Mary van Lonkhuyzen
(née Dempsey)

So sad and shocked to hear of Mrs Van's passing. She was a lovely person. She taught me how to play hockey ☺️ and also caught me trying to go on the "hop" many moons ago!
My sincere condolences to all her beloved family. May Mrs Van rest in peace 🕊️
Jenny Ryan past student & Abbey Farm neighbour

I was so sad to hear the awful news about Mary, Abbie. Thinking of your whole family at this time. My dad could never hold back his admiration seeing Mary do the Dublin marathon the same year my brother did it, 1995.
May she rest in peace. From all the Lipson family, Inglewood.

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Van. She was easily one of my favourite teachers in St. Wolstans. Always smiling and happy, she had time for everyone and so kind and encouraging to all of her students. Her classes were always enjoyable and fun. An inspirational character. My condolences to all her family and friends at this sad time.

Our deepest sympathy to you Abbie, your Dad, brother ,sisters & extended family on the death of your beloved mother.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
May Mary rest in peace.

Dear Abbie, and to your father, sisters and brothers and Mary's family, extended family and many friends. So sorry for the sad loss of your lovely, kind mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend.
May her fun and happy soul rest in peace and ride with beautiful Jack, again.

Dear Neil, so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My condolences to all the family.
May Mary Rest in Peace. Elizabeth and Anne (Ex TEC).

We are so shocked to hear of Mary’s illness We sold jack to mary and had great chats about him over the years hence just such a shock to see her death. It was our privilege to enjoy seeing how she loved jack and regurally met at horse show to catch. Our condolence to all her family and kin. May she rest in peace

Really shocked to hear of Mary's passing. I have fond memories of traveling to hockey matches as a student in the late 80s/early 90s. But I will always be most grateful for her generosity and kindness as a colleague when I did my Dip at St Wolstans. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Sorry to hear of the passing of an old friend great memories of living in Lucan thoughts and prayers are with you

Sincere condolences to you Abbie and family on the passing of your lovely mum.

Sincere Condolences to the Van LongH.and Dempsey Families on the sad passing of Mary.May she Rest in Peace. b

We were so saddened and shocked today to hear about the death of Mary. We met her many times with her beautiful horse Jack at Riding Club events. Always a super lady and great fun. Condolences to all her family

Deepest sympathy to Neil and family at this sad time

Sincerest sympathy to Neil and family on the death of Mary. We are remembering the very many happy times we shared with you all in the past.

Sincere condolences to Neil and family on Marys death. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary’s family. She was a great lady & always a pleasure to meet at shows. We send our love & sympathy at this very sad time ❤️.
Greenhills Riding Club

Sincere sympathy Neil and family

Sincere to all the family.

Sincere condolences to all of Mary's family & friends. Mary was one of the first people I met when I moved to Celbridge and she was always so welcoming and always had time for a chat. She just had such a zest for life which was contagious and energy levels I can only admire. Mary was one of the first people to meet my son when he was born, not knowing years later he'd go on to become such good pals with one of her grandchildren and she loved hearing the tales of what they got up to. Mary really was inspirational and it's a pleasure to have known her. My thoughts are with all her loved ones. May she rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to you all this very sad time.
I have only the fondest memories of Mrs.Van at St. Wolstan's - She was a wonderful teacher, even when we finished up with school, she would always make sure to stop and talk to you . What a lovely person - May she rest in peace. Xxxxx

Neil- We are very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Deepest sympathy to you and all the members of your family.

Sincere condolences to Simon, Caroline, Lila, Tom, Bea, Charlie and all the Van Lonkhuyzen family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy from Bernard Durkan TD

Deepest sympathy to Simon and to Mary's extended family and friends on her sad passing. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Sincere condolences to Neil and the van Lonkhuyzen family, and to Matt and the Dempsey family. May Mary Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Van Lonkhuyzen family on the loss of Mary. She was a lovely neighbour, always stopping for a chat as she passed our house.

Condolences to Neil and family on the death of Mary. May she rest in peace. Sad times.

Condolences to Bernie on the loss of a great sister, and to the Van & Dempsey families on the loss of Mary. I'll always think of the funny story of how Mary taught Bernie how to ride ponies! Rest in Peace Mary

Deepest sympathy to Sophie and all the Van Lonkhuyzen family on the death of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Condolences to the VanLonkhuyzen Family.
Fondly remembered teacher in St Wolstans.

So sad to hear of Mary’s passing. My sympathy to Neil and family and the Dempsey family. I have fond memories of the fun times we had playing hockey and socialising in North Kildare.
Rest in Peace Mary.
Marie Kiernan , Maynooth

Saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. Sincere condolences to the Van Lonkhuyzen & Dempsey families. Thinking about you in these difficult times.

Sophie, Andrew and all your family, I am so sorry to hear about your mum. I am thinking of you all at this difficult time and sending my love. J

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Mary rest in peace and rise in glory.

To Bernie & All the family sincere sympathies may Mary RIP

So sad to hear of Mary’s passing. I had the privilege of working alongside her for 7 years in St. Wolstans. She always tried to convince me the hockey was better than the basketball. We used to have great chats about sport and the things the girls did during their lessons. A great neighbour too. Always up for the chat and a laugh, and what an active person. Will miss meeting you. Mary. Rest in Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to the Van Lonkhuyzen & Dempsey families on Mary's passing. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Deepest Sympathy to the Van Lonkhuyzen and Dempsey families

My sincerest condolences. My sisters, friends and I have only fond memories of Mrs. Van at St. Wolstans - she was always there for us as a teacher and as a friend. She had such an impact on us and we are so sorry to hear of her early departure. Her ceremony today was beautiful and showed how special she was to so many. May she rest in peace. Xxxxx

Sincere sympathy to Mary’s family on her passing. She was a joy to work with at St Wolstan’s. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Neil and family on the passing of your Wife Mary

Very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

May she Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to the Van Lonkhuyzen and Dempsey families on the passing of Mary. A lovely woman, she will be fondly remembered.


Darren Finegan

Our deepest sympathy Abbie, Enda, Florence, Martha and Fiadh and the extended family on the sad passing of your beloved mum Mary. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Mary's gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to all Mary’s family. May she rest in peace.
Tom and Ann

So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. A very inspirational teacher and mentor. Condolences to Lucy and all the family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

R.I.P Mrs Van, you were a lovely lady, was a pleasure to know you.

Former student and fellow equestrian

Our Sincerest sympathies to Neil and family on the loss of Mary. May she rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Van Lonkhuyzen and Dempsey families on the passing of Mary.R.I.P

Deepest sympathy to Simon, Caroline and all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Rest in Peace Ms Van. Sending condolences to all the family.

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing, she was such a lovely lady. My deepest condolences to Simon & family.

To all of Mary's family, my deepest condolences to you all on your loss. Mrs Van was one in a million. Always fair, direct, kind and had a great sense of humour. A great teacher, a fabulous hockey coach and a fantastic mum. Rest in peace Mrs Van.

My deepest condolences to all the family. I’ll miss Mary Van! She was a remarkable lady. I loved her enthusiasm, sympathy and kindness. Wishing the family peace and comfort at this very difficult time.

My deepest condolences to all the family.

Sending our condolences to Simon and Family and the extended Van Lonkhuyzen Family on the passing of your Mum. May she now rest in peace.

Dear Lucy,
so very sorry to hear the sad news of your Mum. Thinking of you and your family and sending you lots of love, Irene & Eoin.

Deepest sympathies on the passing of this wonderful woman. We loved meeting her at the shows and will miss watching her and Lila ride around together in the hunter trials pairs competitions which Mary clearly loved - she was always was buzzing at the finish line!

Our sincere sympathy to all the Van Lonkhuyzen & Dempsey families on the passing of Mary . May she rest in peace .

Sincerest condolences to Neil and family on the death of Mary. Fondly remembered. May she rest in peace.