Roscommon school expresses deep sadness at death of former teacher
The late Mary Murray.
The Scoil Mhuire Strokestown school community has expressed its deep sadness following the death of Mary Murray, who was described as a "much-valued and respected" former member of staff.
Ms Murray joined the school in 1976 and gave many years of dedicated service until her retirement in 2011.
During her time in Scoil Mhuire, she taught both English and Religion with great passion and commitment.
In social media message, the school said she had "a quiet and gentle presence with an unassuming nature, yet possessed a quiet strength and determination, especially when it came to supporting school activities and events".
"Mary was deeply involved in school life. She played a significant role in organising and supporting carol services and school masses, in particular our opening school masses and graduation masses. Mary was always willing to help with charitable causes, including collections for Concern, Trocaire and St. Vincent de Paul, reflecting her strong sense of compassion and care for others.
"She was particularly considerate and supportive of students with additional needs, always striving to bring out the best in every student in her care. Her inclusive approach ensured that all students felt valued and encouraged.
"Throughout her years in Scoil Mhuire, Mary formed many lifelong friendships among staff and left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of working with her. She will be remembered as a kind, dedicated and gracious colleague - truly a lady in every sense of the word," said the school.
Scoil Mhuire expressed its deepest sympathy to Mary’s husband Francis, her sons Padraig and Damien, her daughters Maria and Thérèse (who is also a colleague at the school) and their families.
Ms Murray (née McDonnell), Lenamalla, Four Roads and Lacken, Rahara, passed away peacefully today, Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family and in the devoted care of the staff at The Claddagh Ward at Galway University Hospital.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. followed by removal (via Sandfield, Lacken and Athleague) to Damien and Martina’s home in Lenamalla.
Removal on Saturday morning at 11.15 a.m., arriving to the Church of Christ the Good Shepherd, Four Roads for Funeral Mass at 11.30 a.m.. Burial afterwards in Tisrara Cemetery.
