Maeve BINCHY

Deepest sympathy on the death of Maeve. May memories of happy times shared bring you comfort in the days ahead.May she Rest in peace now.

from... A lover of Maeve's books.

Thank you Meave for the lovely pleasure your books brought to my life. Heartfelt sympathy to Gordon and your extended family may your happy memories help you through these dark days God Bless you all

have read all of maeve's books and just on wednesday this week read her book of short stories this year will be different great stories, saw maeve in crookhaven about 22 years ago am sorry now did not go and talk to her may she rest in peace

ar ais de go raibh a anam

RIP -A very funny- clever- witty-intellegent lady who adored Gordon. Deepest Sympathy. An unmeasureable loss

I would like to sent my deepest sympathies to Maeve's husband and family. Hers were the only books I was able to read time and time again; I feel I have lost a friend.

Popped into Dalkey church to light a candle for Maeve RIP and to say thanks for the many hours of enjoyment spent reading all her wonderful books. Sincere condolences to Gordon and all her family and friends.

Thank you for many years of wonderful reading,
May your gentle soul rest in peace.

I live in Vancouver, Canada and I love all your beautifully written books. I was currently reading "Firefly Summer", was actually reading it when I heard you had passed on....I will re-read all your books on my bookshelf in the days to come. Condolences to your husband and family.

Thanks for all the fun you brought to our lives

Deepest sympathy on Maeve's passing, she was a beautiful person and we will all miss her.
Anna Carton

Rest in Peace. You will never be forgotten! Your books are on my book shelf for my young family to read in years to come! Our thoughts and prayers are with Gordon and your family & friends at this sad time. Paulax

Very sad to hear of Meave Binchy's passing. Never met Meave, but was so proud of her achievements in her life.Ireland has lost a great soul. May she rest in peace and condolences to her husband and family.

You have given hours of delight to many readers and your books will forever continue to do so. Your candle will never burn out. Many many thanks. Deepest sympathy to Gordon and your family.

Sweet bitterness that death and loss brings. I have been encouraging my sister to read your books for years. Now that you have departed from our world she has sought to read your touching works. Thank you for all the wonderful hours of reading you have provided for so many. Ireland has lost another warm soul. My deepest sympathy to Gordon and family

My deepest sympathy to Maeve's dear husband, Gordon, and her Family and many friends on the death of their beloved Maeve.
Like so many others, I have never met Maeve, but having read many of her books and having enjoyed the many interviews both on the radio and television, I feel a great sense of loss and sadness.
She was such a lovely lady, with a wonderful sense of humour and she exuded great warmth, even in interviews, no wonder we are all so saddened by her passing. I regret that I never got to meet Maeve, I admired her so much and I just cannot imagine how difficult this must be for her dear Gordon. One hopes he will draw some comfort from the knowledge that she touched so many lives and she was genuinely loved by so many. May her gentle soul rest in peace and may the Good Lord comfort and console Gordon and the extended Family on their great loss.

The Rose Still Grows Beyond The Wall


Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light:
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall,
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice length,
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before.
And it lost itself in beauties new.
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint or fall?
Nay, let us faith and hope receive,
The rose still grows beyond the wall.
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore.
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.

rest in peace Maeve, you will be greatly missed x

Rest in peace Maeve. Thanks for all the great reading. You will be missed.

The world has lost a charming, genuine and most well respected lady. Her works captured the imagination and hearts of her readers throughout the world. May her legacy and inspiration live on. Deepest sympathy to her husband Gordon, to those lucky to personally know her and also those that felt close to her as they turned the pages and read her books.
Farewell Maeve Binchy, our national treasure.R.I.P.

maeve, you brought a lot of us through happy and sad times over the years. you will be sorely missed. R.I.P.

You will be sadly missed, I live in Spain and when I read your books it was like being back at home and at school again, and brought back many happy memories. So sorry for Gordon.
Bernadette, Spain

I was very sad to hear of Maeve's death R.I.P. Such a charming, down- to- earth lady. I've enjoyed reading all your books over the years. You will be sorely missed.
Sincere sympathy to Gordon and all your family.

Thinking of you, Maeve. You will be sadly missed all over the world. Deepest sympathy to Gordon and other family members.

A talented lady, whose books have been enjoyed by many over the years.May the Lord and his angels have mercy on your soul, thank you for sharing your talent with us all xxx

Such a joy to read her column and a lovely lady. RIP Maeve and sincere condolences to her husband, family and friends

Maeve, you were one of those people I always wanted to meet, and never did, but I felt as though I knew you anyway. I loved your sense of humour and admired your wonderful humanity, and you've left a legacy of great stories to us all. Deepest sympathy to your beloved Gordon and to your family. Rest in peace.

To one who has brought me much pleasure in reading all your books. You filled up many hours for me of which I am much greatful. I am the niece of Agnes Lacey (RIP)who I believe worked for the Binchy family many years ago. You will be missed Maeve.

RIP Maeve and Thank You for all the joy you have given so many people.

I loved reading your books.You will live on for ever in our hearts. May you rest in peace.

I am so very sad to hear of the death of Maeve. Thank you for your wonderful books and for being such a wonderful ambassador for Ireland.

So sorry for your loss Gordon rest in peace maeve you will be sadly missed

Sympathies to Maeve's husband and family. Her beautiful smile and her wonderful writing will always be with us. Rest in peace, Maeve.

Deepest sympathy to Gordon, and the Binchy family on the passing of Maeve.I had the pleasure of meeting her some years ago, she was a great lady. It was as though I knew her for years.
"Beannach Dé lena hanam"
John Flanagan, Dublin,7.

Rest in peace Maeve,You were truly a fantastic lady, who will be greatly missed by all who knew you.
Fran and Tricia Malone, Balbriggan.

Sincere sympathies to Gordon and all her family. reading Maeve's novels was like chatting with an old friend and the delight when a new book was published was unreal. I once took a days annual leave from work to finish a book! Maeves earlier novels set in the 50's gave me an appreciation that my own dear parents were actually young during those years and were in fact real people. For that and the great stories I thank Maeve. May she rest in peace.

maeve what a woman wish we were all like you, kind, witty, and a great heart. may you rest in peace. gordon what a person to live with you were so lucky. remember all the good times difficult but will help you in the dark days ahead.

Deepest sympathy to Gordon& all the family.may she rest in peace.
The candle will continue to light our lives through her wonderful literature. She is at peace now.

Will miss your writings Maeve. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh Se.
Sincere sympathy to all your family.

Dearest Maeve,

What wonderful enjoyment all your books brought me. It was through your books that I began to love reading. I eagerly awaited each book. God bless your lovely husband Gordon.

Rest in peace dear lady.
Thanks for your uplifting books full of down to earth Irish humour, enjoyed down the years by all my family and friends.
So sad to lose you.

The McMahon family.

Maeve will be greatly missed by all Deepest sympathy to her husband Gordon and all her Family & Friends RIP

Thank you Maeve for years of great reading .... Thoughts and prayers with your husband and family .Rest in peace x

Gordon, my deepest sympathies to you on losing your beloved soul mate. Maeve was loved by so many people - she was such a warm and infectious person, with a wonderful smile, and a very fast talker! She was a wonderful ambassador for Ireland, for literature and for us women. She has left a rich legacy after her, she will not be forgotten. Codladh sámh, Maeve. xx

Very sorry to here of maves passing
I do some work in Oxfam in dunlaoghaire
As a mark of resect we put maves books
Out on display

Thank u for your wonderfull spirit that will always stay with us and the beautifull memories god rest you peacefully now maeve

Rest in peace Maeve, loved your books, sincere sympathy to your family at this sad time.

Such a sad day..may you rest in peace. My thoughts are with your dear husband and best friend Gordon.

My deepest, sincerest sympathy to Gordon and Maeve's family. She was a truly wonderful lady with a fabulous outlook on life and impish sense of humour. I always felt better and uplifted having read one of her books or having heard her engrossing TV or radio interviews. She was soothing balm on life's troubled waters. She will be so sorely missed. May she rest in peace.

May you rest in peace and thank you for all the lovely memories you left us with, sympthy to your wonderful husband and your family. Sleep with the angels.xx

Deepest sympathy to her husband Gordon and all the Binchy family.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Maeve was so talkative, jovial and wonderfully humorous, with a quick wit and infectious laugh. Everybody loved her…

Thank you Maeve for being in our lives, may you rest in peace.

Declan Brohan.

May you rest in peace Maeve I loved reading your books my favorite was evening classes

RIP

May the angles come to meet her and lead her home to the gates of paradise where she will find lasting peace.

Many thanks for the wonderful reading over the years My thoughts to your husband & family. You will be truly missed. R.I.P.

Sincere sympathy to Gordon and all Maeve's family,a wonderful, beautiful and talented lady she will live on in our hearts forever.

Rest In Peace Maeve, thank you so much for the many many hours of entertainment and pleasure gotten from your wonderful books. Deepest condolences to your husband Gordon, your family and your large circle of friends. You will be sadly missed.

RIP Maeve, thank you for all the years of wonderful reading and pleasure I got from your books.

MAEVE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENJOYABLE READING REST IN PEACE.

Rest In Peace The world has lost an amazing Writer and Lady. It rained in Ireland even the clouds where crying such a sad day My Thoughts are with your Husband and family. xxx

my sincere condolences to Gordon Snell and entire family circle, on the passing of Maeve. I was in an audience listening to her just once and have been an avid reader since. She was an absolute lady and so fun loving and sensible in a beautiful way if only there were more like her. Thank you for being able to express my thoughts.

You gave so much pleasure to so many people. Sleep peacefully dear Maeve.