Clive Edric John (Rick) CALDICOTT

Deepest sympathy to Professor Caldicott's family on your sad loss.
His enthusiasm made Friday 9:00 tutorials on Racine something to look forward to.

Condolences to Andrew and family on the passing of your father. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Andrew, Aisling, Rory and the Caldicott family - thinking of you all and hoping the lovely tributes to Rick bring you some comfort now and in the times ahead. Sorry for your loss.

I was a French student in UCD in the 90s and have very fond memories of Professor Caldicott. He was an inspirational lecturer and on a personal note, he recommended me for a teaching role in France after my degree. My sincere condolences to his family.

My deepest sympathies to Elizabeth and family. Rick was a great colleague in UCD.

Sincere condolences

Merci, dans la langue de Molière et très personnellement, pour tout ce que vous avez fait et représenté pour nous tous, et en particulier pour les Etudes françaises en Irlande. Votre oeuvre et votre mémoire continueront de nous inspirer. Sincères condoléances à la famille

Pat and I are deeply sorry to hear the news of Rick's death. He was an excellent colleague who advanced the cause of French in Ireland. We send our sincerest condolences.

With happy memories of Rick when we were external examiners together. He was a great colleague and a warm human being.

Sincere condolences

Sincere condolences to Andrew and family on the sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to David and the rest of the Caldicott family.
May Rick rest in peace.
Sonja (TCD Geography)

Dear Liz
Condolences to you and your family on the sad passing of Rick. May he rest in peace.
Kieran Hutton (dublin county choir ).

I just wanted to send my condolences to Elizabeth and her family. I remember fondly when Rick would pick her up from the exam centre (ucd) for a lunch date. Would love to connect to Liz if you could pass on my number please (0877379443). You’re very much in my thoughts. Love Jacqui

Sincere condolences to Katie and all the Caldicott family on your loss. As a student of French at UCD in the 80s your dad was an inspirational teacher, approachable and very supportive. Qu'il repose en paix.

I was a student of French for a very long time at UCD during Professor Caldicott’s distinguished tenure as Head of Department. He was a true champion of French studies at UCD and in Ireland, and always fought to promote and protect the discipline. He was very helpful to me on an academic and professional level. I know that he was a keen hillwalker too. This fits well with the dynamism one felt from him. His imposing and genial presence will always be remembered. Coincidentally perhaps (but I think it was more than coincidence) I was thinking of him the day before he departed this life. To all of Rick’s family, especially Elizabeth, whom I had the pleasure to meet once while I was part of the staff at the French department, I extend my deepest condolences. I know that he was a founding figure in your lives. It is indeed the end of an era. Rick will be remembered warmly as a stalwart and charismatic figure who did a huge amount to promote the study of French culture on this island. Que son âme repose en paix.

Sincere condolences to Andrew and family on the passing of Mr. Caldicott.

I was a student of Professor Caldicott back in the mid 80’s. I was an average French (& Irish) student studying at pass level. Bizarrely! in my final year I opted for a module on Medieval French taught by the great man himself, me & 7 of the brightest honours students.
I was of course totally out of my depth but he always made me feel an equal to the others.

I failed my grammar paper in Irish in my finals & that required me to resit all my Irish papers & all three French papers (which I had already passed)

A student from the class met him during the summer
& he asked her if I’d passed my Irish & when she told him I’d hadn’t he was adamant that she tell me to concentrate on my Irish for the repeats - my French would be fine!!
It was such an act of kindness to try to reassure a super anxious student I’ll never forget it. (I passed my repeats merci beaucoup!) Ironically I was telling friends about this only a few weeks ago…
I’m so sorry for your loss he was a lovely man.

May he rest in peace
Shirley

My sincere condolences to Andrew and family on the sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Elizabeth and family.

May I offer my sincere sympathy to Ricky‘s family on the death of their beloved Ricky . He was a thorough gentleman I knew him through my husband Cathal when they shared a flat in Ranelagh in the 1960s .May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to you David and all the family. Your Dad was a true legend during our college days. May he rest in peace.

Our wishes of deepest sympathy to Elizabeth and family. Rick's presence as a scholar, teacher, colleague and academic leader has touched the lives of many. His friendship and generous support over the years are warmly remembered at this sad time.

Rarely did the words ‘friend and colleague’ have as rich a resonance as with Rick. Alert, curious, bracing, generous — how well he will be remembered. Deepest sympathy to Elizabeth and to his nearest and dearest.

On behalf of the members, management and trustees of Dublin University Football Club, our sincere condolences to Elizabeth and family on the passing of Rick. Our thoughts are with you at this time. May he Rest In Peace.

I send my deepest sympathy to you, Elizabeth, David, Andrew and Katie at this very sad time for Rick's family and friends. Rick will long be remembered as an eminent international scholar and as a most engaged university teacher. But he will also be remembered as an exemplary Department Head who was a formidably steadfast champion of his academic discipline at UCD. His commitment to French Studies at UCD extended far beyond the call of duty, far beyond leadership, advocacy, and mentorship, and right into the memorable summer hospitality so warmly extended each year by Elizabeth and himself at their family home. Moreover, Rick's kindness to his former mentees far outlasted his retirement from the university. Qu'il repose en paix.

Sincere sympathies. Rest in peace Professor Caldicott.

Very sorry indeed to hear of the bereavement of Elizabeth and family. Rick was greatly admired and respected by colleagues and friends, and will be much missed. The end of an era, and an outstanding cultural legacy.

My sincere condolences to Andrew and all of the Caldicott family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you Elizabeth and all your family on Rick's death. We were so sorry to hear this sad news. Such a delightful man and always such a pleasure to enjoy a lively and engaging conversation with Rick whenever we happened to meet him! May he rest in peace. Thinking about you all at this very difficult time. Eileen and Ken

Deepest sympathy to Elizabeth and the family. Rick was an outstanding academic and loyal colleague in UCD, but above all a gentleman. Sadly missed

I studied French with Prof. Caldicott in the 80's and he gave me a love of Samuel Beckett's plays. He also had an interesting take on Don Giovanni. Very much enjoyed my classes with him. My condolences to his family.

Condolences to Elizabeth and to Katie, and to all the extended Caldicott family. Remembering Rick as a lovely colleague in UCD French, a brilliant academic and a kind and generous mentor.

My deepest sympathy Katie on the passing of your father. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

David, sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He had his own Character as an academic in UCD whilst we are there. Commissioners to all your family at this sad time. RIP

We offer you our sincere sympathy at this sad time. It was our privilege to have known Dick and to have witnessed his many fine qualities. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. May the remembrance of a life well lived serve as a consolation to you all.

Katie condolences to you and all your family on the sad passing of your father may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Elizabeth and family on Rick,s death.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Andrew, sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the very sad passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Dear Liz. Sending you my deepest sympathy on the death of your dear Ric. May he rest in peace. With love from Colette.

My sincere condolences to Andrew and the whole family.

Rick nous manquera, son souvenir et son esprit
demeure. Nos pensées t'accompagnent ,Lise,comme Katie,David,Andrew et leurs enfants,dans cette épreuve.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Caldicott family at this sad time.

I am so sorry to hear of ricks passing may he rest in peace, my thoughts are with you all x

Had the pleasure of caring for Rick from the start, very sad and deeply sorry for the families loss especially Liz ❤️ what a great man, Rest in Peace Rick you will be missed ❤️❤️

Our deepest sympathy to Elizabeth & Family.

May Rick rest in peace
Edel & Team.

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Caldicott. I will miss him coming from the shops with the newspaper tucked under his arm, a warm greeting and a smile. Always a gentleman. Deepest sympathies to Mrs Caldicott, Katie, Andrew and David. Rest in peace.

Dear Liz. I send you my deepest sympathy on the death of Rick. May he rest in the peace of the Lord. With love from Colette

May Professor Caldicott rest in peace. Condolences to all his family and friends.