Mary Corr NT
(née Sherry)

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of my teacher Mrs Corr. She was my teacher in Holy Cross School for three years in 4th, 5th and 6th class in the early 1980s. (I see some names of my dear classmates below.)

I remember her gracefulness, her prayer and faith, her devotion to Mother Theresa, her discipline and her dedication. I thrived in her class. Mrs Corr was a significant person in my life as a child.

In 2017 after thinking about her over the years I called to see Mrs Corr at her home. We spoke for some hours, reminiscing. I showed her my cherished plaque she had presented to me as a momento of my time as Taoiseach in the Class Cabinet 1983. We talked about life and what it is to be middle aged and older. We spoke about her losing her daughter, her dear husband, about her travels, her daughters, her experiences and challenges as a teacher. To speak to her as adult to adult was surreal, a privilege and a revelation. I learnt that she was was adventurous, innovative and pushed boundaries. It was lovely and it was emotional. I shed a tear as I left her house that day.

Thank you Mrs Corr for being a wonderful teacher. God bless.

My sincere condolences to all of Mary's (Mrs Corr to me) family. Mrs Corr was my teacher for 3 years in Holy Cross in the early 1980s. Very fond memories of her classes and her love for Mother Teresa which she instilled in us. A calm and creative class. I will always remember we elected a school Dáil and had the privilege of visiting Áras an Uachtaráin where we all stood proudly with Mrs Corr, Mrs Furlong and Dr Hilary. RIP Mrs Corr

My sincerest condolences to Mary’s family. I had the absolute pleasure to have her as my teacher and mentor for 5th & 6th class in Holy Cross. She was such a fair, considerate and compassionate teacher. Mrs Corr will always stand out in my memory for her work to promote the work of Mother Theresa. Will always have fond memories of my time in school with her x

To Susan and Una, My sincere condolences on the death of your Mum Mary. Thinking of you both at this sad time.

To Susan & Una, sincere condolences on the sad passing of your Mum Mary. I worked with your late Dad Edwin, for many years in B & I Line.
May she rest in peace,
Richard Cunningham.

Many years ago I was privileged to be a student teacher in Mary's 6th Class in Holy Cross. The experience was transformative for me; Mary's classroom was such a lovely place to be and I learned so much for her. She was an incredibly supportive mentor teacher.

Please accept my condolences on her passing; may your memories of her support you in the years ahead.

To Susan, Una & family my condolences on the death of your mother. As a teenager who moved back to Dublin from London in 1967 I remember her kindness as a neighbour to my grandmother Elizabeth at Conabury (named after the Smyth house in Castleblayney) in Kilmacud Road Upper where my late mother & two younger brothers stayed that year & went to Dundrum national school where there were more Monaghan connections! Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílís. Michael Fisher, Tydavnet Co. Monaghan

Susan and Una, sincerely sorry for the loss of your lovely Mum Mary. Mary you were a lovely lady and a lovely neighbour. Rest in peace.
Glenda & Jarlath.

My sincere condolences to Una and Susan on the passing of your Mother.

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. May Mary rest in peace

Slan
Eileen, Paula, Caitriona and Noelle

Susan and Una, I was so sorry to hear of your mum's passing. May she rest in peace. Lovely memories of the occasions I met her during our college times. Thinking of you and all the family at this very sad time.

Deepest condolences to the Corr family and the extended Sherry family on the sad passing of Mary, now gone to join her dearly beloved husband Edwin, and her daughter Paula in the Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom. Mary helped to ease my path in Holy Cross National School, Dundrum many years ago. Go raibh leaba aici i measc na Naomh.

So sorry to hear the sad news, your mother was a wonderful lady, this is a big loss for all the family
Love
Bernie & David Pridgeon xx

Sincere condolences to Susan, Una and family. Mrs Corr, as I knew her in the pre-fab' school room at Holy Cross in the late '70s was one of the most inspirational, memorable and devoted teachers we were blessed with.
May Mary Rest in God's Peace.
Leaba leat i measc na n-aingeal.

I’m very sorry to hear of the death of Mary Corr - Mrs. Corr to me: she was my teacher in 6th Class in Holy Cross GNS and she was brilliant. One of my favourite teachers ever. May she rest in peace.

Dearest Una, Eddy, Susan & family, heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wonderful mother Mary. May her soul rest in the peace of Christ.

Deepest sympathy to the Corr & Sherry families on the death of Mary. Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Susan and Una and all the Corr family on Mary's death. Mrs. Corr (as she was always known to us) was a much loved and respected neighbour in Eden Park for many decades. A kind and caring woman who will be sorely missed. Tony and Anna Heffernan

Sincere sympathy to Susan and Una on the passing of your wonderful mother Mary . She was so lovely and hope she is reunited with the rest of the great Sherry family .

Condolences to Una and family on the passing of your mother.

On behalf of the drama in education community in Trinity College and much further afield, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Una, Susan and all of Mary's extended family members and many friends. It is hard to put into writing the extent of Mary's influence in the field of drama in education. She was an inspiration to so many teachers, student teachers and children - a real powerhouse for instigating change in classrooms in Ireland. Her transformative ideas fuelled DramaLive and subsequently the Association for Drama in Education in Ireland (ADEI) of which she was a co-founder. Blessed with a keen intellect, an abundance of creativity, and always driven always by human values and compassion for others, her guiding influence is still strongly felt amongst the drama in education community throughout the island of Ireland. As one of the 3 influential and well known 'Mary's' who shaped drama in education, nationally and internationally, we fondly remember Mary Corr and her late husband Edwin, and grieve at her passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

My sincere sympathies and love go out to Una and Susan and the whole family.

Sincere sympathy to Una and Susan and all the extended family on the passing of Mary. I have great memories of our great get togethers with Edwin and Mary over the years. We were great friends. All four of us got on so well. Never to be forgotten. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Susan and Una, condolence on the passing of Mary, the last person in that Sherry generation that we all loved.

My sincere condolences to Una and Susan on the passing of your Mother

Susan, Una, very sorry to hear this sad news of your mum's passing, condolences to you both and all your family and friends. "Mrs Corr" was my 3rd & 4th class teacher in Holy Cross, we all loved her, she is one of the very great & lasting memories of my early school years. May she rest in peace.

From the Mulhall family in Dundrum: "Mrs Corr" was a wonderful teacher at Holy Cross NS and made a real difference to the young lives she touched, including mine. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Susan Una Eddy + family thinking of you all at this sad time +remembering your Mum as a lovely kind lady. Keeping you in my thoughts +prayers

On behalf of the O’Brien family Birr I wish to convey our deepest sympathy to Susan Una Eddy and family on the sad passing of your beloved mother Mary. May she rest in eternal peace with Edwin Paula and the Sherry family.
Very sincerely
Jo

Deepest sympathy to Susan and Úna on the passing of your dear Mum Mary. She was such a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you both at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Una and Susan and all the extended family on the death of Mary,i have lovely memories of the many get togethers five of us had in elm park golf club, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to Susan, Una and family on the sad passing of your lovely Mum Mary. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Corr and Sherry families and extended families on the death of Mary. Thinking of you all at this sad time. She was a real lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.