Gregory O'CONNOR

I have just heard of the passing of everybody's friend in the genealogical research world that was Gregory O'Connor. I had the pleasure of his company in my house when he came to Galway to lecture to the Western Family History Association. He was the human face of a National Institution
His ability to find documents and his knowledge and kindness will not be forgotten. I am saddened to be writing this and I offer my sympathies to his Wife and family and all his relations. R.I.P

Always kind, helpful, and supportive. Thank you, Greg.

It was such a thrill to first meet Gregory in September 2001 at the 4th Irish Genealogical Congress. On each of my five other visits from the he was exceptionally patient with a budding family historian. Gregory was the linchpin that connected descendants with our Irish ancestors. Thank you and RIP. Sincere condolences to his family and many friends.

Very sorry to read (belatedly) of Greg's passing. He was a lovely man, fondly remembered from his days in Kilternan Parish Lawn Tennis Club. Sympathy to Helen and the family circle.

We are deeply sad and sorry for your loss, we all remember the kindness of Gregory and how friendly he was. He came many times to visit us in Provence and we will cherrish these memories. All are prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Gregory's family and friends on your great loss. I was shocked to discover he had passed away. I'll never forget his kindness to me always and also to my students from Maynooth University when we paid our annual visit to NAI. May he rest in peace

My deepest sympathies Pauline to you and your family on the sudden loss of Greg. Greg and I were colleagues years back in the Department of the Public Service, Kildare Street - and indeed you and I would have met in Alliance Francaise. Greg and I participated in many a quiz together - where his vast and eclectic knowledge ensured our success on many an occasion. In more recent years I would run into Greg every once in a while on the bus - he never changed - he was always in good form - and we always had great chats. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Heartfelt condolences to Mr O'Connor's family, friends and colleagues. So generous with his time, wide knowledge and patience, he was a gentle man and a gentleman with an unerring ability to locate reliable information. Rest in peace, Mr O'Connor

My sympathies to Gregory's family. I have lost count of the times he dealt helpfully with queries, he was indeed a walking guide to the National Archives.

Sincere sympathies on the sad passing of Gregory. I always enjoyed talking to him on visits to the NAI and at other meetings.

I keep the memory of a gentle, discret and very kind man. I hope that he will rest in peace in the Kingdom of God. In thought with his family

I am shocked and saddened to belatedly learn of the untimely passing of Gregory. As a raw researcher entering the National Archives it was Gregory who put me in the right direction. Over the years we had interesting conversations on my visits and communicated many times by e mail on various research topics. On numerous occasions Gregory steered me to treasured details which I was delighted with. He had an encyclopedic mind on all matters of archival holdings and will be a tremendous loss to the Archives and indeed to researchers like myself. His command of words and phrasing was exemplary and his help and the patience shown (as exemplified in the condolences) was outstanding. He will be missed by many but ,more importantly his family, to whom I offer deepest sympathy. It will be sad on my next visit to the Archives and find that familiar welcoming smile missing. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to you Pauline and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. May Gregory rest in peace xx

Our deepest sympathy To Gregory's family and friends. He was such a gentleman and I will miss the many conversations we used to have. He had a great sense of humor and a real interest in life and the world around him.

My sincere sympathy to the O'Connor family on Gregory's death. I am very shocked to hear of it. I often contacted him with queries and he was always most helpful, knowledgeable and courteous.

My condolences to the O'Connor family on Gregory's untimely passing.
I have many fond memories of Gregory as a learned & helpful National Archives colleague.

Our Condolence to Pauline, AnnaLouise, Maeve and Neil.
Fear uasal.
Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh a anam dhilís.

I worked with Greg over forty years ago in the Department of the Public Service and was very sad to hear of his death, at a relatively early age. My condolences to his family. May God be good to him.

Sincere sympathies to you Pauline and to all the family on the sad passing of Gregory.

I remember a young fair haired boy ,Gregory,walking down Tritonville Road,with his Father and Mother on the way to Sunday Mass in Sandymount Church many years ago.I remember Watching a Documentary on Gregory on RTE.when he entered Trinity College.....Our Sincere Sympathy to Pauline,his three children and his extended family. May his precious soul rest in everlasting peace,,,,,
Michael and Nuala Mallon.. Fethard Co Tipperary.

Rest in peace dear Gregory. What a kind hearted gentle soul you were, with a mind of knowledge as big as the universe and room to know more.
Condolences to Pauline and family.

Rest in peace Gregory x

My sincere condolences to Pauline and family on the death of Gregory. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences, all my support and compassion to Pauline, Anne-Louise, Maeve and Neil on Gregory’s death.
I met Gregory for the first time almost thirty years ago during a language stay. He helped me to know Ireland (North/South for dissertations and thesis spending a little time in Bishop street, National Archives as an Erasmus student) and Irish people mainly through law, history and society. I was pleased to be accomodated in his house and introduced to his family and relations. He honored myself and my family visiting us many times in Provence. He was respectful of persons of all origins, so kind and gentle in all manners. Always in a good mood, he played words with a sensitive sense of humour. A perfect « gentil homme ». He had passion for life, knowledge, travels and discovery. Open-minded and curious, he had also interests in almost everything and everybody cultures and civilizations. I was very lucky to meet him and to become friend. We kept in touch for this long period discussing all subjects, international conflicts, diplomacy, politics … And the futures of our families members. So loyal and constant to this lasting relation he was. He will be remembered and sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to meet his road.

A Gregory, a chara, tu es une belle âme qui restera toujours dans notre coeur,
Que Dieu te bénisse et t’accueille en Son paradis,

A Gregory, a chara, you are a beautiful soul who always be in our heart,
God bless and welcome you in Heaven,

Pauline, I was so shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Gregory. My heartfelt sympathy to you, Annalouise, Maeve and Neil on your terrible loss. RIP Gregory.
Sally Hegarty

My sincerest condolences to all of Gregory's family. He was a gentleman, a scholar and one of the kindest most conscientious people I have crossed paths with in my working life. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Gregory's family.
So sorry to hear of Gregory’s sudden death. May he Rest In Peace
He was always helpful and then more at the National Archives during my research there.
Truly a gentleman and a scholar.

I write to extend my sincerest sympathy on the untimely death of Gregory. I met him twenty years ago in the National Archives. His knowledge was immense and he was so generous with his time, helping with queries however small. He became a friend. The National Archives will not be the same without him.

Sincerely,
Paul Turnell
Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire.

Deepest sympathy to Pauline and family. Very saddened by Gregory's passing. He'll always be the lovely and cheerful colleague and a kind friend in my memories, who spoke so fondly of all of you. I wouldn't be able to imagine the Archives without him - his knowledge, interest, memory and humour was outstanding. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time...

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Gregory's passing and my thoughts and condolences are with his family. When I started work at the National Archives I endlessly pestered Gregory with my duty archivist queries, especially court records. He was always so kind and helpful to me. The reading room won't be the same without him. Rest in peace Gregory.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Gregory's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Gregory in the National Archives. He was so knowledgeable and always so approachable I would go to him with every difficult question that came in! He will be greatly missed. I can't imagine the archives without him.
Rest in Peace Gregory,
Muirne

Deepest condolences to the O'Connor family. I worked with Gregory for several years and he was a true gentleman, a generous and unfailingly helpful colleague, and a great public servant.

Go dtuga Dia leaba i measc na naomh dó.

Micheál Ó Conaire (formerly of the National Archives)

I was very sad to hear of Gregory's passing. I enjoyed his company and chats in the Inns on a wide range of topics. My thoughts are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Pauline and family, We are deeply saddened by Gregory,s untimely passing. Above all he was a family man who spoke so proudly of all of you and loved to share his knowledge of our family history with us.He was particularly caring to Aunt May and Marie and Phyllis in their final years.
Ar dheis De.

Johnny and Christine .

Sarah and I were deeply saddened to hear the news of Gregory’s sudden death. His diligence, his helpfulness and his prodigious memory as an Archivist in the National Archives are clearly demonstrated in the other condolences recorded here, but we know that Gregory was above all a family man, and we wish to express our most sincere condolences to Pauline, AnnaLouise, Maeve and Neil.
David Craig and Sarah Ward-Perkins (ex-National Archives)

To the O' Connor family, I wish to send my condolences and sympathy on Gregory's death.
I was shocked and deeply saddened. I knew Gregory from prep school in Marian, we lost contact, until many years ago , I recognized Gregory as his head appeared, then the rest of his body as he made his way upstairs on the number 16 bus. After that I bumped into him regularly on the bus, around town and in TCD. He was always happy cheerful and ready to chat . .I will miss him, but compared to your loss, it will be as nothing. Dave

Dear Pauline and family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. May he rest in perfect peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless xx

My deepest condolences Pauline, Annalouise, Maeve and Neil.
I was so sad to hear of Gregory's passing. He was a really lovely person.
I am thinking of you all and hope you are all doing ok.

My condolences to Gregory's family. A true and kind gentleman whose loss is incalculable to so many who experienced his true professionalism and kindness - I have known Gregory for many years and availed of his vast knowledge and guidance on many occasions. May he rest in the peace and joy of the eternal home.

Gregory was always extremely helpful to all researchers in the NA being especially kind to and tolerant of the inexperienced. My sincere condolences to his family. May God give rest to a true gentle man.

It was with sad loss that I heard of Gregory's passing and I wish to add my sincere condolences. I shared many the ham sambo and soup with Gregory and enjoyed our chats as we grabbed an extra 5 mins of the break, arriving late for class apologizing for our tardiness, exchanging cheeky grins as we did. I have to say I always found Gregory good company and a gentleman scholar. Once again I offer my condolences and prayers at such a difficult time.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Gregory. He was a Gentleman and a Scholar and always had time for everyone.

I was so sad to hear of Gregorys passing. He was always extremely helpful in the archives in Bishop St, and he spoke really well at the Rathfarnham Historical Society talks/meetings that I attended. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Pauline and her family on your loss. Gregory will be hugely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. He was always courteous and helpful to the many researchers who sought his help at the National Archives. He was knowledgeable on so many topics, and had an amazing photographic memory. ...’a nicer man never trod’. May his gentle sound rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gregory. I had the pleasure of studying alongside Gregory at the KingsInns and if I were to say anything about him it would be that he had a question for everybody and an answer for everything!! He was genuinely interested in the opinions of all at the table when a topic was being discussed and he was in his element when he was able to impart from his extensive knowledge on the topics that were up for debate. He was a character and one for whom I feel privileged to have crossed paths with.

Dear Pauline and family. So sorry to hear of Gregory's sudden death. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.

Deeply saddened to hear of Gregory's passing so unexpected. Brings back memories of research in Bishop Street. He was always helpful, always friendly. I will greatly miss his kindness.

My sincere condolences to Pauline and family on the death of Gregory. May he rest in peace.
Nuala ( Daisy's mother )

So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Gregory. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear about Gregory rip sadly missed a gentleman and a good friend may be rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Gregory's death. He was a dear cousin who I enjoyed talking to. He was such a friendly and gentle person. I'm surehe will be a big loss to you and your family. May he rest in peace. Frank and Mary Noonan.

Dear Maeve and family,

I wanted to offer my sincerest condolences on your loss. I’m thinking of you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Caoilfhionn

To Maeve and family

Thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time. My sincerest condolences.

Emily O Callaghan(UCD Psychology)

Dear Pauline, Anna Louise, Maeve and Neil. I was shocked to hear of Gregory’s sudden passing. I have such fond memories of playing in your house and was always made to feel a part of your family. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy. I had the pleasure to have met Gregory at The Kings Inns. He was full of knowledge and kindness. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas sioraí dó.

My deepest sympathy to you Pauline and family. I was greatly saddened by Gregory's sudden death. I had known Gregory for many years and found him to be exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable on my visits to the National Archives. May he rest in peace amem.

My sincere condolences to Pauline and family on your loss. I worked with Gregory in the National Archives for several years and he was always as kind and friendly as he was knowledgeable. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Pauline and the O' Connor family on Gregory's sudden passing. He and I were classmates and friends in TCD 1971-1975 and subsequently. His knowledge , kindness and sense of humour were greatly appreciated. He will be much missed.

My condolences to Gregory’s family. I was very saddened to hear of Gregory’s passing. I will always remember him with fondness and hold his image in my mind as he entered the Kings Inn with brief case and umbrella to settle in for the lectures. His determination and insight were an inspiration. Rest in peace my friend.

Pauline and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Greg's sudden passing ....
Sincere condolences on your tragic loss ....
Thinking of you all
Anne and Dave Condon