Sylvia Joy Houston
(née Rodway)

My sincere condolences to you and your entire family on your recent loss. No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Your mother blessed so many people with her kindness. Praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories of her and in the knowledge that others are missing her, too.

Dear Kerry, it was with a heavy heart that we received the news about Joy. I remember her kind and fun manner whenever I would cycle up to the house as a child for piano lessons with you. On one occasion she even gave me a piano lesson before my RIAM exam when you were away and we had such a great time together - she really was so full of joy! Sending you and the family all of the best wishes. Louise Healy

Dear Kerry, deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear mum. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Joy and I met when we were 12 years old, went to MGS together, had our teenage years in Dublin and remained friends for 70 years. My deepest sympathy to all her family and friends she was a very special person and a supportive happy friend for 7 decades..

Kerry. So very sorry to see that your Mum has passed away. Worked with your Dad in Hibernian and got to know your Mum from the Social Club Lunches and later on in The Mageough. Deepest sympathy to you and the family,

Dear Kerry, our sympathy to yourself, your family and friends on the sad passing of your mother, Joy.

Deepest sympathy to Joy's family on her passing. She, and her husband, Stewart, will be remembered as long-term loyal members of the Music Appreciation class. in the People's College. May she rest in peace.

Joy was always a pleasure to play against at the bridge table. She was so nice and so polite and was always interested in playing the game. She gave her support to all her bridge colleagues and joy will be missed by us. May she rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Kerry and the Houston family at this sad time.

Joy was a charming, elegant lady and a popular member of the club. She was also a very, very good bridge play. Playing against her and her partner Mary Godsil always kept their opponents on their toes! May she rest in peace.

Sally Keane on behalf of Beechwood Bridge Club

Dear Kerry,
We are all so sorry to hear of your very sad loss. Joy was a beautiful lady, it was always a pleasure to meet her. Thinking of you, Dermot, and extended family at this difficult time. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam dílis.

Kerry, deepest sympathy to you and your family at the news of your mother's passing.

Kerry, your mum was aptly named. Thinking of you and your family in your grief. May she rest in peace
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Deepest condolences Kerry on the passing of your mother. At dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

So sorry to hear this news Kerry, will be thinking of you all tomorrow and sorry that I won’t be there.

So sorry to read this news Kerry. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies are extended to Kerry, Dermot, extended family, friends and relatives.May Joy rest in peace

So sorry to learn of Joy's passing . I recall pleasant Spring breaks in Paris with the Peoples College in which Joy and Stuart participated. They were a lovely warm couple. May they both rest in heavenly peace. Sincere condolences to Joy's family.

Kerry , so sorry to hear about your Mams passing.Sincere sympathy to you and Dermot at this sad time.

Sincere condolences Kerry. May your lovely mother Joy rest in peace.

Kerry, my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mum, Joy. She was always pleasant and warm. Mums are so special : she will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace. Derek

Dear Kerry - deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother.

My deepest condolences to you Kerry & your family. I pray God will comfort you all during your time of grief.

Sincere sympathy to the family of our dear Joy: she and Stewart were stalwarts of The Peoples College Music Class and the social element that followed. As our senior class-member, her enthusiasm, knowledge and delight enhanced our learning. She was friendly and pleasant to all and took a keen interest in everyone.
We have missed them both in recent years but remember them often with love.
'May the Peace if God which passeth all understanding be amongst you and remain with you.. always,."as you commemorate a beautiful lady.

Condolences to Kerry and Dermot on the death of your beloved Mum. A wonderful neighbour and a real lady. She is now reunited with her beloved Stuart.

Dear Kerry, my sincere condolences to you and all your family on the loss of Joy.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of you beloved Mother. We go back a long way in that my parents and hers were great friends and Joy baby sat for myself and my sister when we were young. Both Noreen and our children have lovely memories of Joy when our children took piano lessons from Kerry. She was always so friendly and welcoming - a true lady. May she rest in peace.

Eugene Noreen Mark Claire and Louise Healy

So sorry to hear of the death of dear Joy. Remembering many happy days with Joy and Stewart in Paris with the People's College Group. May these lovely people rest in peace.

God uphold you Kerry,in these sad days.

Dear Kerry, Michael and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Mum was always very warm and encouraging. She will be greatly missed.

Dear Kerry,
So very sorry to hear of your mum's death. She was such a lovely gentle lady. Our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Dear Kerry and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. We will keep her and you in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. Joe & Aodhbha.

Kerry and Dermot, so sorry to hear of your sad loss. Deepest sympathies

To Kerry and family: our condolences on the passing of your mum Joy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, may she rest in peace. Take care.

Dear Kerry,
Both Quynh and I are thinking of you at this time and know what a wonderful relationship you had with your mother. Love as always, Peter, Quynh and the boys.

Deeply saddened to learn of your dear Mother's passing Kerry. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your extended family. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Dear Kerry, Xiao Mei and I are so very sorry to hear of Joy's passing. May she rest in peace. Harry.

Dear Kerry, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Always a difficult loss, I think. Warmest best wishes.