Seamus Loftus

Sincere condolences to the Loftus family on the passing of Seamus. I have fond memories of cycling home from St Gerald’s together.

I'm very sorry to hear of Seamus Loftus' illness and death. He was a good-humoured, kind teacher who had us for several subjects in Tubbercurry....he helped many students to settle into Secondary School. I think, and it's my experience, that there is nothing more important than kindness....we need to experience it and when we do, it can leave a lasting impression and become part of who we are. I'm grateful for the life and work of Mr. Loftus. I extend my sincere condolences to the Loftus/Howley Family and to his friends; may Seamus' good soul rest in peace.

Very fond memories of Seamus. Always looked forward to his classes. Very good-humoured gent who treated everyone equally and tolerated all our shenanigans with a smile. His classes were a relief from all the pressures of the world. Met him many times in later days and always exchaned a few pleasant words. RIP Lofty. God bless!

Mr. Loftus was a kind, caring and considerate teacher with a brilliant sense of humour, I always loved having him for class, meeting him in the corridor and having the few funny words, and having the few words any time I met him for years later outside of school, he got the best out of people and looked out for his students, I can only imagine how many lives he touched and how high he sits in the memory of so many people, he was one of the finest people you could hope to meet, and will be dearly missed. RIP.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Loftus. I have many fond memories of him at the Marist. I recall being in second year in the prefab and Mr Loftus was our English teacher. We were learning Kavanagh’s Raglan Road and for a bit of encouragement he told us if we would sing it for him he would let us out to lunch a bit early! Sure enough we managed to band together and with a great smile he was true to his promise. Always kind and encouraging. May he forever rest in peace.

Mr Loftus was a brilliant teacher. I have very fond memories of a kind and patient maths teacher in the Marist Covent in Tubber. He was kind and patient and explained even the hardest mathematical equation in a way that was easy to understand . We also spent many a happy hour on the basketball court , one of the best going above and beyond for every student. My sincere condolences to the Loftus and Howley familes. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Seamus. I have so many happy memories of Seamus from my basketball days. He was always so kind and full of encouragement. My sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Seamus,sincere symptahy his family,relatives and friends.
I was fortunate to have had Mr Loftus as my maths teacher in the Marist Convent in the 70's.Mr Loftus was a lovely teacher,always kind and patient.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I was saddened to hear of Mr Loftus' passing.. a wonderful teacher who brought us with him through the curriculum with encouragement and his easy-going personality. May he Rest In Peace

Seamus was my English teacher for a few years in the 80s, in what was The Marist Convent in Tubbercurry. He patiently tried to embed many a quote from The Merchant of Venice into our immature, disinterested brains!
He was a gentleman and well liked.
Rest in peace Seamus.

Sincere sympathy to the Loftus family on the passing of Seamus. May Seamus rest in peace.

Mr Loftus was a fantastic teacher. I had him from my first day in secondary school until my last and hold many great memories. All my sympathies to his family.

Sincere sympathy to Breege and all Loftus and Howley families on sad loss of Seamus . R.i.p

I’m sad to hear of Mr. Loftus’s passing. I will always remember him for his kindness and the way he truly saw his students. If I didn’t find my confidence in the classroom, I found it on the basketball court, where he encouraged me every step of the way. He had a way of making me feel valued.
There’s a quote from The Bucket List that makes me think of him today:
“It is difficult to understand the sum of a person's life. Some people will tell you it's measured by the ones left behind. Some believe it can be measured in faith. Some say by love. Other folks say life has no meaning at all. I believe that you measure yourself by the people who measured themselves by you.”
Sending my sympathies to Mr. Loftus’s family and friends. Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Loftus family on the loss of Seamus. It brings back happy memories of my days in the Marist Convent where Mr Loftus coached the basketball team. He was a brilliant teacher, always so patient and kind.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy to all the Loftus and Howley family. Mr. Loftus was a lovely teacher. He taught me Maths and Business studies for many years in the Marist Convent and he built my interest in both subjects to be a teacher of them too. May you now rest in peace. Your legacy will live on. RiP Mr. Loftus.

Sincere sympathies to all the Loftus family & friends. Seamus was a Gentleman, a great teacher and very good to us when playing Basketball. He was full of wit, fun and patience. Thank you for all the good times we had attending the Marist Convent. Very fond memories of him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the death of Seamus.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Mr Loftus. The sentiments in each condolence here show what a wonderful teacher he was in the Marist Convent. Always good humoured, encouraging and patient. Often giving up much of his break to coach basketball, a real gentleman. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends. 💐

Deepest sympathies to all the loftus family, very sorry for your loss. Mr. Loftus was a fantastic teacher and a gentleman. May Seamus rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Loftus family on Seamus’s passing. One of life’s gentlemen. A teacher who had such empathy for his students. I have fond memories of him as our basketball coach along with Mr Corry. We had such fun on our trips to and from the games, never a harsh word spoken following an unsuccessful outcome, always positive and encouraging. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.🙏🏻

Mr. Loftus was a great teacher. Many laughs & fun we had in french class,going to basketball games. Great memories.
Sincere sympathy to family and friends. May Seamus RIP 🙏

So sad to hear of the passing of Seamus. Wonderful memories of my time in the Marist Convent and of Mr. Loftus' classes. He was always kind, fair, good humoured and a wonderful teacher. May he now Rest in Peace 🙏

Rest in Eternal Peace Seamus with your loved ones. Your pupils have praised your wisdom and patience. You broke down difficult matethical problems and made them intelligent to your pupils, the sign of a wonderful teacher. Your gift as a teacher achieved great results in your pupils. You inspired everyone you met. A man of intelligence and wit. You will be missed.

Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Loftus. He was a kind, patient and fun teacher. Always smiling, have fond memories Mr. Loftus business study classes in the Marist convent. Rest in peace Mr. Loftus.

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Seamus. He taught us maths and business studies in the Marist Convent back in the 1990s. We have fond memories of a man who was endlessly patient and kind with a genuine interest in his students. May Seamus rest in eternal peace.

Mr Loftus was just so so lovely. Our English class was always fun and he was so patient and kind. So sorry to hear this news. He was one of life’s true gentlemen. Rest in peace Mr Loftus xx

Sincere condolences to his family on sad passing of Seamus my lovely maths teacher in Marist Convent may his gentle soul rest in peace🙏🙏🙏

Sincere condolences to the Loftus family on the passing of Seamus. He taught me Maths and everyone loved him. Such a kind and genuine person. Rest in peace, Mr. Loftus.

Deepest sympathy to Seamus's family and friends. May he Rest In Peace 🙏

I was sorry to hear of Mr Loftus' passing today. He was always a kind, fun and patient teacher, and also our basketball coach...
Condolences to his family and friends...may Seamus rest in peace

Seamus, an exemplary individual, a fantastic neighbour and a man with a great wit. Gone way too soon. Welshpool will be lost without you. May he be reunited with Ann and free from pain. My sincere condolences to the Howley family. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis.

Sincere condolences to Seamus’s extended family on your sad loss.
I went to Belcarra primary school with Seamus. He was a quiet, unassuming, friendly and always the brightest spark in the school. It is no surprise but very heartening to read all the beautiful tributes to you, Seamus. May you enjoy the fruits of your life and labour and may you RIP.

Heartfelt sadness at Seamus passing. I loved caring for him and he and indeed his family appreciated what I was doing.
He never complained and was so humorous.
Rest in peace Seamus.
Martin
Church Park,
Shrule.

Deepest sympathy to Seamus’s extended family. He was a gentleman who encouraged his students both in the classroom and on the basketball court. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Loftus and Howley families. Seamus was a very special person, so warm and kind , gentle and with a wicked sense of fun. Loved and respected in equal measure by his students and their parents. Tubbercurry was the poorer when he retired . Rest in peace Seamus.

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Seamus on your loss, on behalf of the St Attracta’s School Community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May his soul rest eternally in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Loftus and Howley family at this sad time, Seamus was a dedicated teacher, taught me not only French but kindness and a few skills on the basketball court, always chauffeuring the team in his own time and offering encouragement when needed. Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Seamus’ extended family and friends on the news of his sad passing. Seamus was a true gentleman, with quick wit, kindness, and selfless generosity. Seamus was a man dedicated to the betterment of his community, and always took a keen interest in the lives of his friends and neighbours.
Welshpool has lost a great character this week.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis.

My condolences to the Loftus family, May Seamus Rest in peace

Seamus taught me maths. He was a very kind man. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mr Loftus's family. He was a wonderful teacher in the Marist Convent. Always smiling & encouraging his students & we never forgot his kindness along the way. May you rest in peace Seamus & be reunited with your wife Ann whom u adored.

Sincerest sympathy to the Loftus and Howlin families on the sad loss of Séamus. He was my Maths teacher in the Marist, and all my memories of him are positive and happy ones. An engaging and patient teacher, he maintained positive relationships with students through his good humour, his constant tendency to see the funny side of things and his innate kindness. It was a privilege to have had him as a teacher. May his kind soul rest in peace.

If only there were more teachers like you Mr. Loftus, the world would be a better place. RIP

I was saddened to hear this news.
Seamus Loftus was a lovely man whose kindness and gentle spirit made a real difference to many students lives. Seamus was truly a kind and generous Soul.
RIP Mr Loftus.

We were deeply saddened to hear of Seamus’s passing. He was a wonderful teacher and basketball coach—quiet, unassuming, and deeply connected to his students. David and I were privileged to be among those students during our time at Marist Convent. Seamus instilled in us a genuine love for maths and business, and we remain grateful for the knowledge he shared, the complex ideas he made simple, and the human warmth he brought to every lesson.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Seamus.

Teachers never age - they stay young in our memory forever. And our hearts. Mr LOFTUS was one of our “baby teachers” - always fun , always caring , always kind . He taught and we learned. I can even remember him dressing as Little Bo Peep in a school fancy dress, and shaving his beard to raise money for charity long before the world heard of MOVEMBER! He made us laugh. And he laughed . The basketball court was where his commitment & kindness shone - never cruel always encouraging. HE MADE A DIFFERENCE at a time when we had no idea how important that difference would be & how we should never take making a GOOD difference for granted - what greater achievement is there for a person? Thank you Mr LOFTUS for all your professional care & generosity. Ní bheidh do léithead arís ann.

Sincere condolences to the Loftus family on Seamus 's passing. I met him at many parent teacher meetings in St Attracta's Community School Tubbercurry. A true gentleman and a great teacher. May he rest in peace in heaven with his loved ones.

Deepest condolences to the extended family of Mr. Loftus on his sad passing. He was indeed, one of life’s true gentleman, - an amazing teacher - full of integrity & kindness. Lovely memories of my time as a student, in the Marist Convent, Tubbercurry.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

We all have fond memories of Mr. Loftus teaching us. He was a lovely gentleman. May Séamus’ gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Howley family on the sad passing of Seamus . May Seamus rest in peace .

Deepest sympathies to Seamus’ family on his passing. I have very fond memories of him in the classroom and as a basketball coach. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the extended family on the death of Seamus. Seamus was a most kind and genuine person who was a dedicated Minister of the Word in Belcarra church for many years and also a valued member of the Board of Management of the local school. May he be reunited with Ann in eternal peace. 🙏

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr.Loftus. He taught me throughout my years in St.Attracta’s. He was so patient. Condolences to all his family at this sad time.May he rest in peace.

I was so sad to read Mr Loftus’s death notice. He was a gentleman- an encouraging teacher and fun! He dedicated so much of his break times to our basketball team. Giving many students a healthy and fun hobby. He created lots of happy memories for many pupils . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I'm deeply saddened to hear of Seamus's passing — a truly great man whose wit, intelligence, kindness, and humility touched everyone around him. He had a rare ability to lift others with both wisdom and warmth. It was a privilege to know and work alongside him. My sympathies to the Howley and Loftus family. Rest in peace Seamus.

Deepest sympathy to Breedge and the Loftus and extended families of Seamus.May he rest in peace 🙏

​My deepest sympathies to the Loftus family. Mr Loftus was a wonderful, kind and truly exceptional teacher. He made a real difference in so many of our lives. We were so lucky to have him - we will cherish the fond memories of our time in his classroom. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Loftus. He was such a lovely man & patient teacher . Many fond memories. Condolences to his family at this sad time . May Mr Lofus rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the extended Loftus family on the passing of Séamus.
He was a much respected teacher and a gentleman.
May he rest in peace.