Martha Torpey
(née Murphy)

So sad to hear that Martha has passed on. Have been friends for over 50 years. She was such a lovely friend. Deepest sympathy to her family and to all the Murphy family. Rip Martha xx. Love and thinking of you all Audrey and Jimmy Nestor London.

Rest in eternal peace -

My condolences to Frank and family on the passing of your mother. May she Rest in Peace

Thinking about Frank, Valerie, Siún, Marie & Margaret as we trudge our way through a wet November. We have great memories of Martha- she was vibrant, chatty and a lovely positive person to be around. Solas na bhflaitheas dá hanam dílis.

Our deepest sympathy Frank, Valerie, Siún, Marie, Margaret and family on the loss of your lovely mother. She was so hospitable, kind and welcoming when we met her. We are very sorry that we were abroad and couldn’t be at the funeral. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

To the Memory of Mrs Torpey on the Feast of all the Holy Souls.
May her soul be eternal, may she rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to the Torpey family on the sad passing of Mrs Torpey .A lovely lady, always a warm and encouraging , word no mather where we met .Her legacy will live on RIP

My sincere sympathy to Marie and all your family on the passing of your lovely mum.

Deepest sympathy to Marie, Margaret Frank and extended family on the passing of Martha .
May her soul rest in eternal peace.

My deepest sympathy to Martha's family.She was an amazing woman with such a love for traditional music agus an Ghaeilge. Always loved meeting her.

Dear Frank, Margaret and Marie, we were very sadden to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a wonderful woman. Please accept our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences on your loss.

The young Mrs. Torpey was a disciplinarian and a powerhouse, when teaching in Ballycullane NS. in the '70's and early 80's.
Together with her little friend "JOHNNY" (Metaphorically speaking) were a force to be reckoned with.
It wasn't until she introduced and nurtured the love of Traditional Irish Music, as an after school curriculum that both teacher and pupil's relationship began to emerge and flourish.

She introduced three great Music Teachers, Mary and her Sister, the Late Liz King and Billy O'Dwyer from New Ross,
all who were to play a major role in our young and developing lives.
She took us to places, we could only dream about, as we went on to achieve many All-Ireland adulates.
Little "JOHNNY's role became less and less frequent but was never too far away, as we always knew of his existence.

Mrs. Torpey's departure from the School was a tremendous loss, but she knew, she was leaving the school and her students with a endearing legacy that could never be forgotten but could only be replicated.

We give thanks for her long and generous life and career. She was certainly one in million. May she rest in peace forever.

Condolence to Margaret, Frances and Marie and to all who knew loved and cherished her.

Deepest sympathy to the Torpey and Murphy family. May Mrs Torpey rest in peace.

Very sorry I couldn’t make the funeral which I’m sure was very well attended. Mrs Torpey had such an impact on the lives of so many people. The music at Danescastle was so enriching for me as a child and I will always be grateful to her for that. Sending all my love and best wishes to Marie and all the family - Sarah

Deepest sympathy to the Torpey and Murphy family on the sad passing of Martha. May she rest in peace

Thank you Mrs. Torpey for taking us to the moon and back with the Ballycullane All-Ireland Ceili Band, with Margaret and Frances “in toe”.

RIP

Sincere sympathy to the Torpey and Murphy families on the sad loss of Martha. May she rest in peace 🙏

Heartfelt sympathy to you Bernie and all the Torpey and Murphy families at this time.May Martha rest in peace 🕊

I was saddened to hear the news about Mrs Torpey (she will always be "Mrs Torpey").

She had a real impact locally and was widely respected. She’ll be missed.

My deepest condolences to Margaret, Frank, Marie and extended family on the passing of Martha.

Mrs. Torpey had a profound impact on so many lives and was truly one of a kind. I had a close connection with your mother, albeit forged in fire in Danescastle NS, she was somebody I deeply respected, and I owe so much to. I will always remember her for her kindness and compassion and the remarkable speed with which she could reach my desk whenever I was misbehaving! I regularly think of her and will always remember her with great fondness.

May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Frank, Marie and all the Torpey and Murphy family on the loss of Martha. It was always a pleasure to meet and speak with Martha. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Frank, Valerie and extended family on the death of Martha. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

We were so very lucky when Martha came to Ballycullane NS to teach, a great educator and helped the children in so many ways but especially with their music. When she left for Carraig school we often joined up to travel to Slogadh and Fleadh around the country, we saw areas here in Ireland that we never would have got to see so Martha was the gift that kept giving
Rest in peace Martha and thanks for all you have done, sympathy to Margaret, Frank and Marie

My sincere sympathy to Frank, Valerie, Marie and all the family on the passing of Mrs Torpey.

Sincere condolences to Frank, Marie and Margaret and the Murphy family on the passing of Martha. RIP

Deepest Sympathy to Torpey and Murphy Family and Friends on sad passing of Martha. May she Rest in Peace.

Hi Frank,

I was very sad to hear about the passing of your mother, Martha. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Although I did not know her well, except for the handful of times I met her when I stayed at your house when we were at boarding school and also when I met her again a few years ago on a trip back to Ireland, she did leave a lasting impression on me.

It is clear to me that she was a woman of great character, widely respected by all who knew her, and deeply admired for her dedication as a teacher and her passion for traditional Irish music and culture.

I hope you find some comfort in the love and memories you shared together.

My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything at all I can do to support you.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Michael Burton.

So sorry to read of the death of Martha.Sincere sympathy to Marie Margaret and Francis.May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace .

At this difficult time may kind words and messages of support help to ease the grief and sadness that you are feeling. May you find comfort in the memories that will be cherished in your heart and may you find strength amongst each other in the hard days and weeks to come.
I have fond memories of Mrs Torpey when my lovely sister, Mona, took up her first teaching post in Ballycullane N.S. Mrs Torpey was ahead of her time in her contribution to music and the arts.

Marie, Margaret & Frank,
Our heartfelt condolences to you on the death of your dear mother, Martha.
Her energy & drive, her selfless giving of her time, her dedication to teaching, and her ability to connect with young and old alike made her one in a million.
It has been an honour to have witnessed and shared so many happy occasions with Martha over the years.
The stories shared over the past few days are indeed a testament to how Martha touched all our lives in her unique and special way.
May you rest in peace Martha. Your legacy will live on.
Mark, Mary, Sinead, Fiona & Aoife

Sincere condolences to Marie, and all the Torpey family, on the loss of your amazing Mammy. She was one of a kind. She opened the world of Irish music and culture to our three lads and gave them so many opportunities and fantastic days out playing music together. Mrs Torpey will be remembered lovingly in our house. May she rest in peace now 🎶💕

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Frank and Marie.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to torpey and murphy famlies on marthas death .she was such a nice person rip

Sincere sympathy to Marie, Margaret, Francis and all of the Torpey family on the sad passing of Martha. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Rest in peace Mrs Torpey ,thank you for the music. Thinking of all the family .

Marie & family our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your beautiful mother. Ann always spoke so highly of her and admired her greatly. It was lovely for us all to have dinner together in July. I'm sorry we couldn't get to her funeral but we were thinking about you all. May she rest in peace. Nuala, Vinny, Diarmuid and Jane

ETERNAL REST….

My deepest sympathies to Marie and the Torpey family. Was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Torpey. She was a truly special woman. What a legacy she has left behind.

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Francis and Marie on the passing of your dear Mother. Sympathies also to the Murphy and Torpey families at this very sad time . It was my absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity to get to know Martha, who became a good friend to me. You will be dearly missed Martha , but never forgotten.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

So saddened to hear of Mrs Torpeys passing. Mrs Torpey gifted the children an opportunity to learn and enjoy traditional Irish music for which we thank Mrs Torpey.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Marie, Margaret and Francis and to the Murphy and Torpey families at this very sad time .
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Comhbhrón ó chroí Marie, Frank, Margaret & clann Martha ar fad. Martha was such a wonderful, inspiring lady and we were all mad about her. We’re so sorry for your loss and also sorry not to be there with ye this weekend. The music and words this morning were just beautiful and we’re sure she would be so proud. Suaimhneas síorraí ort a Mhartha stuama, álainn.

Our sincere condolences to all of Mrs. Torpey’s family and friends. Martha was such an inspiration to countless young musicians. She encouraged and instilled a huge love of traditional Irish music to so many. She will always be remembered. Marie, your speech was so special, your mam would have been so proud looking down. RIP Mrs. Torpey

Our sincere sympathy to Mrs Torpey's family. A wonderful kind woman. May she rest in peace now.

Sincere condolences to all the Torpey and Murphy famalies on the sad passing of Marta. May she rest in peace

Where a gentle and kind soul has been,
a path of precious memories remain.

Thank you Martha.

My deepest sympathies to Marie, Frank and Margaret and all the family. Your mother was such a wonderful neighbour over the years.
I always enjoyed our little chats if we met on the beach in Cullenstown. Rest in Peace Martha x

Sincere sympathy to Marie and family on the death of your mother. She was a lady and will be greatly missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Marie & family .. & The Murphy family.. May she rest in peace

Margaret, Francis & Marie and the extended family, very sorry to hear of the death of Martha, may she rest in peace

Frank, Valerie Siún and all that mourn the passing of Martha I extend my deepest sympathies. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dhílis. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

My sincere sympathy to Margaret, frank , Marie & all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Martha . May she rest in peace, she was an inspirational lady .

Sincere Condolences to Margaret, Francis and Marie on the passing of you Mam Martha. We will have fond memories of Martha always. May she Rest in Peace.

Margaret, John, Naomi, Hannah, Jonathan and Martha's family. We are saddened to hear of the passing of your dear Mam/ Nana.
Condolences to you all at this very sad time. May Martha's gentle soul, Rest in Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Frank, Valerie, Siún and the Torpey family on the sad passing of Martha . May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Torpey and Murphy Families on the sad passing of Martha. She gave so much to her community and will always be fondly remembered.

My deepest sympathy to Marie and the Torpey family. Martha was a lady that touched every generation and someone I was very lucky to be able to call a friend. We spent a couple of great nights in Sammy’s and they are memories I will always cherish. A true lady, RIP Martha….❤️

My. Deepest. Sympathy to. The Family of Martha. May she rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to Marie, Margaret, Francis and extended family on the sad passing of your dear Mother. Always a pleasure to meet and chat with. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

So sorry to hear of your Mams passing Marie. Mam always speaks so fondly of her time in Ballygarrett. Thinking of you all. Majella & Kathleen O’Connor

Cásaim bhúr mbris le clann Mhárta, agus na gaolta agus a cáirde i gcian agus i gcongar atá faoi bhrón ag an am duairc, uaigneach seo.Comhbhrón ó chroí le Mairéad, Proinsias agus Mâire ar bhâs bhúr máthair dílis. Bean díograiseach,consciasach ab ea í agus duine pobal comharsanúil a raibh grá mòr ina croí aici don Ghaeilge agus go mór mhór don gceol gaelach. Táimid go mór faoi chomaoin aici as an obair a dhein sí ag múineadh is ag spreadagh na bpáistí chun uirliísí éagsúla a sheinnt. An oidhreacht ba mhò a d'fhág sí againn ná an suim a mhuscail sí sa cheol in ár n'óganaigh. Leanann an ceol ar aghaidh ach mo bhrón tá a rás rite ag Martha agus í imithe ar shlí na fírinne.Solas na bhFlaitheas go bhfeicfidh a hanam uasal agus leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aicl.