Karl Joseph Hyden

Karl was an amazing man that i was blessed to know all of my life. He played the guitar beautifully and expressed his amazing spirit through his music.
I love you Karl.

We were devastated at the loss of Karl. Over the years of our re-connection with Kay and family we had gradually grown to learn of a beautiful, kind and wonderful man. He and Kay were so supportive of our son's budding musicianship and we will never forget that.
All our love goes to Kay and family, and we know that Karl's impact and influence, as evidenced by all the people he touched, will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. xxx

Kay and family. I'm so sad today, to learn of Karl's death. Karl left those who knew him with happy thoughts. Karl was a man of God, he had a strong devotion to Jeaus that was apparent when you were in his presence. He loved Jesus and he loved his family. It is my pleasure to have known him. After losing Mike 2 years ago, after 37 years, my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you, Kay. May eternal rest be granted to Karl's soul.
Praying for all of you friend.

Our sincere condolences on the very sad passing of Karl, to his wife Kay, children William, Kathryn and Mark his adored Grandchildren Linda, Denis and Elaine, Son in law Diarmuid, In Laws Jane and Jim O’Regan and extended family. Linda always spoke so fondly about her beloved Papaw here at Preschool. We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Karl Rest in peace.

It was with great sadness that I heard of Karl’s passing .

Over the two years that I worked with Karl he taught me so much.

I truly don’t know anyone who will ever be able to be the mentor that he was to me.

Karl will be greatly missed but he will certainly never be forgotten.

I was truly heartbroken when I heard that Karl had passed away. I played & directed handbells with Karl & he gave me good advice that I follow to this day. Mass with Karl was fun, especially when something unexpected happened and we got the giggles. I think of him often when we sing the "Lamb of God" because I hear Karl saying "Jesus Slamb of God," which always got a chuckle. He would sit down at the piano & play "Linus & Lucy" & everyone would say it was great, & he'd say, "Thanks, that's all I can play," lol. I will never forget him playing O Holy Night with the handbells one Christmas, it was absolutely beautiful! I could listen to him play his guitar all day! One afternoon after school, there was a tornado that actually touched down not far from us. We had about 180 kids after school, Karl came to be with his kids, and led everyone in saying the rosary because he knew it would calm them. He wrote some good music, especially a Lenten Gospel Acclamation that is still used (and I often hum it). Karl was such a talented musician, but he couldn't play handbells! We laughed that he didn't have the hand-eye coordination to play them. I am blessed to have called Karl a friend & I will cherish these memories always!

Dear Kay,

I will be keeping you and Karl in my thoughts and hold you in my heart. Please accept my condolences during these difficult times.

My deepest condolence to kay and family on the passing of Karl. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, a gentleman always . May he rest in peace 🙏.

It is with great sadness that I learned, from Kay, that Karl had passed away.
Karl was remarkable person and was a pillar of support for me and my colleagues in helping us to take an important psychological concept to a world that needed it. Indeed he was an "early adopter" when others were still hesitant. This requires courage.

I knew him as a colleague and practitioner. It was with amazement that I read his obituary and realised just what a full and splendid life he had led.

One experience we did share, unwillingly, was that we both had been diagnosed with Cancer. This did create another bond.

Ultimately I will always remember a very generous man. Someone who was open to ideas and always learning.

I had the pleasure of being Karl’s barber. I’m very sorry to hear this news such a lovely man may he rest in peace x

Dearest Kay,
I am deeply sorry to learn of Karl's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you, your lovely Kathryn and two boys William and Mark and your beautiful grand children Linda, Denis and Elaine. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs until we meet.

Our deepest sympathies to the Hyden family, it was a pleasure to have met & got to know Karl. May he rest in peace.

To Kay and family sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of Karl. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Frances Lowry

God rest you Karl, my good friend and valued colleague. We shared many deep, meaningful and valued times together and, while my heart is sad at your passing, I'm filled with joy knowing you have moved on from your struggle and are in the almighty presence of God.
Rest well my friend.

Dear Kay, at this time of loss I hope you can find some comfort in all what you’ve done for your sweet Karl during these years of illness. You’ve been a wonderful carer to him, a gentle presence and his strongest advocate. I know you’ll miss him forever, but I hope you'll find some comfort in all the good memories of him that you’ll forever hold in your heart. Although we are apart in miles, we are together always in heart and spirit specially at this difficult time.
May your Karl rest in peace.
Much much love to you and your family,
Nat

Sincere condolences to Kay, William, Kathryn and Mark on the passing of Karl. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time. My experience of Karl was of a man with immense strength, resolve and humour in the face of terrible adversity. I will miss speaking with him. May he rest in peace.

It was a privilege to know Karl. He contributed in so many ways and the world was better for his presence. His commitment to life and others was reflected as much in the way he lived as in the way he lived with his disease. Supported by the loving presence of Kay he lived through the experience rather than being dominated by it. While so sad to hear of his passing that he did so in the loving arms of his family was comforting to know. Our thoughts are with you all and our memories of Karl will sustain. Our love David and Diana

Deepest sympathy to Mark and the Hyden family on the sad passing of Karl, our thoughts are with you.

Sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Karl. He was such a lovely man, with a kind word or a smile for everyone he would meet. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathryn & family, I'm sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathies at this sad time. Take care of yourself and each other.

To Kay and Family, a little note to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Karl (RIP) and to say that we are thinking of you at this sad time. I am very sorry for your loss.

We all as a family wish to express our deepest condolences and pray that his soul may rest in peace and happiness beyond the reality that we are familiar to.
From the little I ‘ve met you I had the chance to realise that his heart was so loving and felt the kind of connection that only siblings can feel… this gave my the exiting hope that we as human beings should have strong faith that we are like one and all our prayers and actions can affect each other even from a distance.
Thank you! May you enjoy the loving light of God’s face …

I am so sorry to hear of Karl’s passing. I was lucky to get to sing under his direction at St. Ann’s Church in Bartlett, TN. Karl and I would regularly pass laughing glances at each other when he was directing. I was never sure if everyone in the choir caught his lifted eyebrow and other funny facial expressions or expectant looks when parishioners would turn pages in their Missalettes. Karl and I would look at each other and wait for the fluh fluh fluh of pages turning and we smiled at all the noise they made. I still am very careful to turn pages quietly in Church. I listen for the fluh fluh fluh and think of Karl and smile to myself. I was so sorry when he left but happy that he got to live out his life in Ireland with his sweet family. He also gave my son guitar lessons which I was always amazed at how much he learned from Karl. Thank you Kay for your beautiful Tribute to Karl on Facebook.

I’m so sorry to hear about Karl’s passing. As you have described it to me, he faced this cancer with tremendous resilience and courage. And you articulate the last evening with him so beautifully. His spirit is with you and we eagerly await the coming of God’s new creation and the resurrection of the dead… new bodies with no more sickness, pain or death. May God’s Spirit be your comfort and strength in these sad days as you grieve his passing and celebrate his wonderful life.

I’m so glad our paths crossed Karl. Extending my condolences to the Hyden family during this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to Kay and family. May Karl rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Kathryn, Diarmuid and all the Hyden family at the very sad passing of Karl . May his Soul rest in peace

Our sincerest condolences to the Hyden family at this difficult time, our sympathies and thoughts are with you all. May Karl rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Kathryn and all the family. May he rest in peace

Kathryn and family, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. May he rest in peace.

To Kathryn and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved dad. My thoughts are with you all.

Deepest sympathy to Kay William Kathryn and Mark on the sad passing of Karl. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family dearly. Rip. Kate Eamonn Laura and Michael Hickey

Sincere sympathy to Kay, William, Kathryn, Mark and all the extended family on the sad and all too soon passing of Karl, RIP. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Our deepest condolences to Karl's family following his passing. Karl served as a valued member of the Board of Management in Scoil Mhuire Ballyhooly for a number of years, and he did so with distinction.

Sending our prayers to you all,

Board of Management, Scoil Mhuire Ballyhooly

To Kathryn and family, sincere condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May Karl, RIP. I knew him on a professional level and he was an accomplished operator. Thoughts & prayers with all the Family & Friends at this time.

Sincere condolences to Kay, Kathryn, William and Mark on the sad passing of Karl. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Karl R.I.P.

Kathryn, with deep and sincere condolences on the sad passing of your Dad. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. May he Rest in Peace.

I'm so saddened to hear about Karl's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time. A gent & wonderful human being.

Condolences to Kay and family on the death of a beloved husband, Dad and grandfather. He always had a word and a smile when he came into Walsh’s Pharmacy. Thinking of you all at this sad time . Margaret Walsh Kilclare Conna ( Walsh’s Pharmacy Fermoy )

Very sincere sympathies to Kay & family on the big loss of Karl. I must mention the honesty & sincerity of the Hyden family,knowing them for many years. Frank Nash & Family. Garage & Service Station Castletownroche

I knew Karl briefly through a course he taught on but he made an enormous impression on me. He was really nice, smart, helpful, and an excellent coach and teacher. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Rest in Peace.

Dear Kay, William, Kathryn, Mark, and extended family. Sending you love from afar as you say farewell to Karl. The world is a little less bright today. May the time come when the memory of what you shared in life outweighs the loss of your beloved husband and father.

Sincere condolences to Kay & family & the extended Hyden & Waldron families on the sad loss of your beloved Karl ,may he rest in peace. May you all find solace in your wonderful memories. Breda (widow of Derry, Tralee ) & family.

My sincere condolences to Kay and family on the passing of Karl. May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to Kathryn, Diarmuid, Linda Jane, Denis , Elaine and all the Hyden family on the sad passing of Karl, may he rest in peace.

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.

Heartfelt condolences to Kathryn, Diarmuid, Linda, Denis, Elaine and all the Hyden Family on the sad passing of Karl. May Karl Rest in Peace.

Not unlike the inexorable pull of the moon upon the waters, Karl will always be a force that draws us ever closer to eternity. The light in a dark place, never peering backward but always looking forward. He is our guide, a sentinel, not guarding the way but protecting us along the way. Thank you, Karl.

To Kay,Kathryn,Mark,William and extended families sincere sympathy on your very sad loss.May Karl rest in peace.

Karl was a very special person in my life. I am certain he was special to a huge number of others too, such was his generosity of spirit and kindness. A guiding light has faded. But his valuable words still linger and will work their power for many more years.

My sympathies to all of Karl's family and friends on his untimely passing. I knew Karl professionally. He was such a kind, helpful and professional man. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Kathryn and all of your family on the very sad passing of your beloved dad. May Karl rest in peace. X

Dear Kay, and family.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

From Leona in Cavan

Had the pleasure of being taught and coached by Karl in a recent Ibec programme. Karl was one of life's gentlemen and a great coach. Sincere sympathies to his family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Karl, such a gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

I am so sorry to hear of Karl’s untimely passing.

I encountered Karl briefly professionally and his deep seated wisdom and resilience helped me both to overcome a personal challenge and to learn from the experience.

He has been taken from his family far too soon. My deepest condolences to you all.

I extend my sincere sympathy to the Hyden family on the sad passing of Karl. May he rest in peace.

Kathryn and Family - my sincere condolences on your loss. I know your Dad was very special to you, and that he will be sorely missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.