Mary Rose O'Connor

I was saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Mary Rose. My sincere condolences to Mary Rose's family and friends and especially Síle.

It was a great honour and privilege to work with Mary Rose in Liberties College for the best part of 30 years often in the same department. She made a big mark on the college and left a legacy that will remain long after her. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

So sad to hear of Mary Rose's passing What a lovely, sweet, humble person she was . Every time I met her around Marino she was heading on a mission sometimes local or at other times preparing to head off to Africa.
What a wonderful contribution to humanity. My condolences to her family and special friends.
Ar dheis De go raibh d'anam.

Sincere condolences to Margaret, Declan, Finbar and the extended O'Connor family at this sad time. Mary Rose and I were colleagues at Coláiste Eoin, Cappagh Road, Finglas in the mid-seventies, at the beginning of her teaching career. She was an extremely considerate and kind colleague with a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and selfless service.... as well as being a dedicated camogie player and supporter.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal
Jim Gleeson

Having met her you will never forget her. May you forever rest in peace Mary Rose. Deep sympathies to your family.

We knew Mary Rose many years ago. A beautiful woman. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Laura and Marianne

Deepest sympathy, Declan, Finbar and Margaret for the sad loss of your sister Mary-Rose. Ann and I are lifelong friends of Mary Rose having first met in 1970 at Maynooth University. We shared so much together that she was family. She helped rear our children becoming godmother to one. She was a wonderful person. We are all better for knowing her.
Mary Rose, Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh agat.
Agus, Mary Rose, beidh tú inár gcroíthe go deo.
Mary Rose, you will be in our hearts for ever…….

I worked with Mary Rose in Liberties College where the women teachers were just like my family. I'm so sad to hear of her death and regret not being able to attend funeral. M. R. was part of the family in that school and her death is like losing a sibling. Fly high Mary Rose. X phyl

My deepest sympathy to Mary Rose’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Mary Rose both in Ireland and Sierra Leone over a number of years. Her passion for education was inspiring and we were privileged that she was so generous in sharing her vast knowledge with so many others. Mary Rose was also a wonderful travel companion, always calm, full of adventure accompanied by a good sense of humour. The positive impact of her work in Kono and Makeni is visible in the classrooms there today. Mary Rose will be greatly missed as both a colleague and a friend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

So sad to hear of your death, Mary Rose. You were always such a lovely, thoughtful and kind person. And always a great favourite with the kids.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh d'anam.

Declan, may we offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the sad passing of your sister Mary Rose.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May she rest in peace.

Barry Sheridan, CEO, Management Team, staff and students of ChildVision, Drumcondra, Dublin

Saddened to hear of the death of
Mary Rose May she Rest in Peace. Sincere Condolences to Mary Rose’s family and friends.

A true lady, gentle but strong. She was a mainstay and major facilitator of the Eckhart house zen group after the house closed. Thank you Mary Rose. Your gentle spirit will live on. My condolences to her family and friends

So sad to hear of Mary Rose's passing. A truly wonderful soul. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mary Rose’s family and friends . It was so sad to hear of her illness and death . I and all her colleagues in Eckhart House admired her zest for life and the joy and good humour she brought in our midst . We appreciated her presence over the years she was with us . May her gentle soul Rest in Peace .

Rembering the lovely chats and fun in the Aula in Maynooth long ago. You were such a good friendd to me over those years and after. Such a pure soul, kind and loving. So sad that you are gone. xxxx

Deepest sympathy to all Mary Rose's family on her sad passing. She was a beloved colleague and friend. May she rest in peace.

Carmel Buckley, Liberties College

I had the absolute privilege to travel and work with Mary Rose to Sierra Leone in 2017. I was desperately sorry to hear this news , I have fond memories of our nightly chats around a kitchen table under the African sun. Mary Rose was wonderful company, a gentle women who always had time for everyone and always with good humour. Sincere condolences to Mary Roses family and to all who loved her. May she rest in peace.

I will always cherish the memory of Mary Rose as a truly special and caring colleague when I was in the Liberties. Even after we both retired we continued collaborating on international projects, and her unwavering dedication to supporting teachers in Sierra Leone through the PAL project was truly inspiring. Her kindness and commitment left a lasting impact on everyone she worked with. My sincere condolences to Mary Roses family and friend. May she rest in peace.

I was privileged to have know and worked with Mary Rose since she first traveled with us to Sierra Leone in 2017 to facilitate teacher education there. Her kindness and care for the teachers and her innate understanding of their challenges and where they were coming from, coupled with her professionalism and skills allowed their professional growth in ways no one could have imagined. Messages received from Sierra Leone on news of Mary Rose’s death is testament to that. Mary Rose continued to support teachers in Sierra Leone and used her gentle influence to help further our work together. It might be a stretch to say Mary Rose introduced Reflective Practice and Mentoring in West Africa, but she certainly played a very significant role in doing so, helping develop reflection and mentoring amongst a large number of teachers across a range of schools in Kono and Makeni. Mary Rose was an amazing woman and leaves a lasting legacy to all who were privileged to have known and loved her. My condolences to her wide circle of friends, her family and those closest to her.

On behalf of our school community, I send sincere sympathies and condolences to Mary Rose’s family. I met Mary Rose through her work in education. She was an inspiration to so many and leaves a rich, positive legacy. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Rest in peace, Mary Rose

So very sorry to learn of the passing of Mary Rose.
She was a kind, considerate and caring principal at Liberties College. May she rest in peace.
My condolences to all her family and close friends.
Mary Grant ( Liberties)

My condolences to my O’Connor cousins, Declan, Finbar and Margaret for the sad loss of your sister Mary-Rose.
It’s clear from reading other references to Mary-Rose’ full life of teaching and helping others, that she made more than her mark for the good for many.
One memory from a visit to Uncle Paddy’s when I was 9: Hope come Mary-Rose got such a beautiful name, two in one.!!
Terry will buy me a beer tonight here in Mexico in memory of Mary-Rose’ and of you O’Connor cousins, and to all her friends.
RIP Mary-Rose the Beautiful!

An important influence in so many student's school and college careers. A lot of good work unseen. So sorry for the loss Mary Rose's closest family and friends must feel at this time. I am grateful to have worked with her in Liberties College. There is a powerful and quiet legacy.
Moving in many different directions.
Godspeed.

So deeply saddened to hear of Mary Rose's passing. A gentle woman of such integrity and grace, kindness and inner strength. It has been a privilege to know her.

Sincere condolences to Declan, Emer and to all the O'Connor family. And especially to Sile, Catherine, Cathal & Sophia. I know how much constant loving care she received from you all.
Rest in Peace Mary Rose

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Rose. My thoughts are with you Declan and the O'Connor family. May she Rest In Peace.

Our sincerest condolences to Mary Rose's family. So sad to hear of her passing. Such a gentle soul and a very wonderful neighbour. May Mary Rose rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Mary Rose.Mary Rose was a dedicated professional and worked extremely hard as teacher, guidance counsellor, then as Deputy and Principal of Liberties College. She always had a kind word ,a positive approach and was innovative in her attitude to Education.She was a pleasure to work with.

My sincere condolences to Margaret, Finbar and Declan on the sad loss of your sister Mary Rose. R.I.P.

Deeply saddened to hear of Mary Rose passing my condolences to all the family and friends.

Sincere condolences to the O’ Connor family and friends on the very sad passing of Mary Rose. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Rose has always been a wonderful friend to us all here in Warrenmount, serving on our school’s Board of Management since October 2018. We remember her wisdom, warmth, compassion and good humour and her thoughtful and insightful contributions to all meetings. We will really miss her and are so thankful and privileged to have known her and worked alongside her, as both a neighbouring colleague and Principal in Liberties College and more recently as a wonderful and treasured member of our school Board. A truly inspirational educator and very special lady who has left a lasting impression on all who were lucky enough to have known her. The school community in Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount, Dublin 8 is thinking of you all at this very sad time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincere condolences to Mary Rose’s family and friends on your sad loss. She was a committed and courageous educator. May she rest in peace.

Maryrose was an educationalist to her finger tips. She was a most sound member of the Board of Rosmini for many years and had the education and welfare of all the students and staff at heart. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Declan and all the O’Connor family on the loss of Mary Rose- very fond memories of our conversations during my visits to Dublin. I know she was a wonderful aunt to Emer and Dan. Thinking of you all as you celebrate her life. May she rest in peace. Brigid, Melbourne

Mary Rose coached my daughter's camogie team at Beann Eadair CLG. She had a special bond with the players and a gentle approach, encouraging them to give of their best but especially to enjoy themselves.
She will be dearly missed. Condolences to all those who loved her. RIP

It is with great shock and deep sadness that I learned of the death of Mary Rose. She was a remarkable colleague and friend in my time working with her at Liberties College. My sincere condolences to her family and her friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

I was very saddened to hear of the death of Mary Rose whom I first met many years ago when we were both students at Maynooth. Mary Rose was a highly-intelligent, gracious and thoughtful lady, and all of us who knew her were blessed to count her as a friend. There was always a gentle strength about her that was almost tangible, and she made a huge difference in the lives of her students and her colleagues.
Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Declan and Finbar, to the extended O’Connor family and to her loving friends Sile, Catherine, Cathal and Sophia.

Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh agat, Mary Rose!

“Let us not look for you only in memory,
Where we would grow lonely without you.
You would want us to find you in presence,
Beside us when beauty brightens,
When kindness glows
And music echoes eternal tones.”

With sincere sympathy on the passing of Mary Rose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Declan and your extended family and friends at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Muriel Weekes and all the staff at St Joseph's Primary School for Children with a Visual Impairment, Drumcondra

I was shocked to hear of the death of Mary Rose. She was such a force of life and gave freely of that life and goodness to those she met. My heartfelt sympathy to all who loved her, specially her friend Sile. In iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn.

Sincerest sympathy to the O' Connor family and close friends on the death of Mary Rose. I was in Maynooth college many years ago with Mary Rose and I have the most wonderful memories of her. She was the most loving caring person kind and gentle, always thinking of others. At that time I was a Nun and felt so proud to be admitted into her circle of friends. May her lovely soul rest in peace. Dympna.

Sincere sympathy to Mary Rose’s family and friends. She was a lovely woman, dedicated to making the world a better place for so many. I had the pleasure of working with Mary Rose in Liberties College many years ago. Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary Rose's family. She was a lovely lady and a great neighbour. She will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences very sad news.

I’m so sorry to hear of Mary Rose’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with Mary Rose through CDETB. She was an absolute lady. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Mary Rose’s passing. She was a lovely person, RIP.

My precious Auntie Maryrose,
The kindest , gentlest and most insightful person who looked after me since I was so small. The happiest memories with her, she did so much good and will be missed forever♥️

I love you Maryrose,
Your loving niece Freya xx

Freya, I am so sorry to hear of Mary Rose's passing, I know how close you were to your lovely Aunt. Also my sincere condolences to Finbar, Margaret, Ésme and all of the O'Connor family. May she rest in Peace.

My Deepest Condolences to Mary Rose,s Family,she was a great career guidance teacher,in the 1980,Reat easy fly high with the Angels🙏🕊🙏

So sorry to hear this sad news
Solas na Bhflathais ar anam Mary Rose

Sad to hear of mary roses passing . Condolences to the family .rip mary rose