Kathleen Murphy
(née Ahern)

Dear Sheila and Barry.

Sharing sincere condolences with you on the passing of Sheila's mother.

You are such family-oriented people. Your lives revolve around family and friends.

You showed such kindness to me and my late husband Lawrence during his final illness. I will always remember your support.

I am sure that your mother was very proud of your concern for others whom you encountered.

May Kathleen have her deserved Rest in Peace.

Jan Jackman
Llanelli, Wales

Thinking of you both Sheila and Barry as you travel to Ireland. I know it's hard to head home esoecially with you mum gone.

You are both in our prayers.

Safe travels
Mark and Karen Hughes.

Dear Sheila.

Sincere condolences on the loss of your mum. I remember your mum's shoulder surgery and all the planning involved. Reading through the messages, I now get a flavour of your relationship and understand why you were always so kind and considerate to all. The consultants who met her were in admiration of her intuition and knowledge on many subjects. Your mum was such a lady, so kind and gentle. Her understanding and sensitivity was appreciated by all the staff on the ward, in outpatients and ancillary staff.

Mary Murphy - Galway, GUH.

To Sheila and Barry.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Sheila's mother. From our connection over several years, I know how much family means to you both. This is a painful time. Keeping you in my prayers.

Rest in Peace, Kathleen Murphy.

Conal McMenamin - Castleknock, Dublin

To Sheila. Sending sincere condolences on the death of your beloved mother. So sorry to hear this news. Going back so many years, our friends always remember how you spoke so nicely about your mother. We all remember the nights out, especially around Christmas, but you said NO, I am going to Kildare to my mum. I know you will be very sad about her passing, but I know you have happy memories of good times in the past.

May Kathleen rest in Peace.

Stephen Daly

Hi Sheila.

So sorry, glad to see you home. I met your mum on a few occasions at your house. Loss is sad, as I know you realise, and words can't describe the feelings one has.

Sincere condolences on the loss of your cherished mother. You had a very loving relationship.

You are in my thoughts during this sad time.

Rest in Peace, Kathleen.

Gabriel O'Grady
Roscommon

Hi Sheila,

Very sorry to hear that your mother has passed. She was such a lovely lady, so funny, especially when she laughed. From reading the messages and knowing you and your mum, I now see where your goodness and kindness comes from.

My thoughts are with you in your loss.

May Kathleen rest in Peace.

Gerard Crossan - Dublin & Cork

Hi Sheila.

Losing a mother changes the landscape of the world. Sending condolences to you and Barry on your mother's sad passing. From all the stories, you had a great bond, one that only a mother and daughter could have. I know she was very proud of you. I'm glad you were home to spend time with your Mom before she passed.

I remember how your mum was instrumental in you meeting Barry and the love story and life you both have.

May Kathleen enjoy her deserved eternal Rest in Peace.

Cormac McGann
Boulder, Colorado, USA

Dear Sheila.

I was really sorry to hear that your lovely mother, Kathleen, has died.
You always spoke so fondly of your mother and looked forward to your trips back to Ireland.

Sending love to you and Barry at this sad time.

Suzanne Dulakskis
Falkland Islands

Dear Sheila and Barry.

We were very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. It is a very sad time for you.

Thinking of you at this difficult time.

May your mother Rest in Peace.

Mick McCarron and Julie Galvin

To Sheila and Barry.

Sending condolences to you both on the sad news that Sheila's mother has passed. I often heard Sheila talking about her mother, and I know your loss will be great, but hopefully you will also cherish the many happy times you shared with her.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

Peter Feehan
Perth, Western Australia
originally from Westport, Co Mayo

Dear Sheila and Barry.

I was very sorry to hear that your mother has passed on. I know how close you always were to your mother, Sheila, despite being so far from home.

I'm sure you will cherish the happy memories of your mother in this time of grief.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

Pal Adams
Bearna, Co Galway

Dear Sheila.

Deepest condolences to you and Barry on the sad passing of your mother, Kathleen.

May she rest peacefully.

Sherif Sultan

To Barry and Sheila.

Condolences on the sad news that your mother has passed on.
It is especially difficult when you are so far away from family.

Thinking of you both.

Paul and Elaine Masterson
Perth, Western Australia

My deepest sympathies to Barry and Sheila on Kathleen’s sad passing.

So difficult when you live so far away.

Thinking of you both.
May she rest in peace.

Deirdre O'Donovan
Boston, USA
formerly Tralee, Co Kerry

Sheila and Barry. So sorry to hear about Kathleen's passing away.

May Kathleen rest in peace.

🕯️thinking of you both at this sad time.

Anne O'Donovan
Mullingar Co Westmeath

So sorry to hear that sad news.

Sincere sympathies to Sheila and all of the family on the sad passing of Kathleen.

May Kathleen Rest in peace.🙏

Aidan O'Donovan
Athlone, Co Westmeath

I'm sorry to hear about Kathleen's death. Condolences to Sheila at this sad time, especially being so far from home. Sheila will have the memories of meeting her mum on her recent trip home to comfort her.

May she Rest in Peace.

Tom Donovan
Glin Co Limerick

Sympathies to you Barry and Sheila.

Beautiful photo.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

Breda and Billy Brosnan
Glin Co Limerick

Dear Sheila and Barry,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother, Kathleen. Please accept my deepest sympathies during this incredibly difficult time.
It must bring some comfort to know that you were able to spend time with her just a week before she passed.

Those final moments together are precious, and I hope they bring you some peace in the days ahead.

Losing a mother is one of life’s deepest sorrows, and I can only imagine the grief you are feeling. Please know that my thoughts are with you both.

With heartfelt condolences,

John O'Donovan
Glin, Co Limerick

To Sheila and Barry.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Kathleen. She was such a lovely, gentle person. She was always good company. It was a pleasure to meet her over the years.

Thinking of you at this sad time, while you are so far away.

Love and prayers ❤️❤️

Adeline and Jim Callery
Cloonahee, Elphin, Co Roscommon

Deepest sympathies to Barry and Sheila on the passing of Kathleen. We shall be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Deirdre Glynn

My heartfelt sympathy to Barry and Sheila on the sad death of Sheila’s mother, Kathleen.

from David Callery

Deepest condolences to Sheila and Barry on Sheila's sad loss.

Final goodbyes are never easy. 💔

RIP.

Caroilin Callery

Sincere condolences to Sheila and Barry.

Very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Sheila's mother. As close as the world seems these days, it can still feel a million miles away.

May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

Brian Armitage
Perth, Western Australia
formerly Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Sincerest condolences to you Sheila and Barry, I am sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. Wishing you and the family the best at this time.

May she rest in peace.

Leigh

Condolences, We will keep you in my prayers. Im so sorry to hear that your mum as passed away. She was a lovely person. May she rest in peace. It’s not easy for you when you are soo far away from home.

I am so sorry to hear that sad news Sile. Kathleen is at peace now. Will keep you in my prayers.

Sheila, Oh I am so sorry to hear the sad news, May she Rest in Peace. She was a lovely lady. Take care of yourself. Brian and Brid

Derest Sheila. You haven't left my thoughts since I read of your immeasurable loss.

May your memories and army of friends and family carry you through the hardest of times. X

My heart felt condolences Sheila and Barry on the passing of your beloved Mother and Mother in law.

To Sheila and Barry.
Sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother.

It’s so nice that you got to see her and spend time with her on your trip home… and talk to her again just before. May she rest in peace.

John Hynes
Dublin
previously Maunsell's Road Galway

Dearest Sheila.

I know how your feeling as my mum has passed also. I remember meeting your mum and dad a few times at your house. We enjoyed the parties and the craic was good.

Don’t think of her as gone away –
her journey’s just begun,
life holds so many facets –
this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.

Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost –
and she was loved so much.

Hi Barry & Sheila

We were really sorry to hear Sheila that your dearest Mum has left this world for a better place. We were aware that your mum was unwell. May she rest in peace now.

So sorry for your loss Sheila and Barry. Glad you got to spend time with your mum before she passed.

As the verse says - You can only have one mother,
Patient, kind and true,
No other friend in all the world,
Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
To mother you will return,
For all her loving kindness,
She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture,
Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine,
And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus take this message,
To our dear mother up above,
Tell her how we miss her,
And give her all our love.

Ah Barry!

So sorry to hear that Sheila's Mom has passed. I am thinking of Sheila at this sad time. Her mum now rests peacefully. Glad you both got the chance to speak to her the day before she passed. Never easy losing a loved one.

Condolences to Sheila and yourself and the rest of the family.

Chris Maharaj

Dear Sheila.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Kathleen. I know how close you were to your mother and how much she meant to you. It was lovely that you were able to spend precious time with her before she passed.

May she rest in Peace.

David Hynes
Roscommon

You can only have one Mother, patient, kind and true;
no other friend in all the World, will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you, to Mother you will return,
for all her loving kindness, she asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture, sweet memories we recall,
of a face so full of sunshine, and a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message, to our dear Mother up above;
tell her how we miss her, and give her all our love....

Sheila, so glad that you got to spend time with your mother in September 2025, just before her passing.

Jessica McLeod (Brisbane, Australia)

Sheila and Barry. My deepest condolences Sheila to your loss. Take care and glad you are heading back to be with family.

I know from our chats that Kathleen suffered she told but few, and she certaintly did not deserve what she went through. God she was tired and weary she made no fuss,
But tried so hard to stay with us.

Two tired eyes are sleeping,
Two willing hands are still;
The one who worked so hard for us,
Is resting at God’s Will.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved her,
Our hearts cannot tell what to say,
But God only knows how we miss her,
In our home that is lonely still.

My deepest sympathy to Sheila on the death of her mother. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Derek O' Regan (Paris, France)

So sorry your mum has passed. As you walk your path in life, pray to her.

Hi Barry/Sheila,

Sheila, sorry to hear the news of your mother’s passing. My condolences and heartfelt sympathies to you both. Your circumstances reminded me of when my own father died and I was unable to travel home. Fortunately, at the time I was able to watch the memorial mass live remotely and my family sent me pictures and short videos of the gravesite prayers. At times like these we really feel like we live a little too far from home. I am sure you have many fond memories to recall and that these will give you ample solace. I pray that all will be well with you both.

Andrew Hanly

Sheila and Barry. So delighted to see you home again. So sad that you missed the funeral but so glad that you got to spent precious time with your mum on your last visit, just 2 days before she passed.

I remember your mum at your house on your party night.

Please don’t think of her as gone away, her journey’s has just begun.
Just think of her as resting as I do with my mum. From the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched…

Hi Barry and Sheila.

So sorry to hear about Sheila’s mum. I didn't realise that Sheila was from such a large family. She left a great legacy.

May your mother Rest in Peace.

Donal Hegarty

We lost a mother with a heart of gold,
How much we miss her can never be told. She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps we will never go wrong.
We miss you from our distant call and chat.

Your loving smile and gentle air,
She was a mother so very rare,

Content in her home and always there, on earth she toiled, in Heaven she rests, God bless you mother you were one of the best.

Each time we look at your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
Don’t be sad but courage take,
And love each other for my sake.

She never failed to do her best,
Her heart was true and tender,
We sat beside your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed and sore;
We did our duty to the end,
‘Til we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking,
We watched you fade away;
And though our hearts were breaking,
We knew you could not stay.

You left behind some aching hearts,
That loved you most sincere;
We never shall and never will,
Forget you, mother dear.

What she suffered she told but few,
She did not deserve what she went through,

Tired and weary she made no fuss,
But tried so hard to stay with us.
Two tired eyes are sleeping,
Two willing hands are still;
The one who worked so hard for us,
Is resting at God’s Will.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved her,
Our hearts cannot tell what to say,
But God only knows how we miss her,
In our home that is lonely today.

Sheila and Barry. Oh, very sad news. My most sincere condolances to you and your family. I remember your mum and dad from your wedding.

Leif Bakken Norway.

Oh so sorry Sheila, you were only just over there I hope you were able to see your Mum and spend precious time with her.

You are very much in our thoughts at this sad time 🥰

Pete USA & Australia

My heart felt condolences Sheila and Barry on the passing of your beloved Mother and Mother in law.

With love Max Herman.

To Kathleen's Family and to my friend, Bertie; regrettably I was out of the country at the time of Kathleen's passing. I would like to offer my own condolences to Kathleen's children and siblings and wider family at this time. May fond memories of her help to ease the pain of her passing for you all, and may she rest in peace.

My condolences to the entire Murphy family.

I feel blessed to have met Sheila and send my prayers out to her in these hard times.

I would proud if my daughter was to have the integrity and commitent that was instilled in Sheila.

To Catherine, Noel and family, to Con and to all the Murphy and Ahern families we extend our deepest sympathies on the passing of Kathleen. May she rest in peace

Sincere sympathies to the Murphy and Ahern families on the passing of Kathleen. May she rest in peace.

Sheila,

Wishing you and your family much comfort and many smiles in remembering all the fond memories of Kathleen.

Sorry for the loss of Kathleen, she was a lovely lady. Love to the family
RIP Kathleen ❤️

To all the Murphy family, so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mam, Kathleen. We have many fond memories of happy days on your farm, when our pony Lady was there. Your mam was
always so generous with her banter and food.
May she rest in peace.
The Walsh family, Leixlip.

Mrs. Kathleen Murphy was much loved and will always be remembered.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the Ahern and Murphy families.
Including our esteemed colleague, Bertie.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

So sad, Sheila. She was beautiful. It was a hard trip back to Ireland in September. May she rest now.

Dear Barry and Sheila,

Our sympathies & condolences on the passing of Sheila's mother. Thinking of you guys during this difficult time.

Take care, both of you. ❤️💕

"Gyda cydymdeimlad diffuant" (With sincere sympathy)

Mathew and Holly

Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss, but glad your mum got to see you in September, she held on until you arrived. Glad you had some time together. Her memories will live on within you.

Sheila & Barry, so sorry for your loss. We are both thinking of you both and the very best of luck with all that you are going through. We have you in our prayers.