Sr Rita Condon

Sincere sympathy to Terry, the Condon family and the Ursuline Community. Gifted, warm and always welcoming. Many good memories of her communicating the power of song and music. Praise the Lord with music, dancing and song!

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Rita to Terry and the Condon family together with the Ursuline Community on her passing. It was well I remember her during her visits to her family next door to our premises in Lower Cork Street. Sr. Rita was always full of fun and laughter. May she gentle soul Rest in Peace.

I only heard yesterday of the sad passing of Sr Rita
I write to offer my sincere sympath to the Ursuline Sisters amd the Condon family.
Gussy, as she was so fondly known, had a big influence on all our lives as Ursuline students, and we were very lucky to have encountered her during our years spent there. She was a kind and caring lady, who taught us how to participate with great dignity in the musicals, the orchestra and of cosrse the choir. A terific lady overall.
I remember her with great fondness.
The heavenly choir will have to up it an octave this Christmas.
R I P Sr Rita.

So sorry to hear that beloved Sister Rita has died. She was a wonderful mentor to us and had a huge influence on so many more people than she ever realised. May she now enjoy a well earned rest following a life well lived

So much remains yet unsaid about this amazing lady. At one time, the imperious Mother Superior of the Convent and Head of the Boarding School; at the same time, the encouraging, technically-specific singing mentor and orchestra conductress; at yet another time the encourager; yet the ‘Hmmph!’-expressing, shoulder-turning, glint-eyed Cork woman (only just); and the mirth-filled woman at the UCT musicals in more recent years. We were very lucky to have encountered Gussy and to have had her in our lives. Very fondly remembered. May Gussy go gently and triumphantly. All best wishes, condolences and memories to her family and the UCT community.

Our deepest sympathy to the Condon Family and the Ursuline Community on the death of Sr Rita RIP.
She was a gifted singer and musician who shared her talent generously and inspired her students to love music and choir and achieve high standards. I have wonderful memories of her as a kind and caring person with huge energy and enthusiasm.
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis.

Rest in Peace "Gussy". You were a legend to us UCT girls.

Our deepest sympathy to the Ursuline Community and the Condon family on the passing of Sr. Rita. A lovely, gentle lady. May she rest in peace.

I have only just heard of the passing of beloved Sr.Rita. Sr.Rita was an absolute treasure and I loved to see her coming down the corridors in the boarding school not knowing what hilarity the encounter would bring. It is because of Sr.Rita that I learned how to play the French Horn and she really nurtured whatever bit of musicality I had. My deepest sympathies to her family and the Ursuline Convent family.
Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís,
Cara

Sincere sympathy to the Ursuline Community and the Condon family on the death of Sr. Augustine (Rita). A lovely lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Sr. Rita's family and the Ursuline Community on her passing. May she Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Ursuline community on the death of Sr Rita. Eternal rest to her soul.

Sincere sympathy to the Ursuline community on the death of Sr. Rita. Sr Augustine taught me many years ago in St. Angela's.when she was a novice,and was very kind and great singer. May she rest in peace.

Sorry to the Ursuline Nuns for the loss of Sr.Rita. She trained the Cathedral Choir to sing really nice. My deceased Uncle Peter Cleary sang in the Cathedral Choir. His Daughters Patricia and Anne (my First-Cousins) went to the Ursuline Secondary School. My Mother Phileomena Cleary worked in the Ursuline Convent for years. My Relatives have great respect for the Ursuline Nuns. Heaven to you Sr.Rita. From Caroline (formerly Cleary) and Husband James Kearney in Innisfallen Avenue,Thurles. Also from the Cleary Family in Innisfallen Avenue,Thurles.

My deepest sympathies to family, Ursuline Sisters and friends of Reverend Sr. Rita - may she rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dílis. Solas na bhFlaitheas go bhfeice sí agus ceol na nAingeal go gcloise sí.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.
Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a hanam
Denis Treacy
Pallasgreen.

My sincere sympathies to all the Ursuline community and Sr Rita's family. Such fond memories of Sr Rita from my school years and great times working with you all in the80's. What a legacy she leaves to all that passed through UCT.
May she rest in peace now.

Deepest sympathies to Sr Rita's family and friends and her community at UCT.

She was such a huge influnece on all us students as we passed through the school particularly in music, choir and orchestra.

A great person with a huge smile and a brilliant sense of humour.

She'll be missed.

Very sad to hear of Sr Rita’s passing. Deepest condolences to the Ursuline community in Thurles, to the school and to her family and friends. She was a huge influence on the music culture in the school, and nurtured and encouraged many many musicians and singers throughout her time. May she RIP

Sincere sympathy to the ursuline community on the sad passing of Sr.Rita . May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Ursuline Community and Condon family on Sr Rita’s passing .
May she Rest in Peace 🌹

Condolences to Terry and all Sister Rita's family, I remember Sister Agustine from my time in the Ursuline Convent over sixty years ago, she was lovely.

Sincerest sympathy to the ursline sisters of the death of Sister Rita. May she rest in peace

I was so sorry to hear of Sr Rita’s passing.
During my time as a student at the Ursulines, she nurtured an appreciation of music in me which has stayed with me all my life.
My sympathy to all her family and her sisters in Christ

So sorry to hear of Sr. Rita’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all the Ursuline Community in Thurles and to Sr. Rita’s family. She has earned her place among the heavenly choirs of angels. May she rest in peace.

Sending my deepest condolences on the passing of Sr. Rita. She was always larger than life and her musical traditions in the Ursuline will always live on. May she RIP.

Sad to hear of Sr. Ritas passing, sincere condolences to all her family. May she Rest In Peace.

Sending my deepest condolences to all of Sr. Ritas family and the Ursuline sisters.
To this day I have a foundation and great love of vocals and performance that was nurtured so beautifully by Sr. Rita and Sr. Cecilia in school. Your legacy lives on. RIP 🙏

It was with great sadness we learned of the passing of your beloved Sr. Rita. Our deepest sympathy to the Condon family, Ursuline Community, extended family and many friends. I have many happy memories of St. Rita and my time in Ursuline. A beautiful singer who brought much joy to many through her music and enhanced many a gathering. Sr. Rita and the Ursulines created a wonderful extended family for all who were fortunate to be pupils Thank you Sr. Rita and Community for your selfless love and preparation for life to all. Sr. Rita May you now rest in heavenly peace reunited with all your loved ones.

“ Slán abhaile “ Sr. Rita.

Niamh Kinnane and family. Kinnanes. Upperchurch Village.

Sincere sympathy to the family of Sr. Rita and to the Ursuline Community. She had many talents and used them in her own unique and special way.
May she rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to the Ursuline Community and Sr Rita’s family on your sad loss Sr Augustine as I knew Rita in the Fifties as an apostulant she was so beautiful and pleasant and was not much older than her students May her gentle soul Rest in peace Breda Creagh

Sincere sympathy to the Ursuline Community and to Sr. Rita’s family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

To :: Sr. Rita’s family and Sr. Cecelia and Ursuline Community Thurles.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the very sad passing of Sr. Rita (Sr. Augustine as we knew her). She was a wonderful inspirational musician and beautiful singer. Wonderful memories of times in UCT. Rest in Peace Sr. Rita.
Geraldine and Liam.

Sincere condolences to the Condon family & the Ursuline Community on the loss of your beloved Sr. Rita. A talented and very capable woman who welcomed me to the Boarding school as an evening supervisor, in my first year teaching in Scoil Angela. She had a great sense of humour. I will remember her with great fondness. She always had positive and supportive words for me, when we met. My apologies that I could not attend her funeral mass today.Peace to her very gentle soul.

Sincere condolences to the Ursuline Community and the family of Sr. Rita. She was a lovely lady and will be remembered for her kindness to us over the years. May she now rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to the Ursuline Community and Condon family on the death of St Augustine ( Rita). She generously shared her wonderful musical talent with all , encouraging everyone to sing, join the orchestra , participate in musicals. We have fond memories of her from our school days as she was always fair and kind with a warm smile. May she rest in peace

I remember “Gussy’s” beaming smile as she welcomed me to the Green Room for folk group practice way back in 1974. I was one of 3 guys, Mick Mcloughlin and John Doran being the other 2. Her encouragement has been a source for my continuing love of group/ choral singing. Her gentleness and quick whit and determination to get things just perfect made making scared music cool. But she also encouraged us with efforts in contemporary music competitions to far flung places like Aherlow House. We sang. Spancil Hill to the tune of Ghost Riders in the Sky and Buddy Holly There you go Babe. So many others to mention now. Thanks Gussy ( for that’s how I knew you) for your kindness , then and over the years.
My most sincere condolences to the Ursuline Community and to Sister Rita’s family and friends

We extend our heartfelt condolences on the death of Sr Rita - a constant and reassuring presence for us UCT boarders. Her passion for life and music touched us all, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and harmony. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Rest in peace Sr. Rita. You were beloved of so many people for such a long time now. Now you can sing with the angels.

Sincere sympathies to the Ursuline community and Sr. Rita's family. May she rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Sr. Augustine/Rita - May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathys to the Condon family and Ursuline community on Sr Rita's passing a kind and gentle lady.May she rest in peace.

Great memories of Sr. Augustine as we knew her in the Ursuline Convent, school choirs and Senior orchestra, I also had her for Musicianship and have fond memories of her class - she truly was a wonderful musician mentor and teacher - She will be a great loss to the Community for her knowledge and experience - Elizabeth Clear - UCT Class of 1982

Sincere sympathy to all Sr.Rita's family and the Ursuline Community on the passing of Sr. Rita.
May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Sister Rita's family and the Ursuline community on her sad passing ,may her gentle soul rest in peace 🕊️

Sincere sympathies to the Ursuline Community on the loss of Sr Rita.
She was an inspirational music/ choral teacher with a great sense of humour. She was interested in all her pupils. Ar dheis Dé go raibh d'anam dílis a Shiúr dhil.

Sincere sympathies to all Sr Rita's family and her sisters in Ursuline Convent. Great memories of her and her singing voice. May she rest in peace.

So sad to hear of the passing of Sr.Rita. Fond memories of her during my Ursuline school days.
Sincere condolences to the Ursuline sisters and to the Condon family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

R.I.P.💖🌹

I have very fond memories of Sr Rita . She taught me so much about choir singing and made me feel very welcome In the cathedral choir .
Sincere sympathy to the Ursuline Sisters and to her family.
Sadly I am unable to attend her funeral today .

Deepest sympathy to all the condon family and ursuline community on the passing of Sr.Augustine/Rita.Very fond memories of her while in school there,a lovely gentle woman,may she rest in peace.

Rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to Sr Rita's family and the Ursuline Community on Sr Rita's death.
I remember her from her enthusiastic leading of communal singing from the pulpit .
She also conducted and trained our Cathedral Choir for many years and much of the latin music which we sing today was taught by her.
She was a complete professional and her love and interest in music inspired all of us.
May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Condon family and the Ursuline Community on the very sad passing of Sr Augustine/Sr Rita. She was such a lovely person with an amazing singing voice. Such a gift and one she shared unconditionally. I was very privileged to have had singing lessons under her direction for my years in the Ursuline. I have never forgotten what I learned from her and I still carry it through my life. Thank you Sr Augustine/Sr Rita for everything. May you rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.

Sr. Rita was a wonderful person and had a magnificent voice which she was happy to share. Condolences to the Ursuline Community and her family. May she rest in peace.

My condolences to Sr. Rita's family and Ursuline community, she was a wonderful support to us all in the early days of The Cathedral Folk Group, may she Rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to the Condon family and to the Ursuline Community on the death of Sr Rita. She was a formidable lady and will be fondly remembered by those who knew her.

Sincere sympathies to Sr Rita’s family and the Ursuline community on her passing. I remember her beautiful voice and singing from my time spent in the Ursuline school. May she be carried on eagle’s wings

My deepest condolences to Sr Rita's family and friends on her passing. A most beautiful lady n nun who I had the pleasure of knowing, while in school in the Ursuline Convent Thurles. May her kind and gentle soul now rest in her new home in heaven.

My sincere condolences to the Condon family and the Ursulune community.
Sr Rita will be kindly remembered by all who encountered her and leaves a great legacy. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Sr. Rita's family and the Ursuline Community on the sad passing of Sr. Rita.
She will always be remembered for her beautiful singing. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.