Mary Higgins
(née Hand)

Such a sad start to today to hear of your passing Ms Hand from a pupil from your very first class.
Your kindness and patience touched us all then and now.

Thank you
May you rest in eternal peace

Helen

Sincere condolences to the Higgins and Hand families on Mary’s passing.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Pauline, Charlie and Laura Walsh, Glasson

Deepest sympathy to Cian and family on your mother's passing. May the Lord grant eternal rest to Mary.

Condolences to Mary’s family. RIP Mrs Higgins. Always remembered as my really brilliant teacher. 👩🏻‍🎓

Sincere condolence to Eamon and all the family on the death of Mary. We have fond memories of her when we lived in Athlone and were saddened to hear recently of her untimely death RIP

Sincere condolences.

My sincere condolences to the Higgins family. Mary was a kind, spirited and lovely lady, who always made time for people. She was a fantastic teacher who helped me, along with so many others, with Irish. Her love of Irish was inspiring. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.

My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Higgins and Hand family on the sad passing of Mrs Higgins. She was such a lady, had a good sense of humour and was a brilliant teacher. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Eamonn, Cian, Eavan and family on the very sad passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy on your recent loss .

My deep sympathy to Eamonn, Cian, Eavan,Shane, to Teresa and Breda, to Michael, John, Eugene and to all the Higgins and Hand families on the death of dear Mary. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss.

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins and Hand family, especially
Breda & Teresa on the passing of your beloved sister, Mary.
May God give you all strength during these difficult days and times ahead.
May Mary's gentle soul rest in peace.
Ar dheis De do raibh a hanam dilis.

My sincerest condolences to Eamonn, Cian and Eavan. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Mary was a bright, spirited and kind lady. She helped me enormously with my Irish studies and was so always so helpful and giving of her time to me, and so many other students. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Deepest sympathyto the Higgins and Hand families and friends, on the death of Mary.May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to all of Mary’s family and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace 🕊️

My sincere condolences to all of Mary’s family on their immense loss. I had Miss Hand for four years of secondary school in Cnoc Mhuire Granard. I often thought of Mary in the intervening years as the person who inspired me to become a teacher and to study both Irish and History. I can remember her distinctive handwriting as she prepped us with revision notes for our Leaving Cert. I remember her passion, commitment and genuine interest in her students. Laoch ar lár

Sincerest sympathy to the Higgins and Hand families on the death of their beloved Mary.May she Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary's family and siblings on her untimily death. Taken too soon. She was held in high esteem by all. Solas Mhic Dé ar a n-anam.

Sincere sympathy to Eamon and family and to the extended Hand and Higgins Families on the death of Mary.May she Rest in Peace.

My sincerest condolences to Cian and all the Higgins family, may Mary rest in peace

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the much too soon passing of your beloved Mary. She was one special lady and always had a chat and smile for everyone. Every time I pass the house I will see her painting the walls. She will keep you strong as a family

Heartfelt sympathy to the Higgins and Hand families on Mary’s passing.
I taught with Mary at Cnoch Mhuire granard, She was very pleasant and friendly and a wonderful teacher.
May she rest in peace.
Olive Kilbane

My Sincere Sympathy on the very sad and untimely passing of Mary to Eamonn, Cian, Eavan and Shane, to her sisters Teresa and Breda, to her brothers Michael, John and Eugene and to all the extended families. May she rest in peace and may God help you all in your grief. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.

Sincere condolences to the Hand and Higgins families on the death of Mary May she Rip A friendly most genuine lady Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Eamonn and family on the sad loss of Mary . May she rest in peace 🙏🙏

My extended sympathies to the Hand and Higgins families on Mary’s passing. May she rest in peace

John and Marie, our sincere sympathies and condolences to you on the passing of your sister Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins and Hand families on the sad passing of Mary may she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Eugene Malachy Eamonn Cian Eavan and Hand and Higgins Families on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

My condolences Eamonn,Cian,Eavan,Shane,Teresa and all the extended Hand family on the very sad loss of Mary. So many fond memories of being in Mrs Higgins classes in Summerhill,an incredible teacher and all around fantastic lady,
May Mary Rest in peace 🙏

Deepest sympathies to Eamonn, Cian and Eavan on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My sincere sympathy to Eamon and all the family on the loss of Mary. I worked alongside Mary many years ago in Summerhill, and covered her maternity leave after Cian's birth. She was such a committed and enthusiastic teacher and an inspiration to me. We also enjoyed great times in our involvement in the Athlone Film Society. Happy memories! Rest in peace Mary, you certainly have left the world better than you found it.

Sincere sympathy to the family. I knew Mary yrs ago in school.. in Ballinasloe. Always a lovely lady.RIP.

Deepest sympathies to all the Higgins and Hand family on the sad passing of Mary.
May she rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all the Higgins family and Hand family, John and Marie on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Eamonn, Cian, Eavan, Shane and the extended Hand and Higgins families on Mary’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Higgins family on the sad passing of Mary, a lady and a brilliant teacher. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

sincere sympathy to Eamonn and all the family on the passing of Mary
my she rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Hand and Higgins families on the sad passing of Mary. Mary was a dear friend of my late wife Patricia & they had many chats over the years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Eamonn and all the family on your sad loss. May Mary rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins and Hand families at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Mary rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to Eamon, Cian, Eavan and Shane and Hand family on the untimely sad passing of Mary. A true lady with positive and encouraging words in her chats with all of us. Thank you . May Mary rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Higgins and Hand family on the untimely death of Mary. May she rest in peace

My sincerest condolences to Eamon, Cian, Eavan, Shane and the Hand family.
I was so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. She was an amazing teacher and a wonderful lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace. x

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins and Hand families on the tragic loss of Mary. Mary was always a lady and a pleasure to meet. May her kind soul rest in peace.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Higgins & Hand family on the untimely passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy Eugene, Malachy and extended Higgins and Hand families. May she Rest In Peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to Eamonn, Cian, Eavan, Shane and the extended Hand and Higgins family on Mary's sad passing. Mary will be remembered for her kindness and warmth and as a brilliant teacher. May she rest in peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was an amazing inspiring woman with a huge heart. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to the Higgins family on your sad loss. May Mary rest in eternal peace.

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Mary. She was a great teacher and inspired us all. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Our most sincere sympathy to the Hand family and extended families on your sad loss.
Sólás síoraí go raibh aici.

Condolence to Eamonn and family on the sad death of your wife Mary may she she rest in peace ,always in my thoughts and prayers .God Bless .

Sincere sympathy to the Hand and Higgins families on the sad passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Deepest condolences to the Hand and Higgins families on Mary's sad passing. I was lucky to be one of Mary's past pupils at Summerhill where she inspired so many. She always went over and above for her students, giving up her lunch breaks and weekends to give extra tuition. Her genuine interest and dedication left an indelible positive impact on all her lucky students. And not forgetting her impeccable style! May Mary's gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Higgins and Hand families on the sad passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. She so enjoyed her connections and her family, always taking time for a chat. She will be missed by many. Our condolences to Eamonn, Cian, Eavan, her extended family and her many connections.

Eamon Cian Eavan Shane and to all the Hand and Higgins Families Our Deepest Sympathies to you all I have very fond Memories of Mary for a long time May her beautiful soul rest in Peace

Norma Ray Jane
WinePort Lodge
Glasson

My condolences to Mary’s family. Mary was my Irish teacher in Cnoc Mhuire , Granard . She was a great teacher and a real lady. Rest in peace, Miss Hand.

I am sad to hear of Mary’s death. Although I haven’t seen her for forty years, I remember her well. She was a good friend of my good friend, Kevin Johnston, and we met regularly in Athlone, along with Marian O’Leary, who is also no longer with us, and others. I remember Mary being always cheery and happy, with her thick lenses glasses. Last time I met Mary was, sadly, at Kevin’s funeral forty years ago. Somehow, her name has always stayed in my memory. I am sad that she has gone. Reading other tributes, many from her past pupils, Mary was a well loved lady. To her family, who I don’t know, I pass my sympathies.