Brendan Lawler

My deepest condolences to Mr Lawler’s family and friends. He was a wonderfully kind and funny man who genuinely listened to everyone and every idea. His classes have had a lasting impact on me and even years later not a week goes by where I don't think about something we discussed.

We were in Melbourne (with our eldest daughter, Helen, who was in Leah's class in UCD) when we heard the very sad news of Brendan's untimely death.
I enjoyed many years working alongside him and remember the close collaboration in the early days of CSPE when there were only 3 teachers involved.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your girls, Marcella. Thinking of you at this time.
Margaret, Michael and Helen Mohan.

Heartfelt condolences to Marcella and the girls. Brendan was a truly remarkable person who combined brilliance and humility with ease. I'm so grateful that I could say he was my friend. Even just watching him interacting with others was a pleasure because you saw him radiate such kindness and warmth. He was fifty years older than many of his students yet he never lost his innocent delight and childlike wonder at life's little gifts. Will miss him so much.

My deepest condolences to Marcella and the family. Mr Lawler's Religion class was the light of my time in Mount Temple. When I moved to the school I didn't fit in, but Brendan was one of the few teachers who made me feel at home. He had a remarkable ability to bring out the best in others, his teaching always being a collaboration with the students.

Despite his erudition, you felt Brendan truly listened to every student, believing in the potential within all of us to become more kind, gentle and considerate of other's differences from ourselves. He is a testament to the goodness of humanity, that if we can help the inner-light of but one person, our life would not be in vain. As the Irish seanfhocail says: Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine, we live in each other's shadow.

Thank you for the wonderful classes, many laughs and for bringing me to the Faith, Brendan. Sincerest condolences once again.

"To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all." -- 1 Corinthians 12:7.

My deepest condolences to Beulah and her family. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all during these difficult times.

Mr. Lawler was one of a kind. I cherish the CSPE and religion classes I had with him. He was always so positive and brought a smile to each of our faces.
He will be missed so dearly.
Deepest condolences to Mr. Lawler’s family.

Beulah, my sincere condolences to you and your family at this time. Keeping you in my prayers.

My deepest sympathies to Mr Lawler’s family and friends. He was an exceptionally kind man who created a wonderfully warm and accepting space in his classroom. May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to all of the Lawler family on the sad passing of Brendan. He was a lovely colleague and hugely regarded by his students. He was a true gentleman.May he rest in peace.

As a past student his classes were always fun and educational. He had a way of teaching that made you excited to enter the classroom. He was truly a great man that radiated a great energy in every room he entered. I’m am so sorry for your loss.

Deepest and most sincere sympathies to Marcella and Brendan's 5 daughters who he so often raved about proudly in our daily chats in MT.
Brendan was always such a positive and personable gentleman. He always loved a good laugh and I will really miss him.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís. Thinking of you all.

It was such a pleasure to know you Mr. Lawlor. We all felt we knew you and you knew us rather than just going through the syllabus. Your classes we looked forward to, we learned more and also found them fun. You were a different kind of teacher and a pillar of Mount Temple. History classes had a personal touch. May you rest in peace Sir.

Mr. Lawler's religion classes were a place of lively, enriching debate, where no idea was off limits. He never talked down to his students, and always showed a genuine, sincere interest in hearing your opinion. Those discussions had a lasting impact on me, and taught me the importance of keeping an open mind.

Deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to Beulah and all your family at this sad time. May your Dad rest in peace.

Mr Lawlor was always such a bright and cheerful presence that could bring a smile to anyone that knew him. I’m greatful to have met him and sending my deepest condolences to his family, may he rest in peace❤️

Mr Lawler was a kind and gentle man and had such a positive impact on so many peoples lives. I will forever be grateful to have had him as my form teacher in first year. He helped me navigate those important years at school. He will be so dearly missed. Deepest condolences to all of Mr Lawler’s friends and family at this time.

My heartfelt condolences to you Marcella and your family at this sad time thinking of you all.

Deepest condolences to Brendan's wife Marcella and to his five daughters on the death of a husband and father. I know he will be sadly missed by his family and by those knew and worked with him. He will also be fondly remembered by those he influenced in his working life. May he rest in peace.

I remember one time in class when I was in first year he asked me to describe something to another student and I absolutely butchered it. What he said I still say to this day, he said “god it’s like describing color to a blind person” I laughed for the rest of the class. The world will laugh a lot less that’s for sure.

Heartfelt condolences to Beulah, and all of your family, at this very sad time.

My sincere condolences Marcella and girls on the passing of your husband and father Brendan. He was a gentleman.May your memories bring you peace and comfort. Rest in peace

The news of Brendan Lawler’s passing sinks deep. Although many years have passed since graduating Mount Temple, moments reminiscing on memories of the time still always involve reflecting on the impact Brendan had on such formative years of our lives, and his genuine interest in caring for and engaging with students. He was someone who carried the best of themselves every day and inspired everyone around him through even the smallest interactions, as evident from these condolences.

The lasting impact he had on all of us lives on and his positive influence will be carried through many future generations to push us all to be the best we can and treat each other with respect and kindness, promoting positivity and love, as he did every day. One of the most genuine and wise people I’ve ever met, one of the best. My deepest condolences to the Lawler family.

Sincere condolences to Brendan's family, colleagues and friends at this very sad time. Brendan was a kindhearted, respected man who touched so many lives for the good. I will remember him fondly. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Myself and many other past students are very saddened to hear of Mr. Lawler's passing.

A decade on from graduating, I still vividly remember his classes and the lessons we learned. Mr. Lawler had compassion, honesty, and wisdom - he treated the students as adults, in a way that fostered interesting conversations and really grabbed everyone's attention. He was a genuinely kind person.

While Mr. Lawler may have passed, the positive impact he left on his students will very much endure. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Such sad news. Always enjoyed his class & anytime I met him in the years since. He always remembered. It was a particularly pleasant surprise to see him recently at Luke Murphy's funeral (another past pupil) on an otherwise very sad day. He was always a thoroughly thoughtful & gentle soul ...with the patience of a saint for some of the messing that used to go on back in the day ...whether it was Dorfmeister or lesbian seagulls he took it all in his stride. Constantly interested & interesting man. RIP king!

We are very sorry to hear of Brendans passing and will keep all his family and his school community of Mount Temple in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.

May Brendan now be welcomed into his eternal home with his God whom he loved and served as he hears the words "well done my good and faithful servant in you I am well pleased"

Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheared so very dear
So loved so missed so very near.

Cannot believe it one of the most friendly most gentle soul in the school. Always a laugh with him I’m shocked RIP to a legend, thinking of all Brendan’s family and friends at this sad and heartbreaking time may he get the best bed up there ❤️❤️

My sincere condolences to the Lawler family on the loss of Brendan. He was one of a kind, a good-hearted man and a gentle soul. I have fond memories of working with him in Mount Temple and I know he will be sorely missed there. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Brendan's family. Such an incredible loss. I'm sure Mount Temple will not be the same. Such a warm, welcoming presence, noticeable particularly during those difficult Covid times when he stood at the gate with a good word for everyone. RIP
Peter, Jennifer, Molly & Luke (Mount Temple family)

I wish to express my deepest, sincerest and heartfelt sympathy to Marcella, family and relatives on the sad passing of Brendan, beloved husband and father to his 5 daughter's.
I worked with Marcella in M&S for many year's and was first introduced to Brendan whilst he was in the store with his daughter's of whom were only little children at the time.
Over the year's I grew a great fondness, admiration and respect for this gentleman who no doubt was loved and respected by all who knew him.
A softly spoken man of great worth, patience and good rapport.
Myself, Marcella and Brendan shared many laughs and great chat's on the journey home from city centre to Clondalkin most Thursday night's.
He will be sadly missed but may the Lawlor family take comfort in knowing that
Father in Heaven chose to take him home to his place of rest and peace.
Condolences, sympathy and love to my dear friend Marcella and family during this sad time and the coming week's ahead x

Deepest sympathies on your loss. One of life's true gentlemen and a kind and generous teacher.

We were all very sad to hear, of Mr Lawler passing,
we would like to thank him very much for being so kind, and warm towards our children Liam, and Maeve Dunne, we are all thinking of his family at this sad time.

Deepest condolences to the Lawler family.

My sincere condolence to Marcella and all the girls. It was a pleasure to have worked with Brendan over the years in Mounttemple. He was a great colleague and had a world of knowledge to share with both students and staff. He was also the face of Mounttemple at the gate greeting everyone in the morning . He will be missed by everyone. RIP Brendan.

Deepest condolence to Marcella and girls on the very sad passing of Brendan. He was one of lifes true gentlemen. May he Rest in Peace.

We are all so sad to hear of Mr. Lawler's untimely passing. He was a wonderful teacher, always so full of positivity and encouragement. He was one of lifes good people, a true gentleman. He will be a huge loss to Mount Temple. Our thoughts are with Brendan's family and all the staff and students of MT.

My sincere condolences to the Lawler family. Brendan was a remarkable colleague, teacher and chaplain. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to the Lawlor family. Brendan was a remarkable colleague, teacher & chaplain.
May he rest in peace.

Rip you’ll be sadly missed by the whole of mount temple ❤️

So saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Lawler - I have so many fond memories of him from school in the early 00s - He made the classroom such a fun environment and was so passionate about bringing us all on an exciting journey to learn. His class was always the one you looked forward to during those long school days. We are all very lucky that he enriched so many students lives .

One of my very first classes in September 1997 was Mr. Lawler's. I think it was my second or third day. I will never forget his patience, and his almost unearthly kind and gentle manner. I remember that he had this unique scrawl on the blackboard, and he was almost never at his desk - he much preferred to wander about the classroom, chatting to everyone. He always let us be ourselves and was one of those people who had clearly found his vocation in teaching and being a source of support to teenagers. What a brilliant man, and how lucky we all are to have known him and benefitted from his talents. Holly and I are so sad to hear of his passing, and are thinking of his family.

Kate and Holly O'Raghallaigh

As a self conscious teenager, Brendan’s note of ‘great smile’ beside my name to help him place the faces to the new roll book at start of year is something that has stayed with me and comes to mind often. I have no doubt that countless more students have similar memories of Brendan’s kindness that continue to live on.
Sincere condolences to his family and friends, so many of us are the better for having known him. May he rest in peace.

Dear Family of Brendan,
May we send our deepest condolences on the passing of Brendan.
My first day as a student in MT was also his first day there in Sep 1987 - what a gentleman and an incredibly kind man, he went on to teach all my children and their memories are mirrored in how we all felt about him as a family . He was loved by all students that ever mentioned his name - many great memories of his classes and trips.
RIP Mr. Lawler you were a truly wonderful person.

So saddened to hear about the passing of Brendan. He was a wonderful teacher and a kind and compassionate man. My deepest sympathies to his wife, daughters, friends and colleagues. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I’m saddened to hear of the death of my former colleague of 8 years in Mount Temple. Brendan was such a warm hearted and helpful man who made me feel very welcome when I first joined the staff. My condolences to all the family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Marcella and Brendan’s family on his passing. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word and as school chaplain, teacher and colleague cared so well for the students and staff in Mount Temple. I will remember him fondly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We were so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Lawler. My sons were very fond of him. He was such a kind, genuine man. He was one in a million. Sincere condolences to your wife and daughters. He will be sadly missed.

Dear Marcella and the Lawler family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Brendan. We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family.
As a family who had the privilege of two generations taught by Brendan, we can attest to the tremendous impact he had on the lives of his students. He was a truly exceptional teacher, kind and generous, who inspired and motivated countless students throughout his career.
We will always remember Brendan with great fondness as someone who had a genuine interest in the well-being of his students. He had a way of making each student feel valued and supported and went above and beyond to help his pupils. Please know that Brendan will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,

Condolences to Brendan's family, friends and colleagues. Brendan was a wonderful colleague to work with. He is remembered as a gentleman with a listening ear and always kind words for me.

Deepest condolences to all of Brendan’s family and friends. He was a pleasure to work with and always showed so much interest and care in every conversation. He will be missed by so many but never forgotten in Mount Temple. He brightened up everyone’s morning as he so cheerfully greeted us as the gates of the school. May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Brendan. From my time in Mount Temple, I remember him as a fantastic and dedicated teacher. His classes were always riveting and thought-provoking. Leaba i measc na n-aingeal go raibh aige.

our deepest condolence to Brendan’s family. He was so happy sharing at Online Meeting the last time he spoke, almost in inspiring ecstacy less than a month ago?

I am so sorry to hear of Brendan’s passing, my condolences to Marcella and his daughters,, Brendan was a remarkable colleague, chaplain and teacher,,May he rest in peace.

Marcella and Leah - we are so sad to hear of your loss. Its many years since we met but we have such fond Taney memories of you all

Condolences to all of Mr Lawler’s family and friends. I never had him as a teacher but seldom was the time I walked by Mr Lawler and wasn’t engaged in a thought provoking conversation. Testament to how much he genuinely cared about all students, immeasurable how many lives he enriched.

To Marcella and the Lawler family,

The tributes on this page speak for themselves. Mr Lawler left an impression with every student he had. There is no better tribute I can pay than the knowledge that every past pupil of Mount Temple felt a shift on Monday when they heard of Brendan’s passing.

Compassion, understanding and eccentricity exuded from the man. He was my favourite teacher, he made me feel understood, accepted and heard. My life is that bit better and more well rounded for having known him.

Watching the full-starred heavens ……..
He was one who had an eye for such mysteries.
(Hardy)

My deepest sympathies to Brendan's family.
May he rest in peace.

Jim Casey

So sorry to hear of Brendan's passing. He was a kind and gentle man. My deepest sympathy
to the family, May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear the heartbreaking news of Brendan's passing and my thoughts are with his family.

Brendan had a real sparkle about him and it was a privilege to be in his company. I fondly remember when he used to call the roll, he had nice notes beside everyone's name to help him remember who was who. You could tell he truly cared about everyone he taught. A true gem.

Brendan Lawler embodied the best of humanity- kindness, tolerance, warmth and compassion. He will be very
Sadly missed.