Susan (Susie) Hedigan
(née Gallagher)

Sincere condolences to the Hedigan family on the loss of Susan. She was a wonderful colleague to work with and helped so many in UCD - always with integrity, honesty and humour as well as her trademark silver jewelry tinkling. May she rest in peace.

Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear only today of Susan s sudden passing. I was in Spain the week it happened... otherwise I would have heard about it in the village. I worked with Susan in the Dairy Council and then we lived very near each other in Sandycove. Apart from socialising locally I always had herself and David join us at my daughters milestones.. communions, confirmations and debs drinks, 21sts. My eldest daughter in Vancouver was totally shocked when I told her earlier today ... she asked who s getting all her gorgeous silver jewellery..... Susan would have loved that.... ! The girls were fascinated with her jangling jewellery and her frog collection.
I m in 64 wine where we had lunch a couple of months ago.. raising a glass of champagne and celebrating her life... ended way to soon. My condolences to Kevin and his family...she adored Klara.
Sleep well Susan... you're back together with your darling husband David again.
Ursula, Emma and Kate

I was very saddened to hear of Susan's passing. Our paths would cross occasionally through our work in UCD and I always found her such a warm, positive and encouraging person. My condolences to all her family.

I have only just heard about the very sad passing of Susan.
My sincere condolences to all the Hedigan and Gallagher families.
I met Susan many years ago through the Northern/National Irish Bank and she became a dear friend.
She is now with her beloved David, may she Rest in Peace 🙏

Sincere condolences to all of Susan’s family and friends on her sad passing. Such an impressive lady - always interesting and so much fun to spend time with. She will be missed.

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Susan. She was such an amazing person, who will be deeply missed 🙏

My deepest sympathy to Susan's brother Kevin, to her niece Klara, and to the Hedigan family on the death of Susan. She was a larger than life figure in UCD - formidable, forthright, but also great fun. I loved her signature hat and her silver jewellery! I have just watched her funeral mass. Take a bow Kevin...your eulogy captured her essence. May she rest in peace. Sincerely. Ann

I was so sorry to hear of Susan's death. A great lady who helped me enormously at the start of my own career. Sincere condolences to all her family, friends and colleagues.

From Brussels to Dublin. Many happy memories. RIP Susie. x

Extremely sorry to hear of Susan's passing. Susan was a good colleague at UCD. I will remember her fondly for her interest in many things. My sincere condolences to Susan's family and friends.

We were so sorry to learn of Susan's passing. We have great memories of many happy social gatherings with David & Susi. the rattle of bangles and chains always a lovely accompaniment to each occasion.
Susan was also a great colleague and we had many successful collaborations in research projects. Deepest condolences to her family and wide circle of friends.

I am so sorry to mark Susie’s passing and my condolences to the extended Gallagher and Hedigan families. I met Susie in Brussels in 1980. She and David soon became wonderful friends. They were most in their element telling stories around a dinner table. David’s passing 10 years ago was a huge blow for Susie. I am glad to see the acknowledgement from many colleagues and friends across UCD of the hugely important role she played there. It was a perfect role for her, helping people to connect with and gain from the Europe she loved and felt so much at home in. I am sorry to miss her sending off tomorrow as I am abroad but I hope all present will remember the good times and the great couple that were ‘Susie and David’

Tom Arnold.

So sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. My sincere condolences to her family.

Sincere condolences to the Hedigan family. Susan was such a great supporter of UCD people navigating to succeed. May she and her many hats rest in peace.

I’ll miss my aunt Susie. She and David were so kind to me and so much fun. She was so interested and helpful and read essays of mine at college to help me and give constructive feedback. Not to mention she always looked extremely cool with her hats, and epic number of necklaces, bracelets and rings. Sending love, Philippa.

Our condolences to Susan's family at this sad time. Susan was an active and dedicated member of our trade union.

We met Susan many times over the years. She was a delightful, considerate and thoughtful person. She was extremely intelligent and had a fantastic sense of humour. May she rest in peace.

We are very sorry about the sad death of Susie, our sincere sympathy to Susie & David's families. We have many fond memories of happy times spent together in Brussels.
May Susie rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Susan's family. Susan was a wonderful colleague and friend. May she rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Susan's family and friends on her recent death. She was so well loved and respected by staff and graduate students across the University, and was always prepared to share her knowledge and wisdom to facilitate grant applications. Her practical knowledge was given freely to hundreds of young and not so young staff members.
May her soul rest in peace.

May Susan rest in peace. A kind joyful neighbour for many years. Susan continued her thoughtfulness after we moved from Sandycove to Booterstown.
Frances Dundon.

I had tears in my eyes when I heard about the loss of Susan, a person with a big heart who was always keen to help. Her support during my first years in UCD meant the world to me.
My deepest condolences to Susan's family.

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing, we have fond memories of her lovely lady, may she rest in peace reunited with her devoted David. RIP Susan.

We are shocked to lose you and sad to lose you. You were part of the Avenue. Live on with David, your greatest love. Codhlamh samh Susan.
B

The Council of the North-South Irish Association for Cultural, Economic & Social Relations would like to express its sincere condolences on the death of Susan. Both she and her late husband, David, were longtime and active members of the Association.

My sincere condolences to Susan’s family. She was a great colleague and provided much support and guidance for research funding, particularly when I first joined UCD.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Kevin. Susan was a great friend and it is hard to believe she is gone. May she rest in peace.

I was so very sorry to hear of Susan’s sudden passing. Susan was one of the first people I met outside my own department when I joined UCD many years ago. Her support and encouragement on research proposals over the years was invaluable and I always enjoyed our chats immensely. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

Deepest condolences to all of Susan's family and friends. She was a wonderful colleague to us all here in UCD.

I am very sorry to hear about this sad loss. Susan was a visionary in UCD, pioneering research support and grant-writing at the EU level when this was not yet on anyone's radar. Her knowledge of the political machinery in Brussels proved invaluable to the College of Science as she forged this path for the University. On top of this, Susan was a wonderful women, a larger-than-life personality, and one for great stories about the great and the good of Irish life. A great complement from Susan was to be called a "raconteur", one which I sadly never received, at least not to my knowledge! She would easily put Miles na gCopaleen in the h'alpenny place. A sad loss indeed. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Deepest condolences to Susan’s family and friends. Susan was a great colleague at UCD and a highly skilled professional. She provided excellent support to me in my early days in UCD. Always full of fun, stories and kindness.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam Susan. A great colleague in UCD days.

My deepest condolences to Susan’s family and friends. Susan was an exceptional colleague and a treasured member of the UCD community. Her integrity, intellect, and generosity of spirit left a lasting mark on all who worked with her. She brought great wisdom and humour to every conversation and inspired many through her dedication to research and ethics.

Susan will be remembered with deep respect and fondness, not only for her remarkable professional contributions but also for her kindness and warmth of heart.

May she rest peacefully, reunited with her beloved David, and may her soul find eternal light in the house of God.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

My deepest condolence to all the Hedigan and Gallagher family. Susan was a wonderful friend and colleague to me in UCD. She was a founding member of the UCD Research Ethics Committe and made an enormous contribution to it and the research community. I am more sad than I can express at the loss of such a wonderful mentor and wit. I have such lovely memories of long lunches with her talking about literature and art. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Hedigan family on the passing of Susan.
RIP Susan.

Sincere Sympathy to Susie's family.
May Susie Rest In Peace..

I was so sorry to hear about Susans passing. She was a big part of UCD and much missed by those who knew her. My condolences to her family.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Gallagher and Hedigan Families on the Passing of Susan . Muriel & I often joined David and Susan in Daniel's Restaurant for a good meal and lively discussions . At this time of year I am reminded of David who pioneered Octoberfest Dining in Sandycove . May David and Susan now reunited , Rest in Peace . Sincerely Muriel & Ken Ryan , Dalkey .

So sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. I knew Susan as we both were involved in research development, myself in Trinity College Dublin and of course Susan in UCD. Susan had a great sense of humour and integrity and was certainly a larger than life character exuding energy wherever she went. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and that she didn’t have a longer time to enjoy a well deserved retirement. My sympathies to all of the family.

Sincere sympathies to Susan’s family on the passing of a charismatic, stylish character. She was a great navigator around research bureaucracy and she helped many of us to get started as independent investigators. May she rest in peace.
Catherine Godson, UCD.

Our condolences to Susie's family. She was a lovely neighbour and we enjoyed many a chat in passing. She was always energised and upbeat. May she rest in peace. X

Sincere condolences Susan‘s family.

She was always a warm, helpful and friendly colleague at UCD.

Sincere condolences Kevin, Klara and all the extended Hedigan and Gallagher families on Susan’s sudden passing. She was a wonderful colleague and friend and was in great spirits when we had a regular lunch recently. At peace now with her beloved David - who she still talked about with so much fondness. Helen, Jarleth, Grace and David.

My sincere condolences. Susan was highly supportive in her role at UCD and always very kind both when meeting her on campus or when meeting her outside of UCD. She will be missed and remembered.

My sincere sympathy to Susan's family on this great loss. May Susan rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to Susan's family on her passing. She was a wonderful and generous colleague as we all navigated the opportunities of European funding for research in the ‘90s on behalf of the university sector in Ireland. Susan loved style and was such a warm, kind person. May her dear, dear soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Susan’s family. So many of us in UCD owe Susan a depth of gratitude for both her friendship and guidance. I will alway remember Susan for her kindness and help. May she rest in peace.

Condolences to Susan's family on her passing. She was a great support in every aspect of research grants in UCD, but more than that she was a great character. Fond memories of chats with her before and after she retired!

My sincerest condolences on hearing about the passing of dear Susie … I met her in Brussels (1979) and can recall some lovely memories of our time there. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Sincere condolences to Susan’s family. She was a wonderful colleague and we had much in common as fellow northerners.

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She was a great support to me when I started in UCD. I have lots of fond memories of her. Sincerely condolences to her entire family.

So sorry to hear this sad news. Susan was exceptionally kind and supportive to me in my early years in UCD nearly 30 years ago and was always great company. A real force of nature with a mischievous sense of humour. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Susie. We spent many happy times together in Brussels when she worked there in the early 80s. She was always full of life. We kept in touch over the years but didn't get to meet up.
Deepest sympathy to her brother Kevin and family and the Hedigan family. May she r.i.p

I am so sad to read that Susan has died. I remember Susan from UCD she was the go-to person regarding grant opportunities both in Ireland, Europe and worldwide for academic staff and postgraduates. She was such a character and so entertaining and a breath of fresh air. I am thinking of her family and friends at this very sad time. May Susan rest in peace as she is now reunited with her beloved David. Susan, you will be sorely missed by all who knew you.

Am so sad to hear of the death of Susie, such a wonderful warm vivacious woman. My late husband Ciaran and David were great pals in David’s Paris days and once back in Dublin the 4 of us enjoyed many happy times. Rest in peace dear Susie.

So sorry to hear of Susan's passing ,we have fond memories of her calling in to our shop,a lovely lady, may she rest in peace ,reunited with her devoted david. Rip Susan.

Condolences to All Susan's family & friends. We have very fond memories of David & Susan & had many great chats when they visited Hunter's Hotel- "one of their favouirte places" May Susan be re-united with David & Rest in Peace 🙏Sleep tight Susan x

Sincere condolences to Susie's and the Hedigan's family. We will always cherish the many great memories of spending time together with Susie and David at the Humbert Summer School in Mayo - over dinners, discussions and lectures. RIP, Susie

Susan was a gorgeous, generous, lovely person. Really sad to hear she has left us.
RIP Susan & unite with David.

Sincere condolences on Susan’s sudden & untimely death Kevin & my condolences also to the Hedigan family. Susan was well known to all her neighbours, we will miss seeing her & chatting to her .