Phyllis DOOLAN

Waterford Music were very sorry to hear of the passing of Phyllis. Phillis was a member of Waterford Music and her extended family were great supporters over the years. Sincere sympathy to the Doolan family at this very sad time. May she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of dear Phyllis Doolan.
Our two families knew each other and I was fortunate to know Phyllis as a
wonderful teacher during my schooldays in the Ursuline Convent in the 1960s.
My continuing interest in, and study of, art history stems from those happy days.
She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Phyllis's death. Condolences to all her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

She was my art teacher helped get into art school. I loved her so much. She and Bridget her sister were so kind and supportive. My heart felt condolences to her family on their loss of a wonderful person. I hope she is with lots of cats up there .

Deepest condolences to Ms. Doolan's family and friends. I had the pleasure of teaching with her for a few years before she retired. She was a gentle lady and had a heart of gold. May she rest in peace.

An inspirational teacher and wonderful human being. Her classes were my favourite throughout secondary school. Condolences to her family.

Deepest sympathy to Phyllis’s family on your sad loss. As a young teacher she was very generous with her help and advice.

The most wonderful gentle teacher I've ever encountered. Miss Doolan always had my back & encouragement me to follow my heart, which turned out to be art. I told her many years ago that I was sorry I did not go to college & do art. She gently replied that it's never too late & subsequently, I completed a B.A ( Hons) Visual Art Degree in my forties.The joy on her face, when l told her, said it all. My daughter , Aisling, at the tender age of seven, won the Brigid Doolan Scholarship, & we visited Miss Doolan , to tell her the great news.She was so proud of her sister Brigid, who was head of the music school at WIT. She opened her piano, in the front room , on John's Hill & hushed me as we listened to Aisling playing some classical music by ear. The following year, as I went to pay my weekly installments for Aisling's piano lessons at the WIT music school, I was informed that Miss Doolan had prepaid for that year. Such was her kind, soft & generous heart. She died the same day my own Mother passed. There are two beautiful, gentle souls, resting now. Their work on this earth , finally done. ♥️

Sincere condolences to the family of Phyllis, She was a true lady, an inspiring Art teacher who encouraged us all, even those of us who were not very artistic! Always a pleasure to meet both in school and after we left. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Clare Lennon Class of '77.

Such a kind and gentle lady. Always so encouraging as a teacher. I will always be grateful to her for helping to set me on my career path in Art and Design. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ms. Doolan's family, friends and neighbours. She was a wonderful kind lady who would always stop for a chat when I was lucky enough to meet her at Tesco Poleberry. I will alwasy remember her smile. Rest in Peace.

We will always remember the teachers who inspired us.
Ms. Doolan told me once her role as a teacher was her life.
I think we, all of us, morning her passing, were her family.
We were attended by an angel.
May her gentle, artistic & kind soul rest in the arms of her God.
Class of '81

I am so sad to hear of Ms Doolan's death. She was my Art teacher for the six yrs I was in school. Her Art Room was a lovely space, she had such a lovely manner. She was so encouraging and generous with her time and advice when I was applying to Art college, and gave
me teaching practice before I went on to do the H dip.
Sincere condolences to her family.
Kay Lonergan

Such lovely memories of a kind and gentle lady. Ms. Doolan always had time for every student and her positivity and warmth was so comforting to us all. Rest In Peace Ms. Doolan

Rest in peace Ms Doolan x

remembering miss Doolin fondly.i was also a past pupil of hers.even if you weren't good at art you would love going to her class.she was a true gentle lady .she was very special.rest in peace miss Doolin and sincere sympathy to her family and close friends.

Like so many others, I have treasured memories of Miss Doolan. I met her first when she taught me in kindergarten in the Ursuline. When our dog died she gave us a kitten who became Fluffy, the family’s cat. You never forget kindness like that. She taught me again in secondary school for Inter. Cert. and I absolutely loved her classes, even though I had no talent for art. She was a consummate lady and a fantastic teacher and she would always stop and chat any time I met her in town. May she rest in eternal peace.
Bríd Roche Murphy, class of ‘82.

Ms. Doolan was such an inspiring Art teacher. I loved her classes and she is the reason I love art and art history today. She made a difference & so many of us Ursuline Girls are thankful for that!
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.🙏
Ann-Mari Doody (nee Gavin)

Such a beautiful lady, who had a smile for all. Rest in Peace Ms Doolan

Sincerest condolences to Miss Doolin’s family, what a wonderful lady she was, fondly remembered, she was truly inspirational

Like so many others, I too had tne lovely Miss Doolan as my teacher from Baby Infants through to secondary. She never forgot any of us! Condolences to all her family and friends. R.I.P Miss Doolan.

RIP Miss Doolan after a selfless life well lived. Your legacy is evident from the beautiful & deserving tributes paid. Thank you.

So sorry to hear of Phyllis Doolin's passing. Deepest sympathy to her relatives and friends. A very special and beautiful lady always. The many tributes from her ex students say it all. May she rest in peace.

So many fond memories of Phyllis as a long term family friend and neighbour on Johns Hill - a lovely lady with a very kind heart. RIP

Sincere condolence to Miss Doolan’s family, neighbours and friends.
Miss Doolan taught me art for many years in St. Angela’s School. She was a gentle person and always encouraged and inspired her pupils. I remember sometimes she allowed us play our choice of music in her class which was a novelty during school hours.
Whenever I met her after I finished school she would always chat and inquire about family be they parents, siblings or children. She would say to me with a big smile to call her Phyllis to which I always replied ‘Miss Doolan I couldn’t call you Phyllis’.
Thank you for your friendship and may you rest in heavenly peace.

Sincere sympathies to Phyllis’s family and friends. Phyllis handed me the keys to her her lovely Art room in St. Angela’s in 2001 and it has been a privilege to follow in her footsteps. She was a kind and elegant lady.

Deepest Sympathies to Phyllis’s family and friends. In 2001, Phyllis handed me the keys to her lovely Art room and it has been a privilege to follow in her footsteps. She was such a kind and elegant lady.

Warmest memories of Miss Doolan, a true lady. A wonderful Art teacher with such a kind smile and a pure heart full of joy. Treasured by all who knew her. With deepest sympathy to her family, friends and to all who loved her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and neighbours of Phyllis, she was always a lovely lady, with great style and charisma. May she find the bed of heaven

Phyllis left a legacy of great appreciation for education in the arts in St. Angela's. Although retired before my arrival, her reputation as an expert teacher, wonderful colleague and perfect lady was legendary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

I remember Phyllis with great fondness as a terrific encourager. I still do "art" and she gave me the start! I left the Ursuline in 1974! Genevieve

Dear Ms Doolan. Such a kind teacher. Always encouraging. So lovely to bump into her on John's Hill when she always had time for a chat. Ar dheis Dé a raibh sí.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Doolin,a great art teacher, may her gentle soul rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. Rest in peace.

I have known Phyllis for many years. We were both pupils in the Ursuline Convent and she and her family were close friends of my family. My deepest sympathy and prayers to all Phyllis’ friends and relatives.
Very sincerely,
Mary

Dear Phyllis was always the personification of grace.Her polished manners and gentility,side by side with her clarity of expression and opinions were inspiring.
I loved meeting her and sharing the memory of her loved Bridget.She embraced life .Rip Phyllis

Miss Doolan, taught me art from the age of eight. A wonderful inspiring teacher and roll model. I only have fond and grateful memories of her. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Phyllis -- Ms Doolin was my Art teacher ... back in the day ... 1976-1980, my Inter Cert years. She was amazingly patient & supportive of those of us, not even able to draw a straight line with a ruler !!! She provided us with ... 'a safe & HAPPY place' to grow -- each at their own level, pace and talent. To this day, I love and appreciate art, but remain TERRIBLE at it. .. HEARTFELT Thanks Ms Doolin ... You were the BEST... Your classes were happy ones -- from a grateful former student .. CLARE MADDOCK (Class of '82) ... And belated apologies, if sometimes we were a bit much to handle. My condolences to her grieving family and friends. .. Suaimhneas Siorraí Abhaile Aici.

Beautiful, gentle fun loving Phyllis .. Rest in blissful peace.
By far the nicest teacher I have ever had, so encouraging and kind. ❤🙏

Such a loss of a wonderful woman and Teacher, an inspirational woman who was of great support to me personally. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Sincere condolences to all the family. Phillys was a lovely neighbour, she always had a smile and a wave

How beautiful Helen's perfect portrayal of Phyllis was at this mornings ceremony.
I am forever grateful to Phyllis for her direction in my life's career path. Her encouragement to proceed and succeed went beyond school days. I was lucky to be taught by Miss Doolan and I will keep her voice within me each time I work.
Rest peacefully Dear Phyllis.
Margie

Sincere sympathy to Phyllis’s family, friends & neighbours. Always a smiling friendly face.

Rest in Peace Ms. Doolan. You always had a kind word and were one of the kindest people I had the pleasure of meeting. I was lucky to have known you as Ms. Doolin in school and later as Phyllis. Our friendship grew through St John's childrens liturgy and other small but significant projects that made real changes in people's lives. You made the world a better place. Rest in Peace Phyllis. Elaine

Miss Doolan was a lovely, thoughtful and caring lady. Her art room door was always open for you to stop in and have a chat - you were never an imposition. In later years, if you happened to bump into her in town she would be delighted to see you and would want to hear all your news. She will be missed. Rest in Peace Miss Doolan.

I am so sad to hear of the loss of Ms.Doolan, my sincere condolences to her family. She was a gift of a teacher, one of two very special teachers to me - open hearted, encouraging and so supportive, especially to the more quirky amongst us. What she gave to me has been a jewel in my heart ever since, I am so glad I got to tell her as much on meeting her a few years back.
She was a rare diamond.
Suaimhneas Síorraí dá hAnam Uasal.

Deepest sympathy to her family on the passing of Miss Doolan. She was a woman who inspired many generations of students, with her love of art and teaching. Rest in peace Miss Doolan

Sincere sympathy to the family and close neighbour Fionnuala on the passing of Phyllis - a lovely elegant lady. She will be sadly missed on Grosvenor Tce. RIP Phyllis.

So sad to hear of Miss Doolan’s passing. We always had great chats about our shared love of cats. Many a time we searched the gardens of Grosvenor Terrace for either her or my missing cat!! May she rest in peace.

I was sad to hear of the death of Miss Doolan. She was a wonderful and inspirational art teacher and a kind and gentle lady. May she rest in peace.
Ann Smith

Deepest sympathies to the Doolan family. I have very fond memories of Ms Dolan teaching art in the Ursuline. She had a great creative flair & was a lovely woman. I remember her helping me with my portfolio for art college & gave me great support. Thankfully I got into art college & went onto work in design. A great teacher. She will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Ms Doolan.

Condolences to Miss Doolans family & friends. She was a wonderful and inspiring art teacher to me.
Always kind and gentle…

R.I.P. Ms Doolan a lovely Lady

Ms. Doolan, your warmth, patience and belief in each of us set many of us on our creative paths in Art and Design! For all the art students who didn’t tow the line, you were our champion, encouraging our independent spirit and way of thinking. To others we were bold, to you we were imaginative and curious! You organised our work experience with mad artists, you brought us to galleries and opened our minds and hearts to the possibilities of being an artist!
You live on in how we teach, make and create! Most of all you stood up for us when it mattered most!

Sincere sympathy to Phyllis s family . She was a lovely neighbour in Grosvenor Tce . May she rest in peace

I am deeply sorry to hear this sad news.

Rest in peace, dear Phyllis.

Eleanor Malone
Cork School of Music

Miss Doolan an absolute lady Rest in peace

Heaven has gained an Angel. RIP Phyllis. It was a pleasure to know you both as a teacher and after school as a wonderfully beautiful kind person. Your smile was electric. May you sleep eternally in heaven with the angels and your family gone before you.

I was very sorry to hear of Phyllis's passing. I have very fond memories of her along with the wonderful chats and visits Phyllis and my mam Eileen had with each other. Rest in Peace Phyllis

Sincere sympathy to Phyliss’s family and her wonderful neighbours on her passing. She was truly a special lady, beautiful in every way. We will miss our very interesting conversations and her great love of Irish GuideDogs. Rest in peace Phyllis.
Jim and Finola Brennan.

Deepest sympathy to Ms. Doolan’s family. All the lovely messages from her past pupils in the Ursuline show how well she was liked. I also have very fond memories of Art with Ms. Doolan.
May she Rest in Peace.