Martina DUFFY
(née Gavin)

Dear Anthony, Gavan, and Declan, I am so very sorry to hear about Martina's passing . May God give you strength. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Martina. Deepest Condolences,
Michael, Deirdre, and Boys.

Martina,
You represented everything in life that is good and decent. I have many happy memories of great nights in Mountbellew and beyond and always the early mornings in Menlough. I loved your wit and wisdom and you could tell a story like no other. However, your real trademark was your integrity. You may have had a short life but it was a life well spent and brimming with goodness. You will be sorely missed. God Bless You.

Sincere sympathy to Anthony, Gavan, Declan and all the Gavins.
Ann Duignan

“Remember me when this you see. Remember me forever. Remember the good old days we spent in St Cuans together”.

Martina, I am both shocked and very, very sad at your passing. You were one of the most upright people that I have ever known. You were a strong character who shot from the hip, said what you meant and meant what you said – regardless of circumstance or consequence. We had many a laugh in St Cuans and you were no doubt the best in our class. In fact, you were in a class all of your own. So much so, that before the Leaving in ’79 you took it upon yourself with another great class mate Gerry Kelly, to give a crash course in Math to those of us who weren’t quite so up to par. It was really no great surprise that you became a teacher and by all accounts a great one. You were a leader not a follower, one in a million, loyal and true but what I loved about you most was your brutal honesty. You were never afraid to stand up for what you believed. I am both privileged and honoured to have known you. Ar Dheis De go raibh a Ainm Dilis.

My heartfelt condolences to Anthony, Gavan, Declan and all the Gavins.

Fond Memories
Jackie Duignan

My condolences to Martina's family, and all the Gavin's of Bovinion. Martina was our neighbour, our babysitter, and, later, our friend. She was a blessing to our family for many, many years. I am thankful for knowing her, and sad for her passing. May you rest in peace, Martina.

Sincere condolences to the Duffy & Gavin Families on the death of Martina. We are all thinking of you on those very dark days.
Rest & Peace martina

We are so saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Martina, and our deepest condolences to Anthony, the boys, and all the Family. We have known Martina since she arrived at Gleneely N.S., and she always possessed such a bright, pleasant and sincere nature. She will remain in our thoughts and our prayers.

I was deeply saddened at the news of the passing of martina duffy. I wish to pass my condolences and those of my husband, Brian onto the Duffy and Gavin families. Brian was taught by Martina and he has very fond memories of her. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Martinas family on her untimely death. She was a beautiful person.
RIP Dear Martina

We are so very sorry to hear of Martina untimely death, she was a lovely lady who will be sadly missed.
May she rest in peace

I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to the Duffy and Gavin families on the death of Martina. I am sorry I cannot make it to Donegal for her funeral but you will all be in my thoughts and prayers over the coming days.

May the light of Heaven shine on her for eternity and may she rest in peace.

You will be truely missed Mrs Duffy.A fantastic principal
and teacher.You gave so much of your time to your pupils and parents that your memory will live on in Gleneely N.S for many years to come.
May you rest in peace always.
The Sweeney family.Gleneely.killygordon.