institute of Pathology.

Whenever Pauline and Bill were in Boston we enjoyed gatherings at Bowditch Road or by the ocean at Green Hill or at a restaurant table presided over by Bill. Pauline, with her instinct and ability to make everyone feel special, was central to those parties as was Bill, with his stories and infectious laugh and inclusive spirit. When we visited Ireland we were welcomed, wined, and dined in that wonderful O’Connell way. Pauline – she of the twinkling eyes, the warm smile, the can-do attitude, and the strong opinions – was a delight.

Even as the ranks of the older generation thinned, Pauline continued the connections.

And, all the while, Pauline kept up with and led an impressive number of endeavors in medicine and education and anything to do with and for children.

Our sympathies to Kate and family on the death of your Mother. May just she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all of the O Connell family on the passing of Pauline, a lovely lady.

Paul ,Deepest sympathy to you and all the family on the recent loss of your mum.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of a great lady. Dr. O'Connell took wonderful care of my very premature baby Gillian who grew into a healthy young woman with a baby of her own now. I will always remember her.

Sincere Sympathy to all the OConnell Family on the death of your mother ThePerkins Family. The Downs.

Penny and Family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother Pauline she was a wonderful woman and always a pleasure to meet in Roundstone
Robert & Sandra Ganly

To Penny and the O'Connell Family,
On behalf of the Trustees, Executive Committee, members and your friends at CLTC, our condolences on your Mum Pauline's passing. RIP.

To Michael, Rosemary and all of the O'Connell Family, we are very saddened to hear of your great loss. Karol and Jennifer at Menapia

Very sorry to hear about dear Pauline.

I would always remember her attending every meeting.

May she RIP

Steve, Criona and ORiordan family

Sincere condolences to Paul, Karina and family on the death of Pauline. A gentle and most interesting lady. We met at many HAI meetings. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Pauline will be missed in Cherrygarth, she was a great inspiration to us all especially in her determination to keep mobile .

Our deepest condolences and sympathy go out to the entire O'Connell family at the loss of Pauline. Whenever we were lucky enough to cross paths with Pauline, either at Kathleen Daly's Beach house, or during a trip to Ireland, her kindness, humor, beautiful smile and sense of style always left us with the impression that we were in the presence of a grand lady, which she absolutely was. What we will remember most is the twinkle in her eye and her quick wit. We feel blessed to have known her and will remember her fondly forever. With our utmost sympathies, Amy and Cheri Dempsey

Dear Paul & Karina, Penny, Michael, Kate and all of the O'Connell family, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Mum. Condolences also to Blanaid, Jim, Kady and Eimear in the loss of your Nana. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time x

To Penny and Family, condolences on the passing of your mum, thinking of you at this sad time.

Paul, Karina & Family, sincere sympathy on the death of your dear mother.
May she rest in peace.

our deepest sympathies to the whole family
A great lady and and a great friend to the children of Ireland

Deepest sympathy Michael and all the family at this sad time. May your mum rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences

Sincere condolences to all the family during this sad time.

Our sincere condolences to all the family for your loss. Pauline was a much loved aunt, Joe has fond memories of picnics and walks with her and family in the west.

Deep sympathy to Pauline’s Family. I have fondest memories of meeting her at many events in the world of education over the years. Also enjoyed our chats at parish level after the closure of Pembroke School. A very dignified, kind and valiant lady, particularly in later years. May she now be “ at peace “ with your beloved Dad.
Mary McGlynn( Mt Anville & NAPD)

Condolences to Penny and family at this sad time. May your mum rest in peace.

Many happy memories of Pauline’s wonderful kindness and support in Baggot Street. Her enthusiasm for life and her interest in all those around her will always be remembered with great affection.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to the O Connell family and Joy on the death of Pauline.
She was a very kind and gentle professional lady.
May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Penny and all the o connell family on the passing of there mother . may she rest in peace..

Condolences to Penny and all the O'Connell family on the passing of your mother.

Condolences to the O''Connell family, may your mum rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Michael & family at this sad time. May your mam rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Alan & Caroline Kelly (GEA Ballincollig)

My condolences to Kate and all the O' Connell family on the death of your mother Pauline may she rest in peace.

Paul, Penny, Michael and Katie. We are all so sad to hear of the death of your dear mother Pauline.
She was a lovely lady and we know how much you will miss her.
Bill and Pauline and all the O’Connells are very much part of our childhood memories, especially the Howth walk and many other happy family occasions.
We send you all our deepest sympathy.
The Cahalane Family

Sincere sympathy to Pauline's family.She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed meeting her at the Maurice Kennedy Research events.
May she rest in peace.

Paul and extended family. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you all on the death of your dear Mam Pauline. I had the privilege and the honor of nursing her. She was a lovely lady and so proud of her family. I will be praying for you at this very hard and sad time.

Sincere sympathy to you Kate and all the O' Connell family on the sad loss of your mother Pauline may she rest in peace

I shall never forget the aura of joy that Pauline brought to any gathering. She always seemed to find healing words in the most difficult moments of life. Her innate kindness and generosity of spirit will remain with all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. My strongest and most lasting memory of Pauline shall always be her laughter and her human warmth. Go raibh a hanam ar dheis Dé!

Eddie and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your mum Pauline. We met her in Karina and Paul House and she was a beautiful lady which had a lasting impression on us. Loved meeting people and had a great interest in everyone. May she rest in peace

To Michael and family. With sincere sympathy on your mother's passing.
May she Rest in Peace.

Paul and Karina
We were saddened Paul to hear of the passing of you’re mom. Hope the wonderful memories you have of her will sustain you in this very sad time. Deepest Sympathies to all you’re family.
Mary and Gerard Sheehan.

Deepest sympathy to all her family at this sad time,may she Rest in Peace.

Condolences to Pauline’s family on her passing. She was a lovely lady and a very nice neighbour. May she rest in peace.
Aideen & Joacim Hallstrand (Cherrygarth)

Deepest sympathy on the passing of a wonderful kind lady. She took great care of my son when he was born prematurely. With her help and guidance he grew in a fine young man. I will never forget her. Kevin's mum.