Gerald (Gerry) Donleavy

I have only just heard that Gerry passed away last month. Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. I knew him when I sailed a Flying Fifteen. He was a perfect gentleman, always very generous with his time and expertise, and great company. Hard to believe that he’s gone. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Declan, Mary and the extended families on the sad news of Gerrys passing.

To Declan, Mary and the extended families we offer our sincere condolences on the untimely passing of Gerald. We were shocked to hear the sad news of his passing. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Gerry's family. Always helpful and happy to give excellent sound advice to his fellow sailors. A great ambassador for Dun Laoghaire and Irish Sailing. Gone too soon. May He Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Declan and family

So sorry to hear the sad news of Gerry's passing. He was a true gentleman may he rest in peace ❤
James and Caitríona Mc Grath

Our sincere condolences go to Declan, Mary and all Gerry’s family and close friends at this sad time.
Our warm memories of Gerry go back to the 1970s and the fun we had in the 420 class before he moved to 505s and then on to Flying Fifteens. Gerry was always a great competitor and international representative of his country, his club, his fleet and, above all, himself.
May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Gerrys family and friends. He was one of life's true gentlemen with a pure soul and a natural kindness that is rare.
Rest in peace Gerry.

Our sincere condolences, so sad . Gerry was a true gentleman always helpful and with exceptional knowledge of sailing and ff15 . Can't believe he is gone .

In remembrance of our dear uncle Ger, we have all been greatly saddened by his passing. The messenger apps in recent years had shortened the distance around the world from us to him and always remember fondly our time as 2 young brothers bringing us out sailing and playing with all the army soldiers and mini-tanks in his house with the 2 older brothers my father Declan and Ger, watching on. We will miss you dearly.

Our sincere condolences to Declan and Mary on the passing of your brother Gerry. Gerry was a mentor to so many of us in the National Yacht Club and in the Flying Fifteen fleet. He was one of life's true gentlemen who was always there to provide advice and assistance. He was also a good friend, who enjoyed discussing the sporting issues of the day.
We will miss you greatly in the days and years ahead!
Fair winds Gerry on your final voyage!

Farewell dear brother and uncle Gerry. We will miss you very much. Your great passion for sailing enabled you to visit Australia many times. You renewed your family ties with your nephews and enjoyed watching the Sydney to Hobart yacht races. May you rest in a more peaceful place and find a good wind for sailing a flying fifteen around heaven.
You will remain in our hearts forever, Love Always, Declan, Sandra, Paul, Brian and Sean

Our sincere condolences are extended to you Mary and to the extended family on the passing of Gerald. May he Rest In Peace.
Vincent and Joanne Farrell

Coming from a simple Windsurfer... Flying Fifteens had so many ropes, bits and bobs! Gerry helped me to make sense of it all. Always there with advice and encouragement, Gerry fitted out our winning boat 'Deranged.' I'll never forget the great times we spent racing with him at home, in the Isle of Wight and Australia. Thank you Gerry from Shane and all your friends in Dunmore East and WHSC

Sincere condolences to the Donleavy family on the very sad passing of Ger. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. I briefly lived across the road from Gerry and having the simple act of a new neighbour nod and wave was so reassuring, especially moving in to a new area during such strange times. Reading the words of those who knew him I am saddened even further, I think we would have much to talk about.

Dear Mary and Declan,
My sincere sympathy to you on Gerald's death. I recall him as a man with a lovely smile and so kind. Many lovely hours spent in Belmont with singsongs galore.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary, Declan & Family, on the sad and unexpected death of Ger. He will be sadly missed by all his friends & family.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Gerry's family.

He was such a lovely man and so supportive and generous with his help and advice to Flying Fifteen sailors everywhere.

Philip O'Reilly, Bray Sailing Club

Condolences to Gerry's family. Gerry was a long-standing member of the National Yacht Club. He generously provided help and advice to both up-and-coming and established sailors in many classes over the years, and was always a gentleman. Gerry will be sadly missed by many friends in the club, in the sailing community in Dun Laoghaire and further afield.

Very shocked saddened at Gerry's sudden passing. He has been a friend and sailing buddy since 1979, always generous with advice and information on sailing and boat maintainance, and always pleasant company; whether the conversation was about golf, or motor racing or cars, or TV technology, he usually had something interesting to say. A true gentleman. I will miss him.

condolences to Gerrys family. Still has not registered that he is gone from us. Our 'guru and mentor' will be a huge loss. He was a talented man, a sportsman and a gentleman. Lots of great memories from sailing with and against him and sharing many a rugby match. Sail on Gerry!

Sincere condolences to Gerry's Family and Friends at this difficult time. We knew Gerry for many years through sailing in a 420 and then a flying fifteen and he was always so willing to help and give advice , we were shocked and saddened by his passing. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news of Gerry's passing. He was a true gentleman with a kind and pleasant personality. He attended many of our family events many years ago and we all got to know and like him.
Condolences to his family.

Condolences to Gerrys family .He will also be sadly missed by all in the sailing community .Fare winds

Our deepest sympathies to Mary, Declan and extended families.
So sorry to hear of Gers passing and have nothing but great memories of growing up together in Hollybank !!!
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Condolences to Gerry's family. I first met Gerry when sailing from the National Yacht Club in the DMYC Sunday frostbite, probably c 1973. Gerry was always generous with advice and assistance and very good sound company over all of the years, always a pleasure to meet. Fair winds Gerry & there is a spring tide of goodwill & happy memories with you.

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends from an old Flying Fifteen colleague. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to you Mary and Declan and all the family on the death of Gerald. Ar dheis dė go raibh a h'anam dílis.

Condolences to all Gerry's family. This is such a big loss for all Dun Laoghaire sailors. Such talent and sportsmanship on the water, he was a friend and guru to all of us. One perfect last wave big fellow, rest in peace.

I was shocked to hear of Gerry's untimely death. He was a real gentleman, a great sailer and very generous with his advice. Condolences to all his family may he rest in peace. Keith Poole

Our deepest sympathies to you Declan and Mary and your extended families on the sad passing of Gerald.
Many happy memories of time spent in Belmont along with guitar playing sessions.
May he rest in peace

For all of Gerry's family and friends, our deepest sympathy for the loss of a great and peaceful man, our good friend since 1973. From one sailor to another, may he have fair winds and following seas.

We were so very sorry to hear of Gerry’s sudden and unexpected death. He was a true gentleman and a great sailor. He will be greatly missed. May he Rest in Peace

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of lovely Gerry, he will be remembered fondly as he always had a kind smile & was good company.May he rest in peace. Deepest condolences to all his family x Mark & Rebecca Nolan

Mary & Declan,
Our sincere condolences to both of you, your extended families & all Ger's friends.
So sad to hear of his passing.
Lots of childhood memories of happy times spent in 24 Hollybank with your lovely family.
May Ger be at peace now.

Gerry was one of our oldest and dearest friends. We are so shocked and saddened by his passing and we will miss him in our family and as an integral part of out sailing community. We send our sincere sympathy to you all for your loss of a remarkable and special man.

Sending you Mary and Declan and all the family our deepest condolences on the death of Gerald. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Our sincere sympathies to all the Donleavy and extended family on sudden death of a truly lovely man, Gerry!. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time