Fr. Oliver POWELL

We send our prayers and condolence to the family from all members and past members of the Anchor Youth Centre Artane who Fr Oliver Powell was chaplain for over 50 years and helped many members in spiritual direction. He was involved in many of our trips to his beloved Arran Islands and trips abroad. He was involved in arranging the Kelly family who presented prayers from the Anchor members to St John Paul II for his visit to Ireland in 79. He will be sadly missed especially his good humour around young people.

I was very very sad and sorry to learn of the passing of Father Powell. I first met father Powell in the early 1960s when he was assisting a group of us to set up a youth club, which subsequently after reasoned debate was named the Harrow. I then got to know him really well when he arranged and accompanied us on a memorable trip to the Aran Islands..Over the years he was always available with a willing ear and a helping hand in times of need. I would like to pass my sincerest condolences to his Family and Religious Community. May his eternal Soul rest in the arms of Jesus.

Sincere sympathy to Colm, Eileen Ann and families. Fr Oliver and I struggled in class together in the Jes for many years in the forties up to the leaving cert in the early fifties He was always a very good friend. ‘Till we meet again Olly I’ll Be seeing you.

RIP Fr P. You had the heart and energy of a lion and a wicked sense of humour. Always quick to connect people and bring them into your “fold”. We had many adventures and stories when I lived in Ireland and your letters to NZ gave me great comfort. Though it’s been many years since we spoke, you leave a lasting impression. Best wishes to your family from an Irish girl in New Zealand.

Sincere sympathies to Fr. Oliver's family & friends, a true and dear friend sadly missed , may he rest in peace.

Dear Father P, I am heartbroken… I must begin by offering my condolences to his dear family and friends. This man meant so much to me. I met him when I was about 3 years old and he went on to give me my First Holy Communion and was the one to officiate at my marriage so many years later. I cannot begin to explain the importance of this man in my life and my utter gratitude to him. He was a total pillar in every way possible to me and my family. He literally saved my life when I was a child. I will never forget him talking of Josemaria Escriva particularly on that day in St Peter’s Square in Rome. May you Rest in Peace my most dearest Father Oliver Powell

Sincere sympathy to Colm, Eileen, Anne and extended families on the passing of Fr. Oliver. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Powell family on your recent loss. Memories of Nullamore days and his kindness will remain always, Andy and John Carolan

Our sympathies to Colm and the Powell family. May Fr. Oliver Rest In Peace.

Sincere sorrow to Colm, Ann and family on the Death of Fr. Oliver, May he rest in peace. for his prayerfulness, kindness and goodness. May the Good Lord Reward him. Dermot, Joan and family

Sincere sympathy to the Powell family on Fr. Ollie's death. Fond memories of my time in Gort Ard with Fr Ollie and Tom O'Connor Remembered his kind reception when I returned to visit. May he rest in peace after a life dedicated to Opus Dei and the Church.

Farewell O Fr
Farewell O Ollie
Not with sadness
You taught us, but with a joyous laughter,
We send you off on this Scapular day 2nd October the day of Opus Dei.
What a glorious day to leave us.
Farewell O Fr
Farewell O Ollie
Our deepest prayers for the family.

Sincere sympathy to Colm and the Powell family on the death of Fr. Oliver our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincere sympathy to Ann, Colm and extended family on the passing of Fr. Ollie.. He was an impressive figure at Blackrock, missed him of late, but no doubt was brightening up wherever with his bright smile
May he RIP

Colm and Family please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of Father Oliver, May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Condolences to all the family may he Rest in Peace

Colm and Ann and extended family. So sorry to hear (only today) that Fr. Oliver has passed away. Met Fr. Oliver in Aran on a few occasions over the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace, thinking of you all at this sad time. Tog aire gach duine. Bernie McGinley (Nee Joyce) Galway.

Condolences to all the family may he Rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to Colm, Anne , Eileen & the extended Powell family on the death of Fr Oliver. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne at the passing of your brother, Fr Oliver. 9.30am Mass will be said for the repose of his soul on Saturday 16th October at St John the Apostle Church, Knocknacarra. May he rest in peace

Sincerest sympathy to the extended Powell family (Galway and Aran Islands), Fr Oliver’s Opus Dei family, our mutual friend, Fr Philip Griffin, and everybody privileged to have known or to have met him. Fr Oliver is a shining light in Heaven now. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Fr Oliver to all the extended Powell family especially his Brother Colm sisters Ann and Eileen
May he Rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to Colm , Ann and Sibeal and Fr Oliver`s family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to the Powell family and to his community on their sad loss.

Sincere condolences to the Powell family on the death of Fr. Oliver. He was one of life's true gentlemen. Ann and Anthony Ryan formerly lower Abbey Gate Street Galway

Deepest sympathies to Colm, Anne, Eileen and Fr. Oliver’s extended family. May he rest in peace

We wish to offer our sincere sympathy to Anne and all the Powell family on the death of
Father Oliver. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he rest in joy and peace.

Deepest condolences to the Powell family on the death of Fr Ollie, we always had a great chat after our swim in Blackrock and he always had a word for everyone

Our deepest sympathy to the Powell family and to all those at Knapton and beyond grieving the passing of a mavelous man with a lion's heart. I have so many happy memories of Fr Oliver I barely know where to begin - from trips to Cleggan and the Aran Islands, to musical evenings with bainne beatha, to last minute diplomatic efforts to help get the groom across the border for his wedding! Fr Oliver will be dearly missed by us all but we know that he's already watching down and looking out for us all. May he rest in peace, Michael, Anna-Marie, Rachel and Peter McGann

Deepest sympathy to Colm Anne and Eileen on the death of your dear brother may he rest in peace from Maeve Rabbitt Forster St Galway

We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Fr Oliver's passing. We wish to pass on our sincere condolences to all his family, friends and all those who have known his friendship. He was a fantastic friend to our family. His visits to our family home, his ready smile, stores will be missed greatly. We know he was such a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.

Our condolences to Colm and the extended Powell family on the death of Fr Powell.
Ar dheis Dé a anam dílis.

To all of Father Oliver's siblings, Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences on his passing. I grew up down the road from him and he was always the epitome of kindness and generosity to those of us who were younger. I admired him greatly and over the years enjoyed our meetings (sadly on a few occasions only) with fondness.
May he Rest in Peace.

Our sincere sympathies to Colm and the extended Powell family on the death of Fr. Oliver. May his soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of your dear brother Oliver…. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking about you Anne x
Your friend Siobhán Murphy, Newcastle, Galway

Sincere sympathy to Colm and the Powell family on the passing of Fr.Oliver.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Oliver. He married us in October 2000 in a wonderful celebration, and was a great friend to the extended McGann family over many, many years. Always a pleasure to see him appear unexpectedly at the window and spend time at the table. Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Colm and family

Our deepest sympathy to Colm and the Powell Family on the death of our dear friend Fr. Oliver. Even though we have not met for sometime now, we will miss his great stories and laughter. Rest in peace Oliver. 🦋

Sincere sympathy to Colm Ann Sibeal and extended family
I will always remember your kindness and wonderful smile
Good night sweet prince and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest .

So sorry to here of Fr Oliver’s passing. Please accept our condolence to Colm Ann Eileen and extended families. God bless you all

Sincere sympathies to Colm, his extended family and his Opus Dei family on the passing of Fr. Oliver. Unforgettable, to all who knew and loved him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to Colm and the Powell Family on the passing of a good friend Fr Ollie.

Deepest sympathy, Colm.

Thank you Fr. Ollie for your long years of love and service to God and his people. You are now in God’s loving arms and we can all be at peace about your death. Don’t forget your Galway pals when you are asking God’s Blessings on the West. We have a lot of battles to win. Sincere sympathy to your family

We, my wife Robyn and I, will remember Fr Ollie and Colm and his family and friends in our prayers. I know there is little that can be said at times like these that makes any difference, but we never lose anyone and I believe Fr Ollie is happy and at peace with God in heaven; and, no doubt, still keeping an eye out and checking on us.

Please accept my sympathy on the death of Rev Fr Powell, May Fr Powell Rest In Peace, Many thanks for all of his kindness.

Sincere sympathy.

Sincere sympathy to Colm and the Powell. Family members

Our sincere Condolences to Colm and all the Powell family on the death of Fr Oliver R.I.P Tom and Claire Fitzgerald

Sad to hear of Oliver’s passing, we had many a nice chat down in Blackrock where he loved to swim. He was always interested in catching up with his friends in Galway.Sincere sympathy to Colm and the family.

Sincere condolences to The Powell family on Fr Olivers passing
May He Rest In Peace

F Powell 'May your gentle soul rest in peace in the arms of Jesus & Mary'
Our sympathies to the Powell family !

May he rest in peace and thank you Fr Powell for all your help and advice in helping me see my vocation many years ago

So sorry to hear of Fr Oliver's passing - it's always too soon.

Sympathies to all the extended Powell family - Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal naofa.

Deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Fr Oliver Powell. Fr Oliver … you were a “Shining Star” with unshakeable faith, witty humour and a genuine caring compassion for all you met. May you now continue to shine brightly with all the other “Stars” in Heaven. Fr Oliver May you rest in peace and thank you so much for your caring wisdom.

Sincere sympathy to Colm and the Powell family on the death of Fr Oliver, a remarkable man of God. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to the Powell family, his fellow priests in Opus Dei on the passing of Fr. Ollie. He was a great priest, a gentleman and a scholar. Rest in Peace Fr. Ollie.

My sincere condolences to Colm, Anne, Eileen and the Powell’s extended family on the passing of Fr Oliver RIP
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time,

We offer our condolences to colm ann and all the Powell family on the sad passing of fr Oliver .May his soul rest in peace eamonn Margaret elwood egan