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In tribute, we’re jumping back five years, to the lady’s entry to My Greystones, first published in
Mind you, it took Nan Avery a few years to find her own little slice
Only trouble was, the Averys were on the dark side of the street. So, Nan being a sun lover, the family had to move one last time. To the house right across the street. Finally, here,
And such an Escher-esque journey to that perfect home
That sweet house on La Touche Close is also positioned, rather handily, right in the centre of Nan’s world, being a
Throw in some bridge, some yoga, some flower arranging, those morning swims, the odd tipple with Marie Padley, and a regular discussion with Paddy Roche over The Irish Times crossword, and you’ve got yourself a life balance that would make the Dalai Lama
Thank You For The Days: Nan Avery
ruly one of our favourite Greystones people, we are deeply saddened to hear this morning that 
Nan Avery has passed.
2015…
of heaven here. The former Ms Rycroft made the move from 
Turnpike. Three burglaries later, and it was Greystones’ cutest cul-de-sac, La Touche Close, its back garden neighbouring with the railway line. And therefore hard for dirtbags to reach.
with a sun-drenched garden, Goldilocks had found a home that was just right.
means Nan Avery fits right in on La Touche Close, which should really be called Milliners’ Row, given the amount of mad hatters who live down there.
scone’s throw from the Holy Rosary Church and only a quick shuffle over to Bochelli’s for a quick glass of Merlot. Ah, you can’t beat a little blood of Christ in the late afternoon. Followed by a little flutter on 
the horses.
green with envy.
home too, Nan becoming captain of the Greystones Golf Club and commodore of the Greystones Sailing Club. previous post
6 comments
Rest in peace Nan, a lovely lady, you will be missed…
Condolences to the family from all the staff in Caremark xx
A third batch of comments on Nan from our social media – including a thank you from Nick and the family…
Nick Avery
Thank you all for your messages of condolence and affection for Ma. We always knew how revered she was within our extended family, but the messages of love for her have been wonderful and whilst we shouldn’t really be surprised, they have been a real c… See More
Teresa Mooney
Deepest sympathies to all the Avery family on the sad death of their dear mum Nan. RIP Nan. The Mooney family
Louise Ormston
Lovely woman, May she rest in peace. Thinking of her family at this very sad time x
Minella Seery
Nan was one in a million. RIP
Noeleen Hatton Evans
Very sad news. Sincere condolences Liz and Louise. RIP
Liam Drumgoole
Sad to hear of the passing of a truly lovely lady; Nan Avery. Liz and Louise – you are in my thoughts. May she Rest In Peace.
Gwen Paskins
So sad for you all. Xxx
Myles Mcgrath
Sorry for your loss Nick
David Breda Keogh
R .I.P Nan . Sincere sympathy to all the family and friends . Breda .
Anne Tiernan
What a lovely lady. I played bridge with her lots of times. RIP Nan x
Martin Doyle
So sad to read this… a lovely lady… brings back very fond memories of sailing in Greystones. Sincere condolences to Andrew, Nick and the girls…
Jacqueline Dowling
So sad,a lovely lady,a joy to meet and chat too,we will all really miss her.x
Paul Hayden
What a wonderful gentle lady. May she rest in peace. Sincere condolences to all the family. RIP Nan.
Mary Kavanagh
RIP NAN
Karl Hurley
RIP NAN
Willie Conway
Rest in peace
Siobhan Byrne
Rest in Peace
Brenda Chambers Leo
RIP Nan Avery… you were one in a million …. thinking of you Liz & Louise and all your family
Ann Reilly
So sorry to hear of Nans passing A real lady RIP
Aishling Mitchell
Sonia Halligan r.i.p Nan. Elite loved you x
Deirdre Hackett Mooney
Such a lady Nan will be sadly missed sending love to all the family
Siobhán Stack
Thinking of you Lou and Liz. May your wonderful mum rest in peace xxxx
Michael McNaughton
Condolences Nick to you and family.
Mo Gahan
So sorry to hear. A real lady and a dear friend to our own mum. Deepest sympathies to Nick, Andrew, Louise and Liz xxxx
Anna O’Rourke
So sorry to hear this, a lovely lady. Sincere condolences to all her family.
Calisto Zeus
Oh No! Nan was in my bridge club …such a lady. Condolences to her family
Gina Megannety
Amazing lady.
Victor Megannety
RIP Nan
Jennifer Moore
Sad day indeed… lovely lady
Viv Gleeson
A true lady who will be missed
RIP Nan
Geraldine O’Donnell
Thinking of you all. Nan was a beautiful lady and a great neighbour. She will be missed by all. May she rest in Peace. x
Fiachra Etchingham
First Lady Commodore of Greystones Sailing Club. A great person and a lovely (one time) neighbour.
Gillian Demery
So sorry to hear that such a lady and a great neighbour to my brother and sister in law may she rest in peace
Lorna Harmon
Such a beautiful lady, condolences to Liz & Louise & family. X
Roisin Hickey
An absolute lady, a pleasure to know and a great friend of my mums , Nan your at peace now chatting away to mum once again sharing many a laugh xxxx
Francis Donnelly
Very sorry to hear of Nan’s passing. She was a great champion of the juniors in Greystones SC. Sympathies to Andrew, Nick, Lizzie and Lulu.
Katie Gammell
So sad to hear beautiful lady xx
Jane Ryan Friel
So sorry to hear this sad news, such a lovely person. Mrs Avery will be missed. Sincere condolences to Nick Avery, Louise, Liz and Andrew.
Jody Connaughton
Sad news indeed. Deepest sympathy to Liz, Lou and family.
David Dodd
Since opening my pharmacy nearly 5 years ago , all of us in Dodds became very close to Nan and her lovely family. We will all miss her. May she rest now in peace.
Deirdre Boyne
Give my mum a hug when you see her Nan
Celine Timmons
RIP Nan
Anne Kelly
Very sorry to hear of this beautiful lady’s passing. Nan was such a lovely caring lady. Rip xx
Siobhan Hanley
Loved having chats with her, such an elegant and lovely lady. Rest in peace Nan condolences to the family.
Colm Mulligan
Lovely tribute as always Paul.
Geraldine Harmon
Sad news, condolences to Liz, Louise and family, may she Rest in Peace
Ann-Marie Greene
Ah such sad news thinking of all Nans family and friends at this truly sad time
Tom O’Byrne
Absolute lady and may you rest in peace Nan. So sorry for your loss Liz & Lou.
Noeleen Graves
Very sad to hear of Nan’s passing Rest In Peace.
Paula Gilbert
So sorry to hear that the beautiful Nan has passed. She was always such a kind, caring person, ready to stop for a chat. She arranged our wedding flowers many moons ago. Greystones will be a lesser place without her. Thinking of the Avery family today.… See More
Sandra Fitzgerald
So sorry to hear of your loss Liz and Louise
Alison Norman
Deepest sympathy, such a lovely lady and neighbour
Carol McEvoy
RIP condolences to the family
Clare Lawton
I remember Nan…RIP! xxx
Richard Ricky Slevin
RIP Nan
Michelle Johnston
We will all miss you your dearly from the ladies at shapes
Nuala Bush
RIP Nan I use to chat with her after mass when home on holiday my sister was very friendly with her (Lily Tighe)
Catherine Whelan
Rest in Peace Nan. Such a beautiful kind lady.
So sorry to hear of your mum’s passing. I have fond memories Liz of your mum’s many visits to Dubai…a lovely lady indeed. You are all in my thoughts… RIP Nan xx
And some more comments…
Gillian Reid So sad to hear, such a lovely lady, RIP
Richard Roche Very sad to hear of Nan’s passing. Truly a lovely person. Thinking of you, Liz and Louise.
Tom O’Meara Deepest sympathy to Nick, Andy, Liz and Lou on the sad loss of your lovely Mum.
May she rest in Peace.
David Lowen Saddened to learn of Nan’s death. She was a lovely lady and always a pleasure to bump into on a walk
May she rest in peace
Orla Wynne So sorry to hear this, R.I.P Nan, love to Liz, Louise, Nick & Andy at this sad time xx
Pauline Mitchell Lynch So sorry to hear, Liz,Lou and family our deepest sympathy to u all, such a lady, a beautiful lady x
Helen Magee Byrne So sorry to hear this sad news. A beautiful lady inside and out she will be greatly missed in Greystones RIP
Eimear Caffrey Such a gorgeous elegant lady dear Nan. Loads of lovely memories from growing up in Greystones. Deepest sympathy to Andrew Nick Liz & Louise at this terribly difficult time. RIP Nan
Dara Kelly RIP Nan. A truly beautiful lady in every way.
Liz Reid RIP Mrs Avery, fond memories of her in Greystones Golf Club, always so soft spoken. Condolence to all her family ,
FIONA ROCHE Pharmacy Such a wonderful lady and a great friend of my Mum! Always so elegant and a great sense of humour! RIP Nan
Louis O’meara Ahh no. Such a wonderful lady. My condolences to all her extended family . RIP Nan
Jeannine Murphy Beautiful lady, always enjoyed seeing her when I was home. She was a huge part of life in Greystones for me, great friend of my Mums. Sincere condolences to Nick Andy Lou and Liz xx
Yvonne Carré So very sorry to hear this sad news. Sincere condolences to Liz and all the family x
Billy Byrne Very sorry to hear that sad news.RIP Best wishes to Nick Andy Liz and Lou.
Brian Reynolds R.I.P. Nan. ❤️
Karen Kelly RIP Nan x
Mary Upton So sad to hear this. Deepest condolences to Liz, Louise and family. X
Stephen Donnelly Rest in Peace!
David Evans RIP
Linda Linnie Fond memories HRC
Sorry to hear of your loss . My condolences to your family. May your mam rest in peace now . Stobart air crew .
Just some of the early comments from our social media…
Kim Bates Hayden
Rest in peace Nan, our sincere condolences to her family and all those that loved her.
Kevin Keyes
What a beautiful lady.. RIP Nan
Colman Seaver
RIP Nan, such a beautiful lady, deepest condolences to Louse, Liz, Andrew and Nick.
Patrick Lynch
So sorry to hear this . Just a lovely lady RIP
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Paula McGuinness Goodfellow
So sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy to all her family. May she rest in peace x
Kenny Whyte
Very sorry to hear, a wonderful lady, My thoughts are with Liz & Lou and the lads.
Romi Haughton Gray
RIP Nan. She was amongst many other things a wonderful neighbour to my in-laws who are saddened by her passing. RIP to a real lady. x
Mary Philpott
Beautiful elegant lady RIP
Niamh Egan
Such a beautiful lady both inside and out. RIP nan
Rachel Fallon
So sorry to hear this. My condolences to all the family.
Louise Nolan
An absolute lady, so sad to hear this. May she rest in peace x
Bairbre de Buitléar
So sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Avery. I caddied for her many times when I would already have caddied a round with my mother! She was always elegant, tanned, smiling, always wearing orangey red lipstick that looked incredibly glamorous. She was a wholesome happy lady and I was delighted to have known her. My sympathies to all her lovely family. Grá Bairbre de Buitléar ( Barbara Flood)
Richard Aldridge
Rest in peace Mrs Avery
Mary O’Neill
A wonderful lady. Privileged to have known her. R.I.P. Nan.
Eoin Woods
Ah no . Lovely lady . May she rest in peace . My condolences to the Avery family ❤️
Hilary Moroney
With deepest sympathy to the Avery family on the loss of your beautiful Mum.
Mary Moody
Rip Mrs Avery. X
Nicola Hatton McGill
Sincere condolences to Liz & family at this sad time RIP
Debbie Thompson
Rest In Peace Nan
James Sweeney
RIP
Jonathan Leonard
RIP condolences to all the family
Brian Reynolds
R.I.P. Nan.