Elizabeth (Libby) Loveday Wincott Heckett

I met Libby through the Early Textile Study Group Conference several decades ago. She was an excellent scholar and generous in sharing her research. Her passing is a great loss.

So sorry to hear about the passing of Libby . I have wonderful memories of Libby , great chats about life in Ireland. She was so kind and such an interesting lady . My sincere condolences to the family . May she rest in peace .

Sending my sympathy and warm wishes to you all. Natasha

I know how much you loved your mother, Nic. I am close to you, my dear friend. Now she lives inside your heart.

My condolences to the family and friends of Libby. As a friend and colleague of Libby's we spent much time chatting in the kitchen of Roseleigh, UCC. On one occasion, she was putting together her first publication along with photos and a discussion on her name, little did we realise how important her work would become. Her life's work was published recently, 'textiles of Ireland' is a magnificent tribute to her and her work. Many happy memories include our trip to Brittany and visits to Ballymore house with my daughter.

Remembering Libby and those she has left behind at this time. She was a lovely person in every way.

Dear Nick, Jo, Sophie and Lou, we were so sorry to hear about Libby's death in church on Sunday. We regret not having been in a position to say our goodbyes. Libby was clever and beautiful and she was supportive at a difficult time in my life. I did the drawing for her Viking's hat pack years ago. And I followed her to Ucc, where I taught for 23 years. much love to you all at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Sophie,Lulu and extended family on the passing of your Mum.

Condolences to Lulu, Sophie and family on your sad loss. May your Mam rest in peace.

Our sincerest condolences again to you all at this very sad time , we remember Libby well, such a wonderful lady .
Audrey, Shirley, Hazel, Diane and Val. Xx

I offer my belated condolences to Lu and the Hackett family on the passing of your beautiful mother. While i only met Libby on a handful of occasions , her warmth and fascinating intellect , stayed with me .

My sincere condolences Lulu on the loss of your Mum, may she rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. x

So sorry for your loss! Had the privilege to work in Libby’s house over the years. I always remember chatting to her having a cup of coffee listening to her fascinating stories even down to the history of where coffee originated!! A really lovely lady. My deepest condolences.

My sincere condolences Lulu on the loss of your Mum, may she rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time .

so sorry to hear of mrs. hecketts death. i remember when they came to live in cobh. i wonder does sophie remember the white lacy socks her mam had me knit for her, i was only 14 or 15 at the time

Dear family, I first met you mum at the vicarage in Wandsworth in 1982. It was summer and a lovely hot day, Libby drifted past in a swimming costume to sunbathe outside. I remember being struck by how beautiful and elegant she was. Your mother was beautiful inside as well and generously opened her home to us in Ireland for a holiday in the late 90s and always greeted me and the family with love. Forging a career later in her life with her interest in textiles was expiring. She will be missed by you all x

So sorry for your loss Lulu and your extended gang.
All the best, Brian, Rachel, Sunny & Isabella.

Very sorry to learn of Libby's passing. A wonderful gracious person who made a great contribution in academic teaching and research. Our condolences to her family at this sad time.

To Sophie and family . I am very sorry to hear of you lovely mums passing. Unfortunately I only discovered it today and was too late to make any of the arrangements . Keep all those happy memories close . Rip Libby xxx

Sincere condolences to the Heckett Family on the sad passing of Elizabeth. May she rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Lulu, Samira, Noah, and the Heckett family on the loss of your Mum and Grandmother. May Libby rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Louisa, Sophie, Nic, Jo and all the Heckett family on this sad occasion.

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Libby Heckett. She was a truly kind and gracious lady, who gave me a home in Ballymore House when I immigrated to Ireland in 1986. She was always encouraging and positive, and made me feel very welcome in my new country. Although we had very little contact in the last years, I always held her in my heart as a good friend. She will be sadly missed.

What a great lady. Elegant, caring and refined. My short time with her when I was 13 years old still burns bright. On my visit to them I purchased The Beatles Sgt Pepper's albumn and we played it and tried to figure out the meaning in all the songs.

So very sorry to hear of your beloved Mum and Granny's passing.She was a lovely lady.
Sending love to Nic Jo,Sophie and Lou Lou and all the family.Hope you are all doing ok.

My deepest condolences to you Lulu & Sophie & family on the passing of your lovely kind inspirational Mother. She was truley a lady. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time in our thoughts and prayers 🙏

Deepest condolences to Lulu along with all the Heckett family & friends at this sad time. R.I.P.

Deepest condolences to the Heckett family on the passing of Libby. she was always such a gracious and generous person when I would meet her in the Archaeology Dept. Terrific knowledge which she shared easily. She will live on in her book as it is a fitting testament to a wonderful scholar and person.

Deepest condolences to Libby's family, friends and particularly to her wonderful carers who have always been there for the family and Libby herself, especially Mairead who always spoke so beautifully about Mrs. Heckett. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

My sincere condolences to the Heckett’s and extended families on the very sad passing of their Mum Elizabeth (Libby) Heckett. She was a most gracious, kind and caring lady. A great mother, neighbour and friend to all who knew her. I have great memories of my time spent at Ballymore House. May she rest in peace.

I was always made to feel very welcome at Ballymore by Elizabeth. Such a lovely lady. The Vallely family send their sincere condolences at this sorrowful time to the Heckett family.

To the Heckett family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your profound loss. I was saddened to hear about Libby. I have such fond memories of spending summers at Ballymore House as a teenager, and Libby was a wonderful part of those times. My thoughts are with you all.

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Libby. My thoughts and prayers are with the Heckett family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Heckett family on Libby's passing. Though I did not know her well, I always enjoyed meeting her, either at archaeological events, or when we both sat on the board of Archaeology Ireland magazine. So sorry she is no longer with us.

Our sincere condolences to Libby's family. A wonderful lady who will be missed by all.

Dear Louisa, Sophie, Jo, Nic, and family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely mum. May you find peace and solace during this difficult time.

Peace and prayers be with all the family

Libby was a very dear friend and colleague. We had such fun working on our book on the Honan Chapel as well as many other adventues. Libby's kindness, gentility and integrity was clear to all who met her. My sympathies to the Heckett family at this sad time. Safe journey Libby

Very fond memories of Libby: adventurous travelling in Mexico on a long bus journey to a remote mountain village to see indigenous textiles, and staying in sean O'Criadain's hospitable house in Oaxaca. Good bye dear friend. Rest in peace.

So very sorry for your loss

My sincerest condolence to the Heckett family on the death of Libby. I knew Libby for many years, both as a colleague in archaeology and as a friend. I was privileged to launch her book last December where I had the opportunity to acknowledge in public her lifetime's work on historic textiles. I am thankful to also have had that opportunity to meet Libby in person, sadly for the last time. May she Rest in Peace.
Maurice

My Sincere Condolences to Nic, Jo, Sophie , Lou and grandchildren her sister Ginni and friends on the passing of Libby who was a lady full of love and kindness and grace. Happy memories for years spent in Ballymore house and gardens . RIP Libby .
Mary Forrest.

Sincere Condolences to the Heckett family on the passing of your mother Elizabeth

So sorry to hear of Libby's passing. She was a lovely lady, always had a kind word, helpful and interested. She loved archaeology, especially her textiles but above all loved her family. It was a pleasure to know her. My deepest condolences to all the family, may she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Heckett family. So sorry for your loss. I heard such lovely stories about Libby from my late partner Karen and when I did get to meet Libby in person, I understood instantly why she was so highly regarded. I hope Libby finds peace in her journey beyond this world. May she rest in peace and travel save. 🙏

So very sorry to hear of Libby's passing.
When working at the Sirius Arts Centre (in the early days) I had the pleasure of meeting Libby on many an occasion. She was always so helpful, supportive and encouraging.
May you rest in peace, Libby.

Sincere condolences to Libby's family. We had the pleasure of working with Libby in UCC. She was a wonderful scholar, so generous with her knowledge and very kind to us at the beginning of our careers. We will remember her fondly.

So sorry to hear this news - I remember Libby fondly from numerous stays at Ballymore (a very long time ago!). She was always so kind and hospitable. I also remember when she started on her journey in archaeology at UCC - how great to hear she managed to finish her life’s work and publish her textile book. My late parents would also have remembered her fondly. Love and condolences to you all x

My deepest condolences to Elizabeth's family and friends. She was an exceptional scholar.

Deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Libby. She was a lovely person and a great scholar. She will be fondly remembered in the Archaeology Department in UCC.

Sincere sympathy to the Heckett family on the sad news of Libby’s death. Happy memories of our friendship with Eric and Libby in the early 70’s in Rushbrooke Tennis Club and at Ballymore House. Thinking of you all.

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Libby on your great loss. She will be remembered dearly by colleagues and scholars of archaeology. Her work will allow new generations with an interest in Ireland's archaeological history to build on this important research. We at Cork University Press are proud to have published her life's work.

Sincere condolences to all the Heckett family, it was a pleasure to know Libby, such a lovely lady. May Libby RIP . Our Thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.

My sincere condolences to all Libby’s family and friends.wishing you strength and comfort in the coming days.

My condolences to all the family. Libby was such a special person, like the big sister I neve had for 45 years. We met through archaelogy at UCC, and had wonderful trips to conferences in the south of France and South Africa, and opera trips from Wexford to Budapest, via Berlin and Vienna. Rest easy now, dear Libby xxx

To Nic, Jo, Sophie, Lou and all the Heckett family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mam. Libby was a true lady - full of grace, warmth and love. My sister, Shirley always spoke so highly of her. RIP Libby.

Sincere condolences to Libby's family. I will always remember her kindness to me. May she rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to you all. May Libby rest in peace.

Jo and Nic, so sorry to hear of your wonderful mum’s passing. You were so lucky to have had her all these years

Condolences to Lulu and family on the passing of your mother. May Libby rest in peace.