Fr James Somers

My deepest sympathy to Jim Ann and Ina on the death of Fr Jim. He was such a gentleman. As children we were fascinated by his stories of Swaziland. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ina Ann and Jim and all the Summer's family on the sad passing of Fr Jim may he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Somers family and the Salesian community on the passing of Fr. James. May he rest in peace.

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Father Sommers. He was a lovely kind man .. He had a beautiful warm smile and a twinkle in his eye.
He married myself and my husband and will always be remembered by us .Sincere sympathies to the Somers family. May he Rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Ina, Jim and all the Somers family on the sad passing of Fr. James. May he now enjoy the peace of heaven. R.I.P.

Our deepest sympathies to all the Somers family on the passing of your uncle, may he Rest in Peace

He was the stuff of legend without the books… wait, he did write a few books, yarns as he called them. Not bodice rippers but sharp, creative stories with a wealth of detail, technical and philosophical as befits a man who could have done anything but did do everything. For most of us nephews and nieces he was this rather exotic, somewhat sallow skinned visitor that arrived home every 5 or 6 years from Swaziland. Later as either teenagers or adults we learned more about the extraordinary work he did ( with many other in the various religious orders ) in Swaziland and elsewhere.



Stories abound, from inherited planes from smugglers, to wrangling free container loads of soap or ladies underwear from various companies to the gift, restoration and donation of a Model T Ford to the gift of a medieval manuscript or Purdy shotgun. You couldn’t dream it up.



Indeed a legend and for the Somers Clan, the end of an era. He has passed on the torch but I’m not sure we that are left can do it justice. He was a quiet hero and in a time when we need more heros, it will be difficult to measure up. But at least we have our template. He can be our inspiration.



Ni bheidh a leithead aris an.

To Anne & All the Somers Family our Deepest Condolences on your sad loss. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathies to the Salesian and Somers families on the death of Fr. James Somers. May he rest in peace.

Our condolences to Ann, Gerard & family and also to the extended Somers family on the death of Fr James. RIP. Suaimhneas siorai da anam dilis.

Our sincere sympathy to Anne, Jim, Ina and extended Somers family on the passing of Fr. James.
Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all the family on the passing of Fr James . May he rest in peace

Sympathy to the family .R.I.P.

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all the Somers family on the passing of Fr.James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Fr Somers. We were so lucky to be married by Fr Somers and he baptised our two boys. May he rest in peace.

To Ann and the Somers Family.Deepest condolences on the passing of Fr James.May he rest in peace.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Fr. James. We offer our condolences to Ann, Jim, Ina and the extended Somers family on this sad occasion.

On talking with a grandson who has special needs one day I said something about Pope Francis to which my grandson replied, "talking about the Pope, how is Fr.
Somers". Fr Somers baptised this young man
and the bond remains.
Rest in peace dear Fr.
Sòmers.
Eithne Connolly,
Chapelizod.

Our condolences to all the family of Fr,James
I got to know Fr James many years ago through our cousin Fr Pat Culhane in Chapelizod.
Fr James was a wonderful Priest and lovely man. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Brid and all the Somers family. Fr James has lived a long and happy priestly life. Phil Aylward, limerick

Fr Somers worked tirelessly for refugees and more in Swaziland. As a GOAL nurse in Malindza I experienced his kindness, good humour, storytelling and above all his determination to do good.
Rest in peace, a long life well lived.

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Fr Somers.

Deepest sympathies and condolences on the recent passing of Fr. James. May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the family

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all the Somers family on the death of Father Jim may he rest in peace

deepest sympathy to Jim mogy and all the family for the loss of a great friend
Animae omnium fidelum.defunctorum per DEI misericordiam ,
requiescant in pace ,amen

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Iná, Jim & the extended Somers family on the passing of Fr. James. Truly a life well lived. RIP

Our deepest condolences to Anne & all the Somers family on the sad passing of Fr. James. May he rest in.peace.

To all the Somers family ,
Very sorry to hear . May he rest in peace

To Anna , Ronan and all the Somers family -

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your uncle . Condolences to the family .

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My sympathy to Ann, Ger and all the Somers family on the death of your uncle, Fr. James. May his soul rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Ann, Jim, Ina and extended Somers family on the passing of Fr. James. A last link of the old Shanagarry community gone to his eternal home. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sympathy to the Somers family and to Fr James confreres. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Somers family on the death of Fr. James. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne, Jim, Ina and extended Somers Family on the death of your Uncle Fr James. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to james anne and ina on fr james passing rip go dtuga Dia trochaire ar a anam dilis

Deepest Anne Ger Ina and the extended family on the death of Fr James. May he RIP

To Jim, Ina, Anne and all the Somers. Our condolences to you all on the passing of your uncle, Rest in Peace Fr. and God Bless

Deepest sympathy to Anne, Ger and the Somers family on the death of Fr.James. May he rest in peace.

A fellow missionary in Swaziland , a legend, a man of the people are just some of my thoughts on Fr James.
May the life you have led and the inspiration you have given bless us who remember you.

To the family and friends of Fr Somers, may I offer my deepest sympathies.
I worked as a 'Goalie' nurse in Malindza refugee camp, Swaziland with Fr Somers for a couple of years. He was so kind to me, making sure I had transportation, keeping the goal jeep serviced and in good working order. When I was finished working in the camp, he lent me his own van for the last few weeks I was in Swaziland. His door was always open to me. I knew I had a friend and someone to turn to if I needed help. A life well lived. May he rest in peace. Eileen

A life well lived , Great childhood memories from the 50s/ 60s of a lovely kind man.When visiting the agricultural college he gave our family a kitten and and the choice of anything from the tuck shop , to much protestations from parents. . We loved going to visit Fr James as kids..
Rest in Peace

Deepest condolences to Fr James’ family. May he rest in peace. Julianne & Mike

May fr James rest in peace
Thinking of all somer Families
Especially my good neighbours in
Shanagarry
Maudie

Rip Fr Somers we were always gaurented to be told a great story when you visited us during class in St Patricks where you helped to prepare us for both communion and confirmation. Thinking of your friends/family and the staff of St Patrick's school that had the pleasure of working with you over the years 💙

Fr James was a great uncle I have so many happy memories of the tuck shop in the college and all his stories about Swaziland. May he rest in peace. I hope himself and Brendan continue the chats they used to have wherever it may be

With the most fond memories from Swaziland 1969 till 1974, when Fr. Somers assisted us organising bursaries for many of the boys at Salesian High school.
Later, during the 1980's, Fr. Somers organised for us to have GOAL nurses come to Swaziland to help setting up community nursing at the Mozambican refugee camps.
Forever grateful for Fr. Somer's valuable assistance and his kindness.