Frank O'DEA

Condolences to all the family. R.I.P Frank.

Only just heard the sad news of Frank's death & I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all the family. Anne, Noel & Peter another leaf has fallen from the family tree & flown Heavenwards. Kieran also sends condolences from Brisbane. May Frank R I P.

So very sorry to hear that Frank passed away.. We allways enjoyed his company. May he rest in peace.

To Denise and family

I was so very sorry to hear about Franks passing. I have such happy memories listening to all of his funny stories in Brittas with my brother John Mc Dermott. He was a lovely man and it was a privilege to know him. Thinking of you at this very sad time. I will remember Frank in my prayers.

Take care of yourselves and keep strong.

Bette

Sincere condolences to the O'Dea family and extended family on the sad passing of Frank. May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the O'Dea family on Frank's passing.
We have wonderful memories of him. May he rest in peace..

My sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Frank.
May Frank Rest in Peace.

Ryan & Paul - sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad.

Sincere condolences to all the O’Dea family. The Bear was a true gentleman and it was a pleasure to have know him. We will all miss that beaming smile of his. Rest in peace Frank.

To Denise, Paul and Ryan

My deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of dear Frank. He was a super neighbour in Park Court and in more recent times had a great knack of picking lovely tenants. My thoughts are with you all.

Fionnuala Tansey

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My sincere condolences to all the O'Dea Family on Frank's passing. Rest peacefully Frank.

Sending our deepest condolences to all The O’Dea family on the sad passing of Frank. May He Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Noel,Peter and the O'DEA family.Another one of the good guys gone.May Frank rest in peace.

My condolences to all Frank's family. I will always have great memories of Frank, a gentleman. RIP Frank.

Frank and I have been best friends for 45 years.

With Frank, you knew you were his friend. It was unambiguous, unflinching, and enduring. Through thick and thin, over those 45 years, Frank was always available, with a wise ear and sensible advice. He showed absolute loyalty to those who he chose as his friends.

From that incredible, seemingly endless summer of 1976, when I first met him, through all the complexities of career, relationships, success, and setbacks he was a rock on whom you could always depend. His friendship was simple, intelligent, and above all entertaining.

His proudest achievements are his 2 wonderful sons, Ryan, and Paul, who I now count as friends, as I do all the O’Dea family, with Liam and the Mater Familias, the Lady Margot, never forgotten.

Frank and Helen’s enduring friendship was an immense credit to them both.

And of course, there is his ultimate friend, Denise, with whom he found friendship’s truest expression, when he married her just 2 years and 5 months ago.

So, Frank, on behalf of all your friends from Greenlea Road, Tempelogue College, St Mary’s Rugby Club, Terenure Rugby Club, The Irish Air Corps, the Castle Golf Club, Copt Heath Golf Club in the UK, and finally his most recently found family and friends through Denise – with a very special mention for Aisling and Eoin – thank you.

So sad to hear of Frank's passing. Great memories of him on and off the pitch. A true gentleman and lots of fun. Sincere condolences to Noel, Peter, and all the O'Dea family.

Denise, Aisling and Eoin,
I was so sad to hear about Frank. I met him once as he sang Delaneys Donkey through the window in The Gaeltacht when he was dropping Aisling home.
He was so funny and it is one of my fondest memories of that 2 weeks.
Stay strong ❤️

Dear Aisling and family very sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. hope you are comforted by your many memories. Thinking of you all at this hard time.
I remember Frank in the school with your dog on many occasions ❤️

Deepest sympathy Denise, Aisling, Eoin, Ryan and Paul and all of Franks family on his sad passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Catherine and Ollie Keegan, Kells, Co Meath

Sincere condolences to Denise, Ryan and Paul, his brother Peter and to the wider O'Dea family. Rest In Peace Frank.

Sincere sympathies to Anne, Noel, Peter and extended O’Dea family on Frank’s sad passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the O’ Dea family on the sad loss of Frank.RIP. First met Frank in the early 1980’s and he had a huge presence and always brought a chuckle or smile whenever we met him . Rest In Peace Frank.

We were so sorry to hear of Franks untimely passing. Our deepest sympathies with you on such a huge loss. May Frank rest in peace.Aidan Anne Eoghan Peter and Ross

Sincere condolences to the O' Dea family on the passing of Frank, a true gentleman.
It was always a pleasure to meet Frank, both in business and socially.
May he Rest in Peace
Paddy Diffney and family

Sincere sympathy to all the O'Dea family on the very sad passing of Frank.Frank was a true gentleman and it was always a pleasure to share time with him.Rest in peace Frank.

A great competitor on the pitch and such good fun over a pint later Rest in peace Frank.Shay Mc Guinnesss Skerries RFC

So sorry to hear of Frank’s untimely passing. Great memories of a gentlemen, that will be sadly missed. My sincere sympathy, Tony Regan

I have such fond memories of Frank from my school days and later. He always had a smile and time for a chat. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Just finished watching the mass on .ie. A great celebration of his life. A big man with a big heart who spread his love wide. He can rest in peace knowing he will live on always in your hearts.

Sincere condolences to all the O'Dea family on the sad passing of Frank.

May he rest in peace

My sincere condolences to Denise, Aisling and Eoin and all of Frank’s family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace

Our sincere condolences to Denise, Ryan, Paul, Aisling, Eoin and to all the O'Dea family. May Frank rest in peace.

Condolences to all the O'Dea family. Very saddened to hear the tragic news of Frank's passing. Such a wonderful fun-loving and special person.So many great memories of the Bear that I will always treasure.

Sleep easy Frank

Deepest sympathies to Denise and family, to Frank's brothers and many friends.

Our deepest sympathy to The O'Dea Family. From Geraldine & Eddie

To all of Franks family I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, we will be thinking of you all.
The Bear was always so special to me growing up and I will always remember the kindness and care he showed me - he was my best friend when I was 4 or 5 and he was closer to 40 :) But he always gave me his time and attention and I will always remember him with huge affection. Rest in peace Big Bear x

Very sorry to hear of Franks passing. I was in school with Frank in Pius's and Templeogue. When he switched from full back to second row he took my place. We haven't met in many years but I will always remember him with great fondness.
Ar dheis Dé a raibh a anam dílis

I’m so sorry to hear of Franks passing. My deepest sympathies to all of Frank’s family. Rest In Peace big man.

Sincere condolences to all the ODea family on the sad passing of Frank , may he rest in peace RIP.

To Denise, Ryan, Paul, Aisling and Eoin and the extended O'Dea family. So very sorry to hear of Franks untimely death. Sincere condolences to you all. May he rest in peace .

on behalf of the Long family, Jim, mary, Hilary, Miriam, and Vyvienne we offer our sincere condolences to Noel Loraine and family.

Our sincere condolences to Noel, Peter & all the O’Dea family on the very sad loss of Frank. He was a true gentleman and great friend to us all in Lakelands. He will be sadly missed. May he Rest in Peace.

Marty Doyle
President
Terenure College RFC

Sincere condolences to all the O'Dea family on the heart breaking loss of such a special guy. Frank was a true gentleman with his warm and welcoming smile and he was much loved by all who were fortunate to have known him. May he rest in peace as he has gone to his eternal reward.

Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Michael and Gemma Glynn

Condolences to the O’Dea family on the sad news of the passing of the lovely Frank

Our sincere condolences to Denise and the O'Dea family on the recent passing of Frank. He was a fantastic character. May he rest in peace.

On behalf of all of St. Mary's College RFC, I would like to offer our deepest condolences on Frank's passing to Denise, Ryan and Paul, Helen, Aisling and Eoin as well as Noel, Peter, Anne and Frank's extended family and many, many friends. The Bear was a stalwart of great Mary's teams in the 70s and 80s and a huge character in club. He was greatly loved and will always be very fondly remembered by all in Mary's.
Rest in peace Bear.

Denise, Aisling and Eoin. Our deepest sympathies to you all on your loss. May Frank Rest In Peace.

Peter and Noel, so sorry to hear the very sad news of Frank's passing. He was a tremendous character and a true gentleman. Was always a great pleasure to be in his company.

Denise, Aisling & Eoghan sincere condolences on the passing of Frank. May he rest in peace . Thinking of you at this sad time . Kevin Lorraine Tierna & Naoise Rowsome

i am so sorry for your loss he was such a lovely man and he will be greatly missed

Frank 'The Bear' O'Dea, a gentleman with a smile that could light up a room. Had the privilege of joining him in the second row when his physical strength made up for my lack of it. A great loss to all his family and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Peter and Noel so sorry to hear the very sad news about Frank our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.

Sincere sympathies to Denise ,Noel ,Lorraine and extended family .
Frank was one of our first guests to Penang with Henno. What a week !
Enjoy eternal resting sleep Frank .
Fond memories
Brian & Deirdre G

Our deepest sympathy to Denise, Peter and the extended O Dea family on the great loss of Frank. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear that Frank has passed, he was a true gentleman and great company. Thinking of all of his extended family.

Our sincere condolences to Denise, Aisling and Eoin and all of Frank’s family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.

Peter, Noel and all Frank’s family. Sincere condolences to you all on Frank’s untimely passing. He will be a great loss to you all but I am sure leaves you with so many happy and treasured memories. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the ODea family on the death of Frank ,may he rest in eternal peace.

Denise and Family
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.