Elizabeth (Lily) Humphreys

Condolence Book for

Elizabeth (Lily) Humphreys
(née Doyle)

Ranelagh, Dublin

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Dear Deedee, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mam.
Knowing how close you were, I can only guess how deep your grief must be. But now she rests in peace and you have given her everything a mother can wish for with all your loving care especially during her last years...
I only met her once a long time ago, in 2001, at your home in Ranelagh. A wonderful, warm-hearted lady. You got her warm smile and the sparkle in the eyes... as I can tell from photos.
I am thinking of you and please let me know if there's anything I can do for you...
In the sense of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I wish you that one day your grief turns to mere joy and thankfulness for having had her as your mother and for the closeness you shared.

With much love
Sophia

Es gibt nichts, was uns die Abwesenheit eines uns lieben
Menschen ersetzen kann und man soll das auch gar nicht
versuchen; man muß es einfach aushalten und durchhalten; das
klingt zunächst sehr hart, aber es ist doch zugleich ein großer
Trost; denn indem die Lücke wirklich unausgefüllt bleibt, bleibt
man durch sie miteinander verbunden.

Je schöner und voller die Erinnerungen, desto schwerer die Trennung.
Aber irgendwann verwandelt die Dankbarkeit die Qual der Erinnerung in eine stille Freude.
Man trägt das vergangene Schöne nicht wie einen Stachel,
sondern wie ein kostbares Geschenk in sich.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer
(Dezember 1943)
Conocí a Lily mientras vivía en Dublín. Trabajaba con su hija Deirdre, que se convirtió en una persona muy especial para mí (nosotros). Lily nos invito a cenar a su casa una noche. El recuerdo que tengo de ella fue el de una persona muy hospitalaria, cariñosa. Nos trató nos muchísimo cariño. Me consta que era una persona maravillosa.
My sincere condolences Deirdre on the death if your beautiful mum Lily. Your care and devotion especially during her final years was amazing. Cherish those memories during this difficult time.

Rest in peace.
D
So sorry to hear about your mum
Mrs Humphreys as I used to call her
Always had a smile for everyone
Loved the Quiz. And the sing song
I can remember when the pianist and Guitar player said they were going to stop if we didn't stop talking
And you said we better shut up
It was lovely meeting your mam
May she rest in peace
D
So sorry to hear about your mam
Mrs Humphreys as i used to call her
Always had a lovely smile and loved when the piano and Guitar were playing and he would stop playing because we were all talking
We would smile and you would say we better shut up
She loved Brendan shine and the Quiz
As i said always had a smile
May she rest in peace
Liebe Deirdre,

wir wissen, wieviel Dir Deine Mutter bedeutet hat und wie wichtig es Dir war, sie in ihren letzten Jahren zu begleiten. Mit Dir trauern wir um sie und sind in Gedanken bei Dir und Deiner Familie.


Es umarmen Dich Deine

Angela & Carsten, Martha & Carla Fischer aus Trier
Dear Lily,

You could never hug me, but I felt welcomed by the kindness that your gaze conveyed to me.

You couldn't talk to me, but I understood everything you expressed, and you were good at it, especially when you didn't like a certain food (haha).

You couldn't sing to me, but I know how much you enjoyed a good song.

You couldn't recite a poem to me, but I know you enjoyed it when I read them to you, even if sometimes you fell asleep.

You couldn't cook for me, but I was very happy when you enjoyed the food I made for you.

In short, there are so many things and I am sure that I had a strong connection with you, and I loved and love you very much! I miss you Lily-Loly.

Rest in peace Little Woman.
Declan, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mam. May she rest in peace.
Buongiorno Deirdre
Ti voglio esprimere le mie sentide Condoglianze.Mi dispiace tanto purtroppo dobiamo afrontarle
Lo ha fatto e ora è in un posto migliore.
Un abbraccio forte.
Saluti dal Salento
Achille
Declan, condolences on the loss of your mother. May she Rest in Peace.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lilly. Our hearts go out to Deirdre, family and friends. From all the staff at Rathmines Health Centre, Cathy, Priscilla, Ella, Dani and Ger.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in these difficult times, Deirdre.
Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Big hug
"THOSE WE LOVE
DON'T GO AWAY
THEY WALK
BESIDE US
EVERY DAY
UNSEEN, UNHEARD
BUT ALWAYS NEAR
STILL LOVED
STILL MISSED
AND VERY DEAR"

We remember Lily very well.
We had the honor of hosting her at our barbecue one summer.
And maybe there weren't many of these meetings, this beautiful, smiling lady is still in our hearts.
And mayby she didn't say much, but it was obvious that she was having a good time, just like all of us in her company.
Rest in Peace Lily
Dear aunty Deirdre,
I remember Lily very fondly from our visits to Dublin during which she welcomed us into her home as if we were her own grandchildren. Over the years, she has left a lasting impression on me because of her warm, loving and caring character. She passed on so many of these traits onto you, her loving daughter - one of her biggest achievements.
Writing a postcard to you and Lily was always on my to-do-list during the summer holidays as you both have become two very dear and special people to me.
I am deeply saddened by Lily‘s passing and I wish you, your brothers and your dad lots of strength during these most difficult times.
Always remember and cherish the good memories of Lily of which you had the privilege to make so many in your life. Sending you lots of love and a very big hug.
May Lily rest in peace now.
Sincere condolences Kevin, Deirdre, and Declan on the passing of your Mam. May she rest in peace
Querida Deirdre,

I was deeply saddened about the passing of your mother. I know how close you were and how devoted you were to her care. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

Please know that I am here for you if you need anything at all, and that you are in my thoughts.

Raquel
Sincere condolences Declan to you and your family on the passing of you Mum, Lily RIP. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Joyce.
Sincere condolences to you Declan and your family on the sad passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Jimmy & Toni
Declan, thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. May your mum Elizabeth RIP. Take care
Dear Deirdre, my sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your wonderful Mam. I was so moved listening to a beautiful story of her life. What an amazing and devoted daugher you are - looking after your Mam, always talking about her with love and respect. Sending you my love during this difficult time.
Sincere condolences Deirdre, Kevin and Declan on the passing of your Mam, Lily. A wonderful woman. May she rest in peace.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved mother. I can’t imagine the depth of your grief, but please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Although we didn’t have the chance to know your mother personally, from everything you’ve shared, she sounded like a truly wonderful person. Her memory will live on in all the lives she touched. You cared for her so lovingly over the years, and now, from the place she is, she will watch over you with happiness. We send you our deepest condolences and hope you find strength and comfort in the love surrounding you.
Big hugs,
Liebe Lily,

in tiefer Trauer haben wir erfahren, dass Du nunmehr Deinen Platz unter den Engeln im Himmel eingenommen hast.

Wir sind so froh und stolz, Dich in unserem Leben gewusst zu haben und viele besondere und schöne Momente mit Dir verbracht haben zu dürfen.

Du hast so vielen Menschen so viel Gutes und Schönes gegeben.

Dein Lächeln und Dein gutes Wesen werden unvergessen bleiben.

Wir behalten Dich für immer in unseren Herzen und in unserer lebendiger Erinnerung.

Und Du schaust aus dem Himmel auf uns hinab.

So werden wir für immer miteinander verbunden bleiben.
In Irland, in Deutschland, im Rest der Welt.
Für immer.

Dein lieber Geist wird mit uns sein.

Deine geliebte Tochter Deedee wird Dich und Deine Erinnerung für immer in Ehren halten. So wie sie es die letzten Jahre getan hat.

Und wir werden ihr aus Deutschland zur Seite stehen.

Irgendwann werden wir dann auch wieder gemeinsam Kreuzworträtsel lösen, genauso, wie wir es getan haben, als wir uns zuerst trafen vor vielen Jahren.

Bis dahin wünschen wir Dir eine gute Reise.

In Liebe Constantin, Valentin, Vincent, Geraldine & Falko.
Dee, deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mum Lily. May she rest in peace.
Deirdre,

I’m so deeply sorry to hear the news of your beautiful mums passing. Miss Lily was such a lovely woman. I am lucky I got to meet her and spend some time with her. She was a bright light, witty, kind; you have a lot of her lovely traits my friend. Sending you love and hugs during this difficult time.
Liebe Deirdre,
ich kann mich noch an einige schöne Momente mit Lily erinnern. Sei es der Besuch bei uns in Stuttgart, als sie sich mit meiner Oma zu einem Spaziergang getroffen hat. Beide verstanden sich nicht, kannten den Weg nicht, aber fanden wieder zurück :)

Ihre herzliche und freundliche Art hat mir den vierwöchigen Aufenthalt in Dublin sehr angenehm gemacht. Ich erinnere mich an das legendäre selbstgemachte Brot und die tollen Gespräche bei einer Tasse Tee. Sie war wirklich eine ganz besondere Person, und ich fühle mich geehrt, dass ich sie kennenlernen durfte.

Wir sind aus der Ferne in Gedanken bei dir und wünschen dir für die kommenden Aufgaben ganz viel Kraft.
Sei lieb umarmt von uns!
Deirdre, I am sending my heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. I am thankful for the brief but meaningful time we shared together. May Lily rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing.
Sweet Lilly! You were a wonderful lady, we had a lot of good moments and I always will remember you. Your sweet smiles when I read, when we listened to Irish songs. Dear Deirdree, you are the best daughter and you did all the best things for Lilly!!
Lilly rest in peace.
Sending my deepest condolences to you Deirdre and to all of Lily's family and friends. I had the great privilege of being Lily's primary care Occupational Therapist for many years and I was lucky enough get to know Lily's very special personality before her condition progressed. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. The relationship you and Lily shared was a truly beautiful thing. I admire you greatly Deirdre for the years of selfless care you gave to Lily to ensure she got to remain in her own home with dignity and surrounded with unconditional love. I have no doubt that Lily will be looking after you now at this very sad time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Rhonda Rayner
Primary Care Occupational Therapist
My deepest condolences to Deirdre on the passing of her dear and wonderful little mam Lily. I was lucky to meet her once and she seemed like such a sweet woman. You always told such warm and funny stories about her and shared such beautiful pictures of her over the last few years. She was cherished by you and you her and the bond you both shared was so special. May she now rest in peace after her illness.
Dear Kevin, our deepest condolence to you, your Dad and your family on the death of your beloved Mother, Lily. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May Lily now Rest In Peace.
Deedee Darling,
“life is life” cantavamo nei giorni della gioia. Ora siamo arrivati ai giorni del dolore. Da allora ad oggi abbiamo capito che tantissime cose, di questa vita, sfuggono al nostro controllo: quasi tutti i “quando” (quando nasciamo, quando ci innamoriamo, quando dobbiamo affrontare il vuoto lasciato da coloro che amiamo). Possiamo però controllare il “come”: come viviamo, come amiamo. Tu hai avuto il coraggio di amare fino in fondo, di dedicare la tua vita alla cura di Lily, e lo hai fatto non per dovere, ma per amore, tanto da dire “ho perso la mia adorata mamma e la mia migliore amica”. Tutto questo amore sarà la tua forza ma ci vorrà tempo. Ti abbraccio. E con te, tutta la tua famiglia.
Dear Lily, it was never going to be easy to say goodbye to you. Deepest sympathy and love to all the family
Non trovo le parole per descrivere quanto sono dispiaciuto per la tua perdita Deirdre, solo dirti che sono onorato di aver conosciuto tua madre Lily, anche se per un breve momento, come per avermi reso partecipe delle storie di una persona per te cosí importante, a te cosí cara, ricordandola con le tue stesse parole: la tua amata mamma e la tua migliore amica. Un forte abbraccio e le mie piú sentite condoglianze.
My deepest condolances on the passing of Lily, such a beautiful lady inside and out. Grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know Lily and her family. Thinking of you all at this time.
Declan, my deepest sympathies to you and all your family on the passing of your dear Mother. May she rest in peace.
Lilly was a very strong woman and this strength is also in her daughter Deirdre who dedicated her life to taking care of her mother in the last months. Condolences to the whole family, may Lilly rest in peace.
Sincere condolences Deirdre on the death of your dear Mam, may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Sending you our love, prayers & support at this sad time.
Sympathies also to your Dad, brothers & your extended family.
My Deepest Sympathy Deirdre on the sad passing of your beloved mother Lily. I had the pleasure of first meeting Lily in 2019. From when I first visited Lily in her home in Mount Pleasant, I was always made feel very welcome. Lily had the most welcoming of smiles for me on each of my visits to her home. It was from these visits and through my conversations with Deirdre, that I had got a sense of Lily’s kind and gentle nature. Over the past few years, despite her declining health, that warm and welcoming smile never seemed to fade away, making each visit all the more memorable. Lily bore her illness with great dignity and was able to remain in her own home, due to the loving care and support provided by yourself Deirdre. Even though my time in rathmines had ended, I would find myself asking after Lily and how she was getting on. It is safe to say Lily had made a lasting impression on me. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. May she rest peacefully and she will be watching over you. I will be thinking of you Deirdre in the days and weeks ahead at this very sad and difficult time.
Declan and all the Humphrey’s family. My sincere condolences on the passing of your mam, may she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Oh Deirdre, I’m so so very sorry for the loss of your mom (and best friend). I wish I had a chance to know her. Yet I feel I do in some small measure through you. Not just through the wonderful stories and memories you told about her. But through YOU. You are the same kind, generous, funny, fun and open person that your mom was. What a legacy. Hugs.
Liebe DeeDee,

zum Tode Deiner geliebten Mum möchte ich Dir sowie auch Pat und deinen Brüdern Kevin und Declan meine tiefe Anteilnahme aussprechen.

Die geliebte Mutter zu verlieren, ist ein großer Verlust, der erst einmal eine unfassbare Leere hinterlässt.
Ich wünsche Dir, dass die vielen schönen Erinnerungen an Eure gemeinsamen Erlebnisse sowie gute Gedanken an Deine Mama, sie auf wundervolle Weise immer lebendig sein lassen.

Ich durfte Lily kennen lernen, während meiner Jahre in Dublin und ich habe es immer sehr genossen, Euch zu besuchen und mit Deiner Mum eine Tasse Tee zu trinken und dabei über alle möglichen Themen zu reden.
Lily war eine herzensgute, humorvolle und empathische Frau, die immer sehr interessiert und mitfühlend war, so dass ich mich immer sehr wohl bei Euch gefühlt habe. Euer beider inniges Verhältnis hat mich schon damals sehr beeindruckt.

Deine Mutter war eine wunderbare Frau und dass Du sie jetzt lange Jahre aufopfernd gepflegt hast, ist der Beweis deiner endlosen Liebe zu ihr.
Das hat Sie verdient und dafür gebührt Dir meine größte Hochachtung!

Ich wünsche Dir viel Kraft für die kommende, schwere Zeit der Trauer und beende meinen Brief mit Goethes Worten: was man tief in seinem Herzen besitzt, das kann man nicht durch den Tod verlieren.

Alles Liebe, Deine Molly (Andrea)
Hello Deirdre, we are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It was good to see how you took care of your mother when we met the last time. We think of you and wish you and your family strength in this difficult time. Lots of love, Peter and Beate.
Liebe Deirdre, unser aufrichtiges Beileid zum Tod Deiner Mutter. Wir sind in Gedanken bei Dir und wünschen Dir viel Kraft und trotz allem sehr viel Zuversicht.
Sincere condolences Kevin and all your family.
Liebe Deirdre,
the queen of the house wird mir immer in herzlicher Erinnerung bleiben. Ich bin froh und dankbar, sie vor über 20 Jahre kennen gelernt zu haben. Unvergessen bleibt mein erster Besuch bei euch. Von den Geschenken im Koffer waren zwei Weinflaschen zu Bruch gegangen und wie selbstverständlich wurde mein halbes Gepäck gewaschen. Auf Knien hab ich mich aus dem Pub zurückgemeldet. Wir hatten wahrlich viel Spaß zusammen: egal ob bei euch in Dublin oder bei Lilys Besuch in Heumaden. Diese frohen Stunden bleiben uns in wunderschöner Erinnerung und geben uns Kraft mit deinem großen Verlust fertig zu werden.
Sei aus der Ferne umarmt. Ich bin in Gedanken bei dir und teile deinen Schmerz.
Deirdre, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your amazing Mam. It's difficult to find the right words to portray how much she meant to you. Anytime we had the opportunity to meet up you always had such great stories and memories to tell about your mother and sending on the odd photo of the two of you smiling away. The both of you were so important to each other and as i was explaining to the kids that Deirdre now has that guardian angel looking down on her. You never left her side and fulfilled all her wishes to the end which in my world is real Love!! You have all those great memories now with your Mam in times of need. Sarah and the kids send on their deepest condolences. May she rest in peace now knowing that she was truly loved.
Dearest Deirdre, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your wonderful mam. She was so welcoming when I came to visit you all those years ago. As we headed out for the night, she reminded us to have a nice time and we did. She also didn't mind me taking a photo of you and her in your bathrobes as i was leaving so early in the morning. I still have the photo. She was a wonderful person and you are just like her. Sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers.
Un abbraccio forte per te Deirdre, e per tutti voi, ricordo ancora quando lo conosciuta , persona meravigliosa, ci mancherà a tutti. Condoglianze 🙏🙏🙏
Sentite condoglianze alla mia grande amica Deirdre, insieme a tutta la sua famiglia,
🙏🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathy to Deirdre, Pat, Declan and Kevin on the passing of your dearest mam Lily.
She was a very dear neighbor and friend when we moved next door 30 years ago and always had a big smile for me and would chat over the fence about her flowers and of course we enjoyed the odd cigarette together.

Over the past years she was truly blessed to have a daughter like Deirdre who I can honestly say hardly left her side, the care love and attention she received is beyond words and a true testament to the love they shared nothing was ever to much. So Rest In Peace dear Lily I will miss you next door.
Cara Deirdre, ricordo il giorno che sono venuto a casa vostra e mi hai presentato Mamma Lily. Una persona molto empatica che con il suo sorriso solare mi ha fatto sentire come se fossi a casa mia. Le mie più sentite condoglianze a te Deirdre e a tutta la famiglia! Un abbraccio forte, Francesco.
So sorry for the loss of your sweet Mam "Lily". She will be missed by so many. 😢 No one knows you like a Mum and you were so lucky to have a wonderful Mam. She also was lucky to have such a devoted daughter. You have been her rock for so many years. Rest in peace sweet Lily! Xx
Dear Deirdre,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may the cherished memories bring you peace.
Liebe Dedee,

wir denken in den letzten Tagen besonders viel an dich und wünschen dir in der Zeit der Trauer viel Kraft, Mut, Zuversicht und immer wieder ein Lächeln auf den Lippen, wenn du an die Erlebnisse mit deiner Mama zurückdenkst!
Schon als Aupair hast du viel von deiner Mama erzählt.
Wir erinnern uns auch noch so gut wie wir eure typisch irische Haustür betreten haben bei unserem Besuch 2016 in Dublin. Wir saßen in eurem gemütlichen Wohnzimmer und haben uns gleich sehr willkommen gefühlt. Die Herzlichkeit, das Lachen deiner Mama und die lebhaften Erzählungen an ihren Besuch in Deutschland kommt uns dabei in den Sinn. Besonders ihr Erlebnis und die Verstädnigungsschwierigkeiten mit Oma Erna und das Glück, dass die beiden wieder den richtigen Weg gefunden haben, zaubert uns noch heute ein Lachen auf die Lippen.

Wir bewundern sehr wie du und deine Mama die letzten Jahre und die intensiven Zeiten gemeinsam beschritten habt und wie unglaublich du sie begleitet hast!

Herzliche Grüße und gute Gedanken senden
Fabian, Monja, Thea und Joshy
Liebe Deirdre
unser tiefes Mitgefühl zum Tod von deiner lieben Mutter Lily. Wir haben Lily als warmherzige und humorvolle Frau kennengelernt.
Zu meinem 50.Geburtstag verbrachte sie einige Tage in Stuttgart in unserem Haus wo Deirdre 1,5 Jahre verbrachte und von der ganzen Familie respektiert und geliebt wird.
Jeden Abend schrieb Deirdre einen Brief an ihre Mutter und erzählte was sie alles erlebt hatte. Ich dachte,was muss das für eine Mutter sein,die so viel Zuneigung erhält.
Als wir uns dann kennenlernten, habe ich es verstanden. Lily war ein so angenehmer Gast!
Ihre offene und herzliche Art hat uns berührt und so durfte unsere Tochter Sarah auch 4 Wochen während eines Sprachkurses bei Deirdres Familie wohnen und ihre Kochkünste und Fürsorge erleben.
Was für eine charaktervolle und fürsorgliche Frau Lily war, kann jeder Mensch erahnen der weiß ,dass ihre Tochter Deirdre sie mehr als 6 Jahre hingebungsvoll pflegte und durch eine verlässliche Pflege über Tag und Nacht ,diese Zeit schöner machte.
Ich bin dankbar,dass ich Lily und Deirdre in der letzten Zeit immer wieder begegnen und helfen durfte.
Besonders in den letzten Stunden ihres Lebens,als sie friedvoll in eine andere Welt gehen konnte.
"Erinnerungen sind wie Sterne,
die in der Dunkelheit leuchten!"
Deirdre,mögen viele schöne Erinnerungen
die Dunkelheit erhellen und ein blinkender Sternenhimmel deinen Weg erleuchten!
Unser Mitgefühl gilt der ganzen Familie Doyle und Humphreys
Liebe Deirdre.
Ich weiß noch als ich zum ersten Mal bei euch zu Besuch gewesen bin. Ich war so aufgeregt, aber Lily hat mir meine Aufregung gleich genommen und mich herzlich empfangen.
Ja, so war Lily: herzlich, aufgeschlossen, liebevoll und immer für einen Spaß bereit.
Euer Mutter-Tochter Verhältnis war von großer Liebe geprägt.
Du liebe Deirdre, bist in den letzten Jahren rund um die Uhr mit großem Einsatz, für deine geliebte Lily da gewesen. Und das hat sie mit Sicherheit auch gespürt.
Mit diesem Wissen konntest du sie nun in Frieden gehen lassen.
Liebe Tante Deirdre,
es ist schwer, die richtigen Worte zu finden, doch hoffe ich, dass du in dieser Zeit Trost und Kraft in den Erinnerungen und der Liebe findest, die euch miteinander verbunden hat. Ich erinnere mich immer sehr gerne daran wie Lily mir vor einigen Jahren ganz stolz ihren Garten gezeigt hat und wie sie dabei gestrahlt hat.
Deepest sympathy to hear about the passing of your mum Declan. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Take care.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of lily. A wonderful kind woman who always welcomed me when we met. Fond memories may you rest in peace xx
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