Elizabeth (Betty) Foley

Sincere condolences to Betty's family & friends on your recent sad loss.
I had the pleasure of knowing Betty through her work as a psychologist, when our school had the benefit of her knowledge & advice over a number of years. Her warm & caring nature put children at ease & parents appreciated her professional advice given with great sensitivity & empathy.
Betty has left a legacy of helping others - may she rest in peace.

To Betty's Loving Family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Betty's passing only today. I am so sorry not to have been able to offer my condolences in person to those who knew her the best and cherished her the most. Betty spoke so fondly of all her family and I know she will be sadly missed by you all. Betty came to our school to carry out Educational Assessments for our pupils for a number of years and I was amazed by her depth of knowledge, her practical and robust attitude to life and her capacity for kindness and compassion. Betty was a good friend to me personally and I cherish the wisdom she shared with me at difficult times. Betty was an inspiring woman of substance, true to herself and to those around her, spirited and well informed. As an advocate for the disadvantaged Betty could always put things into perspective and her sense of justice filtered through every conversation. I already miss her visits to our school and am so sad that she has passed away. I learned a great deal from Betty and am a better person for having known her. On behalf of the staff, Board of Management, pupils and parents of St Mary's Junior School, Blessington, I offer our sincerest sympathies to her family and close friends. Ar dheis Dé a hanam dilís.

Betty was truly unique, one of the beautiful people one is happy to meet in life. That smile and face were inspirational.
My condolences to Vincent, Michael and Joan. I remember so many encounters with an extraordinary woman.

Maggie

Our paths crossed through her work as an educational psychologist. Betty did a huge amount of work in schools supporting children and young people. It was always a pleasure speaking with Betty and she will be sincerely missed by those in the Department of Education who had the pleasure of knowing her.
My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. May she rest in peace. Arthur

Sr Betty broke the mould In her day. While keeping her faith she'd dispensed with the veil and rode her honda fifty in the mid 70's around Rathmines.. An enlightened teacher who guided us towards our future career paths as one of the first career teachers in Ireland. May she rest in peace.

RIP beautiful Sr Betty, as we knew her in 70s …

I have always thought about her snd how she helped me as a teenager…

Wonderful lady…

Thank you Sr Betty… you will always be with me ❤️

Looking back I now know that Sr Betty was a beacon of powerful positive energy with a feminist glint in her eye. She stood out in her jeans and cheese clothe shirt during school trips in the nineteen seventies. A bright light in an often difficult time for many pupils. RIP

Jacinta (former St Louis Rathmines pupil)

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam Dílis.

To Vincent, Joan & Michael my most sincere sympathy to you all on the death of your wonderful sister Betty.
So many happy memories from Bettystown, back in the day.
Betty will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Betty’s family and friends on her recent passing. We have very fond memories of Sr Betty during our time in school. She was a dynamic and lovely person. Her funeral mass was a very fitting and loving tribute to such a remarkable lady.

Sincere condolences to Alison and the extended Foley family on the passing of Betty. I had the pleasure of meeting Betty many times when I taught in St Brigid’s, The Coombe. She was an inspiring lady, full of compassion and kindness. Rest in peace Betty after a life very well lived.

Sincere sympathy to Vincent, Helen and all the Foley family on the death of Betty. May she rest in peace.

I have fond memories of Sr Betty, she had a great love of language and instilled a love of poetry in me. A very special lady. RIP

Alway with us
Laughing listening through pain to the end
Heart wide open to family and friend
Reading deeply challenging a wrong
The poor, the weak making them strong
A brilliant mind a caring heart
Enabling so many to make a good start
Betty, inspiring funny warm tireless
With us forever loving timeless

She had great presence and passion as a Career Guidance Counsellor. You'd never forget her. Brought my friends and I on great career journeys into our adult lives. (Past Pupil: St. Louis).

Sincere sympathy to all the Foley family. Condolences also to her many dear friends. She is a great loss to all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Betty's family and friends on their loss. We were fortunate to have known her in our school as an Educational Psychologist. We will miss her warmth, kindness and humanity and will remember her with great fondness.

My deepest sympathies to the Foley family and friends of Betty.
I had the privilege of getting to know Betty through her work as a psychologist in our school. Betty had the natural ability to put at ease whoever she met. She was warm, caring and understanding but most of all Betty was always compassionate and non judgmental. Through her work Betty changed and enhanced the lives of so many young people and their families and we will be forever grateful to her. I enjoyed many meaningful conversations as well as many laughs with Betty, she truly was one of a kind .
Rest in eternal Peace now Betty and thank you for all you have done .

Deepest sympathy to Vincent Michael Joan and the extended Foley family on the death of Betty a dear friend and former colleague in St Louis High School Rathmines .She was much loved and admired by staff and students .We will miss her kindness her warmth her sense of fun and her interest in our lives .Suaimhneas siorai di .

Condolences to Vincent, Joan and Michael on Bettys passing.
She will be fondly remembered.
Michael and Phil Hough.
Salthill,
Galway

Sincere condolences to Joan, Michael, Vincent and extended family on the passing of Betty. May she Rest In Peace.

Sending sympathy to the Foley family and friends of Sr Betty. May her soul RIP 🙏

From a past pupil of St Louis Rathmines

All of our staff here at Presentation Primary George's Hill would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Betty Foley. She will be sadly missed by all of the schools who had the pleasure to work with her. May she rest in peace. Lorraine Hession and all of the staff at PPS George's Hill

Sad to hear of Betty's death rip.I still remember her and all the Foleys in Bettystown all those years ago, what great memories they bring back.My sincere sympathy to Vincent John and Joan and all your family.May Betty rest in peace .
Cyril Bellew

I was a former pupil of Betty at St Louis Rathmines. As first years, we were all terrified of her! I came to know her as a warm and genuine woman who did not suffer fools gladly. I will miss her.

Betty, you were a ray of light for me and so many others in St Louis. I will never forget your impact on my life, you were so truly special. Thank you Betty. My condolences to all your family. Rest in peace lovely lady.

Sincere condolences to Betty's family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Betty, thank you for your wisdom , empathy and laughter over the years.

Olivia Dolan , former colleague SLHS

My deepest condolences to the Foley family & Betty’s dear friends. Betty was a wonderful mentor & friend who made such a difference in so many people’s lives. I was very lucky to have her in my life & privileged to care for her. I’ll miss her so much. Rest in Peace Betty XxXx

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Betty. I knew Betty as a very competent and sympathetic psychologist who was always keen to assist the boys she encountered in our school. May she Rest In Peace.

Condolences tothe Foley Family onthe death of Betty also the St Louis Sisters I remember Betty from her days in St Louis Carrickmacross She was two years after me Then our daughter Edel had her as a teacher in St Louis Rathmines She was always very friendly and helpful whenever I met her Marie Malone (née O Byrne)

My deepest sympathies to the Foley family and St Louis Community. I met Betty through the Enneagram group and had the pleasure of working with her on the Helen Palmer conference for a number of years. We had great fun and laughs together. Rest in peace Betty.

So very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I am a past student of hers from At. Louis High school in Rathmines. She was an amazing woman and Teacher, she loved all her students and advocated for them on a daily basis. For me personally she fought for my dislexia diagnosis and made sure I had the supports I needed in place especially with having a later diagnosis. Without her dedication and care I wouldn’t of gone to college and have the life I have to day.
Thankyou Betty, you will never be forgotten.

My sincerest condolences to all of Betty's family and friends. Betty is a huge loss to us in St Gabriel's primary school ,Ballyfermot . She was so kind to staff, parents and children . She is a huge loss to me as a friend personally. She'll never be forgotten for the love she generously shared.

Prayers and sympathy for Betty’s family the staff of St Louis High School Rathmines and the StLouis Community May the Lord reward Betty for a life spent in the service of education

We were lucky to have been Betty's neighbours in Terenure for several years and we were so sad to hear the news. She always had a smile and time to chat and we know she was much loved and will be missed. Our sincere condolences to all of her family and friends. RIP.

I hope Betty has a well deserved rest after a wonderful life of giving so much love kindness and help to all whom she met.. we are privileged to have known her..What a lovely sister to have had.. you must be very proud…deepest sympathies
Mary …

My condolences to all Betty's family and friends. She will be remembered as a vibrant, talented woman who made good things happen in our troubled world. RIP.

Our sincere condolences to all Betty's family & friends.. She was a kind & supportive person to our daughter during COVID at a time when we could not be with her.After COVID when we met her she was wonderful company... She will be sadly missed

Deepest sympathy to the extended family and close friends on the very sad loss of dear Betty. I knew Betty for a long number of years, firstly as a student of her wonderful teaching and later as a colleague when she worked with the staff, children and parents of St Brigid's The Coombe and was loved by all there. Her vibrancy, enthusiasm and positivity was infectious and her support and dedication will never be forgotten.
Codladh sámh Betty.

We are so sorry to hear that your beloved sister Betty has passed away. Sending love and prayers to you, Vincent, Joan and Michael at this very sad time. May she rest in peace.

Martha, James, Brian, and Kyle
Vancouver
Canada

To the Foley family and all in the Saint Louis Community, sincere condolences on the passing of wonderful Betty. Since we first met in her role as a psychologist, Betty has helped many children and their families in our school. She was always compassionate. Betty listened, understood and she really cared. Betty made a genuinely positive difference in their lives. She will be missed by all who knew her and most especially her darling family of whom she spoke of frequently with fondness.
Rest In Peace Betty.
Go dtuga Dia suamhneas síoraí d’anam dhílis Betty

Sincere condolences on the sad loss of Betty. May she Rest In Peace

Deepest sympathy to Michael,Vincent and Joan. I was in Betty's class in St.Louis Carrickmacross I have the fondest memories of Betty. The last time we met was at our 50th reunion in the Shelbourne. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Very fond memories of Betty both as a teacher and when I came to work in the school. Condolences to her family at this sad time. May she rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Bettys family. She was always so kind to us as our guidance Councillor many years ago. She never judged anyone and always gave the best advice. May you rest in peace. Betty.
Past St Louis High school pupil

I am a past pupil of St Louise High school.. Sr Betty was a wonderful person and teacher and always had a big smile on her face. She will be sadly missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her.

Sincerest condolences to the Foley Family and St. Louis Community on the passing of Betty. I have fond memories of Betty as my English Teacher and Career Guidance Teacher in the 80s. Betty was a great teacher. May her gentle soul rest in peace

So sad to hear this news. I have many Happy memories of childhood visits to Duleek and Betty’s wonderful sense of fun.
Condolences to Vincent, Michael and Joan and all the family.

I have very fond memories of Sister Betty from my days in St Louis. A sharp mind and wit and an influential figure in my growing up, she was a lady who was ahead of her time. My life was better for having known her.
My sincerest sympathies to all who loved her.
May she rest in peace

To a lovely lady my condolences from your friend in Australia.
Rest In Peace much love.
Colette

My sincere sympathy to all The Foley Family, The Sisters of St. Louis, colleagues and friends on the sad passing of your beloved Betty. Truly, a lovely woman and committed educator. I was most fortunate to avail of her vast experience, guidance, wisdom and support when she served on the Board of Management, Blakestown Community School. Most remarkable was her genuine empathy with all the students, staff, parents and wider school community. It was my privilege and pleasure to have known and worked with Betty.
Suaimhneas Síoraí di.

On behalf of myself, the staff and all the students of Francis Street School, sincere condolences to Betty's family and Fr. Myles. I met Betty 15 years ago, when she worked as a psychologist in my school and we became great friends during that time. Betty was one of the kindest most loving people I have ever met. She taught me all about unconditional love, was always there to lend a listening ear and believed in the power of education to change the lives of others. I will never forget her wise words to me, the situations she support me in and her strong, feminist beliefs. She gave great gifts to the teachers and students of Francis Street for many many years and for that we will be forever grateful. I will miss her terribly. Rest in Peace dear Betty.

My deepest sympathy to you all on the Death of Betty.She was a amazing person and I couldn't thank her enough for helping my youngest daughter. She be missed terribly. RIP Betty may you get the best bed in Heaven.

Sincere sympathy to Vincent, Michael and Joan on your sad loss. Betty was a great friend and classmate in Carrickmacross. RIP

We are very saddened to hear of Betty's passing ....sincere sympathy to Joan and all the Foleys...may she rest in peace

I was so sorry to hear of Betty's death. She was a deeply committed insightful and empathetic guidance counsellor colleague. My sincere sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace.

Sincere Condolsence to Bettys Family

Heartfelt sympathy to the Foley family, Fr Myles O'Reilly, friends and neighbours on the death of your beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend Betty. A wonderful and amazing lady. Forever grateful to Betty for her kindness to my aunt.

Suaimhneas síorraí di anois agus ar dheis Dé go raibh sí .

Kathleen on behalf of the Wiseman family

Sincere condolences to all Betty’s family. She was truly a wonderful woman who was cherished by the students of St Louis she was always there for us and always had a laugh. A lovely person in side and out

Rest in peace BettyCondolences to all the family and StLouis Sisters and staff of St Louis Rathmines