Sheila Murphy

Sincere condolences to my Gran aunt Josie, Gerry, Colette and Barry on the passing of my Gran aunt Sheila. I have fond memories of Sheila when she came on many of her visits to my Grandparents Mary and John Pollard in Blessington, Wicklow. I have memories of trips into Dublin with my Nana Mary and Sheila. I also recall our stays with Josie and Jerry in Cork and Sheila was always present. I remember Sheila as being a great story teller and having a great sense of fun and adventure. I loved hearing all of her stories. May she rest in peace.
Jill (Pollard), Owen, Luke, Ellie May, Caroline and Theo Harney

We are very sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. Many years have passed since we met. Auntie Bridgie was one in a million and Sheila treated her with kindness and love all her life. May Sheila get her just reward in heaven. R.I.P. Sheila. The Corcoran Family.

To Josie, Jerry, Colette, and Barry


I want to offer my sincere sympathy to Auntie Josie, Jerry, Collette, and Barry on the passing of Sheila R.I.P. I understand how it has been a difficult time for you all. Unfortunately, I could not be there to support you as you know I needed to take care of Eleanor’s sister on her return visit from Ireland to Texas. I am glad that Eleanor and my daughters Jill, who lives in Kildare, and Katie who lives in San Diego were present to support you all at Sheila’s funeral.

As a nephew of Sheila’s, I remember the many times Sheila traveled with you Jerry, and Josie to visit my mother and father Mary and John Pollard in Blessington. Sheila always had a great sense of fun and adventure. Always full of chat and mischief. I recall hearing of her travels to Spain and Italy on sun holidays, and in later years she spoke fondly of the Chinese restaurant that she worked in at the weekend.

Josie and Jerry, I want to finally say in this difficult time that as a family we know that your kindness and generosity afforded to Sheila made a significant impact throughout her life and was truly unmatched.

Sincere condolences to Deirdre and family, on the passing of Sheila, i never knew Sheila, but Deirdre always spoke so fondly of her, always telling me beautiful stories about her, May she rest in Peace.

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Sheila, a very special lady. She was the most caring person. She had a great sense of humour and was an excellent story teller, many of her stories we heard during the tea breaks in her "office". She was most helpful to staff and students with a cup of tea always on offer. She will never be forgotten. It was a privilege and an honour to have known her. May she rest in peace

Sad to hear of the passing of Sheila. Great memories of her over the years including our Oiche na mBan nights out. Condolences to her friends and family on behalf of myself and Carmel

I was very sorry to hear that Sheila has died. I am grateful she was part of my early days in Ireland and UCC, she made me to feel so welcome in her little office in Carribgawn and introduced me to the unnegotiable value of tea drinking. A warm, genuine, kind woman with a great sense of humour and an amazing capacity to tell stories. Condolences to her family and friends, the world was a better place because of Sheila.

So sorry to hear that Sheila has passed away. Recalling many warm memories of a kind, generous lady always ready with an interesting story to tell or a beautiful song to sing. May she rest in peace. Sincere condolences to Sheilas family and friends.

Sheila was a true lady-my condolences to all her family -joan ex UCC

So sorry to hear of my friend Sheila’s passing, May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Rest in peace Sheila. A lovely lady x

So sad to hear of Sheila’s death. She was a really fun and smart woman, and I remember having loads of fun at Christmas with her (involving her talent on the piano and at Irish dancing!)

So happy to have spent time with Sheila and to have enjoyed her stories and her wonderful sense of humour. She was so interested in everyone and in the world around her and was always so kind and generous. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Josie,Jerry and family on Sheila’s passing. May she rest in peace.

May you rest in peace, Sheila. Prayers and love.

Our very sincere sympathy Josie, Jerry and family on Sheila's passing to her Eternal reward. Lord rest her.

Sincere sympathy to Sheila’s family Sheila was a. lovely lady and a lovely neighbour to have she will always be in my thought’s and prayers.May she R.I.P

Rest in peace Sheila. It was always a pleasure to meet you, we always enjoyed your company. A lovely lady, you will be sadly missed

I am so sad to hear of the death of our dear friend and colleague Sheila. It is difficult even to sketch her warmth, vivacity, wit, helpfulness and sheer goodness. She was such a constant presence in our lives in and beyond the Sociology Department: so much kindness to - and sheer fun with - so many of us and our families. A true treasure, claimed and cherished by such a wide and appreciative circle. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to the Murphy, Collins, Pollard, Madden families, Sheila’s UCC family and friends far and wide.

During my time spent in UCC right through to our last phone call together, Sheila remained a true and loyal friend for over 30 years. She was there to celebrate joyous occasions, but also during the tough times.

I’m fondly remembering all the laughs we had, including about repeating her stories!

Some gems she shared have stayed with me forever, such as, ‘If you haven’t something good to say about someone, don’t say anything at all’.

Codladh sámh Sheila.

Sincere sympathy to Sheila’s family and friends Sheila was a lovely lady and a lovely neighbour she will always be in our thoughts and prayer’s. May she R.I.P.

Sad to hear of the passing of my aunt Sheila. Thinking of Josie at this sad time. May Sheila Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Deirdre & family on the passing of your beloved Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Sheila's family what a beautiful lady she was.Since Denis was a small boy and his ball would go over the back wall into her garden she always passed it back and then when his children's ball went over the back wall she still sent it back. She always loved the chat and loved hearing the kids from our road playing in her side garden it brought her so much joy. May she rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to The Murphy family on the very sad passing of SHEILA a lovely neighbour and a great friend of my mother Betty Connolly I’m sure your inside the gates of heaven tonight being yourself as usual a lovely lady godbless you SHEILA rest in peace 🙏

Sincere condolences to Sheila's family. May she rest in peace.

Rest in peace Sheila, thank you for looking after me and my plants so well over many years, we had most enjoyable chats. Sheila was a deeply caring person who brought great cheer to all in UCC. I am all the richer for having known her.

Rest in peace Sheila you were a complete dote x

Her warmth and kindness were
felt far beyond Gurranabraher.
Condolences to her fervent friends
and all who loved her to the last.
She reciprocated ten thousand times.
Slán
Sheila
Superstar

Sincere sympathy to Deirdre, Ciaran, Colm and your families on the death of Sheila. May your lovely memories of Sheila sustain you into the future. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Deirdre, Ciaran, Colm and families on the passing of your dear friend Sheila, after a long life well lived.
May she Rest In Peace.

So very sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing Deirdre. A lovely lady, she will be missed I’m sure.

So sorry to hear re Sheila’s passing. I have such fond memories of this wonderful woman - her stories, her laugh, and the tea with cream cakes on Fridays at 11am in her ‘office’ at UCC. A lady and a legend. RIP Sheila.

I'm so very sorry to hear the news about Sheila.

I have such fond memories of her from my time at UCC. She was a warm, kind, smart, and very funny presence in the Department on Donovan's road.

Sheila always had time for you, with a genuine interest in your stories and plenty of her own to share. It was a privilege to know her, and I know she will be greatly missed.

My sincere condolences to her nearest and dearest.

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Jerry and family on the death of Sheila May she rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad time. 🙏

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Jerry & family and also all the extended Murphy family on the passing of Sheila. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Thanks for your great friendship Sheila.May you Rest In Peace.

We miss you already. You are & will always be in our hearts. As you would say yourself, you were an unclaimed treasure. We claim you as our treasure, now & forever.
Love always. ❤️

RIP Sheila- always up for a chat, always taking an interest in other people and always always up for a sing song. My favourite memories of Sheila have to be the various Christmas boardgame sessions that had us crying with laughter. A fantastic woman who will be missed dearly.

Rest in Peace Sheila a lovely lady.

I am very sorry to hear the passing of Sheila. You were always great a friend, company and craic. If Sheila gave you advice you know it would be the right thing to do. A wonderful person a pleasure knowing you. Rest in peace Sheila

Deepest condolences to Jo & Jerry & Sheila’s family . May she rest in peace ,

I'm so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing.
She was an incredible woman, so thoughtful, and with a heart full of love for everyone.
I will dearly miss our fond conversations of West Cork and how much interest she always showed in everyone's lives.

Sheila always had a smile and was always a pleasure to meet. She was always inspiring.

R.I.P. to a Beautiful Lady i had the pleasure of working with many year's ago I was so young and Sheila always treated me like family. My sincere Condolences to her family, relatives and friend's. Fly high you earned your wings ❤️🌹🙏❤️

Sincere sympathy to Shelia's family

Sheila Murph crocheted our Christening gown, taught me how to knit (Ican hear her still "in through the bunny hole, around the big tree, out comes the bunny and off goes she"), bought us sweety cigarettes each week when she visited us and she sang like an angel. Sheila singing in three part harmony with my Mam and Josie on Stephen's Day/New Year's Eve is my favourite childhood memory.
She took incredible care of Bridgie till she was 92 in the most generous, caring, selfless and loving way.
She travelled the world when few people were travelling and we still cherish the gifts she brought home from Italy (her favourite), Romania, Gibraltar, Las Vegas along with all the amazing stories.
We are recalling her stories tonight of climbing Mount Brandon, pilgrimages to Lough Derg, her Mam working in the White House and of how she and Mam accompanied Lena on her honeymoon.
Sheila welcomed everyone to her 'office' on Donovan's Rd where you were always sure of a cuppa, a friendly ear and sound advice.
She was a wonderful friend to our Mam and we are eternally grateful to her for that.
It feels like the end of an era and we are heartbroken to say goodbye to Sheila.
Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Xxxx

I will miss you so much Sheila. Thank you for everything. A true friend. Love you Sheil

Rest in peace beautiful Sheila. A true lady with the kindest heart ❤️. You always had time and kindness for everyone. So privileged to have known you.

Sheila was such a lovely, kind, warm hearted person who was always up for a laugh. She made sure everyone was included in the conversation and was interested in everyone. Her sense of humour was one in a million! We will miss her very much. Rest in peace, dear Sheila. Thanks for the chats and laughs.

Deepest sympathies to Sheila's relatives and friends on her sad passing.Sheila was kind and supportive to all new staff in the mid 90's.May Sheila Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Sheila's family and friends on her sad passing, may she rest in peace.

Rest in peace Sheila from the Duane family.

May the Lord have mercy on Sheila’s soul, she was such a great kind person

Sheila was one in a million, kind, good humoured and a wonderful storyteller. A great friend for many years who will be missed very much.

So very sorry to hear the sad passing of Sheila she was a wonderful lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. She was such a lovely lady.She had a kind word for everyone.
Rest In Peace Sheila.

Sheila you were a lady and we are so sad to hear you have left us.

So sorry to hear of Sheila’s death. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

I consider it one of the great privileges and honours of my life to have had the pleasure of knowing Sheila Murphy. She was such a wise, warm and fun person and she was a true friend. Thank you Sheila and I will miss you very much.