Sr. Mary O'CONNOR

My deepest sympathy to Mary’s family, her close friends and the Loreto Community on the loss of such a gifted, wise, kind and inspirational educator and leader. I had the privilege of getting to know Mary during my years working in the Education Office and enjoyed her good company, her exceptional intellect and sharp wit at our many Chairpersons' conferences and meetings. For me, she exemplified all that is joyful in Loreto education and lived out of a deep, spiritual devotion to Mary Ward's values and charism. Her integrity, empathy and loyalty were defining of her fine character. Mary's legacy is profound and indelibly carved in all the Loreto school communities. I will remember her with great fondness and admiration. May her beautiful, gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to Sr Mary’s family May her gentle soul rest in peace sorry I couldn’t attend funeral

So sorry to hear of Sr. Mary's death. We studied Science in Belfield many many years ago! She surely used her gifts and talents very generously. May she now rest in the fullness of life. Sincere sympathy to the family and Loreto Sisters.

Sincerest sympathies to the extended O’Connor family and the Loreto community on the loss of Sr Mary. She was an extraordinary lady who did so much for so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

All in Loreto College Junior School, St Stephen’s Green.

Very sorry to hear of the death of an old school friend from Loreto on the Green (1960s) & to hear of the many good things she did in her life. Ar dheis Dé a anam dilís.

Deepest sympathy to Sr.Mary's family and the Loreto Community on your loss. May Mary's soul rest in peace.

To all Sr Mary’s loved ones: A message of sympathy and solidarity at this sad and difficult time.

Eamonn & Margaret.

Deepest sympathy to Catherine on the death of Mary, her beloved sister, and to Colin and all Mary's family. By all accounts she was an exceptional person who after a lifetime of dedicated service coped with her long, final illness with great courage and faith. May she rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to Mary’s family and the Loreto Community. I met Mary in the 1970’s and we enjoyed a beautiful supportive friendship over all the years. Her gentleness, kindness, wisdom and encouragement were always present. Her faithfulness over so many years was a gift to me. I want to sympathise with her close friend Ann and thank her for keeping in touch with me during Mary’s final illness. May Mary rest in peace.

I am very sorry to hear of the death of Sr. Mary. She was so welcoming to me on my appointment as principal in Milford. She was warm, friendly, supportive and always interested in what was happening in the school. Sincere sympathy to her family and to the Loreto Sisters.
May she rest in peace.

May I offer my deepest sympathy to Sr. Mary's family, her friends, her Loreto community and her former colleagues on her sad passing. I was privileged to know her and to benefit from her wisdom and encouragement. She was a key person in Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Youghal as the Trustee Link Person and contributed greatly to the establishment of the new school in its early years.
May she rest in the arms of the angels. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Mary joined our St Vincent de Paul group in Rialto and in her time with us she was a dedicated "vincentian" who enjoyed visiting the families seeking assistance, and she always brought her gentle, wise counsel with her when talking to the young mothers about their children's education which she constantly promoted - we were so lucky to have had for a while until her duties at Loreto needed her full time attention. may she rest in peace - st rita's conference rialto

My sincere sympathies to Mary's family and to her Loreto family. Mary was an inspiration to me in my various roles in Loreto education. Her passion for education and justice shone through everything she did. Her kindness, sense of humour and generosity will be missed. She has left a wonderful legacy. May she now rest in peace!

May you rest in peace Mary,with very warm and happy memories of you and your time in loreto abbey Gorey
Enda

Sincere sympathies to the O Connor family and the Loreto Sisters on their sad loss.

So sorry to hear of Sr. Mary's death. She was a wonderful supportive colleague during her time working in the Science Dept. In Loreto Balbriggan. Sincere condolences to the O' Connor family and the Loreto community.

Sincere sympathies to the O Connor family and the Loreto Sisters on their sad loss. Happy memories of working with her in Loreto Abbey and Gorey C.S. and of her leadership in the amalgamation process- always a professional and positive influence. May Sr. Mary Rest in Peace. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas na Síoraíochta di.

I would like to express my condolences to Mary`s family and also to her dear friend Ann O`Donoghue.
Mary taught me science when she was a very young teacher at Loreto Crumlin in the `70s. She was such a wise and listening presence in out teenage lives. She truly passed on the great spirit of service of Mary Ward. In great and in small ways she showed generations of girls how to follow their hearts and how to take ownership of their lives.
I am truly grateful to have known her and to have received her encouragement all through my education and professional life. May she rest in peace

So sad to hear of Sr. Mary’s passing. She was my Spiritual Director for the Jesuit Exercises in Daily Living (EDL) for Lay people. She was a wonderfully gentle understanding person with a deep knowledge and love of the Bible. She led me through the life of Jesus in a way that has had a significant impact on my own Spiritual journey. May she rest in peace.

I was sorry to hear about the death of Mary,knew Mary from Loreto college Crumlin, now her suffering is over may Mary RIP

Deepest sympathies to Michael & the O'Connor family and the Loretto community on the sad passing of Sr. Mary. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy, on the death of Sr. Mary, to the Loreto Sisters and Sr. Mary's family. It was a joy and a privilege to work with her in Loreto Abbey Gorey and GCS. She was always a great support, to all staff, both on a personal and professional level. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís. Nola Farrell.

Deepest sympathy to Mary's sister, brothers and Loreto Community. Mary was a wonderful neighbour and a beautiful person to have known. Rest in Peace Mary.

I am sorry to hear of Sr. Mary's death. She was a joy to work with at the Loreto Trust Board and a wonderful example of all that's great about the Loreto Community.

Deepest condolences to the family of St Mary, at the first DP at Gorey CS she was a trailblazer in Irish education. From all your colleagues and friends in NAPD.

I learnt with great regret the passing of Sr. Mary. She was my headmistress in Loreto Abbey Gorey where her grace and dignity were much admired. May she rest in peace.

On behalf of all in Loreto College Foxrock, we offer our deepest sympathies to Sr. Mary’s family and the Loreto community. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Mary's community and to all the Loreto sisters on Mary's passing. May she rest in peace.
I have many good memories of her from my days in Manresa, Dublin.
With sincere condolences,

Deepest sympathy to Sr. Mary's family, friends, and colleagues in the Loreto community, on her sad passing.
Sr. Mary played a pivotal role in the establishment of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Youghal, as the Trustee Link-person.
Her kindness, support and encouragement were appreciated by us all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to Sr Mary's brother Willi and to all her family and to the Loreto Sisters at this sad time. May Sr Mary rest in the peace -ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a anam dhilís- following a life of complete self-giving through her divine calling as a Loreto sister lived out in a renowned unwavering dedication to education.

Deepest sympathy to Mary's beloved family, her much loved Loreto sisters and to her wide circle of friends on the loss of a truly gifted woman. Mary's energy, her integrity, her leadership, her kindness and her in-depth knowledge of the Irish education system have had a remarkable impact not only on Loreto education but on the education landscape more generally. Mary's gifts were shared with grace and ease; she had the very rare capacity to be authoritative and humble at the same time. I am so saddened at Mary's passing - I always think of her as having so much yet to live - but I am so grateful to have had the privilege to know her. Words can be limited at such a time of loss, but the words of the foundress of Loreto/CJ sisters, Mary Ward, sum up Mary O'Connor's life perfectly:
"Do good and do it well."
May Mary's gentle soul rest in peace.

So Sad to learn of the death of Sr Mary who devoted her lifetime in the Education Continuous Improvement in Loreto Colleges and Schools.
It was aPrivalage and Honour to work with Sr Mary may she rest in peace.
I offer my deepest Sympathy to her Siblings and the Loreto Community

Deepest sympathy to Mary’s family and Loreto Sisters. I have lovely memories of a warm and caring person in Loreto Abbey, Gorey and Gorey Community school. She was a fabulous leader. Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Sr Mary’s family and the Loreto community at this sad time. She gave such support to Loreto High School over many years and in particular when she served on the Board of Management. Her sense of fairness and good humour stay with me. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences as I remember Sr. Mary as a very professional, hard working woman as deputy Principal of GCS.

On behalf of the school community in Loreto Abbey, I wish to extend our sympathies to Sr. Mary's family and the Loreto Sisters on her passing. She will be remembered for her vision, her integrity and her kindness. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister Mary , always very hard losing a sibling , I will keep you Micheal and the O’Connor family Inmy prayers , may she rest in peace. .

Sincere condolence to Catherine , Colm and family on the death of your sister, St Mary, May she rest in peace 🙏🙏

My deepest sympathy to Sr Marys family and the Loreto Community at this time.
Marys dedication to education was so evident when she worked in Gorey as she helped steer a very successful amalgamation of three schools into Gorey Community School. I will remember most her unstinting commitment ,professionalism and kindness as we all set out on that new road. I was honored to take over her role as Deputy Principal in the school and will always be grateful for the support,knowledge and empathy that she showed me.
May she rest in peace.

My very deepest sympathy to the O'Connor family, the Loreto Sisters and friends of Mary on her passing to the next life. Mary was a great lady who gave so much of her talented self to Loreto education. After her long illness, may Mary's dear soul rest in peace🙏

Condolences to Sr. Mary’s Family and the Loreto Community
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Sr. Mary and to the wider Loreto community.

Sr. Mary was my Principal during my school days at Loreto Abbey, Gorey, and I was fortunate to return years later to work alongside her in my first teaching position—just as Loreto closed and Gorey Community School opened its doors.

I had the privilege of knowing Sr. Mary not only as a student, but later as a colleague—first under her leadership as Principal, and then with her as Deputy Principal. She was consistently kind, fair, and respectful to both student and colleagues, and her unwavering dedication to education left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Sr. Mary was a true inspiration, and her legacy will live on in the lives she touched and the values she embodied. May she rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Loreto sisters and the O Connor family on the sad passing of Sr Mary . She was my principal in the final years of Loreto Abbey and gave me unstinting support as a classroom teacher . She did extraordinary work to bring about the amalgamation of the 3 schools and to encourage and support me as we transitioned in to a very different world. May Sr Mary rest in peace .

Sincere condolences to Catherine, Sr. Mary's brothers, extended families and congregation of Sisters on her sad passing. Eternal Rest Grant Onto Her O Lord and may she Rest in Peace.

I extend my deepest sympathy to Sr. Mary’s family, friends and the Loreto Community on her sad passing. As the present chairperson of the BOM of Gorey Community School I know Sr. Mary was held in very high regard & much loved by all the staff. With her many talents & hard work she was instrumental in the smooth amalgamation of the three schools and the success of the new Community School established in 1993 where she served as Deputy Principal for some time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Sr Mary, so wise, spiritual and supportive to me. RIP.

On behalf of the Loreto community in Wexford, I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Sr. Mary. Thinking also of the wider family of Loreto Sisters at this time. May Sr. Mary rest in eternal peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary’s family and community who are grieving today..
Mary gave me my first job in Gorey and with Nicholas and Kevin steered the ship to successfully bring three school communities together to form Gorey Community School which has gone from strength to strength.
Mary was a great leader and boss and a warm friend..I salute and thank you
Rest in forever peace💕

So sorry to hear of Sr Mary's passing. Deepest sympathies to her family and the Loreto Community. Sr Mary was VP in Gorey Community School when I started my teaching career. She was so supportive.
Sr Mary was hardworking, compassionate and committed to her role. Her dedication and hard work was clearly evident as the school opened it doors for the first time in 1993. May she rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to All.

God rest, Mary.

Very sorry to hear of sr Mary’s death.she was a Trojan worker as vp in gorey community school and a great person to work with.I found her very kind and decent and gave me great support as I started out as a school chaplain.deepest sympathy to her family and the loreto community.may her kind soul rest in peace

My deepest sympathies to Sr Mary’s family, her Loreto sisters and to all her many friends, especially Ann.
I first met Mary some years ago when we served together on the Loreto Beaufort Board of Management. It was my privilege to know her and we became friends. She was a lovely person, kind, considerate, insightful, generous - and always so very stylish. The world’s a sadder place with her passing, but she is now at peace.

Condolences Catherine and family on the loss of Sr Mary. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. May She Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to the O'Connor family, especially Willi whom I have known for over 50 years, and to the Loreto Community. My late wife Bridget who taught for nearly three decades in Loreto Abbey knew Sr Mary well and counted her as a great friend. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.

On behalf of the Directors of the Loreto Education Trust Board, I extend our sympathy to Sr. Mary's family, the Loreto Sisters and her many friends at this sad time. May all who mourn be comforted by their fond memories of Sr. Mary as an outstanding educationalist, leader and a kind and caring person.

Deepest sympathies are extended to her Loreto sisters and to the family of Sr. Mary O'Connor on her recent passing.
Her contributions as a teacher in Balbriggan and to Loreto Education on a broader level have left a lasting impact.
May she rest in peace.

With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of Sr Mary.

Sr Mary’s steadfast commitment to Loreto Education over many decades has left a lasting and meaningful legacy.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sr Mary’s family, her Loreto Sisters, and the wider Loreto community.

On a personal note, I had the honour of succeeding Sr Mary as Chair of the Board, Loreto College, St. Stephen’s Green. Her vision, generosity, and honesty during that transition were deeply appreciated and are a testament to her character.

It was a privilege to know her, to work alongside her, and to witness the grace and integrity she brought to all she did.

Sr Mary’s impact was profound, and her presence will be greatly missed.

May Mary Rest in Peace.

PJ Sexton on behalf of the Board of Management, Loreto College, St. Stephen's Green

Sincere sympathy to the Loreto and O Connor families on the death of Sr Mary . She served 6 years as Chairperson of the Board of Management of Loreto College Swords . As Principal , I benefited so much from her wisdom , experience and particularly her friendship. The entire school community was indebted to her . Síochán síoraí dá hanam .

When I served in Rathfarnham Parish, 2004-2008, I met Sr. Mary and was struck by her imnense commitment and dedication to Loreto Education and education in general. She has left a huge legacy for the Loreto Order in her vision for education in its widest and profound meaning. My prayerful sympathy to all her family, especially to Michael whom I studied with in Clonliffe and to the Loreto Community. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Mary's family and the Loreto Community on the passing of Mary. A lovely lady to have known. May she rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the O'Connor family and the Loreto family. Sr Mary has left an enduring legacy especially in Loreto College St. Stephen's Green. Her gentle, wise support and advice was instrumental in ensuring we coped so well with the move to online education during the Covid pandemic and the difficult years post pandemic. Her steadfast belief in the vision of Mary Ward and Teresa Ball was evident in everything that she did. I am indebted to her for her guidance and support as Chair of the Board of Management. May her gentle soul rest in peace.