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Betty was known for her life-long love of fashion and her sense of elegance. She learned dressmaking while living with an aunt in Manchester.

The bould Betty
big part of Greystones, Betty Spurling has sadly passed…
And although she may have been a quiet woman, Betty’s name will echo on.
Here’s a little history…
Evelynn Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Spurling (nee Redmond) will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her elegance and her business acumen. She died peacefully on January 25 surrounded by her loving family in the care of Kilcoole Lodge Nursing Home.
Born in 1935, Betty was the eldest of seven children. The Redmond family initially lived in Bray, before moving to Greystones. As a teenager, she worked in the Penny Cooks cafe in Greystones and also in a sweet factory in Bray.
Betty was known for her life-long love of fashion and her sense of elegance. She learned dressmaking while living with an aunt in Manchester.
It was also while in Manchester that Betty won a modelling competition in 1953. However, she decided to move home to Greystones.
Later, she moved to London where she married the love of her life, builder Ossie Spurling from Greystones, in 1954.

Ossie as a boy with his dad, John c1939
big part of Greystones, Betty Spurling has sadly passed…
And although she may have been a quiet woman, Betty’s name will echo on.

Betty was also renowned for her skill as a businesswoman. Her ventures included a florist, a bed and breakfast and a hardware store. The family bought the former Ormonde Cinema in Greystones in the 1970s. From this, they would develop a thriving family-owned business group which includes the Movies @ cinema multiplexes in Gorey, Co. Wexford, and Dundrum, and Swords, Co. Dublin.

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Just found this news about Betty Spurling. I am deeply moved and saddened to realise that this great person is gone. Having worked many years in Ormonde Cinema with Mrs Spurling and having her as a close neighbour, she developed a great relationship and respect in me that I can only express my biggest gratitude having her in my life. She was an amazing person with a great personality. I will miss her. My much lated condolences to her family.
Just some of the messages of condolence on our social media…
Helena Darby
Beautiful lady. Rest in peace…
Debbie Thompson
What a beautiful lady she was, RIP Mrs Spurling. Sincere condolences to all of the family
Mary Molloy
Sorry to hear the passing of Mrs.Spurling such a beautiful lady thoughts are with all the Spurling family at this sad time ♥
Peter Robbie
Another old Greystonian leaves us. RIP Betty. Condolences to Graham and the rest of the family.
Nicola Lawless
Very sad news condolences to the Spurling family ❤️
Dee Donohoe
So sorry to hear of your loss, my heartfelt condolences to all the family. Your mum was such a beautiful lady.
Bethann Hourican
Rest in Peace.
Condolences to all the Spurling family
Juliana Demery
Very Sad News. Thinking of the Spurling Family and extended family and friends.
RIP Beautiful Lady. ❤
Leyla Demirsay
Hearing this news this morning has broke my heart what a lady she was always a smile on her face the kindest heart she was one in a million I took great pleasure in caring for Betty may you get the best bed in heaven gone but never forgotten may you yo… See more
Reinielde Verbruggen
A great friend of my mother over the years , condolences to all the family, may she rest in peace.
Jeannine Murphy
Condolences to the Spurling family at this sad time.
Trish O’Neill
So sorry to hear this sad news rest in peace beautiful lady condolences to all the family
Annemarie Hannon
Very sad news condolences to all the family RIP
Hélène Katrina
A beautiful lady always. May she RIP. Condolences to all the family❤
Ann Redmond
Deepest sympathy to all the Spurling family on the passing of Betty. A beautiful glamorous lady and a wonderful mum. Our thoughts are with you all. Dave Ann Katie and Holly Redmond. Rip Betty.
Susan Brambell
A beautiful and graceful lady, may she rest in peace. Condolences to all the family.
Niamh Cavanagh
Oh I’m sorry to hear this news, condolences to all the Spurling family.
Michelle Brice
Sad news Deepest condolences and sympathy to all the Spurling family..a wonderful lady, may she R.I.P.
Sheena Cassidy
Condolences to all the family, gorgeous lady. Rip ❤️
Louise Nolan
So sad to see this, a beautiful lady
Sharyn Conroy
Such sad news, thoughts and prayers are with the spurling family x
Lorraine Mc Nulty
So sad RIP BETTY ❤️
Gillian Fox
I will miss our chats. On behalf of mum and myself – condolences to Ossie, Graham, Debbie, Katinka, Alison, Joanna, Ruth and all Betty’s relations, in-laws and lovely grand children. A new star in heaven.
Valerie O’Connor
Beautiful lady inside and out rest in peace ❤
Gillian Reid
So sorry to hear that Mrs Spurling has passed away. She was such a lovely, elegant beautiful lady ❤️ my heartfelt condolences to all the family xx
Carmel Kelly
Beautiful lady may she rest in peace ❤
Linda Byrne
Rip sorry to the family condolences to you all x
Pauline Mackin
Sincere condolences to the Spurling family on the passing of Betty. Such a beautiful glamerous lady. May she Rest in Peace.
Angela Leonard
Deepest condolences to all the Spurling family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Bealins
Gwen Paskins
The mosßt beautiful woman in Greystones.
Glenna Timmons
Deepest condolences to Graham and the Spurling family
Tom O’Meara
Sincere condolences to all the Spurling and Redmond family on the sad passing of Mrs Spurling. She was such a beautiful, glamorous and friendly lady. May her gentle soul rest in Peace.
James Sweeney
Condolences to the Family. RIP
Pauline Mitchell Lynch
Deepest sympathy to all the family, such a lovely lady x
Roz Mclaughlin
Rest in peace Auntie Betty ❤️❤️
Amanda Sweeney
May she rest in peace. Sending love to Ruth Spurling Joshua and all the Spurling family ❤
Siobhan Brennan
Sincerest condolences to all who will miss her Ruth….what a striking lady. Beautiful words….
Aileen Ryan
Deepest condolences to all the all the family at this sad and difficult time rest in peace Betty
Joan Doherty
Condolences to Graham and all the family RIP Mrs Spurling
Neil Clancy
Sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to all her extended family!
Linda Dooley
What a beautiful lady. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends.
Bernie Colgan Reynolds
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing..She was a lady..Condenses to all the family..Also Graham and the boys..May she R.I.P. Amen.
Isabella M Hickey
A very special lady who will be greatly missed and fondly remembered
Louis O’Meara
Ahhh so sad. Betty was a lovely friendly lady. Always very elegantly dressed too. My condolences to all the Spurling and extended families
Lorraine Martin
May she RIP. Sending condolences to Ruth, Joshua, Joe, Katinka and all the family.
Carole Cafferky
So sorry to hear this sad news. Sincere condolences to Graham and all of the Spurling family. RIP
Eileen Lovett
So sad to hear this what a beautiful lady RIP Betty Condolences to all the family
Debbie Cassidy Canavan
So sorry to hear of your loss Ruth , condolences to you and all your family.
Brenda Clancy
So sorry to hear of your sad news
R.I.P. Mrs Spurling condolences to Graham and all the family from Dara and Brenda Clancy
Kathy Breslin
So sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathies to Joanna and the whole family at this sad time x
David Breda Keogh
So sorry to hear this sad news . Sincere sympathy to Graham and all the family . A beautiful lady , R.I.P. Breda
Jos Kujovic
Such a beautiful photo of Aunty Betty. Exactly as I remember her last time we met in person in 2014. Sending all my love to Uncle Ossie, Graham, Debbie, Katinka, Ally, Ruth, Joanna and all the extended family especially my dad and mum who will miss her heaps
Mary Kelly
Beautiful woman so sad
Shane Traynor
Sorry to here that she was a lovely women
Sheila Kiernan
RIP Mrs Spurling.
Bernie Campbell
RIP Mrs Spurling.
Eilo Vickers
Rest in peace
Ann Stewart
Rip Betty
Paddy Finn
May she Rip
Debbie Howard
Very sad news
Eoin Lenehan
Sad news indeed-our thoughts are with you all.
Maxine Hackett
The most beautiful, elegant lady❤️
Sharon Wells
Ruth. I am so sorry. Xx
Don Mcdonald
Sad day
Henny Lustig
R.i.p.Betty.lovely women.
Janet Farrelly
R.I.P. Betty
Annie Nash
R.i.p
Kathy White
RIP.
Eternity Jewellers
R.l.P. Betty
Aisling Molloy
My condolences to the Spurling family.
Bernie Smith
So,sorry to hear that remember Mrs Spurling from Newcastle really lovely lady may she rest in peace condolences to all the family
Fiona Dowling
Condolences to all the Spurling family. RIP Betty.
Sandra White
So sorry to hear this news. Condolences to all the family. Rest In Peace
Adele Flood
Oh I am so sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace. Condolences to all the Spurling Family.
Doreen Mitchell
Rip condolences to all the spurling family x
Derek White
Condolences to all the Spurling family
Shelley Rogers
Condolences to the Spurling family.
Carol Moroney
Deepest Sympathy to all the Spurling family.
Richard Ricky Slevin
R.I.P. Betty
Jackie Greene-O’Brien
So sorry to hear this sad news thinking of the spurling family at this very sad time rip mrs spurling
Ellen Clancy
R.I.P. Betty lovely lady. Condolence to all her family.
Ann McDermott
Rest in peace Betty, you were always a beautiful lady, will never forget you.
Cliff Evans
So sorry to hear such sad news
One lovely lady. My regards to all the Spurlings. RIP.
Joan Mitchell
condolences to bettys lovely family beautiful lady rest in peav
Dave Caulfield
Sorry for your loss Graham condolences to all the family
Niki Purcell
So sorry to hear this xxx
Austin Galligan
Condolences from Austin Galligan and Family
Mary Finn
R.i.P
Paul Sharkey
Very sad news, My condolences to the Spurling family.