Fr. Ambrose Farrington

I shed tears of sadness on hearing of the death of Fr Ambrose, but they soon became tears of joy when I learned that he died in his beloved Bolton Abbey, of which he was the founding father, and which he had developed with such vision and vigor.

This was no easy task, but Fr Ambrose met every challenge with faith and resilience; even personal ones were faced with courage and humility, and welcomed as opportunities for growth and change. He truly grew into the beloved monk whose qualities, both human and spiritual, have been recognized and lauded in the various expressions of condolence to his family and fellow monks since his death.

I shall miss you, Fr Ambrose, for your inspiration and friendship, as shall your family, your fellow monks, your wonderful Bolton neighbours, and all for whom who have been a blessing over the years.

May the fertile soil of Bolton Abbey now rest lightly on you!

I just learned of Father Ambrose’s Death. I have known him for over 40 years and was so happy to visit with him at the Monastery Guest House. I miss him greatly and know that he is missed by many.

Deepest sympathy to the Bolton Abbey Community and to his Family.

May you all find comfort in loving memories and the knowledge and faith we have in our Savior Jesus Christ that we will be together again.

God Bless, until we meet again.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Ambrose. Deepest sympathy to Fr. Ambrose's family and the community of Bolton Abbey. A true friend, will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace Fr. Ambrose

Sincere condolences to the Farrington family and the Community in Bolton Abbey Fr. Ambrose will be sadly missed by all,a Wonderful Priest and a Wonderful man.May he Rest in Peace

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the Farrington family and all the community of Bolton Abbey on the sad passing of Fr Ambrose. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Dom Michael and Community at Bolton Abbey and to the family of Fr Ambrose. I was so sad to learn of his death. I have been a regular visitor to the Mass for deceased members, including my cousin the late Dom Benedict Kearns, O.C.S.O., at the end of May each year. It was always wonderful to catch up with Fr Ambrose. I will miss his presence. So many losses this past year including our family friend and friend of Fr Ambrose, Monsignor Seamus Conway, greatly mourned by the Lavan Family. May Fr Ambrose Rest In Peace. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Deepest sympathy to the Farrington Family.

My deepest sympathy with Abbot Michael and the Community of Bolton Abbey on the death of Fr Ambrose. I so enjoyed our chats when I could visit Bolton Abbey. Fr Ambrose with be regularly in my thoughts and prayers. May he enjoy the fullness of life in God's wonderful presence.
Tom Purcell, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

It is with sadness that I have heard of the death of Fr. Ambrose. As a Maynooth Seminarian in the seventies I visited Moone three times and was so enriched by the spirituality of Fr. Ambrose and the community. Three of us seminarians from Maynooth completed our Diaconate Retreat in 1975 and Fr. Ambrose was our Director. Bishop Noel Treanor of Down and Connor was in our group and Fr. Frank Garvey Parish Priest of Lanesboro and myself now a priest of Oakland Diocese , California. That retreat and visits were key experiences in our preparation for Ordination.
Next time in Ireland I will visit Moone to celebrate Fr. Ambrose and the community.
May he rest in peace. And may God continue to provide an oasis of peace and refreshment in Moone for all of us weary travelers. Blessings and Gratitude.

It is with sadness that I have heard of the death of Fr. Ambrose. As a Maynooth Seminarian in the seventies I visited Moone three times and was so enriched by the spirituality of Fr. Ambrose and the community. Three of us seminarians from Maynooth completed our Diaconate Retreat in 1975 and Fr. Ambrose was our Director. Bishop Noel Treanor of Down and Connor was in our group and Fr. Frank Garvey Parish Priest of Lanesboro and myself now a priest of Oakland Diocese , California. That retreat and visits were key experiences in our preparation for Ordination.
Next time in Ireland I will visit Moone to celebrate Fr. Ambrose and the community.
May he rest in peace. And may God continue to provide an oasis of peace and refreshment in Moone for all of us weary travelers. Blessings and Gratitude.

Sorry to hear of the death of Fr.Ambrose. Sympathy to his family and his fellow Monks in Bolton Abbey. Eternal life grant unto him, Lord.

Deepest condolences to all in Bolton Abbey on the sad passing of Father Ambrose.

Deepest Sympathy to Abbot Michael, the Community and the Farrington Family on the passing of Fr Ambrose. May he Rest in Peace

Fond memories of Fr.Ambrose.
May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Cistercian community and Fr.Ambrose sister

Our Deepest sympathy to all Fr. Ambrose’s family and community at Bolton Abbey. One of nature’s gentlemen has departed. We always loved meeting him and enjoyed his kind and gentle humour. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family of fr ambrose and the community at Bolton abbey. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. A wonderful priest and a wonderful man. R I P. FR. Ambrose

Sincere sympathy to all the Farrington family and to all the Monks in Bolton Abbey
May Fr. Ambrose RIP

Deepest sympathy to the Farrington family and the Cistercian Community on the sad passing of Fr. AMBROSE.
Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Farrington family and the family of monks in Bolton Abbey in Moone. Father Ambrose a very special man may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to the Farrington Family on the loss of Fr. Ambrose. May he Rest in Peace.

God rest Fr.. Ambrose sympathy and prayers to the community at Moone and to his family. Thinking of you with many memories.. God bless you all. From Paula, the late Fr. Philip 's sister.

Our deepest sympathies to his family and Bolton abbey.
Thinking of you all in this time of sadness. He will be truely missed.
We will always remember the wonderful mass he held for us in 2018 the day before we were due to be married.
May he rest in peace and watch over you all from the heavens above.

Sincere sympathy to all the Farrington family

Our deepest sympathies to Fr. Ambrose’s family on his recent passing. Our past Rectors worked well with Fr. Ambrose over the years as attended many church services and he preached at Harvest services and we shared Christian Unity and other services with him in Bolton Abbey over the years. We enjoyed his company as he did ours. Thank you so much Fr. Ambrose. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. His absence will be greatly felt and his presence deeply missed in our world. May he continue to shine on us all now from heaven. From the Parishioners and Select Vestry of Narraghmore, Timolin, Castledermot and Kinneagh Parish Union and the Rev. Terry Lilburn, Priest in Charge.

My sincere condolences to the Farrington Family and the lovely community at Bolton Abbey where I first had the pleasure of meeting and making great friends with the lovely Fr. Ambrose - he was such a gentleman and most compassionate and humble. He was always so welcoming when I visited Bolton Abbey and gave me huge direction and guidance in doing the right things in life.
You will be truly missed Fr. Ambrose may you rest in peace. I am so glad to have known you in this life hope I meet you in the next.

With sincere regret,

Mary Kinsella

Sincere sympathy to Farrington family and Monks Bolton Abbey Fr Ambrose was a gentleman friend and icon of parish he will be greatly missed by all our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time may he rest in peace

My sincere condolences to the Bolton Abbey Community and Fr. Ambrose's family. Ambrose was a dear friend for nearly 50 years! May he rest in peace and happiness forever!

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Ambrose. Huge condolences to his family at Bolton Abbey and his extended family. Fr Ambose married myself and my husband 17 years ago and wrote regularly to me in the years after that. He was such a kind man. My Mam, Mary Poole, knew him from her childhood and had huge time for him, visited him regularly and spoke over the phone. They will have a great reunion in heaven now. RIP Fr Ambrose.

Our condolences to Br Francis and the community of Bolton Abbey at this sorrowful time on the passing of Fr Ambrose.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis. Níl sé imithe uainn ach romhainn.
Deirdre & Kevin O' Mahony (formerly O' Brien, Kilkenny)

Omg such a shock to read of the death of Fr Ambrose's. Heaven has gained another wonderful Saint. A very gentle &loving person. May you rest in peace. What lovely memories we have of the lovely Sundays when we visited regularly with Sr Margaret Piert. You may be gone but surely will never be forgotten. Thinking of you Theresa & all your family. Also to all the brothers & priest's in the Abbey.
Teresa, Joanne, David,Paddy & Ber ♥️

Very sad to learn of the sudden death of Fr Ambrose, he was a true gentleman. Our sincere sympathy to all his Cistercian family in Bolton Abbey. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My sympathy and prayers to Abbot Michael and the community at Bolton on the death of dear Fr. Ambrose. He will surely have received the same warm welcome from the Lord as he gave to all who called to Bolton over the past fifty years. May he rest in peace and continue to look out for us all.
Sr. Mary Whelan SMG Rome

Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr Ambrose. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Bolton Abbey Community and the Farrington family on the death Fr Ambrose. We have great memories of our children's confirmation in Ballymore Eustace. My late father shared some great
Memories of times gone by with Fr Ambrose on that day. May his soul rest in peace. R. I. P.

Sincere sympathy to the Farrington family and the community in Bolton Abbey on the passing of Fr. Ambrose at this sad time may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy rest in peace fr ambrose

Our sincere sympathy to the community at Bolton Abbey and to the Farrington family on the passing of Fr. Ambrose. We will remember him fondly for his kindness over many years. A very special man. May he rest in peace.

Fr. Ambrose was a kind and caring friend to so many. Thinking of his sister and his family at Bolton Abbey.

Sincere condolences to the Bolton Abbey community , Theresa & Maeve and all the Farrington family on the death of Fr Ambrose .
Noreen O'Keeffe & all the O'Keeffe Family ( Formerly Clonmel Co Tipperary )

sincere sympathy to to the Abbott and all the monks at Bolton Abbey on the death of Fr Ambrose also to all the Farrington family. Fr Ambrose has been a kind friend and confident of mine for a long number of years and I will miss him dearly for his wise councelling and compassionate nature. He is gone to the fathers house where I know he will continue to intercede for all of us Liam Merrigan Monasterevin

deepest sympathy on the loss of father ambrose he was a great man rip

Deepest sympathy to the Farrington family and community of Bolton Abbey Ar dheis De go raibh a anam ďilis.
Pat & Patricia Farrington & Family
Hollywood.

Sincere sympathy to the Farrington &Cistercian families on the death of Fr.Ambrose.He was greatly loved.He has gone from us now, but he will never be forgotten.May the gentle heavens be your resting place friend of my heart.

Deepest Sympathy to all the Cistercian Community and the Farrington Family on the death of Fr Ambrose. First met him on his arrival in Moone in the early sixties with Br John and we spent many a night putting the farming world to rights. Back then we travelled to Lourdes for a very enjoyable few days with his sister Theresa. He was an amazing man who even had a shot at the Lug walk. Rest-in-Peace dear Ambrose.

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the Farrington family and all the community of Bolton Abbey on the sad passing of Fr Ambrose. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Farrington Family on the passing of Fr Ambrose, a dear friend of my late father Michael Dunne Crookstown, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the monks at Bolton Abbey & the Farrington family on Fr Ambrose passing. There is always a welcome at Bolton Abbey & Fr Ambrose would update us on family members.keeping you all in our prayers.

I met Fr Dick Farrington on a number of occasions. Each time was interesting and Lovely. He was a very humble man and Christianity was all about him. . May Dick rest in peace and my sympathies go to Theresa, and all the Farrington off spring. To his brothers and sisters in Christ, you have lost a good friend.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Ambrose's family and the Bolton Hill community on their loss of such a lovely man.may he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of the death of our very dear friend,Fr Ambrose.
May he rest in peace.

We offer our sincere condolences to Theresa, the extended Farrington family and the Monks of Bolton Abbey at this difficult time of sadness, loss and change. Rest in Peace Fr. Ambrose.

Sincere sympathy to Dom Michael and Community on the sad news of the passing of Fr Ambrose. A great loss to you , and to so many who were blest by his friendship, his humanity, and the simple yet profound wisdom of a man of prayer.
Thank you Ambrose.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal !

My sincere sympathy goes out now to the Farrington family and to his Cistercian community on the death of our beloved Fr. Ambrose. He sent all those years making others feel 'beloved' with his kind, interested, understanding and faith-centered way. "Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word."

A truly loyal and wonderful friend since my days at CCR in the early 50s when he was senior dean in the college and was subsequently up lifted to become the founding father of Bolton Abbey .. what a legacy ...He will be sadly missed ....My sincere sympathy to the Abbot Michael , and the Bolton Abbey Community and the extended Farrington clan .. May Ambrose Rest in Peace and Happy in the arms of the Lord

Sincere sympathy to all at Bolton Abbey on the death of Fr Ambrose may he rest in peace. He was a gentleman.
From Dan O Keeffe and family Bolton Hill Moone

Our sympathy on Fr Ambrose's passing to his heavenly home to all the Farrington family, to the Cistercian communities especially in Bolton Abbey and his many friends. He was a wonderful gifted person with a big heart which was inclusive of so many from different backgrounds and beliefs and so approachable to all. Rest in Peace Dear Ambrose.

To The Bolton Abbey Community and the Farrington Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

On behalf of all of the staff of our College I offer our condolences to both the monks at Bolton Abbey and to the Farrington family. Fr. Ambrose gave great support to our College when he served on the Board of Governors.
May his soul rest in peace.