Eithne Alice Brown-Kipper
(née Doyle)

I wish to express my sympathy to Eithne's family. A very interesting and friendly neighbour.
" We shall find peace, we shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds"
Anton .P. Chekhov.

You always had a sense of excitement when Eithne was around. We would usually get short notice that she was in Toronto and wanted to get together and go out with the gang. It was impossible not to feel great around her and you were always left with a lighter heart.

Eithne was an original and she lives on in our hearts
May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, and heaven accept you. Sláinte’!

Eithne - or Dizzy - as she was known to us was a major part of the story of my life. She and my mother - another Eithne - were young girls from Ireland who found themselves working in Selfridges in London's West End during the mid-50's. My father, Ron, would spend his lunchtimes making any excuses to chat to them and, eventually he and Eithne Cumiskey got married...producing me and my sister Alexandra. Our mother died when we were still very young, 9 & 12...and Dizzy became a feature of our lives thereafter. She was not only an important maternal presence - especially for Alex - but was a hugely funny woman in her own right. She was generous with her time and her heart, knew how to make us all laugh and roll our eyes. Many, many years later when I got married and had our first child - Mia - Dizzy appeared out of the blue with gifts and a flurry of excitement she wanted to share with us. And during the years she and her beloved Roy were together, they very generously welcomed us into their home to be spoiled and fussed over. She is utterly irreplaceable and I'm so, so glad that she was part of our life. God bless....Caius, Chitrita, Mia and Niall xxxx

Sincere condolences to Eithne's family and friends.
I will miss you my friend and neighbour, your humour and sharing travel yarns,brightened many hours.

A shining light has gone out in all our lives but the happy times and shared moments will live long in the memory; Eithne - a very special lady and dear friend, much missed and much loved. Caroline and Les xx

Au revoir, my friend.
I thought a light would go out when you died. It dimmed, but the memories of you are too vibrant to extinguish.
Your hens in the Seychelles, my hens in Galway - how we remembered and laughed!
Your humourous observations,, your zest for life, our .'fish n' chips' out, tea and cake in, with the odd glass of wine. Eithne, you thanked me for what I did for you. I thank you for all you did for me - your generosity, your optimism, your determination, your spirit of survival and refusal to 'let go' until you had no choice.
You planned to visit me in rural Mayo. That's not possible now. But when I stand in the darkness and silence, looking at the stars, I know those distant lights will stir memories, and I will hear again your mischievous laughter drifting gently across the fields.
Good bye, Eithne, and thank you for being your undefeated self.
June McAllister.
Sophie Barat Residence

Aunty Eithne had a passion for life, lived life to the full she will be greatly missed . RIP Eithne

Auntie Eithne was a source of inspiration to me. If I ever lacked confidence to do something she would always encourage me. She was so sharp-minded and together; far more than I have ever been! She was always up-to-date with the latest technology! I was corrected one afternoon last year when I insisted that lap top printers were connected to your computer by bluetooth-how wrong was I!
Eithne was also up-to-date with nutrition too and always had advice about what to eat, she converted me last year to the benefits of eating chia seeds and was frequently heard asking me why I didn't eat fish!! One day, I would say! One day!
She was a great sister to my Mum and was like a second mum to Justine and I. I will never forget her and the times we spent together..

Sad and difficult time for a family to loose a lovely family member, I will remember you in my prayers and may the fun loving soul of Eithne RIP
Amen

I am so sorry Erik to hear of Eithne’s death. My brother Jerry Mc Sweeney and I met up with her and you fairly recently as we are related. It was lovely to meet ye. She seemed to live a spirited and fulfilling life. May she rest in peace.

As a young boy growing up in Toronto in the 70s and 80s, Eithne was my "Aunty Eithne". Our family loved spending time together with her. Eithne's sense of fun and playfulness was infectious. During birthdays and Christmas, Eithne always remembered me and my brothers with thoughtful and creative gifts. Her energy was infectious and greatly contributed to my stereotype that Irish people are fun, independent and clever. My condolences to her family, especially Erik and to all those friends that recognized what a positive force of nature she was and will remain. Rest in Peace.

I did not know Eithne,but I am impressed by her love of life and am inspired by her to go forward for a another while.

My condolences to Erik, Tracy and Eithne's extended family. I remember her being generous with her time when she spent it with you. I enjoyed hearing the stories of her over the years and know she is deeply missed.

My deepest sympathy to Johny Eric and family . I working at Eithne’s home at New Radnor and followed her and Roy to both their homes in Hereford. She became a wonderful friend to me over 20 years and took me under her wing . I’m saddened to hear this news and will always remember her as a fun loving and kind lady RIP Eithne X

The news of Eithne,s passing was so sad there are no adequate words to express our grief She was so wonderful fun & always so happy. She was a light in our lives.We loved her will miss her & we will always be there for Erik and Tracy
Frank & Indira Sinanan

Dear Erik and Family
Our sincere condolences, we never had the chance to get to know your mom, from your stories you made us understand that she was a very special person.

Dear Erik,

Erik and I were sad to learn of your Mums passing. There are no words to express ones true feelings, but I know your family and friends will be a great source of comfort to you at this sad time. I’ve knew your Mum for over 50 years from our Eaton Travel days. We also were neighbours for a few years in two apartments that were over the old Art Shop on Yonge Street. Erik and I remember clearly a wonderful dinner and evening at the Price Street Tennis club, along with you and your wife.
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Janet and Erik Eggby-Kelnaes.

My second Mom has passed away. I was so great full that she was there for me whenever we saw each other. My trip to Ireland twice was the best because she made it great. I never passed up the opportunity to see her whenever she visited T.O. and was so grateful for the time spent.
She was a wonderful person and I admired all the things she did in her life. FEARLESS.

A great person, and and great mom, she will be truly missed. Condolences to Erik and Tracy and I will be there to support you guys always. RIEP

Either was one of my oldest and best friends. We met through our sins, Eric and Peter and we shared many fun holidays together. Either was great company, upbeat and faced life full on. I shall miss her very much. Doris

My sincerest condolences to all of Eithne’s family, relatives, and friends on her recent death. Eithne was a neighbour and good friend of mine for many years. She was full of fun, humour, compassion - graceful and elegant, very erudite and loving in so many ways. I deeply miss her and value the time I spent with her. Love Aileen xx

Our heart felt condolence go out to Erik, Tracy and Eithne's extended family and friends. May it give you comfort that she will live on in so may memories that we all shared. Enjoyed the times we had with her visits in Toronto. The dinners the laughter were always good fun.

Dear Eithne, a big hole is left in our lives with her passing.
Eithne was a friend of over 56 years from our meeting in Toronto, through marriage and family, we stayed close, and always looked forward to her visits back to Canada when we would meet again. She had a wonderful sense of humour, an interest in everything and it’s hard to think she will not be on the phone again, or visiting.
Our sons have many happy memories of Auntie Eithne!
Our condolences to all her family.

sincerest sympathy to everyone in Eithne family - you have lost
a very special member.
As a fellow resident in Sophie Barat I admired Eithne greatly.
A very elegant, independent, kind and fun lady. It was always a
pleasure to be in her company - Eithne was so positive , full of fun and
joie de vive - a real inspiration.
Dear Eithne may you rest in peace x x

I will miss all the crack.
From your sister
Finuala x

Very sad. Eithne and our mum Sheila were great friends with a similar sense of humour. All of our family enjoyed being in her company. Our daughter Leah went to her playschool and enjoyed the creativity.

Sheila David Gillian Mark

I was very upset to hear Eithne had passed, I never expected her to, she seemed to be ageless.
My earliest memory of Eithne was being introduced to play dough in her house on Trees Road when I was a "Kiddywink".
One of my fondest was staying with her in Schull with Mum when I was a teenager and Eithne was generous enough to let me bring a friend of mine down too. I always thought that was very cool.
Rest in peace, I will think about you often.

I was so sad to hear of Eithne's passing, I have so many wonderful memories of her throughout my life, she was always so warm, loving and fun. A great friend to my Mum.
Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to you Eric and all your family on the untimely death of your Mum Eithne RIP. I will always remember her help and kindness especially to her sister Finnuala and her late brother Michael and her kindness and friendship to me personally.
I admired her independence generosity and her “joie de vivre” goes without saying.

I am so sad to hear of Eithne's passing. I loved reading her memorial notice and reflecting on her interesting and exciting life. I remember her from when I was very young and have the happiest of memories of spending time in her excellent company and beautiful home in Schull. She was my mother's friend, but one of the boldest (in the Irish sense!), most refreshing and fun people I knew. My condolences to Eric, Johnny and your wider families on the loss of a special lady who brought light and joy to all around her.

I was so sad to hear of Eithne's passing. She was such a bright positive and energetic spark. She was a friend of my Mum, Maeve Hogan/Rock but I remember, that even when I was a child, she was one of those adults whose presence was as comfortable as one of my own friends. She will be sadly missed by so many. Rest in Peace, Eithne.

Eithne you have been part of our family for so many years, we will miss you greatly but you have left so many happy memories of holidays, meals and fun times together. we love you. Maeve

I shall miss Eithne so much. She was a great companion on our travels together, seeking out places of interest, good places to eat (particularly a good chocolate cake) and always a sense of fun. We shall all miss her.

We will miss you so much Eithne. Your energy and attitude to life were amazing. Happy memories of great meals out and chatting to you about my Mum. (Adrienne) ❤️

So sad to hear of Eithne’s passing, she was the best of company, great fun and always entertaining with her stories, she will be missed but not forgotten.

We will sadly miss Eithne! She always had a twinkle in her eye and was great fun! Love Lisanne, Chris, Zoe and Laura x

To my dear friend Erik. We all give to you and your family our deepest condolences. I share your pain and my thoughts are with you in this time of grieving.

It is with such sadness that we lose Eithne. She always brightened a room with her wit and larger than life personality. She will be much missed. Martin, Michelle, Maya and Toby.