Lorraine Clarke

Very sorry to have recently heard of Lorraine's passing from this earthly garden, may she dwell in harmony and joy in the more beautiful Garden above. She was so encouraging and we all learned so much from her. May God be with all of the Clarke family and all of her friends and relatives at this time, to bring comfort.

Sincere condolences.

When we heard the incredibly sad news of Lorraine’s illness and passing, it was so hard to believe that we wouldn’t see her again in Terenure Tennis Club. Her love of tennis and the chats was always a ray of sunshine to be around, and she was a kind and loving soul, always asking how we were and how the kids were, with genuine interest. She took such great care of the club flower beds and she knew how to take care of the plants as well as the tiny creatures in the soil and passed on her knowledge with a big heart. I’ll always remember Lorraine and I getting drenched out in Bray at a floodlit match, both of us could barely see through the heavy rain! But it didn’t stop us! We’ll miss you greatly Lorraine and all the lovely wonderful things about you. With love,

I am shocked and devastated to hear of this terribly sad news. I had the pleasure of playing tennis with Lorraine, she was so lovely, kind and welcoming to everybody in the club. Lorraine was always so chatty and genuinely interested in everyone. Such a beautiful soul, may she Rest in Peace.

My sincerest condolences to Lorraine's family.

Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am to hear of my dearest friend Lorraine's untimely passing. I have known Lorraine since we first started Low Babies in the Holy Faith The Coombe Primary School and we have been friends since then. We may have lived our lives on the far side of the world but we always kept in touch and been each other's best cheerleader. Lorraine was my inspiration to live life to the fullest extent possible but no one could exceed Lorraine's many pursuits, interests, hobbies, and wide circle of friends. I just count myself lucky to have known and loved Lorraine and I will miss her. My sincerest condolences to Lorraine's friends in Ireland, the UK and also to her family.

Deepest sympathy to the Clarke family on the death of Lorraine. I had the pleasure of working with Lorraine in Ringsend College. She was a lovely colleague - always happy to chat and offer advice to the struggling gardeners among us. The Spring flowers she planted are just now bursting into colour - a poignant reminder of the wonderful contribution she made to our community. May she rest in peace.

Dear Lorraine, she is already so sadly missed here in Ringsend. The garden is in bloom cultivated, and all about us are daffodils. This time of year, she would be in her element. Gone far too soon. All the tutors and students are thinking of her family.

I am saddened to hear about Lorraine's death. Sincere sympathy to her family. I knew Lorraine from UCD staff tennis club. She always had a smile on her face and had lots of time for everyone. May she rest in peace.

So sad to hear that Lorraine is no longer with us. She was a great colleague and a lovely person. Sincere sympathy to all her family and friends.

I was shocked and very saddened to hear of Lorraine's untimely passing. She was such a generous soul, always happy in sharing her knowledge of horticulture, gardening and the environment. She was one of a kind and will be truly missed. My condolences to her family. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to the Clarke family on the sad passing of Lorraine. May she Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Vincent, Mary and extended Clarke families on the sad passing of Lorraine. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May Lorraine rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Clarke family at this time
Lorraine RIP

So sorry to hear this news, I was very fond of her since i started in crumlin college.I hadnt seen her in a while, but she was one of the really good one,s .may she rest in peace.

We are all very sorry to hear the sad news about Lorraine. It was a pleasure chatting to her in the staff room and she had a lovely soul. Rest in peace in the lovely garden in the sky Lorraine.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Lorraine. My deepest sympathy to her brother Vincent and family. I worked with Lorraine in UCD many years ago and I remember her as a lovely, kind and friendly person. May her gentle soul rest in peace

We were so saddened to hear of Lorraine’s death.
We will miss her kindness, friendship and her visits to Maynooth.
May dear Lorraine Rest In Peace.

I had the pleasure of playing tennis with Lorraine in both UCD and Terenure Sports Club. We had great laughs together - on and off court. She had so many interests and yet was also so interested in everyone else’s lives. I want to remember Lorraine as she lived her life - full to the brim, dashing around on her bike and running up mountains. I hope she has a tennis racket in one hand and trowel in the other - in that big garden in the sky.
Rest easy Lorraine - you will be greatly missed by your family and wide circle of friends.

Sincere condolences to Vincent and family.
We were fortunate to have known Lorraine through Terenure Tennis Club. She was a real lady with a beautiful warm smile. Lorraine had time for everyone.
She loved the chats and her evenings of tennis.
You will be dearly missed by us all x

We were so saddend to hear this awful news of Lorraine's passing, we knew lorraine and her Mam for many years, it's not so long ago that we celebrated her mam's 100th birthday in our salon. Lorraine and Mrs Clarke you's will always be in our prayers 🙏 From the staff of Jaynie's Hair and Beauty Salon, Jane, Gerri and Kathy 💔✨✨

I ws shocked and saddened by Lorraine's sudden passing. She was an ever-present enthusiastic, energetic and hugely popular member of Terenure Tennis Club. While Lorraine will be sorely missed, Lorraine will be fondly remembered. I'd like to wish Vincent and the wider family my deepest sympathies at this very difficult time.

I was so saddened to hear of Lorraine's death. She was a kind, gentle, thoughtful friend to all of us in the tennis club, bringing colour to the flower beds, happiness to the court and always ready with interesting chat for the sidelines. Sincere condolences to her family and friends. Rest gently Lorraine x

Sincere condolences to Lorraine’s brother Vincent & his family. I recall warm memories of Lorraine during her time as Secretary in Sociology in UCD. I last saw Lorraine looking fit and well on 5th October 2022 as I collected a friend on SCR to go to the nch. It was therefore a real shock to hear of her untimely death. Lorraine was truly blessed in her family and friends as testified by her beautiful Funeral Mass this morning. Fr O’Gara’s reflection on Lorraine’s calm approach to end of life was inspiring. The Prayers of the Faithful were so inclusive. The concluding tributes by Vincent and Nicola were heartwarming. Lorraine’s love of horticulture and care for our environment was truly honoured. May we all be so supported on our final journey. Condolences to all who mourn Lorraine. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

My Deepest condolences to Lorraine’s family and friends
We shared a love of Ballet and Dance.
A retired teacher from Inchicore College

So sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. I knew Lorraine from UCD many years ago and I found her to be a lovely person. . My sincere condolences to her family

Sincere condolences to Lorraine's family and many friends; Vincent and Nicola spoke so beautifully of her this morning. I've always looked forward to enjoying Lorraine's company on her trips West. We will miss her deeply.

Very sincere and heartfelt condolences to all Lorraine’s family and friends. It is truly heartbreaking to hear of her passing. I have known Lorraine since we were in Low Babies together in Holy Faith the Coombe. She was a great friend…full of kindness, generosity and decency. Lorraine was always the one to organise the school reunions which were such fun. Lorraine knew life was for living and she loved her gardens, flowers, plants, travels, cycling and tennis. She was devoted to the care of her late Mum , Margaret. Her gentle strong presence will be much missed. May she rest in Peace.

I’m so saddened to hear the news of Lorraine’s passing. I attended ballet classes with her, she was so graceful, always happy and a delight to talk to. Thinking of her family at this very sad time.

I’m so saddened to hear the news of Lorraine’s passing. I attended ballet classes with her, she was so graceful, always happy and a delight to talk to. Thinking of her family at this very sad time.

So saddened to hear of Lorraine’s passing, I only knew her briefly but her positivity and kindness radiated across the Tennis Club, she was so loved and will be so missed.. Condolences to all her family and friends

I am very saddened to hear of Lorraine's passing, RIP. Lorraine was a good friend over many years in UCD, She was a very vibrant, kind and gentle person. Sincere condolences to her brother and family.

Sincere condolences to Lorraine’s family on the passing of Lorraine. A lovely down to earth girl to have known

Sincere condolences to Lorraine’s family at this sad time. Lorraine will be sadly missed by all who worked with her, with whom she so generously shared her knowledge and kindness.
Marian and Claire

I knew Lorraine from Terenure Tennis Club where I played social tennis and mixed doubles with her. She was a lovely person, genuine , inclusive and very positive. I was shocked by the news of her death and I wish to sympathise with her family on their loss. She will also be truly missed by myself and all of the club in Terenure.

Very saddened to hear of Lorraine's passing. I had the pleasure of working alongside her in Ringsend College. Always a very pleasant lady. Sincere condolences to all her family.
May she Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to you Vincent and Mary and all your family on the sad passing of Lorraine. May her gently soul rest in peace

So saddened to hear this awful news.
Lorraine was a sweet lovely lady.
She will be missed greatly.
I'm so glad to have known her.
May she rest in perfect peace!
Condolences to all her family

I’m so sad and shocked to hear of Lorraine’s passing. She was so full of life & enthusiasm. Always so generous and kind. She is a true loss to us all. Sincere condolences to her family.

My deepest sympathies to Lorraine's family. I knew her from my time in UCD Horticulture. Her love for all things nature was contagious. She was always a bundle of energy and joy. I have nothing but the fondest memories of Lorraine's kind heartedness. An absolute lady that was taken from us far too soon. She will be sadly missed.

Sincere condolences to Lorraine's family and friends. We worked together in Crumlin for many years. Lorraine was a lovely colleague and a passionate teacher and was always willing to share her knowledge on horticulture and gardening. She was a generous and kind soul, highly regarded by all who knew her. Rest in Peace Lorraine.

Deepest sympathies to the Clarke family. Lorraine was a delight to know and work with in the CDETB. We worked at many centers together over the years. She was joy and love and expert in so many fields. She deeply loved her family, nature and life.. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

So sorry to hear about the passing of Lorraine. I was very lucky to know her at Terenure Tennis Club and had many lovely courtside chats with her about gardening, nature and life. She was always so warm, friendly and had time for everyone. We will all miss her very much. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends.

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Lorraine. She was such a kind, charming, interesting person and a wonderful teacher. My deepest condolences to her family.

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Clarke family and friends. Lorraine has been a great friend to me for the past 35 years. She was kindness itself and a bundle of energy always planning some future adventure. She was deeply connected with the environment and to the Irish county side having travelled all over making connections on the way. She embraced the outdoors and was happiest when out hiking, sea swimming or in a wild garden. She had such an enquiring mind and vast knowledge on a variety of subjects. A huge animal lover + was always so active being a member of various clubs. She will be hugely missed by many. Lorraine it was a privilege being your friend. May your gentle soul rest in peace. 💖🐾

Sincere condolences to Lorraine’s family on her untimely passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Lorraine through Terenure Tennis Club, and played league with Lorraine on several occasions. Lorraine was one of life’s diamonds. She was kind and considerate and so generous with her time. We will miss her terribly at the club, and the world is a poorer place without her. Rest gently dear Lorraine

So sorry to hear of the passing of Lorraine. She was a lady. May she RIP.

Our sincere condolences to Vincent, Mary, nieces Katie, Fiona, nephew Owen, extended family, work colleagues and friends on the very sad passing of Lorraine. Lorraine was a beautiful person, so very kind and took a deep interest in people and always asked after others. Thinking and praying for you all at this very sad time. Lorraine you will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Rip Lorraine. 🙏🙏

Sad to hear of Lorraine's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her in Crumlin Adult Education Service . Such a kind and gentle soul . May you Rest in Peace Lorraine. My Sincere Condolences to the family.

Lorraine was a lovely gentle person, we worked together in Crumlin College CDETB Adult Education Service may she RIP . Heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones.

So very sad to learn of the death of Lorraine. She was a lovely kind and sweet natured woman. She helped me in UCD organising tours of Dublin for the incoming international students. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about Lorraine's premature death. She was a lovely, gentle and bright secretary to us in the Sociology Department in UCD before beginning her studies in agriculture. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam uasal.

Sincere condolences to Lorraine’s brother Vincent and family at this sad time.
We worked together for many years in Crumlin College. Lorraine was a lovely person and a wonderful colleague and friend. I will miss our shared coffees and chats as well as her expert gardening advice. Lorraine will be sadly missed by her fellow tutors.

Condolences to your family and friends Lorraine. I was no match for you on the tennis court. I enjoyed the banter. I am shocked at your death and assure you of prayers.

My deepest condolences to Lorraines brother and family. I was very privileged to work with Lorraine some years ago and also knew her from Shivam yoga classes. What a beautiful person. Lorraine will be missed so much. The sky has an extra bright star now. RIP Lorraine

Sincere condolences to Lorraine’s brother and family. I had pleasure of knowing Lorraine through Terenure Tennis Club. She was such a kind, considerate & vibrant person. Her positive energy will be dearly missed at the club. Solas na bhflaitheas agus Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.

Sincere sympathy to Vincent and all the extended Clarke families on the sad passing of Lorraine. May she rest in peace.

Lorraine was such a kind and lovely person. She will be sadly missed. Rest peacefully.

Our Sincerest Condolences and Sympathies to you Vincent on the very sad Passing of your Dear Sister Lorraine. May she Rest In Peace.

So many lovely memories playing basketball and Trivial pursuits in UCD. Rest in peace Lorraine

Rest in peace Lorraine. I will miss you and your generosity of spirit in the tennis club,

Rest in Peace Lorraine. I had the privilege of working with you in Inchicore College and also playing tennis with you in Terenure Sports club. Our loss is immense. It was always a pleasure seeing you. I will think of you often, and miss our chats each season, racket in hand, waiting for the flowers to bloom in spring. Best wishes to your family at this sad time.