Canon Cecil William BRYAN

I offer Primrose Jill David Caroline and the extended Bryan family my most sincere condolences upon the recent loss of Cecil in early January. Cecil was a true gentleman who took a huge interest in the lives and welfare of all whom he knew in the course of his ministry during his long career.

I had the privilege of meeting and knowing Cecil both as a parishioner in Tullow Parish in Carrickmines and in his capacity as Church of Ireland Chaplain to UCD also. I loved hearing about his career as an RAF Chaplain in Aden in the Middle East as well as in Britain and Canada too before he returned to be a parish rector in Ireland once again.

Cecil was very well liked and respected by the Roman Catholic priests who he worked alongside both in UCD Chaplaincy and in the vicinity of Foxrock as well. One of the highlights of that cooperation was the Jubilee 2000 interdenominational church service up in Tully Cross.

To say that such an affable and active gentleman did not deserve his diagnosis of Parkinson’s is a complete understatement. Cecil bore his illness with great strength and dignity for many years after he moved down to Newbridge for a quieter life. I proudly salute Primrose and the Bryan family for caring for Cecil and helping him with his debilitating circumstances for so long. I intend to make a donation to Parkinson’s Ireland in honour of Cecil’s long life and his legacy.

Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí dá anam!

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis!

My sincere condolences David to you and all your family on the sad passing of your dad. My thoughts are with you all.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Bryan family at this sad time.

So sorry to hear of Rev Cecil’s passing. He was a lovely man and we remember him fondly as he married us in St Brigid’s Church in Castleknock. Thinking of his family as this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Primrose and family on the passing of Cecil. The light of Heaven on his Soul. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences David to you and all your family on the sad passing of your dad. Our thoughts are with you all.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Martina and Derry.

Dear Caroline,
Sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Dad.
May he rest in peace,
Catherine & Barry Doyle

Deepest condolences to Primrose, David, Caroline, Jill, Emer, Chloe , Harry and extended families on the sad passing of Cecil. A lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace .

My sincere condolences to David & his extended family at this sad time. May Cecil rest in peace

Dear Caroline, Primrose, David, and Jill,
We were very sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.

With sympathy,
Aidan, Helen and Dara Conaty

Sincere sympathy to Cyril, Irene and all the extended Bryan families.
Thinking of you all.

Deep and sincere sympathy to Primrose and all the family on the passing of Cecil.
Noel and Dorothy Forrester and family

Sending our deepest sympathy to Primrose, David, Caroline and Jill. We have very fond memories of Canon Bryan from his time in Castleknock parish. From Confirmations to Weddings, he played a very important part in our big family occasions. A true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

We are very sorry of the sad passing of Rev Cecil. A true gentleman with a strong faith. Thinking of Primrose and all the family.

Caroline, I have been away and only heard this news earlier today. I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. The tributes here portray a gentleman who clearly made a difference. Please accept my condolences. A tough time for all the family - mind yourself.

I used to meet Canon Bryan when he visited my elderly grandfather Robert Galway in Ashtown in the 1970s/80s. His kind visits were greatly appreciated. With my deepest sympathy to all his family on your sad loss.

Sincere condolences to Irene of the death of your dear brother. Our sympathy to all the family.

Hi Caroline,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, Cecil. May he rest in peace.

Sympathy to Primrose and family on the passing of Cecil. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to the Bryan family on the death of Cecil.
Thinking of you at this very sad time.

A gentleman in the truest sense of the word. His energy and enthusiasm was infectious. May he rest in peace. Deepest condolences from the Inglis family.

Deepest sympathies to Primrose, David, Caroline, Jill and all the Bryan and Coughlan families on the passing of Cecil, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

Our sympathies to the family of the late Canon Cecil. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

Our deepest sympathy to the Bryan family on the passing of Cecil and the extend family circle, thinking of you all at this sad time.

Deepest sympathies to Primrose, David, Caroline and Jill. We have very fond memories of Cecil from our time in KH and visits to Belleville. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Primrose, my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Cecil. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Our sincere condolences to Primrose, Caroline, Johnny, Alex and all the Bryan family on the passing of Cecil. He was such a gentleman and his kindness lives on in all of you.

Deepest sympathy to Primrose and family. May Cecil rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Primrose and family on the death of Cecil.
Fondly remembered from my days in C.I.T.C.
Hazel Crawford (nee Jolley)

With sincere sympathy to Irene, Cyril and all the Bryan family on the passing of Cecil. You are in our thoughts and Prayers

Canon Cecil Bryan played a special role in my life through both primary and secondary school, and we are honoured that he was the celebrant at our wedding. I have fond memories of his joy and energy, especially skating around the hall in fancy dress at our school Christmas dinners, and I always remember his prominence as a great runner. Our thoughts are with Primrose, Jill, Caroline and David, and the wider family at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to Irene and all the Bryan family on the sad passing of Cecil . May Cecil RIP.

Sincere sympathy to Primrose and family on the death of Cecil. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

With deepest sympathy to Irene, Cyril and all the Bryan family on your loss of Cecil. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Dear Jill,
I am sorry for your loss . May your Dad Rest In Peace.

Take care John

Sincere sympathy to Primrose and family on the passing of Cecil.

We were very sad to hear that our friend Cecil has passed on, We were both very fond of Cecil

Our sincere condolences to you Primrose, David, Caroline and Jill on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Cecils passing. He was a very kind, generous, thoughtful gentleman who did so much good quietly during his time in Castleknock parish. He was the one who persuaded me to start the 42nd company Girls Brigade in the parish many years ago and am delighted to say it is still going strong! My thoughts and prayers are with you Primrose and all the family at this sad time.

Condolences to Leslie, Avril and the Bryan family from Philippa and Paul.

My deepest sympathy to Primrose, David, Jill and Caroline and extended family. He was a good friend and colleague during his time as Chaplain in KH. In our thoughts and prayers.
Vivien Bond & family

Cecil was our Chaplin during my amazing 6 years at KH, he was such a warm, friendly, positive person, he always had a smile on his face, I can picture him in his running gear and gloves on! As I was a border he really did make a difference to me being away from home. I am truly grateful to have known Cecil as he had such a powerful and spiritual influence during my time in school, may he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Primrose, David, Caroline and Jill. I’m very sorry to hear this sad news. I have such fond memories of “Rev. Bryan” back in school, particularly cross-country running with him in the afternoons. He was such a kind and encouraging man, and even these days, 30+ years later, when I’m out running he still comes to mind quite regularly, and I attribute much of my fondness for running to him. Thank you, and rest in peace, “Rev. Bryan”.

Deepest Sympathies to your wide family circle ,RIP .

Sincere sympathy to Primrose and all the family on the passing of Cecil. May he rest in peace.

With deepest sympathy to Primrose & Family on Cecil’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Sincere sympathies to the Bryan family on the passing of Cecil ,fond memories of him setting up the youth club in Castleknock ,an outlet which was badly needed in the 70's. He also was joint celebrant when I was married in 1980 .
May he rest in peace 🙏

Pat and I moved to Castleknock when Canon Cecil Bryan was Rector. We have very fond memories of him. Along with Fr. John Murphy (St Brigid’s, Blanchardstown), Canon Cecil was particularly supportive to us at a sad time of bereavement, which we will never forget. We offer sincere condolences to his widow and family and we will keep you all in our prayers. 🙏

On behalf of us all in the parish of Castleknock and Mulhuddart with Clonsilla we offer our deepest sympathy to Primrose and family on the passing of our esteemed former Rector Cecil.

Dear Primrose, David, Caroline and Jill I am so sorry to hear of Cecil's death. I have such happy memories of his ministry in Castleknock and my years of babysitting in the Rectory. I am in the UK and sad that I cannot be there tomorrow for Cecil's final farewell. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to you Primrose and your family on the death of your beloved Cecil. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy to all the Bryan family friends and neighbours especially Caroline, Johnny and Alex. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to David, Emer, Chloe and Harry at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy to Primrose and all the extended family on the sad news of the death of dear Cecil. A true gentleman and wonderful pastor to so many. Fond memories of working with him, and all the helpful advice and encouragement he shared with me. Resting now in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to primrose and family of death cecil may he rest in peace

Our sincere sympathy to Primrose, Jill and all your family. Cecil was a gentle man in every meaning of the word.

To Cyril and all the family
Sincere sympathy
RIP.

Saddened at the news Primrose of Cecil's passing. A valued friend and colleague for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

So very sorry to learn of Cecil's passing. Remembering our happy times in Spain. Olive

My Deepest sympathy to our good friend Primrose and family on the very sad passing of Cecil.
Cecil was a very knowledgeable gentleman ~ he will be sadly missed but fondly remembered
by all his friends in Newbridge Active Retired & Ryston Bowls.
May his kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏