Brendan Forde

Sincere sympathy to all of the Forde family on the death of Brendan. May he rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Sincere condolences to Angela, Marion, John, Breda and Elaine and the extended Forde family. We learned of his untimely passing on our return to Ireland. Brendan was an inspiring colleague, a true positive force for good with an exceptional sense of fairness and social justice. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh anam dílis.

Sincere condolences to Mrs. Forde and the extended Forde family. As Principal of St. Nicholas N.S., Mr. Forde fostered a great love of music and particularly singing at school. As a very proud Mayo man, no child left school without knowledge of Irish history and particularly the activism of Michael Davitt or indeed where Straide is on the map. He contributed significantly to the development of the school over many years and I’m very sorry to read of his passing in the local paper today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

John and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to John , Nessa , Marion , Breda , Elaine , Angela and all the extended family . We are so sorry to hear about the untimely passing of Brendan . Thinking of you in the days and weeks to come . May he rest in peace .

My sincere condolences to Breda & all the Forde family on the sad passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Angela, Marion, John, Breda and Elaine on Brendan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

My sympathy to you all on the sad death of Brendan a neighbour and friend of our family in Kiltimagh.
May he Rest in Peace with those gone before him .

A wonderful and inspiring Principal
Deepest sympathies to his family, neighbours and close friends
(Mary Best-Lydon's sister)

Our condolences to Angela, Marion, John, Breda, Elaine and the extended Forde and Coyne families. May Brendan rest in peace.
From the Heavey family.

Our sincere condolences to John, your mam, Angela and sisters, Marion, Breda and Elaine on the sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

My dear friend Breda,
I have read the tributes and it is clear to me now where you get your empathy, compassion and warmth.
I am sorry for your immeasurable loss. May your dad rest in peace.

Adding to my previous condolences,I omitted to explain my absence from Breadan’s
Funeral,I am actually out of the country.
Mary Divilly Sheehy
Knocknacarra ex Cordarragh

Our sincere condolences to Angela and family on the sad loss of Brendan. Rip

What a wonderful educator he was. My son attended Claddagh school. I was a single mother struggling to get assessments for him and Brendon was mine and my sons advocate on so many occasions. He played a huge part in the success that my son is now. I will always hold a place in my heart for him. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Our sincerest sympathy to Angela and all the family on the sad passing of Brendan. R.I.P.
He was kind, friendly and helpful to us. We will miss his friendly smile.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Dear Breda,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Sincere Condolences to the Forde family on the passing of Brendan. A wonderful principle, and only as you get older and wiser you appreciate the things that he done for the school. I'll forever associate "Oh Holy Night" with Mr Forde and the Claddagh Christmas Carols. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Elaine and all of the Forde family for the loss of their wonderful father Brendan. I hope you are surrounded by lots of love at this difficult time. X

My sincere sympathy to Elaine and family on the sad passing of your Dad, Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Dear John and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your father Brendan's passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

John & family,
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved Dad. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

Sincere condolences John, Nessa, Donagh, Iarla, Siomha and the wider Forde family on Brendans passing. May he rest in peace.
Carol, Kev, Matthew & Mark

My deepest sympathy for your dad's loss elaine 🙏🏻 im so very sorry for your loss. Please may be rest in peace and hope your whole family are doing ok. Big hugs, Gemma ❤️

To Brendan's family...Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.We are keeping you in our prayers.....May Bendan rest in peace x

Deepest sympathies to Marion and all the Forde family and extended families on the very sad passing of your beloved Dad Brendan. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

*A very good man*

Made sure every child in the community at the time was enrolled into formal school. Despite cultural differences, Brendan Forde carried everyone along , providing equal opportunities for all and an enabling playing field for all to emerge their best.

*He’s certainly in Heaven*.

Loved to sing 🎵 his gospel
and a forerunner of Christmas Carol at Claddagh church ⛪️ , with him singing solo to his favourite Carol song ‘O Night Divine.
Many would have awesome memory of him

May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏽

Pls Accept Our Condolences.

Chris Okeke & family

*A very good man*.
Made sure every child in the community at the time is enrolled into formal school. Despite cultural differences, Brendan Ford carried everyone along , providing equal opportunities for all and an enabling playing field for all to emerge their best.
*He’s certainly in Heaven*.
Loved to sing 🎵 his gospel
and a forerunner of Christmas Carol at Claddagh church ⛪️ , with him singing solo to his favourite Carol song ‘O night divine.
Many would have awesome memory of him.
May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏽

Brón ar an mbás. Sincerest sympathy to Angela, Art and extended family on the death of Brendan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

John, we were very saddened to hear the news of your beloved Dad's passing. Sending our most sincere condolences and all our love to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Sorry for your trouble,may BrendanRIP always enjoyed my rounds of golf with Brendan,a good man

Sincere condolences to Angela and family on the sad passing of Brendan.Sorry we were not able to attend the funeral.Brendan did a lot for The Claddagh school,he was much appreciate.May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to the Forde and Coyne Families on the sad passing of Brendan, May his gentle soul rest in peace. You are all in our prayers at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to the forde family on the passing of Brendan. A true gentleman.

Deepest condolences to all the family of Mr Forde. He was a wonderful man. He set the standard for classes for children with autism in mainstream schools. It meant that all of our boys could attend school together which meant the world to us. His kindness and understanding will never be forgotten. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry for the loss of mr forde such a lovely man and always so helpfully to anyone who needed it so good to my family after the passing of my mother ill never forget it i meet him in tesco on the fr griffin road a few month back and he told me i dont need to call him mr forde anymore and my answer was you will always be mr forde to me we had a good laugh rest in paradise you will be sadly missed r.i.p xx

My deepest sympathies Angela, Marion, John, Breda & Elaine. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Brendan leaves a great legacy.
Sending love.

Deepest sympathy to all of the family on the death of Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dear John and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathies to the Forde family on the loss of Brendan

John, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you, Nessa and the children as well as your mother and wider family.

Condolences to all the family on the sad passing of Mr Forde, lovely memories of attending the claddagh school and marching in the school band which he was so proud of, a gentleman always,would meet him in BlackRock nearly every morning swimming.rest in peace Mr Forde.

Sending love to Aunty Angela and family. I have many happy memories of Uncle Brendan, always laughing, smiling, and singing. All our love, Sarah, Hux, Kitty, and Jimi xx

Dearest Breda, Ruaidhri, Robyn, Lachlan & Zachy we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and Grandad. We are sure he is looking over you all especially in the weeks, months and years ahead. He is always with you in your hearts. We are thinking of you and praying for his gentle soul. May he rest in eternal peace.

Angela, Breda and the Forde family. So sorry to hear of Brendan's passing, my deepest sympaties to you all. May he Rest In Peace.

My deepest condolences. Brendan did so much for community and was a pioneer for so many projects in education. His opinions and thoughts were appreciated on so many occcasions. Rest in peace.

Elaine & family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to all the family on Brendan’s passing. Fond memories of him in kiltimagh many moons ago. Always the gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Angela and all the Family at this very sad time. May Brendan's Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Angela, Marion, John,Breda and Elaine on the passing of Brendan, loving husband and Dad.
May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Comhbhrón ó chroí to all of Brendan’s loved ones. Only yesterday we were speaking glowingly about him at our 1965 St Pat’s Reunion Group in Dublin. A true gentleman and ultimate professional. An innovative and imaginative Principal of a unique school with a great tradition. Ceol na nAingeal agus Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

My sincere sympathy to Angela and family on the sad passing of Brendan. Fond memories of Taibhdhearc days!

Sincere condolences to Angela, Elaine, Breda, John, Marion and all the extended family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Brendan rest in peace.

Angela, Breda and all the Forde family and Coyne Family. So sorry to hear that Brendan has passed away. Apologies cannot attend funeral mass today. Thinking of you all and please God better days ahead. May Brendan RIP Bernie McGinley.

My sincere condolences to John and all the Forde family. May Brendan rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the Forde family on the sad passing of Brendan, a school friend from Ballyglass NS. RIP.

Deepest sympathy to Brendans family. Thank you, Mr Forde. RIP

Condolences to Elaine, Art and the Forde Family on the sad passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Our sincerest sympathies to Breda, Elaine and family on the passing of dear Brendan. May he rest in eternal peace.

My sincere condolences Marion to you, your mum and all your family at this very sad time. Codhladh sámh Brendan.