Gerald (Gerry) Kenyon

Deepest sympathy and love to Pat and to Gerry's descendants, from our ever widening branch of the family. Kind and hospitable, Gerry was also the most legendary of the five generations of Kenyon antique dealers. My mother was very fond of him. Amusingly, he twice tried to buy our furniture, and the only time she went abroad was to visit him in Dublin. The wonderful family gathering in Chester was inspired by him and, kind of, gate crashed by us. My father was rightly impressed by the many people who greeted him as they walked together along Dublin's streets. May he rest in peace.

Do antique dealers leave a silent but lasting legacy in the objects that pass through their hands? The other day I was astonished to find myself dining off a very large table that Gerry's father had sold for University Senate meetings in 1949. It is still there. This reminded me movingly of Uncle Bertie and Agnes and their family in Chester.

Sincere sympathy to Pat and the Kenyon family. I was very fond of Gerry, he was my earliest mentor in the “trade”.
To those of us who knew and loved him he left a rich legacy of laughter and great memories.
RIP Gerry!

It is with a deep sense of shock I just heard of this today Sept 16. Shock because in the antique trade Gerry was always a constant with his late colleagues Paul Johnston and Ronnie McDonnell. Gerry and I went back a long time from about 1968. we were mainly booksellers but handled a lot of silver and furniture too, He was a great and gregarious guy always willing to help and with a wicked sense of humour. To Patand MarkI can only express my sympathies. Sean Feehan, 2 Bridge St, Cork.

Gerald was a friend and colleague of generations of our family at a time past when Ireland was a valued source of fine. Antiques where he was a prominent wholesale supplier. My late father Clarence and uncle monty were especially his friends in a very different world. I have very happy memories of my trading at lower osmond quay where lunch would be. Irish pea soup. Large quantities of brown furniture from Gerald found their way through my network to New Orleans and now rest in homes across the southern states……. Gerald lived through wonderful times in the antiques world and we shall not see his like again. We extend our sincere sympathy to all his family,with wonderful memories Thomas Sainsbury, Jonathan and Yvonne. Jonathan Sainsbury UK Ltd

I was so sad to hear passing of Gerry . I have only good memories of the stories told of past glories of the Antique trade. He lived the good and the hard times in the trade and always optimistic of the future. No man it truly dead unless he is forgotten..... and i will never forget Gerry. Sad for his wonderful family. RIP.

What can we say but we are saddened to hear that Gerry is gone. What a character, full of divilment, but also full of knowledge of fine furniture. The man who knew what to buy and when.
Sending Love Light and Courage to you Pat and to all the family.

Fondly remembered, he was such presence in the antique world. Sincere sympathy to Pat and Family from the Dooly Family

With deepest sympathies to the Kenyon Family. I will always remember Gerry with a smile thinking of the unique Christmas cards which I still treasure.

Dear Mark and Celine, Pat and the Kenyon family - I will always remember Gerry fondly - a kind, creative, adventurous man. Always welcoming. He defied the odds in so many ways. May he rest in peace.
Barbara .

Sympathies and condolences. A great and wise man

Sending our sincere condolences to you Johnny , Mary Kate and your family on the sad loss of your father
A long life well lived. May he Rest in Peace

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Pat and Simon, Mark and Jonny and all the family.
Such wonderful memories of Gerry with Pat in Dartry welcoming the Alex girls into your home with our much loved, and much missed pal Sarah. Gerry was the ultimate gentleman and most marvellous host making us all feel so grown up and special. His kindness and generosity will always be remembered. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to all the Kenyon family on Gerry’s passing.May rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Pat & family on the passing of Gerry. I remember him as a larger than life character, with a great "eye" - one of the greats in the antiques trade. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to you all at this time. Gerry was an absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Jonny and the whole Kenyon clan at this sad time. God bless and comfort you all.

Deepest sympathy to Pat and family on the death of Gerry.
He was always a friendly, helpful and cheerful man and a thorough gentleman. I have great and happy memories of him.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

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Great memories of a lovely man and our times together with a lovely family in our sympathy wishes to Pat and all the Kenyon family . I know Fergus would want to join me here . Thank you Gerry and all the Kenyon family.

Sincere condolences to Pat and Family on Gerry's passing. A lovely gentleman with a great knowledge of the Antique trade.

Sincere sympathy to Mark and all the Kenyon family.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Pat,Simon and all the Kenyon family on the passing of Gerry.
We were lucky to have met Gerry and he was such a lovely person.
Thinking of you all tomorrow.

Our deepest sympathy to Jonny and all the Kenyon family on the passing of Gerry.
John and Sharon Butler, kinsale.

Sincere sympathy to Pat and all the Kenyon family on the sad passing of Gerry. He was a wonderful character and a champion of the antiques trade. May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Pat, all the Kenyons on the sad passing Gerry. He was a gentleman, had fabulous knowledge of antiques. May he R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to Pat, and all the family on the passing of Gerry. He was a true gentleman and we all have fond memories of him. May your loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort.

Condolences to Gerry’s family. I remember him well from working for Ron McDonnell. A very knowledgeable and old school dealer. RIP Gerry.

Barrie,
My sincerest condolences to you on the death of your father.

So sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing and sincere sympathy to Pat and the Kenyon family. Brings back very happy memories of Gerry and Pat and their good friends Paddy and Eithne Tobin in Actons Hotel, Kinsale in the early 70 s. May Gerry rest in peace. Brian and Anne Cronin

What an extraordinary man. Remember him fondly from the Irish Antique Dealers fairs. RIP

i was very happy to know gerry a old school antiques dealer sorry to hear about his passing.may he RIP

My Sincerest Sympathies to all the Kenyons, on the passing of Gerry; a thorough gentleman with a great wit. May He Rest in Peace.

Condolences to Pat and the Family. It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of "Gerry" one of the outstanding characters of the antique business. He will be long and fondly remembered by so many. Great memories of occasions big and small but always memorable come flooding back from the past 50 + years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time but we will join with you on Thursday to celebrate a life lived to the full that has touched so many. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam.

Deeply saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. Heartfelt sympathies to you Pat, and to all the family. Many happy memories.

Dear Simon and family, sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. I hope that your happy memories over the years will bring some consolation. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️

Deepest sympathies to the Kenyon family on the passing of Gerry. He was a wonderful dealer and advocate for the antiques trade. He was one of the founding members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association, and a friend and mentor to us all. He will be sorely missed.
Garret Weldon, President, IADA

So sorry about the passing of gerry a lovely man and a great dealer thoughts are with the family

Jonny (& Mary Kate) and the rest of the Kenyons, my sincere condolences. End of an era! Another legend passes into the sunset.

Thinking of you here in the US.

Fond regards,

Michael.

Our deepest sympathy to you Pat, Simon, Mark, Jonny and all the family on Gerry's passing. Gerry was larger than life; we will always remember him and his hilarious anectodes which delighted us all in the halcyon days of the Dublin Antiques Fairs at the Mansion House.
Romilly Clodagh Fiona, Melanie Michael Katie and all the O"Reilly family

Deepest condolences to Pat and all the Kenyon family on the passing of Gerry Fond memories of Gerry coming to Kanturk to my Dad down through the years. May Gerry rest in peace

It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Gerry. Our deepest sympathy to Pat and all the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

All our Love to Pat and family, a very sad day. Marc, Sara and Catherine

My deepest condolences to Pat and the Kenyon family. The world is a poorer place without his roguish smile and his stories. Always brightened my day. May he rest in peace.

Most profound sympathies on Gerry's leaving of us.He was a Star,terific company
And greatly beloved by his friends...he shall be missed.

With deepest sympathy to all the Kenyon family on the passing of Gerry.

Rest in peace Gerry , you were a legend in the antique business as you were in life , thankyou for your guidance over the years , you are at peace now

Deepest sympathies to Pat on passing of Gerry. He was an absolute gentleman and it was a pleasure getting to know him over the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace.🙏