Marguerite (Rita) MARTIN

Dear Andy and Frank,
Deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Marguerite. Many memories of her sitting at the kitchen table in our house when Andy and Gavin had band practice. She was a lovely, friendly person. May she rest in peace.

I was shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Martin. I had the privilege of being in her class. She had a great way of connecting with all her students. Condolences to all her family, friends & colleagues, may she rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Ms Martin’s passing, she was an amazing teacher and brought us so much laughter and many memories in St Mary’s which we still talk about today. Sending condolences to all of her family and friends during this time. RIP xx

I was very sad to hear of Mrs Martins passing. She was a wonderful teacher and went above and beyond for all of her students. She really helped me when I needed it most. Wishing her family peace and support during this difficult time.

I was so sorry to hear about the very sad news of Marguerite RIP. She was a wonderful lady and I had the privilege of teaching with her in Baldoyle. She was an amazing person and so friendly and kind to all that she met. I am so sorry to Frank and Andrew for your loss.

I was so so saddened to hear of your passing. You went above and beyond for each and everyone of your students. You treated every student as an equal, Your sense of humour was brilliant and so quick witted. I had the pleasure of having Ms Martin for Economics and for the Gaisce, She encouraged everyone so much. We have lost a truly great person

So sorry to hear this very sad news. RIP. 🙏🙏🙏

Very sorry for your loss. May Rita rest in peace


Kinsealy, Co Dublin

Im sorry for your loss

We take comfort in knowing that Rita is now at peace and that her spirit will continue to guide and inspire us.

I am so saddened to hear of Rita’s untimely passing. Rita was such a lovely person. Thinking of Frank and Andrew at this very difficult time, also Carmel and family. May she rest in peace Xx

Most sincere condolences to all who mourn Rita 's sad passing. So sorry for you loss. (Ex school friend, maryfield Cres)

Very sad to hear of the passing of Ms. Martin She was always one if my favourite teachers and certainly inspired me to work hard in school. Strict but always fair and a super teacher overall.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. An inspirational teacher and wonderful person.

It is with deep sorrow that I have learned of the death of dearest Marguerite rip.My thoughts and prayers are with her beloved Frank and Andrew,with Carmel,Sandra and Martin and with all her family,,friends and former work colleagues. The tributes already paid to Marguerite are a testimony to her kindness , her love of learning ,her dedication to her family as well as to her students and colleagues.Her energy and enthusiasm were infectious and hers was surely the most joyous laugher ringing in the staffroom and beyond.
Rest in peace dearest Marguerite and may you and all whom you loved experience Gods tender comfort and peace.

Ms Martin showed me kindness and care in school at a time when it really counted. I am very sad to hear of her passing and my thoughts are with her family and friends at this time. I will remember her fondly.

Deepest condolences to Francis, Andrew and extended families of Rita. May she Rest in Peace.

So sad to hear that Ms Martin has passed away an inspirational teacher who made me want to learn RIP

I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to the family of Marguerite. She was a wonderful colleague and a dedicated teacher. She was totally committed to the ASTI and encouraged all new teachers to join. Marguerite was always available to offer advice to young teachers entering the profession. She will be sadly missed by all.
Susie Hall
Former President ASTI

My deepest condolences to Andrew and his family on behalf of me and my team at Backbone Management. I am very happy that I got to meet Rita, an amazing person and it was lovely to see how proud and how much she loved Andrew.

Love and condolences to Mrs.Martins family. Such a wonderful and fair teacher. Helped me so much during my time at St.Marys. She helped me with the Presidents award and came with my Mam and I to receive Gold. Made a huge difference in my life.
Thinking of her and her family during this sad time. Aideen

Extremely saddened to hear about Mrs. Martin’s passing. She was my favourite teacher without a doubt during my entire school life. I still thought of her very often, even though I graduated in 2016. She had also left a legacy in my life, as she was the reason why I pursued a law degree. Mrs Martin took matters into her own hands, and marched me and my twin sister to the local solicitors office, and left us there to do our 4th year work experience- much to the solicitors’ surprise! I will always remember her for this impact on my life among many things. Sincere condolences to her family. Mrs Martin will be sadly missed

My deepest condolences to all of Marguerite's loved ones. Since retiring from teaching, Marguerite did us the great honour of being part of the team at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre in Oldbridge. Her enthusiasm and love of history enriched everyone she met, whether visitors or colleagues. Marguerite was a brilliant educator in every sense and we were very fortunate to benefit from her knowledge, her wealth of experience, but most of all her lovely character and warmth. May she rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Ms. Martin. I am forever grateful for Ms.Martin's help and guidance when I was a student at St.Mary's secondary school. Sending my condolences to her loved ones at this difficult time.

RIP Mrs. Martin 🤍 Sending my condolences to everyone who loved her. She was a witty character and a passionate teacher. She will be missed x

I have known Rita for at least ten years as fellow members of the allotments.
She was a great source of fun and enthusiasm and will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

Rita will be greatly missed by all her friends in the allotments. She was always a great source of fun and knowledge. Our thoughts are with her family.

I had the privilege of working with Marguerite as a tour guide at Oldbridge House, Battle of the Boyne in recent years. She enjoyed her new career after her many years teaching and she excelled at her work, going above and beyond to help visitors at the centre. She was a very dear colleague to me and others and we enjoyed many chats. She spoke often of you, Frank and Andrew, and her love for you and the rest of her extended family was obvious. I will miss her.

Our deepest sympathy to Frank and Andrew. Marguerite was a great friend and colleague for many happy years in St. Mary’s.

My deepest sympathies to Marguerite’s family. Marguerite was a lovely person and I have fond memories of working with her in St.Mary’s. RIP

I'm so sorry to hear of Marguerites passing. My sincere condolences to her family. Marguerite was an inspiration as a history teacher. She fuelled the girls in St. Mary's with knowledge, facts, confidence and the ability to embrace life with full gusto. My daughter completed her Gaisce under her guidance as a PAL. God speed Marguerite, inspire all the ladies in Heaven. Rest in peace
Gemma O'Moore & family

Ms Martin was without a doubt a fantastic woman. She encouraged me to no end and because of her i not only achieved my gold gaisce but became a history teacher. I hope to be half the teacher she was. My deepest condolences to her family, she will be greatly missed

I am very saddened to hear about the passing of Ms Martin. My sincere condolences to the Martin family at this difficult time. It was a privilege to sit in Ms. Martin’s history classes, where her passion for teaching was always evident. Her enthusiasm for history was infectious and I will never forget the great memories that I have from her classes. I will always be grateful for her guidance, encouragement and support throughout my time in St. Mary’s. May she rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Mrs Martins family and friends, she was a fabulous teacher. May she rest in peace.

A beautiful caring teacher, I had the privilege of being a history student in Ms Martin's class. Ms Martin had the work ethic, that I wish My children got to see in some of their teachers. Ms Martin's memory will live beyond, all of Loreto class. As when we reminisce about our school days and how we loved the school, MS Martin is always mentioned amongst us. My deepest condolences to her husband and son, and to all who knew and loved her especially Loreto, Class of 92. RIP Ms Martin. 💔

Rest in peace Mrs. Martin, you will live on fondly in my memory. Sending condolences to your family.

I am so saddened to hear of Ms. Martin's passing. She was a fantastic History and Business teacher and I have such fond memories of her during my time at St Mary's. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Very sad to hear the passing of Ms Martin just a great teacher and always fair. I have one very funny memorie of being in her economics class and she was asking questions and i had my hand waving in the air i think she knew i wasn't going to ask a valid question but she said yes martha i said ms i just want to express my feelings and she sad with a grin express them in Sr Elizabeths office. Rip Ms martin

Its 24 years since I left school, Mrs Martin was my favourite Teacher and I still remember her fondly. I aspire to be a Teacher like her..my condolences to her family 🙏🏻

My condolences to Ms Martin’s son ,husband, family, former colleagues and all who loved her, Ms Martin was my business teacher during my time in St Mary’s ,she was a wonderful teacher and was so kind to me, thinking of you all at this sad time

Marguerite was a kind and lovely lady to have worked alongside for a short time during my final year of teacher training in St. Mary’s. I remember our classes together with fondness, and you guided and taught me a lot, for which I am so grateful. Your family and friends will be in my prayers. Rest in Peace, Marguerite.

My favourite teacher during my time in at Marys. She was my Business and TY teacher. She believed in me when no other teacher did. RIP Ms Martin x

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family & friends. Ms Martin was a wonderful teacher and it was a privilege to be guided and supported by her throughout my last year at St. Mary's Secondary School.

Sincere sympathy to Marguerite 's husband Frank and son Andrew and to all her family and friends. She was a dedicated teacher who always gave of her best to her students, was loved by her colleagues. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Rest in peace Marguerite. Condolences to Andy and Frank. Thinking of you both at this time.

Rest in peace dear Marguerite. You were one in a million and will be missed by all who knew you. It was a privilege to work with you in St. Mary’s. Condolences to Frank and Andrew.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Marguerite with whom I worked with many years ago in St.Mary's Baldoyle. My sincere condolences to Frank, Andrew and all her family. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all Marguerites family and friends at this challenging time .May she rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences Andrew on the passing of your mother. We are thinking of you & your dad Frank at this sad time.
The Flaherty family

With deepest sympathy to Frank and the Callaly family. michael hanrahan Lahinch, Co Clare

Heartfelt condolences to Frank, Andrew and all of Marguerite’s family.
Marguerite spearheaded the Transition Year programme in St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle.it proved to be a very innovative programme combining academic, creative and personal developments of the students. This was achieved by students taking part in wide and varied extracurricular programmes as well as a sound academic programme.
Marguerite also introduced the LCVP (Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) with the same enthusiasm and success.These achievements were testimony to her extraordinary ability to organise and coordinate programmes. At the same time she always focused on the needs of her students. This was paramount to her.
I was so privileged to have worked with her on these programmes.
Marguerite May you rest in eternal peace.

Privileged to have called Marguerite a colleague and friend. So many laughs and memories shared. My sincere condolences to Frank and Andrew who she always spoke so highly of. She was an amazing teacher and role model to her students and will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace.

So saddened to hear of Ms Martin’s passing. She was very passionate about teaching and all of her pupils. My thoughts are with all of her family and friends.

Devastated to hear the sad news about Mrs Martin, she wasn’t only a great teacher but a lovely lovely woman. Thinking of all the family at this sad time. RIP Marguerite.

I was shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of Marguerite with whom I worked for many years in St.Mary's Baldoyle. My sincere condolences to Frank, Andrew and all her family. Marguerite was an inspirational teacher as well as a kind and generous colleague and friend. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear Marguerite.

The Staff and Students of St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle wish to express our sincere condolences to Frank and Andrew and all Marguerite’s family, on the passing of our beloved colleague, friend and teacher. Marguerite dedicated 39 years of her life to St. Mary’s as Transition Year Co-ordinator, Year Head, and as a History and Business Teacher. Her unwavering commitment to our school community, her kindness, her dedication to her students, her commitment to her colleagues as the ASTI rep,and her love of teaching will forever be remembered. We are heartbroken for your loss. We were very privileged to have share many laughs, stories and history lessons, but most especially the conversations that highlighted her pride and love for Frank and Andrew are part of our most precious memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.