Brian Duncan

Goodbye Brian.
During the late fifties early sixties we played on thd roads and the fields around Kilconnell, robbed apples in Ballinderry, 'swam' in Calla lake, in streams and once in the Shannon at Portummna. Brian invited me to travel with his parents to Galway, Tullamore, regularly to Ballinasloe where on a Saturday afternoon we saw my first picture 'The Sherrif of Fractured Jaw'.
Then he left fof Roscrea and later Trinity and I remember home from Galway at Christmas 1972 he told me he met Lek.
At his funeral I heard wonderful tributes to Brian and the great work he had been doing.
Sincere Condolences to Lek and family Dermot and family and all Duncans.
Slán Brian mo chara dhilis

This man was an absolute gentleman .
He was so instrumental in the adoption process of our two daughters Karla and Zhanna from Russia .
He was a wonderful gentle , sensitive soul .
He was a great representative for the promotion of English Literature and the arts .
Lek and family please accept our sincere condolences and pass on to your / his extended family .
The last time I met him we hugged at his hall door before we said goodbye .

He was unique and I will never forget his kindness and that big broad smile .
I am devastated !
I know he is in Heaven , he was one of life’s special people , an Angel on earth .

God bless his soul and he touched the lives of so many people
Noel , Iean , Paul , and my two adopted Russian daughters Karla and Zhanna !!
RIP , but sadly missed !

I am sorry to hear of Brian's death. His was the first Christmas card to arrive each year. I remember him as a valued colleague and for his kindness and empathy always. My condolences to Lec and family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Lek & all the Duncan family. It was with shock and great sadness we heard of Brian's passing. He was an exceptionally kind and thoughtful person and our dear family friend. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt commiserations to Lek, Genevieve, Garman and Pamela, and of course Cyril.
I met Brian in 2006 in Gardiner Street Law Centre, and it is fair to say we clicked and were soul brothers for the next 18 years. Had some wonderful times going to football matches, having lunch and coffees, and I just loved his company.
Had coffee with Brian in January, and he told me he would make contact when he came back from Thailand. He was as good as his word and I was delighted initially, although when I realised he was calling from hospital the concern began. I went to see him the following day; so glad I did, as he was gone, far too soon, just over a week later.
Will miss you Brian X

So sad to see that Brian has died Deepest sympathy to Dermot and all his family on your great loss May Brian rest in peace

Dear Lek, your children and members of Brian's family. We send you our heartfelt sympathy. We are thinking of you all. We have just found out that Brian passed away. Stuart and Brian along with Tim Meers (who also sadly passed away recently), worked together in the UK legal department at Irish Life. Brian was seconded to work in the UK during the 1990s. During that time Brian quickly displayed his intelligence, kindness and humour. Stuart and Tim loved working with Brian. He became such a dear friend and although Brian and Stuart both left Irish life they remained in contact. Brian visited us in the UK in January this year. We had a lovely evening with Brian talking over dinner, and were enthralled by Brian's wisdom, intellect and kindness. Typically thoughtful, Brian later posted to Mary several of the pieces of Irish literature we had discussed. We are glad we were able to have had that time together. Brian was such a remarkable man. We are privileged to have known him. Brian will be sadly missed. Our love to you all. Stuart and Mary Bazley.

Our sincere condolence to Lek and her family on the death of Brian. When Brian and I worked in Abbey Street we used to cycle for many years from Portmarnock and back. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

Sincere sympathy to all the Duncan Family and his brother Dermot on sad passing of Brian. May he Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Lek, Genevieve, Garman and Pamela on the very untimely passing of dear Brian. I worked with Brian in the Legal Aid Board for many years and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He had great compassion and kindness for Clients and colleagues. I will miss Brian as he was a great friend and he always kept in contact. His sudden death is a great loss to many.

Deepest sympathy to Lek, Gernevieve, Garmon, Pamela and Dermot on the untimely death of Brian RIP.

So sad to hear the news, i worked with him for many years and was very fond of him my he rest in peace jp costello

Lek & family. Deepest sympathy on the passing of Brian. My late husband Chuck & Brian met at school in Roscrea & became very close friends. Brian was a most kind and caring person. Always a pleasure to meet Lek and Brian. RIP

My deepest sympathy to Dermot and the entire Duncan Family on the death of Brian. I met Brian several times when I was C.C. In Kilconnell and he was a real gentleman . He visited his late mother , Noreen, regularly when she lived in Kilconnell. So also did Dermot and indeed Dermot was so good to Kilconnell when the news of the new school got the go ahead from the Dept of Education . He looked after all the legal work at the time and was most helpful , looking after all the correspondence associated with the school. Since his late father , Cyril , was once principal of the school , Dermot was most generous with his time to us and no charge was issued . We don’t forget these kind gestures.

I am so very sorry for your great loss may god comfort you in your time of sorrow

พวกเราที่ประเทศไทย รู้สึกเสียใจที่สุดกับการจากไปของพี่ไบรอัน ซึ่งกะทันหันรวดเร็วเกินไป

พี่ไบรอันเป็นที่รักของญาติ ๆ ทุกคนที่เมืองไทย รวมถึงเพื่อน ๆ คนไทยที่ได้มีโอกาสรู้จักพบเจอ เพราะเป็นบุคคลที่มีจิตใจดี มองโลกในแง่บวก มีน้ำใจกับทุกคน

นึกถึงความมีอารมณ์ดีใบหน้าที่มีรอยยิ้มอยู่เสมอ

เสียงหัวเราะ เวลาเล่าเรื่องตลกขบขัน วันนี้คงไม่มีแบบนั้นอีกแล้ว

พวกเรายังมีพี่ไบรอันอยู่ในความทรงจำตลอดไป
ด้วยความรักและระลึกถึงที่สุด
ครอบครัวที่เมืองไทย แดง, ตุ้ม วิชาญ, ฉวีวรรณ, พุธ, พีท, เมฆ และ ชุมพล

All of us in Thailand are most saddened by the passing of Brother Brian. It was sudden and too soon.

Brother Brian was loved by all relatives, including friends who had the opportunity to meet him. He was kind to everyone, optimistic and pleasant with a smiling face always.

There will not be those days with laughter times telling humorous stories anymore.

We still have Brother Brian in our loving memories forever.

With the utmost love and remembrance,
Family and friends in Thailand
Daeng, Toom, Vichan, Chaveewan, Toy, Poot, Peet, Mek and Chumpol

I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, Pamela. Although I only met him briefly at the local bus stop on a couple of occasions I could see that he was a very interesting person and a real gentleman.Please also pass on my condolences to the rest of your family. May he rest in peace. James Duggan

Our deepest condolences to Dermot and the Duncan families on the passing of Brian. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dear Pamela and all the Duncan family, we are so very sorry to hear about Brian’s passing. Sending you so much love and healing, love Caroline and all the Duggan family xxx

Sincere sympathy to Lek, Geneiveve, Garmon, Pamela, Dermot and all the Duncan Family on the passing of Brian. May he Rest in Peace.

Pamela and all the Duncan family. We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was such a lovely and kind man who would always stop for a chat whenever we met him. He will be missed. RIP

Deepest Condolence to Lek & Family Brian was a lovely neighbour RIP

My condolences to the Duncan family on Brian's passing. Brian was such a lovely generous and kind man who I was fortunate to know and work with in the Gardiner Street LC. May he rest in peace

Deepest condolences to Garmon and his family. You are in our thoughts.
Philip, Mary and Alex.

Sincere sympathy to Lek and family at this sad time. Brian was a wonderful colleague over the years in Gardiner Street and Jervis Street law centres. He was a gentle soul who exuded kindness and a joy for life. His laugh brightened up the room. Ar dheis Dé go rabh a hAnam uasal

Sincere sympathy to Dermot & all the Duncan family on the untimely passing of Brian. May he forever rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to you Dermot, also to his wife and family & the extended Duncan family on the very sad passing of Brian , May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Brian was a good swimming friend of mine in portmarnock i will miss his chats and company may you rest in peace brian

Sincere sympathy to Dermot, Brian's wife Lek and all the Duncan family on the untimely death of Brian RIP. The glowing tributes on this site bear testimony to his wonderful, generous character.
Ar dheis Dégo raibh a anam uasal.

Genevieve, my deepest condolences to you and the Duncan family for the sad loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Genevieve and family on their sad loss.

Sincere condolences to the Duncan family. I worked with Brian over the last year in his capacity as a Notary for us in Vistra - he was always so helpful and positive. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts and prayers with the family at this time.

Deepest sympathies to Brian’s family. Brain was a true gentleman who will be so dearly missed. An incredibly kind man, he met everyone with patience, intelligence and a quick wit. He will be remembered fondly.
Rest in peace, Brian.

So sorry Lek for you and for your family to have lost such a wondeful person as Brian from your lives.
I very much regret being abroad when he passed away.
He was a wonderful person God rest him, who did a lot of good work so selflessly for so many people.
We will miss him from our Irish Life Pensioner's 'first Friday' get togethers .. they wont be the same without him.
Rest peacfully Brian.
Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh do anam.

Dermot & extended Duncan family, we are deeply shocked & saddened at the passing of your Brother Brian, may he RIP, 🙏

My fullest sympathy to Garmon and all the Duncan family on the death of Brian.
Regret I was not able to get to the funeral to pay respects.
Brian rests in peace.

Sincere condolences to Lek and the Duncan family. Brian had kindly facilitated the notarisation of documentation for me over the last few years. He was a gentleman to deal with and will be sadly missed.

To Dermot and Brian's Family so sorry to hear that Brian has passed away. thinking of all at this very sad time. May Brian RIP. Bernie and John McGinley and Family, Galway.

Our deepest sympathy to Lek, Dermot and the Duncan family on your sad loss of Brian.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Lek, Garmon, Genevieve and Pamela on the sad ocassion of Brian's passing. May he rest in Peace.

Marie Morris
Irish Life.

Sincere condolences to Lek and the Duncan family. I worked with Brian many years ago at the Legal Aid Board. A kind, caring man. So sorry for your loss.

It's with deepest sympathy I've heard of the passing Brian condolence to his wife and and all connected .We had many a good laugh at school in roscrea to his brother Dermot whom I meet on and off sad loss rip brian

My sympathies to all the family on this sad news. May Brian rest in peace.

Very sad to hear of Brian's passing. Fond memories of Blazing Saddles Cycling with Brian, and Lek on catering duty. Rest in Peace Brian. Ride on. Niamh

My heartfelt condolences to Genevieve, your children and wider family on the passing of your Dad. What a legacy he has left behind, he sounded like an incredible man. Rest in Peace Brian.

Its with shock and great sadness we hear of Brian's passing just this afternoon. Sadly abroad at present.
It is fair to say Brian was one of the great Blazing Saddles - a very kind,loving and caring man. Lek and Brian have been huge supporters and fundraisers for NCBI Blazing Saddles for 30 years.... now known as Vision Ireland.

Brian was a confidant of mine for almost 30 years - great advise and timely as always.
On behalf of Sean Kelly, Philip Cassidy and the entire Blazing Saddles Team I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Lek and the Duncan family at this very sad time.

We will always remember you Brian - May your gentle soul rest in peace!

Eamon Duffy
Former Director NCBI Saddles Charity Cycling Team.

My deepest sympathy to Dermot & extended Duncan family on the sad passing of your beloved Brian.
May he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to the Duncan family on the sad passing of Brian may the light of heaven shine brightly on his gentle soul rest in peace Brien

So very sorry for your loss…May Brian Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Brian's family. He was a truly lovely friendly person and a mentor to many. May Brian rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathies to the Duncan family on Brian's passing. I worked with Brian a number of years ago and never forgot his devotion to people and literature that celebrated people and the human spirit. He was an example on how best to live this life. I am grateful to have met him. May his dear soul rest in peace.

I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to Brian's wife, Lek, and all his family, as do my colleagues in Verfides in London .Brian was friendly and professional in all our dealings with him over the years, and you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to Brian's family on their great loss. I worked with Brian in the Legal Department in Irish Life. Brian was kindness itself, an intelligent man who wore his intelligence lightly and was great fun. We had many great conversations and laughs and he was always generous with his help and advice. Brian extended those gifts to people less fortunate in the world. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Duncan family on the sad passing of Brian.
May he rest in peace.

So sorry Lek to hear of the death of Brian,fond memories of walking with him in Tibet with the Terrocotta Ramblers.May he rest in peace.


John McCormack Easton Park Leixlip

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Brian's family. His warm smile and the twinkle in his eye reflected the warmth, kindness and fun that radiated through Brian. My day in Irish Life was always a brighter day when I met Brian as we parked our bicycles in Irish Life or exchanged a few words on the stairs or in the canteen. We spoke on many topics but for me what always stood out was Brian's outstanding devotion to the down trodden and socially excluded in our society. He will be greatly missed.

So sad to hear of Brian's passing, such a wonderful, warm, kind and generous gentleman, we have very fond memories of our family visits to Dublin.
All our love from Sue and Ian and family
May You Rest In Peace

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family at this difficult time. Brian was always so kind and he will be missed.
With love, Jen and James xxx

HI DERMOT SORRY TO HERE OF THE LOSS OF BRIAN

Sincere sympathy to Dermot @Duncan family on the passing of his Brother Brian May he Rip