Dylan, (Bobby), Sharkey

2 months now, and I still can’t believe you’re gone. You’ve left a canyon in so many people’s lives. But you’ve left a much bigger reserve of love and memories, that will sustain us in days and years to come. You were the best human I’ve ever known. Created and nurtured by your amazing family. Maedbh, Tara, Riona Deirdre and Willie. He loved you all so much, he would come back from Dublin”reset”and relaxed. He was always looking for things to bring with him for you. Any the stories he would bring back for me.
Dylan You didn’t care, who anyone worshipped, who they loved or the colour of their skin, you just asked that they were decent human beings. You said that the sign of a civilised society was that it protected the vulnerable. And you lived that. You treated everyone, no matter who or where, with respect and compassion. You never judged, you supported, defended and loved. You would never knowingly or intentionally let anyone down. A walk across town was like a royal procession , so many people wanted to stop and talk to you. When you were our friend, it was for life, there for them in the ups and downs. Listening to our secrets, dreams and fears, we knew you’d never break our confidence. And you have literally taken those with you.
You made people feel safe. You made me feel safe, loved and special
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You were as happy to have grand adventures full of fun, and food, garden, play music or to sit in front of a fire and talk. And what talks we had, Banter , conspiracies, religion or politics. Your huge brain was always curious and seeking new knowledge. But you did it in your own inimitable gentle way, with a smile that reached those amazing eyes. The dogs and I miss you, our home has lost its heart and it feels so empty without you, but I thank God, that our paths crossed and miraculously you asked for my number. My life was amazing and I was a better person for having you in it. You brought joy and love to me and everyone you met. The worst of my and our grief will eventually fade but our love, memories and gratitude for knowing and loving you will not.

The years we spent together will be the ones I remember when it’s my time to join you.
I love you Dylan ( Thomas/Bobby/ Shaggy)Sharkey. You are the one

Devastating news. Dylan has always been a great friend to me, especially when my parents passed… We recorded a song when we were about 17 in a studio my dad rented - we called it "Take it from the top" because the recording studio guy kept making us start again because we were so nervous and kept making mistakes. Dylan played all the lead guitar tracks. Dylan taught me how to play guitar btw so I'll never be able to pick one up without thinking about him again.

Heartbreaking. You must all be devastated. I wish I had some words of comfort but there are none. It is an amazing thing that you have done, helping all those families in all of your darkest hours. Sending you big. May he rest in peace xx

May Dylan rest in peace, my heart is breaking for you and you're right to take comfort in the great good that he is continuing to do. Know that I'm thinking of you xxx

Meadbh, sincere condolences on the sad and untimely passing of your dear Dylan may he rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers at this devastating time for you. Much love x

Dear Meadbh I remember in our PM days how your face lit up when you talked about Dylan. You were besotted and the two of you were a little unit.
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain that you are going through at the moment. I hope that it's a small consolation to know that people are thinking about you. xxx

Dylan my best friend I will ever have in my life has spread his wings. He means so much to me, and he knew I loved him to bits. We never said goodbye without saying love you bro to each other. I will miss those little moments, but will constantly remind myself how lucky I was to have those with him. We had such a special bond from the first day we met. My life will never be the same without him, but I am so happy to have had him in my life for all those years. I love him, Jenny loves him, my kids adored him ( they genuinely believed he was shaggy from Scooby Doo), and my dogs were absolutely obsessed with him. Much love to my best friend and brother Dylan. May he rest in peace, and I have no doubt you will be there to welcome us to the other side with your arms wide open.

I f**kin’ love you bro ❤️

Dylan... Ever since we first met in 2018. You were and still are an absolute Gentleman. The banter we had was mighty. You would do anything for anyone without a second thought. You were a ray of light in everyones life who had the pleasure of knowing you. Your passing is this life's loss and the next life's gain. I look foward to catching up with you when we meet again. Sleep tight X

Meadbh, i am so sorry to hear about Dylan's passing. I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. Sending you hugs and love. Rest easy Dylan

I am so so sorry for your loss…thinking of you all and sending all my love your way.

I’m lucky to have gotten to know Dylan the last couple of years; he was one of a kind, an old soul, a gentle giant, quiet but full of the crack, always looking out for others and would do anything to help where he could- the list could go on, a man you couldn’t not be very proud of!

My love to you all ❤️ my thoughts and prayers are with you. Becca & all the Malones

Deepest sympathies on your loss. RIP Dylan. You should be proud of the legacy he has passed on by his donations.

I'm so sorry Meadbh. I still can't believe it. Such a beautiful kind soul. His friendship meant so much to me and I cherish all the adventures and memories.

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I'm thinking of you all.

Meadbh, your darling Dylan, I’m so very sorry to hear this news. I can’t imagine how sad you must be, but we are thinking of you and sending a lot of love. What an excellent person to donate his organs, must be a comfort to know he is helping so many people

Meadbh I am so very sorry to hear. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family and please know thoughts are very much with you at this difficult time 💐xxx

Meadbh words fail at a time like this. All I can say is we are thinking and praying for Dylan, you, your daughter & family at this time.

Meadbh, sincere condolences on the sad and untimely passing of your dear son Dylan may he rest in peace 🙏.
Thoughts and prayers at this devastating time for you.

Meadbh, I really am at a loss for words and just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers all day.
I can’t imagine what you are going through but I am here if you need anything at any time.
Sending love and hugs to you.

Meadbh, read the very sad and tragic death of your son Bob and want to send my condolences to you and all your family Thinking of you take care.

Meadbh agus Tara , a chairde.
We are very sorry to hear about Dylan’s tragic death. Thinking of you all at this dreadful time, difficult time .
Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Meadbh I wanted to message with my sympathy with losing Dylan. He honestly was a lovely guy, we talked so much over our dogs and Liverpool. He was the kind of guy that when he saw you he crossed the street to talk to and would never just walk by with just a wave. He was funny and so so caring. I can't imagine the grief you are feeling at losing such a great son from your life, but also how lucky you were to have such a great son in your life was a gift. Honestly my heart is broken for you and if ever need anything myself and Michelle are always here. RIP Dylan and YNWA

I met Dylan skydiving in Michigan. I have so many fond memories of him. I will forever hold him in my heart and miss his adventurous soul! RIP old friend.

To all who love Dylan,
Bob was a man who lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed every moment of it.
From his many adventures with his best mates in Dublin (including the relocation of a bus shelter in St Annes Park!) to his parachuting adventures in Michigan and his sailing around the Caribbean with his Uncle Des - just some of the ways he went through life laughing.
He had a fierce love for his family, his Mammy Meadbh, his auntie Deirdre and uncle Willie (with a special mention of his enjoyment partying with Willie's elder sisters at family dos.)
He was extremely proud of his wee sister Tara, though he would always see her as the tiny, angelic, curly redheaded youngster singing along to her big brother's violin playing in town.
The apple of his eye was his goddaughter Ríona, who filled his life with joy, especially as she inherited the boundless Sharkey energy levels.

All who knew Bob love him for the wonderfully kind gentleman he was.
I was lucky enough to be his partner, and after, his friend.
And there was nothing he would not do for his many many friends.

We'll see you around the corner Bob, just around the next bend.
And when we get too upset that you're gone, we'll picture you there laughing, but with us, not at us.
We'll love you always and forever,
My Bobbity,
Your Lucy and John x

Sincere Sympathy to all the Sharkey Family on the sad passing of Dylan May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Meadbh, I only heard this week about your darling son Dylan. I didn't know him, but reading the messages, I can tell he was a special guy. Sincere sympathies to you and Tara and his partner. May he rest in peace.

Always such a laugh at work, brightened so many people's days, an open minded and real person is so rare these days. Rest easy and thanks for your friendship in the short time I got to know you.

Sincere condolences to the Sharkey family, Dylans partner and friends on his passing. May he Rest in Peace.

My thoughts are with you, Maeve, and the family. So very sorry to hear about the sad loss of your son.
With love, Norma (from skiing).

Thinking of Stephanie and all the family at this sad time.

Mate, hard to believe this has happened. You were always a gentleman. Never been much of a religious man myself, not sure about you but god help him if you are because you'll have the ears talked off him lol. Always a man to say not a little, but just enough. Had many great yarns with you mate. Apologies I wasnt there to see you off. But then you would only tell me to wind my neck in anyway lol. The last part of this goes to your loved ones. He was one of the nicest most genuine lads I have had the good fortune to meet. He always had something completetly hilarious and out of pocket to say lol complete gentleman and legend. Man could banter up a room in 2 heartbeats and a pint of black. ❤️🍻

Our wee world a poorer place for your passing Dylan. Condolences to Meadbh, Stephanie and the wider Sharkey family and friends.
"A friend loves at all times: a brother is born for adversity (Prov.17:17)"

My thoughts are with Dylan's family and friends, and his partner Stephanie. I didnt know him personally but he was so loved by so many. Sending love and strength to all who knew him xxx

Meadbh, I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your beautiful son Dylan. My sincere condolences to you and to all those that love him. May Dylan rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Stephanie and all the Sharkey family, thinking of you all at this very sad time x

Dylan had an impact on everyone he met. He is the kindest, most thoughtful man I’ve ever known. A true gentleman, adored friend and loved dearly. My heart goes out to Meadbh, Tara, Ríona and Stephanie and all of the extended family. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss xx
My dearest Dylan,
Thank you for your friendship, for the love you gave so freely even when I was so broken and couldn’t love myself. You gave me the freedom to be completely unapologetically myself without judgement. You were easy to love and impossible to forget. You were there, you were kind, you were a fiercely loyal friend and you did everything in your power to radiate positivity in everyone’s life. I am eternally grateful that our lives crossed paths and I had the privilege of being your friend. I love you Dyl, and I will grieve your loss for the rest of my days as I loved you for the rest of yours 💔

My deepest condolences too Stephanie and all the sharkey family
A sad loss of a lovely kind gentleman

It is amazing how you can know the soul of someone you had never met simply by the impact they had on other’s lives. I know Dylan was a beautiful person by how happy he made Stephanie, and by the incredible gift of life he gave others after his death. I grieve for Dylan’s wonderful partner, family and friends, and send them love, light and peace.

Meadbh.

I was so sorry to hear of the devastating loss of your son Bobby. Reading through what people have said about him he was a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you and all of Bobby's family and friends. Sending huge love x

Katie

My deepest condolences to the Sharkey family and to Stephanie. I’m truly sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear this very sad news. It was a pleasure to know you and work with you down the gardens. We will continue the project in your memory. Sending our sympathy to Stephanie & all Dylan's family from your friends and neighbours in Greyabbey.

Dylan was a a very good person. Willing to help anyone and a great friend and colleague . Deepest sympathy to Stepanie and Dylans family

Dylan was a very good friend of mine. We were colleagues and in my early days he always did whatever he could to help me adjust. There was no such thing as a stupid question and he would have dropped everything to help me out when I was in a bind. That sort of kindness is something you don't see everyday and something I will truly miss.

My deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of Dylan. His grandmother was my mother’s cousin, I learned of his passing via some of my own cousins. x

Deepest condolences to Sharkey family and Stephanie. I had some of the best days of my life with Bob in Michigan. It was so good reunite with him last year after many years.
RIP Dylan

Maedbh, Tara & the Sharkey family. I am so sorry to hear the awful news of Dylan's tragic death at such a young age. May Dylan rest in peace and.

Deepest sympathies to Stephanie, Meadbh, Tara and all the Sharkey family on the tragic passing of Dylan.
May he Rest in Peace and may you all find strength to cope with your great loss

We are so sorry to hear the devastating news of Dylan's untimely passing. Our hearts go out to you Maedbh and all the family. Thinking of you all with hugs x

Sincere condolances to Maebh,Tara and all the Sharkey family on the passing of Dylan.RIP Dylan.
Paul

My heartfelt condolences to hear of the loss of Dylan

Meadbh my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved son Dylan.
My heart is broken for you, may he rest in gentle peace.

On behalf of the Wesley College community, I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Tara, and all the Sharkey family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

May Bobby rest in peace.

One of life’s gentlemen and a friend to everybody x

Dear Meadbh, My deepest condolences to you and your family on the tragic loss of Dylan. thinking of you all.

Sincere condolence to Meadbh and family sent with love. May Dylan rest in peace 🙏

Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Dylan As a young lad he would hop over the wall from his Grannys house behind us and play away with the boys always good manners and kind May you all gain strength in this dreadful time and DYLAN REST IN PEACE

Sending deepest sympathy to you Meadbh and your family

Sincere condolences to Meadbh and family on the loss of Dylan. R.I.P.

Deepest sympathies to Meadbh, Tara, Ríona, Stephanie & the Sharkey family at this very sad time. May Dylan rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Meadbh, Tara, Riona & Stephanie on the tragic passing of Dylan. I knew him as a great animal lover. May he rest in peace

My most heartfelt condolences to Maedbh, Tara, Stephanie and all of Dylan's circle of friends and family. Dylan was such a kind, gregarious and gentle soul. A true gentleman of great empathy and insight and also one of the smartest people I have ever met. His loss is tragic.

I was fortunate enough to meet Bobby briefly a few months back after not seeing him for many years. He was as warm, welcoming, vivacious and friendly as if it had only been a couple of weeks rather than years since we had last spoke. We agreed to try to meet up sooner rather than later and I feel devastated that this can no longer be the case.

Rest in peace, Dylan, you were a truly good man who always saw the best in everyone and was always willing to help a friend.