David ROWELL

I am so sad to hear of the passing of David.
We were great friends as very young fellow in Beaumont Avenue.

I am writing on behalf of The High School community to offer my sincere condolences following the death of David. I should like to extend our deepest sympathies to Daphne, Ian, Sarah, Caleb, Fionn, and Ben as well as to other members of the immediate and extended family.

We recall with great pride and affection that David was a distinguished past pupil who attended The High School between 1950-60. He subsequently made a significant contribution to the life of the school as President of the Old Boys’ Union in 1987-88 before being appointed a Governor of the Schools founded by Erasmus Smith Esquire. It was in this capacity that he served on the Board of Governors during which time he was appointed Chairman between 1995-90.

The High School will always be thankful that David chose to dedicate a significant proportion of his wide-ranging expertise to this institution where he is fondly remembered to this day. We remain grateful for his intelligent, insightful, generous, and supportive example in engaging with the generations of governors, staff, parents, and past pupils who now mourn his loss to the school community.

It will inevitably be a very difficult and painful time for family and friends both now and in the immediate future. However, you may be assured that we will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at The High School whilst wishing you every strength and comfort during the months and years ahead.

We have great memories of David, who was a key member of the Guinness Choir Bass line for many years. His contribution to the life of the choir was immense, not least for his capacity to provide so much entertainment on our many tours. He is very fondly remembered by all.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Daphne, Ian and Sarah, Diana and his extended family. May he rest in peace.

Valerie Lang, Secretary

Diana, I send you my sincere condolences on David's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. May he rest in peace.

David & his family were neighbours of our family in Churchtown for many years as was his wonderful mum Joan. In years gone by we would often meet and enjoy a chat about rugby & family. We were immensely sad to hear that he had passed away. He will be greatly missed. To Daphne & David’s family we offer our sympathy. Rest in peace David.

Sincere condolences to Daphne, Ian, Sarah and family at this sad time. David was a good friend to me and welcomed and encouraged me as a member of the Strollers Band. His speeches were witty and well received by all, no doubt he will also be missed by Miss Peabody who always featured in his stories. May he now rest in peace and rise again in God's glory.

Sincere sympathy to Daphne and all the Rowell family. Fond memories of David, a true Gentleman and a Wanderer legend. Rest in Peace Roller.

Diana so very sorry to hear of your brother David’s passing. May he rest in peace.

We first met David as a teenager when he joined the then Dundrum Dramatic Society in the 1960s which was run by the then rector’s wife Edna Burrows. He was, even then, very entertaining and good company. We also have very happy memories of his lovely Mum, Joan who was a good friend in those days. Sincere condolences to Daphne, Diana, Ian and Sarah and extended family.

Ah David you brought us on so many journeys, with apprehension, excitment, resurrecting paths of old, and new, always with humour. Your writing was alive. You brought treasures of your imagination to us in Airfield Writers, always with kind words. Thanks David for the memories, sure i still see your wry smile. Daphne and family so sorry to hear of David's death. Hugs and love. Eliza Homan Airfield Writers

Truly sorry to hear of Roller's passing. After attending Saturday morning classes at Marian College in 1968, I took a walk to Lansdowne Rd. and saw this guy wearing a white headband jumping for the ball and was really impressed and decided there and then I'd join that club which turned out to be Wanderers and from then on I've enjoyed life as a Wanderer.

Rest in Peace Dave.

Diana, I was so sorry to read of the death of David, a lovely person and a true gentleman. I offer my sincere condolences to you and the wider family. He will be greatly missed.

Daphne. We extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy. We all have or special memories of dear David.
We hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

David or Roller was legendary Crowbar and I have memory of him togging out for the Crowbars on many occasions . He attended at many a dinner where he was a renowned after dinner speaker . My sympathies to all the families. May he rest in peace .

My sincere sympathy to you Diana on David's passing and condolences to all the family too

Dear Daphne and family, may the good Lord rest David and give you all grace and strength in the days ahead.

Diana
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother David. I recall you talking about him so often and so fondly all those years ago when we worked together. Hope you are doing all right at this sad time for your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernard

Daphne & family, so sorry to learn of David's passing, we fondly remember the years spent walking mountains & canals with him and always enjoyed his company, may he rest in peace.

David was a great gentleman and a wonderful after-dinner speaker (or singer) and an influential player and coach on the rugby pitch. My condolences to all his family on your loss. David will be remembered by all who knew him, with great admiration

Sincere Sympathy to The Rowell Family and to DAVIDS numerous friends on his sad passing.

May he Rest in Peace

John Mullins

To the Rowell family. So sorry to hear about the passing of David. I remember meeting him at the poetry awards by the Francis Ledwidge society in Inchicore. A lovely man and a very fine poet. Go mbeannaí sé faoi shíocháin.

Dearest Sarah, Mrs Rowell, Ian & family,
My sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved father, husband David or Mr Rowell (as I would address him when I would be calling in at random hours asking for you Sarah). My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Love,
Dee

Diana, so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved brother David. May your many happy memories bring you all comfort in the days ahead. RIP David.

My sincere sympathy to Daphne, and David's family on your great loss.

Valerie

Deepest sympathies to Daphane and family. David was an exceptional and wonderful man. I have fond memories of our rugby days together.

Fond memories of David whether it was in rugby circles or, at past pupil functions.
A true gentleman.
My deepest sympathy to you Daphne, Ian, Sarah and all the Family at this very sad time.

My sympathy to you Daphne and all the Rowell Family on David's passing. He was a great man. During my time in Wanderers I was fortunate to have David firstly as a team mate and later as team coach and Club President. His mentoring and encouragement over those years was a constant support to me. He will be greatly missed. RIP.

Sincere sympathy to Diana and to Daphne and family on the sad passing of David.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Daphne, Ian, Sarah and the extended family on David’s passing.
A true gentleman and it was a privilege to have part of a Wanderers team coached so wonderfully by David Rowell.
RIP

So sorry to hear of David’s passing. A wonderful man who quite simply was The King of After Dinner speaking. Always so courteous and encouraging and a thorough Gentleman. A brilliant former President of The Strollers. My thoughts with the Rowell family and friends.

Deepest sympathy to Daphne, Ian and Sarah on David’s death.
May he Rest in Peace.

Daphne, Ian and Sarah and of course Diane, i wish to give you all my deepest sympathy. Dave was a legend in his own time. IAN thought so highly of David as player, coach and President. Ian as a schoolboy would to to Lansdowne road and watch Dave play. He was thrilled when David gave him his sweaty head gear after match which he brought home with great pride and was determined to join the chaps. Many thanks for so many happy memories. May you RIP xxxx

Sincere Sympathy to Daphne and the Rowell family on Dave’s passing.
‘Roweller’ was a great Wanderer on and off the pitch, and a legendary after dinner speaker.
Great company and conversation at matches.
He will be sadly missed but leaves behind great memories.
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Deepest sympathy to you all on David’s passing.
A gentleman always.
Sincerely

Great memories of David while playing rugby for Wanderers in the 1970’s

My deepest sympathy to you Diana @ all davids family.A true gentleman.Many happy memories of times spent together in I.P.T.days.

My deepest sympathy Diana on the sad passing of your beloved brother David. Desna (Alexandra College 1963)

Past Captain and Past President, David will be greatly missed by all at Wanderers F.C. He was a gentleman and true clubman. Sincere condolences to Daphne and the Rowell family.

Diana, please accept our sincere condolences on David’s passing.
May He Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Daphne and family on David’s passing. It was our privilege to have known David in Brabazon over the last 18 months. David’s warm smile and handshake always greeted us as you took him on his final walks around Brabazon.

David was such a vital part of our writers’ group—a fine poet, a true gentleman and great company. His warmth, humour, and insight made every gathering memorable, and I’ll always look back on the times at Airfield and in Achill with great affection.It was also a pleasure to run into him locally, he always had something original to say. Deepest sympathy to Daphne and family on your loss.

Terribly sorry to hear this news. David was one of the founding members of Airfield Writers in 2004 and a much loved member up to six years ago. Friday mornings at Airfield haven't been the same since.
David was a wonderful writer, poet and humorist. He published two books of fine poetry which are on all our shelves. A kind, warm hearted and generous man. Sincere condolences to Daphne and all the family.

Sincere sympathy Diana and family on David’s death In my thoughts and prayers

Dave, a captain on and off the pitch, and a great entertainer. It was a privilege to have known him.
May he rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to Daphne, Ian and Sarah

Saddened to hear of David’s passing. Great friend back in the day. David Mogerley

Daphne, Ian and Sarah
Sherril and I send you our deepest sympathies on your loss of David. David was a giant personality in Wanderers and wider rugby circles. At the Wanderers dinner last evening news of his death affected everybody and many fulsome tributes were paid to his memory. And David created so many memories through his open personality and wonderful repartee never mind his prowess on the pitch. Micky Mac read a poem about his journey to Achill at the conclusion of the evening which was a memorable moment and an illustration of his depth of understanding in the natural world.
May he rest in peace
Richard

Very sad to hear the news of David's passing, he was an absolute gentleman and I will always be indebted to him for his guidance, kindness and support to me in my early years in the pensions industry, Condolences to the extended family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, rest in eternal peace David.

I am so sorry to learn of David’s passing. My sincere condolences to Daphne and family. Dave gave me my first job in PIC and mentored me for 6 years which I am forever grateful for. A generous, decent and kind man. He led by example in life and work. We both loved our rugby. David was so supportive and encouraging to many of us in all walks of life . Rest in peace David . 🙏

Sincere condolences to Daphne and family on the passing of David,he was a true gentleman with a great sense of humour,who always had the time in latter years to stop for a chat when going to get his morning paper.
May he rest in peace.
Roger Price.

Very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
He was one of the good guys whose company I always enjoyed.
Well known and much liked he will be sadly missed particularly in rugby circles
Rest easy Dave

Paddy Boylan
Lansdowne FC

My deepest sympathy to Daphne,Ian and Sarah.David was a true gentlemanandhe was always pleasant,friendly and respectful.I knew him from his High School days and from the Rugby world.--JimRyan,former teacher in the High School

Sincere condolences to Daphne and family on David’s passing. David was one of the most thoughtful and friendly persons that I have known, a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Diane and Rowell family on the sad passing of Dave. May he R.I.P.
Mervyn Johnson (HSD & St. Mary's RFC)

Daphne I am sad to hear of David's death. It was always a pleasure to meet and talk to him. He will be sadly missed.

The world is a sadder place today, missing one true gentleman. I worked for David for almost 3 years in Pension and Investment Consultants, during which time, he was a constant presence of kindness, warmth and encouragement. A truly inspirational figure, who gives one a sense of faith in the destiny of humanity and hope for the hereafter. My sincere condolences. May he rest in peace and his memory radiate long after for all those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

So sad to hear of Dave’s passing , a wonderful man.
He was an invaluable mentor to me throughout my career in the Pensions Industry in Ireland.
A terrific rugby player,coach,with Wanderers & DIAS , great alickadoo, and team mate.
Dave’s after “dinner’ speaking was legendary.
Roller you will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences to Daphne and all David’s family.
Rest in Peace Dave.

My sincerest sympathies Diana and family on David’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

David was a true Gentleman always so kind and friendly …fond memories of gatherings in earlier years in Wanderers. Sincere condolences may he Rest in Peace.

Dear Daphne and Family,

Words feel inadequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I was deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. David was a truly remarkable person, a gentleman and a pleasure to work for. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength in each other and comfort in the happy memories you shared.