Frances Healy

When a Nurse Dies

When a nurse dies, the halls remember. Not in echoes, but in the hush that settles over a place once warmed by her presence
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When a nurse dies, the beds whisper stories of hands that held, of words that healed, of moments she carried alone, so others didn’t have to.

She didn’t wear armour, but she went to war against time, pain, fear, and death. And many times, she won. But now she lays still, and for once, it is we who stand by her bedside.

We who whisper “thank you.” We who weep in the silence she once filled with strength. She didn’t leave the world quietly. She left with the honour of the unseen, the dignity of the overworked, the grace of the forgotten heroine.

When a nurse dies, it is not the end of her shift - it is the rising of her legacy. In every pulse she steadied, in every tear she caught, in every “you’re not alone” she offered, her spirit lives on. So let us not mourn her in sorrow, but in sacred awe. Let us tell the world: A light has gone out, but its warmth remains.

In every nurse who stays late, who holds hope like a fragile flame, who walks in her footsteps with trembling hands and open heart she lives again.

She is not gone. She is just on the other side of healing. A place where alarms don’t beep, and hearts never break.

So rest now, brave soul. Your hands have done enough. Your shift is complete.

And oh what a shift it was.

Rest in Peace Frances . U were truly a wonderful nurse and manager especially kind to student nurses at a time when students were not treated well .

Dear Catherine. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your sister Frances.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Fran, have many happy memories when we worked in Meath hospital. Also sympathies on the loss of Mary & Eileen Rest in Peace.

Catherine and Charles, I was so very sad to hear that Frances had passed. I have such fond memories of visiting her and Mary and Max and Jack whenever I was home. She was so kind to my Mam and Dad and would often drop in to say hello and make sure they were okay. I was glad to be able to attend her funeral from 3,000 miles away. A wonderful soul. May she rest in peace.

My Sincere sympathy to her sister Catherine and all her family on the sad death of Frances. I remember her fondly from the Meath and Tallaght Hospitals.Sorry I could not attend her funeral as I was out of Dublin for appts in the West. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.
Nuala O'Dowd.

Catherine and Charles, so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister/sister in law. Mary also sends her condolences.

Dear Catherine, I was very sorry to hear that your sister Frances had died. May she rest in peace. Every sympathy to you, Charles and all the family.
Therese.

Sincere sympathy to Catherine & Charles. Fran was such a wonderful lady with boundless compassion for the needs of others. Her love of gardening, Toomore and desserts made her singularly unique. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Hanam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and family on the great loss of Frances .She was kind ,caring and wonderful company and will be greatly missed .
May she Rest in Eternal Peace.

My sincere sympathy to Frances’s family and friends. I always loved meeting her at work , always kind and helpful to patients and staff in Meath Hospital and TUH.

I am so sorry to hear that Frances has passed. She was a wonderful colleague in both The Meath and Tallaght hospitals and so good humoured.

It was with deep regret that we learned that Frances had passed to the next life. A great friendship begun between the two families in 1951 when Frances, together with Eileen& Mary walked Sidney, to the convent school on Armagh road. Our mother's Kitty and Agnes were dance partners together in their twilight years. We are so sorry to hear of our old neighbours & friends departing this life.

So so sad to hear the news of Frances’s passing RIP.She was a wonderful work colleague and friend .She looked after everyone,was funny and witty , never stood on ceremony! Unfortunately I can not be at the funeral Mass tomorrow but will be there in spirit.One of the good one’s .RIP.Imelda Ex Meath/ TUH

My deepest sympathy to the family of Frances. I have lovely memories of her as CNM2 in GU outpatients in the Meath and Tallaght Hospitals. She was very kind and funny, always caring to the patients and lovely to work for. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

My Deepest Sympathy Catherine, Charles on the sad news of Fran's passing.
Also to her nieces, nephews, friends & neighbours.

Fran was a great friend & neighbour. Never forgotten💔

May Fran's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Catherine I was so sorry to hear of the death of your dear sister Frances RIP. Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to you to Charles and your family.

Condolences to the Healy family on the death of Frances. Great memories of her from the Meath and Tallaght Hospitals. May she now rest in peace.

Deepest condolences Catherine, Charles and family on the death of Frances. May she rest in peace.

Very sad to hear this news. Fran was such a kind person, and took such good care of my mam and dad in their later years. I hope her passing was gentle. Condolences to Catherine and family.

My deepest sympathies to the family and former colleagues of Frances.
May Frances rest in peace.
Mass will be offered in the TUH Hospital Chapel.

My condolences to the Healy Family on the passing of Frances, may your gentle soul rest in peace. So many great memories of you, from Meath and Tallaght Hospital. You were so kind and caring to all the patients.

Deepest sympathy to Frances’s family. May she rest in peace.

I worked with sr.healy in the gu meath hospital. She was so nice kind and funny.
I have very fond memories of her.

Our sincere condolences to Catherine and extended family on the passing of Frances, we knew Frances from the Meath and Tallaght hospital but on a personal level she was so kind to us during our mother's illness we will always remember Frances.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Masses offered.

I was very sorry to hear of Frances passing. I have many happy memories of our time together in Meath hospital. Condolences to her sister and family. May she Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to France's sister Catherine and all her family on her sad passing. I have fond memories of Frances from the Meath Hospital. She was a kind and caring person who made sure all her patients were treated well. May Frances Rest in Peace.

Very sorry to hear about Frances. May she rest in peace. I remember her well from both The Meath and Tallaght hospitals. Always good fun.


Ken Purdie(Scotland).

Condolences to Catherine, Charles, family and friends of Frances. I was very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great friend to me.

I have many fond memories of our time in the Meath Hospital together. Frances was a wonderful, caring and compassionate nurse and ward sister. The G.U. unit ran like clockwork under her supervision. Rest in peace Frances.

I was very sorry to hear of Frances’s passing. She was a wonderful Godmother to me, always remembering my birthday and sending a Christmas card every year without fail when I was young. May she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Frances family. Frances was a very supportive mentor to me during my time as a student nurse and staff nurse in the Meath Hospital . I am very sorry to learn of her passing. May she rest in peace.
Una ( Walsh)

Another member of the extended Carr family leaves us. Frances was intertwined with our family at a professional level as well as a personal level. May she rest in peace

Our Condolence to the Healy Family may Frances R.i.p

My condolences to the Healy Family on the passing of Frances,
May her soul Rest In Peace 🙏
Fond memories of Frances in Meath Hospital when I was a student nurse

So sorry to here of the passing of Frances she was a lovely neighbour And friend. May Frances rest in peace.
Delaney Family.

Condolences to Catherine and family, may Frances RIP.

‘Have ya no home to go to Deirdre O’Brien’ Frances would laugh as 11 year old me arrived at the door. Frances and family were the fabric of my youth, lending clothes for the hop, wonderful warm welcomes and lots of laughs. A wonderful soul - Frances you meant a lot to me. Blessings on you Catherine in the passing of Frances, Mary and Eileen in a matter of months.

Such sad news. We will forever remember Fran, her wise advise, concern for others, and selfless kindness to our family over the years. Gone to her eternal reward. Rest in the arms of Jesus. "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

We extend our deep sympathy Catherine, Charles & family. May Frances rest in peace

May Frances Rest in Peace...
Happy memories of her..
Sincere condolences to all her family..

Condolences Catherine on the loss of Frances. May she rest in peace.
Catherine and Brendan