Pamela G. Irwin

Condolences

Robert Coulter lit a candle and writes,
This is so unbelievable, so devastating, so quick. I will miss your smile, your warmth, your sense of humour, your insights, your selflishness, and your friendship. Most of all I will simply miss you.
03/03/2023 09:59 am
Joseph DeGaetani lit a candle and writes,
I only had the pleasure to meet Pam when I started at the university Fall 2020. In the time I knew her, she continually showed that she had an infinite capacity for love and helpfulness. I mentioned half jokingly that my wife was looking for a job and could replace a staff member who was retiring. Pam remembered that, and personally came to my office to inform me of another opening in the department that they'd love to have my wife apply for. This is outside the dozens of times she happily followed me back to my office as I had accidentally locked myself out. Pam was a real treasure, and I'll forever be glad I got to know her for the time that I did.
03/03/2023 10:11 am
Professor Jinfa Cai writes,
In 1996, I joined the faculty at the Department of Math Sciences, University of Delaware. Pam assisted me in many different ways, from travel arrangements to budgeting for grant proposal preparation. In the past 15 years, I have hosted over 20 visitors, and Pam was the one helped for their paperwork (in order to apply for their visa). All of these visitors had lunch with Pam. They all sent condolences, and it is just too shocking with the news. Pam is kind person and a problem solver. She is a "lifeline" at the university. Whenever I run into issues, Pam had ideas to resolve them. Pam, you are missed, and just cannot believe that is a fact now. When I visited you last November at Christiana Hospital, you talked about the eagerness to come back to UD. Pam, rest in peace! Family of Pam, my heart goes out to you for the loss of dear Pam. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
03/03/2023 10:39 am
Emily Wood lit a candle and writes,
My thoughts and prayers are with Pam's family and close friends. May eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
03/03/2023 11:21 am
Aanuoluwapo Joshua Adigun lit a candle and writes,
I knew her very briefly while I sought admission to the Department of Mathematical Sciences here at the University of Delaware. She was so pleasant in her responses to my emails and welcomed me pleasantly when I arrived. She was so concerned about my accommodation because I came with my family. Shortly after knowing her, I received a message from the Department's chair that she had cancer and was undergoing chemo. I only hoped that she would be back. Ma'am, rest in the bosom of our lord. You'll be greatly missed.
03/03/2023 11:43 am
Pak-Wing Fok writes,
She was such a wonderful human being: kind, friendly, and helpful to everybody. She devoted herself to our Department. You will be sorely missed by all of us.
03/03/2023 11:53 am
Rakesh writes,
A warm and kind person, with a ready laugh, and so good at whatever she did. For the 30 years she was in the math department, faculty and students knew to go to Pam if they had a problem, no matter how daunting the problem. She always came back with a solution.
03/03/2023 01:02 pm
Jingmei Qiu lit a candle and writes,
We miss you so so much, Pam!
03/03/2023 02:04 pm
Christopher Raymond writes,
Pam was the first person I met when I came to Delaware, and from that first meeting she was always friendly, cheerful, and incredibly helpful. She helped keep the department running and everyone is going to miss her. To Pam's family, please know that she was loved and appreciated by so many of us. My deepest condolences to everyone in Pam's family.
03/03/2023 02:15 pm
Sebi Cioaba writes,
Pam Irwin was an amazing person and will be missed by many people. RIP, Pam!
03/03/2023 07:45 pm
Patrick & Bonnie McDonald lit a candle and writes,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Irwin family and may the good Lord hold Pam in the palm of his hand.
03/04/2023 04:00 pm
David and Leslie Walker lit a candle and writes,
Our deepest condolences to the Irwin family ~ we are so sorry for your loss.
03/04/2023 07:00 pm
Dawn Berk writes,
I've known Pam since I joined the Math Department in 2014. Pam was such an integral part of our department! She was very kind, smart, organized, and thoughtful. To Pam's family, please know that she was appreciated, respected, and loved by her UD colleagues. She will be missed by so many. May her memory be a blessing.
03/05/2023 11:16 am
Betty Walls lit a candle and writes,
I am very sad to hear that Pam has left us. I had worked for 15 years with her and enjoyed her guidance and friendship. I would like to the family to know that those years were a joy for me. I know you will miss her and feel as though there is a spot in your heart that is not full, but remember the good times that you had with her. Also remember that God claims his own and she is at peace and home with him.
03/05/2023 05:55 pm
Richard Stat writes,
Alan and Peter, so sorry for your loss. I didn't really know Pam but reading the notes of others is an inspiration. Wishing you strength.
03/06/2023 08:25 am
Dave Caldwell lit a candle and writes,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved talking to Pam, stopping by her office for chats about both work and family issues. She helped me get acquainted to Math when I started in 2013 and was a constant source of insight and information. I will miss her very much. The place will not be the same without her.
03/06/2023 01:37 pm
Yvonne Ou writes,
I have known Pam since late 90's when I was a graduate student. She was such an amazing person - smart, intelligent, genuine and truly the light and salt for this world. Thank you for all the help, your kind words and the support over all these years. I will forever miss you, Pam. Rest in peace.
03/07/2023 08:28 pm
Mokshay Madiman lit a candle and writes,
Pam, I will deeply miss your friendship. Apart from being a patient, warm presence in the department whom everyone knew could provide the ultimate and efficient solution to any administrative tangles, you exemplified to me a life of selfless service and of finding meaning and joy in little things despite the many circumstances that can drag one down. I enjoyed stopping by your office for a chat every now and then, on many topics ranging from fiction to good mead. I will reflect your optimism and believe that you found peace towards the end. Farewell, Pam.
03/07/2023 11:06 pm
Eirini Kilikian lit a candle and writes,
My condolences to Pam's family and friends. I was devastated by the news and will sorely miss having her in the department. I met Pam when I joined UD in 2017, and it was immediately clear what an amazing person she was. Always thoughtful, helpful and optimistic. Truly irreplaceable and a rare character. Memory eternal to Pam.
03/08/2023 09:51 am
Bettyann Daley writes,
I have known Pam for many, many years and valued her friendship. She was amazing and so talented. I will miss her immensely. She was an amazing person and I send my deepest condolences to her family.
03/09/2023 01:00 pm
Fioralba Cakoni lit a candle and writes,
Pam was a beautiful soul. She was a great listener, sensitive, understanding, helpful, intellectual and professional. From the first day I arrived at UD, Pam warmly welcome me. During the 15 years of my stay at UD, Pam become an important person to me, and remained a great friend after I left for Rutgers. I will cherish every moment of our special friendship. Pam will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace!
03/09/2023 07:00 pm
Novi Bong lit a candle and writes,
Pam herself is a light! She brought so much joy and light to my life. I am very impressed how she can always be available to help me out, no matter what day, what time of the day. She always greets me with a smile. She figures out solutions to all problems I bring to her. Pam, thank you for your kindness. You will continue to live in my heart. I miss you.. Rest in peace, dear..
03/10/2023 04:03 pm
Mahya Ghandehari lit a candle and writes,
I still cannot believe that we have lost Pam. She was such a kind, cheerful, and generous person, who made our Department a welcoming place. She will be sorely missed.
03/10/2023 04:43 pm
Felix Lazebnik lit a candle and writes,
In addition to professional excellence, always willing and being able to help, Pam was a dear and close friend of mine for all the years she had been in the department. We talked and laughed about everything. We recommended books and movies to each other. I will always cherish my memories of Pam. My condolences to all close to her.
03/10/2023 04:53 pm
Peter Monk writes,
Pam: you were such a wonderful colleague and friend. I will always miss your happy smile, help and advice.
03/10/2023 08:29 pm
Li-An Chen lit a candle and writes,
My sincere condolences to Pam's family and friends. Pam, I will always remember your smile and wisdom. Rest in peace.
03/10/2023 09:33 pm
Jan Burns lit a candle and writes,
It is so hard to believe that Pam is no longer with us. She had such a big heart and was so gracious and kind to everyone around her. I had the pleasure of working with Pam for 21 years in the Math dept. When I started there she was so welcoming and helpful. She made you feel comfortable around her. She was such an easy person to talk to. I have fond memories of her stories about her cat, and her feeding the foxes, squirrels, raccoons, and birds in her back yard. She put out quite a spread for them and made me laugh at how she described their behaviors. Even the little critters knew the big heart she had and they brought her great pleasure. We developed a friendship over the years that I missed very much when I retired in 2020. I am better for having known her and I will forever miss her. Thank you Pam for all your kindness and friendship. Rest peacefully.
03/10/2023 11:46 pm
Gilberto Schleiniger writes,
In the 30 years that I had Pam as a colleague, I never saw her in a bad mood. She was very bright and talented, extremely helpful, a great friend, always very positive, making it impossible for me not to be a more positive person myself after our conversations, whether during the working hours or later as I often stopped by her office to chat a bit — just a lovely and unforgettable gem of a person. Wherever you are now, Pam, I hope you can feel the warm embrace of all of us who admired you and cherished your friendship. I will always have fond memories of your times in the department. Thank you!
03/11/2023 12:56 am
Vlad and Mary Taranchuk lit a candle and writes,
Our condolences to Pam’s family and those close to her. Pam was always unfailingly optimistic in our interactions with her. Always willing to lend a helping hand and was always able to resolve any problems we came to her with. We will miss you!
03/11/2023 07:58 am
Constantin and Cristina Bacuta writes,
Rest in Peace, dearest Pam! Your professionalism was unmatched, and was essential to our successes. Thank you for your kindness and your friendship that have been uplifting us, comforting us and inspiring us for eighteen years. You will be missed and remembered, especially when the spring flowers and cherry trees bloom again year after year. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends!
03/11/2023 08:17 am
Dorothy S Diggins writes,
My deepest condolences to Pam's family. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Pam was a wonderful, kind person and co-worker. She will be missed by all who knew her.
03/11/2023 02:34 pm
Mary Ann Null lit a candle and writes,
Condolences to her family. Pam will be missed by so many. I appreciated Pam's lighthearted nature.
03/16/2023 03:43 pm
Y-J Leung lit a candle and writes,
Dear Pam: I was shocked to hear the sad news from a graduate student when I dropped by the department office last weekend. Throughout all my years at UD, I was always grateful for your kind help in various situations. You made my life a bit easier. Among many things, I enjoyed talking to you about the hazardous road conditions in Yorklyn and Hockessin during the snow days. I'll miss you.
04/03/2023 01:40 pm