Mary Ryan

Mary, it has been a pleasure knowing you. I am so sorry you have left us because you are a wonderful woman, mother, and grandmother, and I am so sorry we can't share happy moments with our granddaughter Ada. Rest in peace.

Gerard, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Myself and Niall have so many happy memories of Mary, her fantastic sense of humour and the incredible trips to Lough Dan.

Ger and family, may i offer my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mum, May she rest in peace .

Sending my deepest condolences to Ger and his family for their sad loss. May Mary rest in peace.

Much sympathy to Ger,Lisa and family and friends especially Una.
Mary was one of my tutors in St Michaels, many memories of learning with her but also her kindness and compassion to all of us, and the fun side at nurses balls. She made a lasting impression and helped so many of us to become the nurses We are today. Rest easy Mary

Our deepest sympathy to John Hugh and David and extended families. May you be consoled with the fondest memories . Catherine Martin and family

My deepest and sincere Condolences to Mary's family.
I have good memories of Mary and her friendly and happy demeanour
Glad to have known her
May She Rest in Peace

Dear Ger and Ryan family, my heartfelt condolences on Mary’s passing.

Ger, sending you my sincere condolences. I was sad to hear of your mam's passing, she was always a welcome addition at the regattas.
Your love for her was always immensely evident.

May she rest in peace.

I am so sad to hear of Marys passing. A truely lovely person who was so kind to me over the years. As a best friend of my sister Una she joined us on many family gatherings over the years like an extra sister. My condolences to Gerard, Lisa and grandchildren and also to her great friend Una.

Dear Lisa and Callum,our sympathies to you and Gerard and Mary’s family .
Keeping you in our thoughts at this sad and difficult time .
Love and warmest wishes.

Very saddened to hear of Marys passing. Mary was a valued member of the teaching team at the College of Nursing at Tallaght hospital. She was hard working, caring and loyal to both colleagues and students alike, even when she herself was going through some rough personal periods. She was generous with her time, thoughtful with her deeds and had the ability to laugh at herself and with everyone. I shall cherish even more the Wedding Rose she gave me as a wedding gift. Rest in peace, Mary.

Mary, I would be there at your funeral but I’m away in USA . You were a great person and friend.Your heart was always in the right place, you will be missed by many xxxx

I am so sad to hear the news of Mary's passing.
Many years ago, I was one of her students at St. Michaels Hospital School of Nursing.
She was a wonderful teacher, not just of academics, but also kindness, compassion and tolerance. She was herself the quintessential example of these qualities.
These same qualities she imbued in so many of her former students, who then took them all over Ireland and the world in their own professional careers.
May Mary's legacy continue to live and flourish in the global nursing commumity.
Rest in Peace Mary.

I met Mary through Una Halligan and admired their loyalty and friendship. As a fellow nurse tutor, Mary impressed and reassured me that it was more than ok to be human and show frailty in a world where this was not particularly encouraged. I wish solace to Lisa, Gerard and Una and all of Mary’s family. I have no doubt that Mary will have one of the best spots in heaven. Rest in peace Mary

I was deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s passing.
I remember her as a nurse tutor back in 1984, a time when so much of what we would become in our professional lives was still being shaped. Mary was more than a teacher; she was a steady influence, one of those rare individuals who left a lasting mark not through noise or recognition, but through quiet example, standards, and belief in those she taught.

She will always be remembered with respect, gratitude, and genuine affection.

My thoughts are with her family, Mrs H and all who knew her.

Gerard, Lisa and family,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was an incredible teacher; kind, caring, compasionate, highly knowledgeable and very funny. She inspired so many of her pupils who passed through her hands in St. Michaels Hospital. She is remembered with deep fondness and appreciation.

Dear Ger,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Deepest sympathy to Gerard and family on the sad passing of your dear mother Mary ,also condolences to her very good friend Una Halligan I was introduced to your mam many years ago when I came to Dalkey as a childminder for Halligans ,Mary was a true gentle lady may her gentle soul rest in peace 🌹

Thinking of you Ger, may your dear mother Mary rest in peace. Sending love

Mary was my friend from the very first day we worked together. That was 1980. A great friendship & work relationship developed while teaching student nurses in St.Michael’s & St. John of God Hospitals.
Mary was a joy to work with because she had a wonderful sense of humour. Someone described this as a “wicked sense of humour”….
When Mary first arrived we shared an office. We laughed together- a necessity for sanity in those faraway times. Our deep friendship was forged by our mutual love of passing on the Art & Science tenants of nursing to the most enthusiastic (and easy to teach) groups of nursing students.
Mary was a gifted teacher as hundreds of former students will attest.
These students are now in every continent on the globe. Since hearing of Mary’s illness & death I have been inundated with calls, texts & messages from places as far apart as Tasmania, Norway, Perth, Long Island, Sweden, Texas, Arizona, Sydney…. All concerned & asking for their former Principal Tutor.
Mary became a friend to my whole family. In fact Mary possessed many gifts -notably the gift of friendship.We visited her & Gerard first thing each Christmas morning.
Mary was rightly proud of Gerard. Lisa returned to Mary’s life 30 years ago. Callum - Mary’s grandson- another person for her to love. When Laura & Gerard’s daughter, Ada arrived last August she became a major part of Mary’s life.
Mary will be missed by me & my family.
Mary my dearest friend rest easy in eternal peace.

So sorry for your loss Ger and all of the Ryan family.

Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís

May you rest in peace Mary.missed by so many. Always remembered by those you taught to be nurses.Thinking of your children lisa and gerard ,your grandchildren and your extended family at this difficult time.you meant so much to so many. You touched our lives and made the differance.rest easy.

To all Mary’s family and friends, I’m so sorry for the loss of Mary. She was always very lovely to me whenever we met. Rest in peace x

So sorry for the loss of the beautiful Mary.
May she rest now in peace
Xxxx

A wonderful lady with fantastic cat painting skills. 😃

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Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family especially Gerard and Lisa on the death of Mary. May the light of Heaven shine on her and may she sleep peacefully with the angels and saints. A gentle warm kind spiritual lady. She was devoted to her nursing career. Many happy memories of growing up in Dalkey and visiting you and Patricia and your parents in your home in Torca. Fr.John joins me in sending thoughts and prayers to you all. May the memories, stories and photographs you will share over the coming days be a source of comfort to you all. Rest in peace Mary

Sending my deepest sympathies to Gerard and all of Mary’s family on her passing. She was my Nursing Tutor along with Una Halligan in St. Michael’s Hospital many years ago. I have kept in touch with Mary all these years. A wonderful lady. May she RIP.