Alan Johnson

So sorry to hear of your mums passing and now your dad Alan. I was your late brother peters girlfriend for a few years and have fond memories of all the family. I’m very sorry for all the loss you have had. Thinking of you Ben and Rachel. Xx you’ll remember me Suzanne xx

So sad to hear of Alan's passing - I was lucky enough to have got to know Ann and Alan over the last 7 years due to our wonderful dogs Choo choo and Bergkamp. We had so many brilliant conversations about the world we live, times past and present...Condolences to the family. May you rest in peace

Dear Ben and Rachel and all the Johnson family,
So sad to hear of Alan's recent passing. Like many who have submitted condolences I got to know Alan at Phoenix Cricket Club. He was a better cricketer than me (not difficult I hear him say!) but, nevertheless, we did play on the same team on occasion. Alan was immensely enjoyable company, a wonderful raconteur (his library of jokes was limitless) and I will miss our all too infrequent get togethers. Rita and I send our deepest sympathy to you all.RIP Alan

Dear Ben, Rachel and all of the Johnson family,

I was so sad to hear about your dear dad Alan’s passing. He and Anne were not only great friends of my parents, Paddy & Maura, but also my cherished godparents. They showed huge affection to me over the years, for which I'm forever grateful. He was such a warm, kind-hearted man, a true gent, as so many have said, and I will always think of him with a smile.

Thinking of you all and sending love. My deepest condolences.

It was with my deepest sorrow that I learned of the passing of Alan. My sincere condolences to Ben and Rachel. I got to know Alan when I joined Phoenix CC in early 1970, when he played on the 1XI and was a very respected fast bowler by all the teams he played against. He had retired when in 1987 I approached him to play for me on the 3rd X1 and to my surprise he agreed. I would say that we had a wonderful understanding and enjoyed every game on the field of play, especially his jokes behind the wicket where he fielded at 1st slip. Alan you were wonderful person to know and will always be in my memory. God bless you and rest in peace.

So sad to hear of the passing of Professor Johnson.
He was a true gentleman and such an amazing,patient teacher
I will be forever grateful for his knowledge and kindness to us all while at RCSI.
May he rest in peace now that he is reunited with his wife, Anne

My sincere condolences to Ben, Rachel and family. Ben and Rachel, your dad would have been so proud of the warm and caring words you gave at his funeral service. Alan had retired when I joined RCSI but I got to meet him at several RCSI Golf outings where we both would plod our way around golf courses - we never won any prizes but Alan was fabulous company, so witty and engaging!! I feel privileged to have known him, May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the family of Prof. Alan Johnson. I got to know Alan during his time as a member of the Medical Council. He was a man of great wit and I am grateful to him for his many recommendations of Italian wine!
May he rest in peace

Sincerest Condolences to Anne and family. Alan was my Thesis supervisor and I wil always be ever grateful for the support , kindness and patience he showed me. He had a wonderful sense of humour and I remember him with great fondness and appreciation.

My sincere sympathy to all the family. Alan was a colleague and friend to my late husband Ronan.

My sincere condolences to the Johnson family. Alan was a wonderful colleague and mentor, he had a marvelous wit and a gorgeous twinkle, a thoroughly warm and caring man. Rest in peace Prof.

Sincere condolences to the Johnson family. You all gave such lovely accounts of him at the funeral. I first met Alan when I started in RCSI, and he was the Dean of the Faculty. I sat beside him at one of my first RCSI social events and he was so welcoming and engaging. In more recent years, I have become his neighbour and it was lovely to catch up with Alan on the road, out walking with his beloved Chu-chu.
May he rest in peace

Dear Rachel, Deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.We only really met annually in Malaysia where he was great company with a quirky sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by many.

I had the pleasure of working with Alan during his time with the Medical Council. He was an incredibly kind man and the most wonderful company on our many accreditation visits and Committee meetings. He was extremely thoughtful, very caring and always remembered even the smallest details about people and their families. His sense of humour was always appreciated and he was a terrific conversationalist. He adored his family, his passion for his work was always evident and he often spoke of his hobbies too - his golf, bridge and his film club! He truly was a unique, generous and kind gentleman - it was a privilege to work with him and he will be genuinely missed. Sending my sincere sympathy to Ben, Rachel, all Alan's grandchildren and his sister Margaret.

A fine bowler and an excellent team player. I still use some of his well-crafted quips – some of which could be repeated in this civilised forum. To read of his jaw-dropping academic prowess is an education – none of this was boasted about in Phoenix CC. Memories abound but – if I was to pick one – it was his stoic acceptance of many unfavourable umpiring determinations – most notably in north county Dublin! It was an absolute joy to have known him. RIP.

Sincere sympathy to the Johnson family on the death of Alan.
He was a talented biochemist, excellent administrator and kind gentleman.
It was an honour to have known him .
Suaimhneas siorai da anam.

Dear Rachel, Ben and family,
My sincere sympathy on the death of your Dad, Alan. A true gentleman, full of warmth and fun.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Margaret

My deepest condolences to the family of Prof. Johnson at this time.

I had the privilege of working with Alan in the Medical Council. What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky that I got the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable and kind person.

May he rest in peace.

Caring thoughts are with you,
Hannah

Sending Ben, Rachel and Alan’s wonderful family loving condolences, you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. I first met Alan in Sydney in 1995 and his decision to accept me into RCSI changed the course of my life and I will be forever grateful. Alan will always have a special place in my heart.

So sad to hear A great man a great teacher as well as mentor and friend. RIP

Very sorry to hear of Alan’s death. Got to know him in Rathfarnham Castle Park thru walking the dogs. Had many a conversation with him about rugby and other sports. A gentleman to the core who was very witty. Sincere condolences to all the extended family.

May he rest in peace.

Rachel, Ben and all of Alan's family and friends,
Please our sincere condolences on the passing of Alan. He was a great character, full of fun and someone we always enjoyed meeting on the corridors of RCSI. He'd always take the time to stop and chat. A true gentleman.
May he sleep peacefully...

Sincere sympathies to Rachel, Ben and Alan’s extended family on their loss. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Kevin (RCSI) and Conchita Nolan

Thinking of Alan's family at this sad time. We were very fond of Alan. From all in Rathfarnham dental x

Very sad to hear of Alan's passing. I only came to know him in recent years as Chair of the Education and Training committee of Medical Council. He was superb in that role and his kindness and warmth were always to the fore. We compared notes on gardening often, he was clearly much more knowledgeable and successful than I was, and happy to share good advice!
A true gentleman. Ar dheis lámh Dé a anam.

I had the privilege of working closely with Alan during his time on the Medical Council. He made a huge impression on me with his wit, wisdom and kindness. He was also terrific, terrific company at all times. So sorry to hear of his passing. R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to Alan's family at this time. I hade the great privilege of knowing Alan through the Medical Council for a number of years. He was a beautiful person who showed great interest at a truly personal level. He will be sorely missed.
May he rest in peace

He was always such a kind teacher, he wanted to see you excel but also enjoy yourself. Rest in Peace Professor Johnson.

I am sad to hear the passing of Professor Alan Johnson. I remember he interviewed me to enter medical school RCSI back in 1996. We all looked forward to his classes in RCSI as he would teach with just a chalk and blackboard and made all the biochemistry pathways and cycles make perfect sense. Till today, I can still recall this knowledge thanks to him. He will be missed greatly. On behalf of me and my RCSI classmates of 2002, a big thank you, Prof AJ. May you rest in peace.
Nurul Aminudin

RCSI has lost one of its greats - Prof Johnson was a brilliant teacher, mentor and most of all a wonderful person. RIP AJ.

My deepest condolences to Prof. Alan Johnson’s family at this sad time.

I had the privilege of working with Alan in the Medical Council for over 10 years. Always a true gentleman with an amazing heart. I will cherish the fond memories of Alan.

May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Rachel and Ben and to all the family. Alan and I were golfing buddies for a number of years in Edmondstown of which I have great memories. He was wonderful, often hilarious, company and I am deeply sorry to learn of his passing. He enriched the lives of many. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved dad Alan,a lovely gentleman,many a conversation we had with him as he did his shopping with us.May he rest in peace.
The staff of Tesco Rathfarnham SC.

I am sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I only met Alan in recent times when I discovered I had a cousin Anne. Sincere condolences from all the Tierney family.

My sincere condolences to Rachel, Ben and family.
I had many great years working with Alan in RCSI and fondly remember bringing the lab team to play 6 a-side cricket and in the later years meeting him on the golf course. Maybe rest in peace.

I was saddened to learn , in the Irish Times today, of Alan’s passing. Sincere condolences to all his family. I first met Alan in Phoenix Cricket Club in the eighties. We played together for many seasons and some of those under his captaincy. He was an excellent team mate, à fine opening bowler, always good humoured and post match great clubman. REST IN PEACE Alan 🏏

My sincere sympathy to Ben and Rachel on your loss

My sincere sympathies to Alan’s family. Alan was an amazing mentor and colleague in RCSI.

I have good memories of working with Alan, when he was Dean of Faculty. His demeanor was one of caring, support and encouragement. Later on I got to understand his sporting and competitive nature on the golf course. One of life’s true gentlemen, and you will be missed by all. Condolences to Alan’s family.

Rachel and Ben
I was very saddened to learn of Alan’s passing. I worked with him on the Graduate Entry Programme in Sandyford. He was so kind to both staff and students alike. He turned work into fun. A gentleman, may he Rest In Peace!

My deepest sympathies to the family of Prof. Alan Johnson.

I had the privilege of working with Alan for 12 years during his time with the Medical Council. I have many fond memories of Alan that I will cherish. I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was a true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

I only knew Alan from our time on the Medical Council and all I can say is that he was one of life's true gentlemen.

Rachel and Ben,
I'm very saddened by the new's of your Dad's passing especially that it is so soon after that of your Mum. As you know he was a great friend of my late husband Paddy ever since they shared a flat while doing research in Trinity and later to work alongside each other in RCSI. Over the years the friendship deepened and the four of us had many wonderful and happy times together. Paddy and I loved him deeply and hugely enjoyed his engaging company.Your Dad was a great family man, full of love for your Mum and the two of you and of your late brother Peter. I will miss him. His passing is the end of an era for me. Please accept my condolences.

This is such sad news. My deepest condolences and very heartfelt condolences to Professor Johnson’s family. I will forever be grateful to Prof. AJ for interviewing me back in 1994. He was someone that’changed my life’s course when he said “welcome to RCSI”..his consistent belief in students was evident with his endless support and encouragement in Biochemistry and college life.
He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Thank you..

I am so sorry for your loss. Prof Johnson was one of our best and kindest teachers…and after we left college and bumped into him when we were no longer students, he was an amazing mentor and friend. He will be missed.

I have lovely memories of working with Alan when I was senior lecturer in the RCSI graduate school . We never needed to schedule a meeting over the five years I was there because all our decisions and plans were made in the staff room over extended and frequent coffee breaks. To Ben, Rachel ,the grandchildren and family I’m so sorry for your loss .

I am very sorry to hear of Alan’s sad passing. He was one of the first lecturer that that I had who treated us students as human beings and colleagues. I was very conscious that he was more of a colleague who didn’t really have or believe in a pupil teacher relationship. It was more like colleagues passing on information to each other. I always remember the gentle support that he used to encourage me in the Oral examinations. I actually assumed that biochemistry would be a difficult topic for me. But with his excellent tuition and support, I really enjoyed it. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

To the family of our dear Professor Johnson,
We hope that you will accept our deepest condolences at this difficult and sad time.
I feel truly blessed to have spent a wonderful morning with Prof Johnson this past August in Dublin. I shall hold close to my heart those few hours of reminiscing and laughing for the rest of my life. What an incredible teacher, what an amazing man!
Our family loved both Anne and himself so very much and treasure the true bond we shared between Ireland and Trinidad.
We will miss Prof- gone but never ever forgotten. Thank you for everything you ever did for us. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives.
Warm regards and fond memories,

Dear Rachel snd Ben
I am so sad at your (and our ) sad loss. Alan was a very special person who will be sorely missed by many.
I will always remember him when I cook spaghetti carbonara or make real coffee because he taught me some of my best dishes on wonderful holidays in Italy.
Deepest condolences to you all.

Heartfelt sympathies to the Johnson family .
What a gentleman Prof Johnson was, always so kind to his students
and we all benefited from his generous support and encouragement .
He was one of the good guys.
May he rest in peace .

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Alan's passing. He was my first boss in the Royal College of Surgeons and was a great mentor and champion for me within the organisation. He was instrumental in the success of Ireland's first graduate entry medical programme and we all enjoyed our time out in Sandyford under his leadership looking after those students. Outside of the office, we shared a great deal in common in terms of cricket, rugby, and (good) wine and I certainly learned a great deal about the latter from Alan. He will certainly be missed and I offer my condolences to his family. Rest in peace Alan.

Sincere condolences to Alan’s family and remembering Anne, also, at this very sad time.
Alan and Anne were long-time Members of the Regent and will be sorely missed by all of us.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Prof Alan Johnson’s passing. He was a wonderful, kind person and a marvellous teacher. I used to play squash with Alan in RCSI and then have my lecture from him. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
Richard Blake ( Class of 1986)

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Alan's family on the loss of both your parents in such close succession.

Alan was a member of the Medical Council for some years, but I had the privilege of working closely with him as he was the Chair of our Education and Training Committee and a very valued member of our Assessor Panel. We spent time together traveling around the country on inspection visits. He used to order kippers for breakfast at the hotel, because Ann didn't like him eating them at home!!

I dropped in to see Alan at his home a few months ago and catch up with him and had been meaning to do so again. He was a lovely, kind, empathetic man - a true gentleman - always asking after everyone and offering whatever help he could. I was genuinely upset to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Professor Alan Johnson’s family. I was more than fortunate to have been one of his students more than 35 years ago. My eldest son commenced university last week and stated to me how passionless and monotone most of his lecturers are. I can’t help but reflect how engaged and engaging, how humorous and dedicated that AJ was as a lecturer. His attention to us and his enthusiasm easily there to see. More recently he was great company on the golf course, a smile never far away and always pursuing a kind interest in how his companions’ individual lives were faring.
He will be greatly missed.

Many happy memories meeting Alan in Phoenix Cricket Club.

To the family of Professor Alan Johnson
My sincere sympathies to your family at this sad time
I was a medical student
- class of 1986 RCSI
Alan was a special person and fabulous teacher
I played cricket with Alan in one of his teams
I pray that God will take care you all
Dr Basil Conomos
email
bconomos@hotmail.com
Australia

Deepest condolences to Prof Johnsons family at this sad time. I had the privilege of working with Alan at the Medical Council. He was a very kind man and it was very enjoyable to work with him.

Sincere condolences to Rachel, Ben and to the extended family at this sad time. Alan is now at peace reunited with your mother Anne and Brother Peter. A good neighbour to all in Brookvale, always had time for a friendly chat whilst he was out walking the dog. Thoughts and Prayers with you all as you mourn the passing of a dear Father, Grandfather and friend may his gentle soul rest in peace and rise again in God's glory.

So sad. What a kind, kind man!
Still can't believe he passed me in biochemistry!
Last time I saw Alan I was running to Holles Street Hospital because my son was just born, and he said "your heading the right direction! Good luck!"
God speed Alan.
Kirk (New Zealand)