Frank O'Donovan

Sincere sympathy to the O'Donovan family on Frank's passing. He had a great interest in family history and was very proud of his maternal grandfather Thomas O'Sullivan, his uncle Thomas and his aunt Peg Collins who all taught in Bealad N.S. It was a pleasure to discuss local history with him. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to the O'Donovan family on the sad passing of your father Frank and also your mother Katherine who passed away a short time previous.I have fond memories of Frank's many visits to West Cork,his keen interest in the O'Donovan Clan and the ancestral castle at Castle Donovan.May they both Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the family on Frank's passing. We have fond memories of his visits over the years as he kept in contact with his West Cork cousins and recalled times past. May he Rest in Peace

Love and solidarity to Ed and family on the passing of your beloved Dad. Fairyhill won't be the same... Kevin and Chess

Sincere sympathy to the family and all those who mourn the sad loss of Frank, especially his niece Brid. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Frank's gentle soul rest in the peace of the Lord.

My sincere sympathy to Frank's family at this difficult time. Working with him in the late 60's was a great learning and enjoyable experience. Bless you Frank, rest in eternal peace

Sincere condolences to the O' Donovan family on the passing of Frank . RIP

Deepest sympathy to the O'Donovan family. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all.

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of your Dad, Frank. He had a tremendous interest in family history and we met on a few occasions while he was visiting West Cork on holidays. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Hannah,Mark, Isobel,Edmond and the extended ODonovan Family,on the very sad loss of Frank.He was a perfect gentleman and it was always lovely to meet him ,especially on his many visits to Geragh. May he now enjoy his eternal reward and rest in peace.

Condolences to all family members and friends of Frank. We played many a game of golf together in Dun Laoghaire Golf Club. A proud Cork man who never forgot his roots.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis

Sincere condolences to Hannah and family on the sad passing of your beloved dad I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and may your dad rest in peace and be now reunited with your mum

Isobel and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely dad. Such happy childhood Fairy Hill memories. Remembering and acknowledging both your parents and their ongoing activity, presence amd commitment to friendships, community and ensuring the wellbeing of others. Mum and Dad at No. 35 really appreciated that. Love and hugs xx

So sorry to hear the sad news.Deepest sympathy to Isobel and all her family.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dhilis

Dear Ed, I was very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

To Hannah, Mark, Isobel, Edmond and family: sincere condolences on the death of your Dad. He was a true friend to our mum and kept in constant contact with her for over 60 years. He, and your mum were a great support to me when I first moved to Dublin. He was so proud of you all. We have lost one of life's true gentlemen. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to the O’Donovan family on the sad passing of Frank. He was a gentleman who left his mark on those who were lucky enough to cross his path.

Sincere Sympathy, to all the O Donovan family, on the death of Frank .May Frank Rest in Peace. Mary O Brien, nee ODonovan Geragh.

Sorry to hear of Franks passing. A good friend and officer from way back in Clancy Bks.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Hannah, Mark, Isabel and Edmund and their families on Frank's passing, and so soon after Kit's passing too. They obviously were not meant to be apart for long. We were privileged to have had such a lovely kind, warm and fun uncle. He'll be greatly missed. The last of that generation of the O'Donovans. Thinking of you all in this tough time. Xxx

Sincere sympathy to the O’Donovan family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Up Pembroke!

We won Frank! Water Polo

Sincere sympathy on your great loss. A fellow Member of Pembroke S.C. - very few of us remain -
the Club died long ago - but the Memories remain. May he r.est in Peace

Sincere condolences to the O Donovan family on their sad loss.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Our deepest sympathy to Frank and Kit’s family.
We will treasure his wonderful tales, such as Christmas in jail’s cross, when he was a boy, to his time in the Med, to his river Lee swims. He was a life long mentor, as a true gentleman as well as a life long friend of our family. Thank you, Frank.
Conor O’Sullivan
Bishopstown, Cork

My condolences to Hannah, Mark, Isobel and Edmond

I am grateful for knowing Frank and won’t forget the time he took me scuba diving rescuing me from a boring evening.

An officer , a gentleman and a good buddy

Our deepest sympathy to Hannah, Mark, Isobel, Edmond and family on the loss of Frank. We will treasure our fond memories of our friendship with Frank over the years. We are saddened to hear of his loss so soon after Kit. Codladh sámh, Frank.

Farewell to My Dear Friend Frank.
Faoi brat na Maighdine Mhuire go raibh sé

Deepest sympathy to the O Donovan family on the death of Frank he was a true gentleman I remember in the 90s Frank was a founder of the fiat 500 club and I traveled to Dublin a few times to their runs he was also a west cork man not far from me may he rest in peace Stephen Murphy Drimoleague co cork

Deepest sympathy to Hannah and the O'Donovan family on the death of your beloved Dad R.I P. Hannah now lives in my former home the ' Convent ' so my visits there are very special. I'm Remembering you all in my prayer at this difficult time of loss and grief. Sr. Bridie, Eyrecourt

Deepest sympathy to family and friends at this sad time.

My Sincere Sympathy Hanna Nick and to all the O’Donovan extended Family on Franks passing. May he rest in Peace

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. He was a founding member of the Fiat 500 Club of Ireland. We have fond memories of car runs in the early 90s with himself and Kit in her wine Fiat 500..

Jill Forde (and father Oliver )
Ardagh, Blackrock
Dublin.

So sorry to hear of Franks death. Please accept my condolences . He was a good friend and deeply interested in family history in West Cork.

Frank was one of the nicest persons one could have the privilege to know in life. He was very proud of his Cork roots. I had the honour to be his caddy in a golf match against Malahide many years ago. He was in a very difficult position with a line of trees between his ball and the green. "How can I get a ball over those trees" he asked me. I responded "Where are you from"? "From Cork, of course" was his immediate response. "Well", I said "today you are Christy Ring and you will hit that ball just as Christy would". And he did and the ball landed on the green. For many years later, whenever I met Frank at golf , I would ask him "Who are you"? And he would answer with a glint in his eye - "Christy Ring". We had years of enjoyment from that one incident. May he rest in Peace. Henry Murdoch, Dun Laoghaire Golf Club

Sincere sympathy to the O' Donovan family on the passing of your father Frank. May he rest in peace. A lovely man. From your cousins in Ahaguillla, .

My deepest condolences to the O’Donovan extended family on the death of Frank. We served together in 2 Inf Bn, he was a fine Officer who supported and encouraged all who served with him. May Frank rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to my dear cousins Hannah,Mark,Isobel and Edmund.Frank will be missed by all of us but it was time for him to join Kitty in a better place.RIP Frank.
With love to all.

Condolences to the O'Donovan family. Frank was a loyal and valued work colleague during our time in the QMG's Branch.
May Frank rest in peace.
Noel McCann
Comdt (Retd)

Dear Ed, so sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of your dear Dad-a sad time for you all and so soon after the loss of your dear Mum.Thinking of you,Sally-Anne and all the family at this time.May your Dad Rest in Peace.Love to you all.

My deepest sympathy to Hannah, Mark, Isobel and Edmond on the passing of your wonderful and kind-hearted Dad.
I was always very proud to have him as an uncle, and I admired him greatly..
He is united once again with his beloved Kit.
May they both rest in peace.

Charlie Mac Namara
Newcastle
County Wicklow

Sincere sympathy to the O'Donovan family on Frank's passing. Great memories of scuba diving with him along the west coast. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Frank's family on his passing. And his wife's. We had a mutual interest in the genealogy of Roscommon & Cork families. It was always interesting talking to him.

So sorry to hear this news. Frank was most certainly a fine officer and a gentleman to his finger tips! He was always a joy to meet. May Frank Rest In Peace.
Mark O’Brien Col (Retired)

Sincere condolences to all the family of my dear uncle Frank. He and Kitty were a wonderful example of how to live life. I never missed visiting them when I visited from Scotland and my family and
I always received warm love and hospitality.
I will miss Frank , but I know he is happy and at peace, together with Kitty again.
I regret I cannot get to Dublin for the funeral as there is too much happening at home just now.
May God bless you all and give you strength at this difficult time.
I will watch the video link on Tuesday.
Roisinx

Sinceresympathy to the O'Donovan family on the sad demise of Frank, a fine Officer and a
perfect gentleman. It was a pleasure to have served with him. I shall remember him in my
Prayers and trust that God will give you the strength and courage to bear your loss in this sad
time for you all. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
I

So dreadfully sorry to hear of Frank's passing. His life was long and hugely productive. I will always see him as the very handsome young army officer who married my mother's younger sister Kitty -- gentleman, family man, sportsman and winner of the legendary Liffey Swim. My sincere condolences to Hannah, Mark, Isobel, Edmond, adored grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends. May Frank's memory be a blessing to all of us privileged to have known him. R.I.P. Frank , together again with your beloved Kitty.

Sincere sympathy to the O'Donovan family on the sad occasion of Frank's passing. May he Rest in Peace.
Jim Fleming. P.B.C. Cork Past Pupils Union.

On behalf of the Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO), of which Frank was a member, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Hannah, Mark, Isobel and Edmond on their father's passing and to the wider Donovan family. Frank is remembered warmly by his former colleagues of the Defence Forces.

Brig Gen Séamus Ó Giolláin (Retd)
President
Association of Retired Commissioned Officers (ARCO)

Deepest sympathy to the O'Donovan family on the loss of Frank, a kind and friendly gentleman.

Sincere sympathy to you all. I only remember Hannah as a child visiting Foster ave.
Karen Cronin(nee de Blacam)

My sincere sympathy to the ODonovan family on the passing of their Dad Frank.A fine officer and gentleman.May he be happy again with his loving Kit
R.I.P.
Bye Frank

My deepest sympathy to the O’Donovan family. Frank was my commanding officer in Cathal Brugha Barracks in 1981 and was highly respected.

My deepest condolences to the O’Donovan extended family on the death of Frank. He was a lovely gentleman and fine Officer. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the extended family on Frank's passing.
He was a true gentleman and a fine officer.

Deepest sympathy to the O’Donovan family on your sad loss. I knew Frank when he was in Cathal Brugha Bks and he was a very kind and friendly man. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of your lovely dad. Franz and I were fortunate enough to spend an enjoyable evening with him before Tessa’s 90th birthday party in Clonakilty a number of years ago. Rest in peace Frank.

Rest in Peace ‘Uncle Frank’,
The best, most kind ,supportive and loving Godfather anyone could ever have had.
My sincere condolences to Hannah, Mark, Isobel, Edmond and all their families. Kate

Our deepest sympathy to the family, a great neighbour to our family and Bob & Eva Lee,

My heartfelt sympathies to all the family. Frank was absolute gent and wonderful company He took me on my first sea dive with CSAC, the first of many Our paths crossed again as members of DLGC where we often toyed with the idea of underwater golf !! May he rest in peace.