DECLAN O’DOWD

We hope that you are now finally at peace, Declan.
Roisin, Aine, Orlaith and Tommy you will always have our love and support and we will continue to help you anyway that we can. We love you and wish we could take away your pain.
Bernie, Rory, Barry, Raymond, Sandra, Alan and Amy we hope you draw comfort in the love and support from each other and the memories you share.

Rest in peace, Declan.

We each hold our memories of Declan and he will always be part of our extended Family We continue to offer our loving support and prayers to Roisin Aine Orlaith and Tommy We extend our sympathy and prayers also to his Mother Bernie his Brothers and sisters as you each grieve in your own personal way for the loss of your beloved Husband Father Brother Uncle and friend We lght a candle for you all daily. May Declan now rest in peace in his heavenly home

Declan,

Our dear brother, friend and loving Uncle who will be missed today, tomorrow and every day until forever.

It’s just one day at a time dear Deccy and so each day we try to take some comfort from so many precious memories from over the years, that we hold dear in our hearts ♥️

Your wonderful cheeky smile and fabulous laughter. Your unique sense of humour but over and above all those, your endless compassion love and care that you shared with those close to you and for that we will be forever grateful x

Until we meet again, dear Declan, rest in peace

With love from us all x x x x

Dec aka Dad,

You will never know how much you meant to me, I am eternally greatful for everything you did for me, welcoming me into yer home and doing everything in yer power to make me feel settled and part of the family even if it was only for a few months. I will forever miss the way you called Emmmmaaa and how you made the world a brighter place just by being you. You were kind, caring, loyal and always up for divilment. The world will never be the same without you. Save us a seat at the party up there.

Love always,
Emma ("your first born") ❤️

No words can express the feelings and utter helplessness on your parting,
Hope you are finally at peace

Dec,

There aren't enough words to describe how we feel about your loss. You were such a massive part of our life and family, from the first day you impressed Nanny in your suit from work that she thought you wore especially to meet her!
It has been such a privilege to know and love you and we will hold forever in our hearts the fun, the trips, and your wonderful laugh. There aren't many people who can join our weird family sense of humour, but you fit right in!!
Thanks for always making us feel so welcome in your house, for your endless kindness, and for giving us the amazing gifts of Aine, Orlaith and Tommy.
We wish you had been able to share your pain with us. The void left in your absence feels so big. We miss you so much every day. We hope you are at peace now. Trust that we will look after Ro, Aine, Orlaith and Tommy. Rest easy Dec. Lots of love Nell and John xx

I’ve never had to accept something that is so difficult to accept. You were one of the best people I have ever met.

I bloody loved you Dec.

Dec,

We are both absolutely devastated that you are gone, our hearts are truly broken.

To think we will never walk into the house again and hear Well Ci and Alright Pal to Chris. Your big hug and even bigger smile to greet us, the beers and wine cracked open and the fun and laughter instantly beginning.

We have had so many amazing times together and those memories we will cherish forever.

We loved you so so very much and we wish we could have helped you through your darkest of days.

What a man and what a friend.
Until we meet again…

Dec,

My love, my soulmate, my everything. Losing you has shattered my world in ways I never thought possible. You were my person, my safe place, my calm, my constant. With you, everything felt right, and without you there is a silence that can't be filled,

You had this way about you Dec, when you walked into a room, it changed. You lit it up without even trying. People were drawn to your warmth, your energy, your infectious laugh. That laugh, I can still hear it. You had such a love for life, a way of making everything feel lighter and full of possibility. Being with you made the ordinary feel extraordinary.

I think about our moments the endless summer BBQs, the music, the hot tub, our trips away, and the way you loved bringing everyone together. And Christmas, filling the house with lights (you finally gave in!), making it magical, hosting, creating so much love. That was you.

I miss you in everything. In the quiet, in the middle of the day, in all the moments I still want to share with you.

I see you in our beautiful children — Áine, Orlaith, and Tommy — in their smiles, their laughter, their kindness. You’re still here in them, in me.

My heart breaks I don’t get the rest of my life with you, but I’m so grateful you got to spend your life with us, surrounded by love and family.

I will love you always and forever. You are, and always will be, my greatest love.

All my love,
Ro xxxx

Deccy,
I know they say no matter what the distance i can always talk to you, but to never see that smile of yours again or the giggles we had will always leave my heart hurting brother. Miss you every day from the moment i wake up or pick up the phone for my first call of the day to you. The heartache and the hurt must go on but when i see the Féileacáins 🦋 on the golf course we used to smile about, will now always have a special place in me as a reminder your with me in spirit. Hope your resting peacefully Deccy with other loved ones smiling down on us together and you will always be carried in our hearts.
All Our Love Always and Forever

Alan and Oisín xxx

Dec,
Still waiting to hear your laugh, the "well Ned".the friendship to Alan, the racing, the tips, Gold Cup, the Deccie tickle that you will always be remembered for in the eyes of Aj and Jodie. So grateful to have had you in our lives for so long, all our trips together and the funny stories only we knew and your blistered feet from the cobbles in Prague. And being hemmed in behind a table in Bruge, Our Sundays...the light, the laugh and the life that you were. The help that you were to us and so devastated we didnt know when you needed the most help.
I understand you couldnt stay, your pain was too much. We love you and miss you every single day. We will always do our best to look after the girls and Tommy. Rest easy 💕

Dec you were such a kind, fun and genuinely happy person, someone who brought warmth and light wherever you went. Your positivity and gentle nature made a lasting impression on me and it was a privilege to know you. You welcomed my family with open arms and for that iam forever grateful.We miss you dearly, but we know you will watch over us and guide us throughout life. Rest easy Dec until we meet again 💔

You were there throughout all our hard times Dec,I just wish I could have been there for you throughout yours brother.

Life will never be the same without you but just know that we will carry on for you and your beautiful family.

Love you,miss you and I hope I'll get to see you again some day ❤️

Daddy,

I miss you so much, bigger than the sky and all the stars. I love you all the way to the moon and back, forever and ever.

You were my best friend and my favourite person to play and be silly with. You always made me laugh the biggest laughs and gave the best hugs that made everything feel okay.

I wish we could play again and have more fun adventures. I will keep all our happy memories in my heart, and I’ll think of you every day.

You’re my superhero, Daddy, and I know you’re always watching over me.

I love and miss you so much.

Love always
Tommy xxxx

He was a man anyone could talk to, laugh with, or cry with. He always put others before himself, and for that I am so grateful to be his daughter—to carry his name and so much of his personality. I can only hope to become even half the person he was.
We will miss you forever, Daddy. You were the heart of our family, and your laughter filled every place you went with joy, bringing light to every room you walked into. You touched the lives of everyone you met and showed what it truly means to be a gentleman and a friend. But more than anything, you showed me what a loving father looks like—and I am so proud and grateful to be your daughter, to carry a piece of you in who I am.
You were always my biggest supporter and my best friend, and that will never change. I will hold you in my heart always.
You will be forever missed.
Love your pet, Áine x

To my daddy

There are so many things I wish I could say to you,there are moments where I want to tell u something,hear your voice or just sit down and chat like we used to

Thank you for everything you gave me your love,your strength and how you shaped me into the person I am today.

Our family will never be the same without you but I hope your at peace now with grandad.i hope you know how much u meant to me and still do and we will keep doing you proud

Love you always Orlaith ❤️

My dear brother Declan, you were simply the best and life will never be the same again.

Thank you for all the wonderful memories we shared from childhood through to adulthood, we’ll cherish them forever.

We all loved you, a true gentleman, your kindness, thoughtfulness and wicked sense of humour.

You’ve left a huge void in my life and our family, we will never be the same again, but I am truly grateful for the time we had.

Rest easy Declan, until we meet again, you will be forever missed.

Rory, Portia, Molly and Charlie xxxx

My Dearest Son Declan,
I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday, 15th of December 1976, you filled my heart with happiness and every day after that.

Now my heart is left broken. No more will I hear your voice or your laughter at our family gatherings or times when you'd drop in home unexpectedly for a cup of tea and a chat, and all the phonecalls, I will never forget.

Instead, today I miss you quietly,tomorrow I will do the same and everyday forever more until we meet again. Although my mind plays tricks on me, my heart still knows that you are not coming back,so I have to accept you are really gone, but my biggest wish would be, for us to be together again in the same old way.

In the silence of the night I know you are there comforting me, telling me "I'm alright Mam, I'm at ease now in the arms of Dad and God is always here to keep us in his care.

Dec you left us too soon and the place is less bright without you, but I am forever grateful for the time I had with you and the memories we shared I will always hold deep within my heart. You were my pride, my joy and you always will be.

Rest in peace my beautiful son, you are forever in my heart❤️

Love and miss you always Mam xxx

Dec, my confidant.
Thank you for the laughs, the memories(the one night visits that turned into 2 or 3, depending on how the mood took us) and for everything in between, that we will carry with us and cherish for the rest of our lives.

Although life will never be the same again without you, you shared with us years of happiness and a kind of love so real and so safe it could never be forgotten. The bond we shared will never be broken but now behind every smile is a heart still full of sadness, still full of tears, still missing you more than any words could ever explain.

We will always remember that infectious smile that could light up any room and I will forever miss our daily chats, so for now its not goodbye Dec, it's as you'd say it yourself " I've one comin' in pet, I'll chat ya later ". Rest easy Dec knowing you will be forever loved and missed❤️

All our love forevermore
Amy, Eamon, Lee, Jamie & Ollie xxxxx

They say time heals all wounds but I know your death will leave a scar - a permanent reminder of a love that was deep and true amongst our family who loved you so much. I will never be ready to say goodbye, so I will simply say thank you for being a rock for Avril and I. Thank you for all the memories we shared and for just being you! We miss your smile, your contagious laughter and just your presence among us. I never imagined ever writing these words, but we have to dream you are up there with Dad in heaven watching over all of us. We carry your love with us everday. Heaven may be your home now, but you will always live in our hearts, and I guess that missing you so much is just our hearts way of reminding us how much we love you.

Rest peacefully my sweet brother❤️

Love you always Sandra & Avril xx

My Brother and Best Friend,
Our family will never be same again without you Deccy.I know we,ll find comfort in each other and we,ll get through this together.You always knew how to make us happy and had a great sense of humour.I will miss our phone calls every morning, but I hope I can always get hold of you on the big white telephone.Missing you lots.Forever in our thoughts pal.
Lots of Love Always
Raymond, Antoinette,Jade,Kyle and Lily.
XXXXX

Deepest condolences to Declan’s wife, children and family.

Noelle, my heartfelt sincere condolences to you, and your sister and entire family on the devastating loss of your brother in law. Thinking of you all especially his wife and children at this most tragic heartbreaking time.

To Bernie, Avril, Sandra and the O Dowd family. Heartfelt condolences to you all on your very sad loss. May Declan rest in peace and may God bless you all as you grieve.

Sr Mary Barry and all volunteers at Thurles Care offer our deepest sympathies to our Chairperson Bernie O'Dowd on the passing of her son Declan. We are also thinking of and offering our sincere condolences to his family - his loving wife Roisìn, his adored children Àine, Orlaith and Tommy, his sisters Sandra and Amy, his brothers Rory, Barry, Raymond and Alan, parents-in-law, brothers -in-law, sisters-in-law, his nieces, nephews, extended Martin family and his many relations and friends.Ye are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. May God comfort ye all in yer deep sorrow. We will be there to offer our love and support in any way we can. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏 Ann Hallinan on behalf of Thurles Care

Sincere sympathy to Bernie and the O'Dowd family on the passing of Declan May he rest in peace. I will remember you all in my prayers..

Sincere condolences to Bernie and all your family.May Declan rip,amen.🙏

Our deepest condolences to Roisin, Aine, Orlaith, Tommy and all of the Martin and O’Dowd families. Thinking of you all. May Declan rest in peace.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Bernie and all the O'Dowd family on the sad passing of Declan. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to the O'Dowd family and Noelle. May he R.I.P

Sending my deepest condolences to you Roisin, Áine, Orlaith, Tommy , Bernie and all the O'Dowd and Martin families. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. May Declan rest in peace🕊

Sincere condolences to Roisin, Áine, Orlaith,Tommy, Bernie, Rory, Barry, Raymond, Sandra, Alan and Amy and the extended Martin and O'Dowd family.
I had the pleasure of knowing Dec many years ago in Scouts. He was always full of fun, especially when there was a hint of mischief involved. I always found he was a natural teacher whether it was showing how to canoe or tie a new knot. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Deeply saddened to hear of Declan’s passing. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Roisin and family and to all of the O'Dowd & Martin families. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Roisin, Áine, Orlaith, Tommy, the extended O'Dowd & Martin families on the heartbreaking loss of Declan. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Roisin, Áine, Orlaith & Tommy, to Bernie and the O’Dowd family and all the Martin’s. We are thinking of everyone at this difficult time and we send each and every one of you our love. We will cherish all the fun we had over the years with Dec. May he rest in peace. X

Sincere condolences to both the Martin and O'Dowd families. Declan was a true gentleman and I was very saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Rosie, and the rest of the O’Dowd and Martin families on the untimely passing of Declan.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Roisin, Àine, Orlaith,Tommy and the extended O'Dowd and Martin families on the sad passing of Declan. May Declan rest in peace.

Condolences to Bernie, the O Dowd family and to Declan’s wife and family at this sad time. May Declan rest in peace.

I was very saddened to hear of Declan’s passing. We were in school together and in Scouts, where he was my Patrol Leader. He was always full of fun and I have great memories of those years. My sincere condolences to Róisín, the children and all the O’Dowd family. May he rest in peace.

I offer my deepest sympathy Roisin, Aine, Orlaith, Tommy and the extended O Dowd & Martin families. May Declan rest in peace.

With heartfelt condolences. Our hearts go out to all the families. When you lose someone you love you gain an angel you know. Always remembered and never forgotten. A bed of heaven to Declan. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Roisin, Áine, Orlaith and Tommy and all the O’Dowd and Martin families, on this the saddest of times for you all. No words of mine can could ever express the pain and sorrow you are going through right now having lost the most wonderful and brightest of charms in your life. I know the fondness you hold for Declan will never wane and he will never ever be forgotten. I can only imagine the wonderful and fond memories you all hold of Declan and I ask that you hold them close to your heart as they will help you in the hard days, weeks and months ahead. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Roisin and children for your terrible loss. Also to the O Dowd and Martin families, may Declan rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Roisin and children for your terrible loss. Also to the O Dowd and Martin families, may Declan rest in peace.

Sending our deepest condolences to you Roisin, Áine, Orlaith, Tommy , Bernie and all the O'Dowd and Martin families. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. May Declan rest in peace🕊

Ar dheis De a anam uasal Sincere sympathy to both families In my prayers

Our heart felt condolences to Roisin, Áine, Orlaith and Tommy and Jimmy and Teresa Martin and the extended Martin and O Dowd families on the sad loss of Declan. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathies to all of the O'Dowd family and Declan's wife & children at this very sad time. Thinking of you all and wishing you strength in the times ahead. Peace to Declan's soul

I wish to offer my sincerest condolances to Roisin and family on the death of Declan.

May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to you Roisin, Aine, Orlaith, Tommy and all the O'Dowd family on the sad passing of Declan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you also Jimmy and Teresa at this very sad time. May Declan rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Roisin, Áine, Orlaith and Tommy and Jimmy and Teresa Martin and the extended Martin and O Dowd families on the sad loss of Declan. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Marie Hogan and family, formerly Glenview, Knockalton, Nenagh.

My deepest sympathy to you Roísín, your children, Áine, Orlaith & Tommy, to Declan's Mam Bernie, and all extended families on sad passing of Declan. May he rest in pleace.

Deepest sympathies.

Roisin and family , very sorry for your recent loss. RIP

Our deepest sympathies to Roisin & all her family,relations ,friends

The bed of heaven to Declan ,a lovely man.

John & Eileen

Our deepest sympathy to Roisin, Aine, Orlaith, Tommy & all the O'Dowd and Martin families at this sad time. May Declan rest in peace

Deepest Sympathies to all of Declan’s family and friends on his untimely passing. A pure gent. May he rest in Peace.

Sending our deepest condolences to Roisin, Áine, Orlaith, Tommy and all the O'Dowd and Martin families. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. May Declan rest in peace🕊

Sincere condolences Roisin and family innthis difficult time. May Dec Rest in Peace.