Henry Albert (Bertie) Buttimer

Sincere condolences to Brian and all the family. Amazingly kind and generous, was always in awe of his energy, commitment and passion. He was the reason many of us found our way to PW. RIP

Very sad to hear of Bertie's passing. Many very enjoyable hours spent in his company - with the odd pint or two of course. A great man, sorely missed by all who knew him.

Our sincere sympathies to all of Bertie's family on his passing. A great and memorable life ended for one of life's true gentlemen. Many KH past pupils followed Bertie into the sports clubs he loved so dearly - in particular Pembroke Hockey Club - where he welcomed, supported, cajoled and entertained them over many years and where they equally appreciated his support and friedship for them and their club. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Bertie.
KHPPU

Not many will be remembered as the genuine friend and gentleman that Bertie was. Can't remember a time that he wasn't 'a legend in our midst'!
KH, Leinster CC and PWHC - always a welcoming smile (and, of course, a pint!). Sincere condolences to Brian and all the clan. An appropriate and moving celebration of Bertie's life in Harold's Cross on the 5th January. Rest easy Bertie.

Sincere condolences to you Brian and your family on the passing of your Dad, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Brian and the Buttimer family on the passing of Bertie . He was wonderful company and when he decided to play with the 4ths in LCC was happy to give advice but only when asked. Great quiet humour, wonderful company and generous in every way.

My condolences to Brian and the Buttimer family on the sad passing of a Bertie. So many fond memories of spending time with my dad, Alan, and him in PWHC as a kid. Always kind, always smiling, always welcoming - a proper gent. May he rest in peace.

A few words could never capture the magnitude of the positive contribution Bertie made to sport, men's hockey in particular, and Pembroke Wanderers specifically. He was a tremendous pillar of the game for more than 60 years with us: playing and umpiring on the pitch, hosting in the clubhouse, and fundraising in the carpark, he was the living & breathing embodiment of the best of amateur sport, volunteering, and honest-to-goodness hospitality and conviviality.

God rest his merry soul.

Sincere condolences to all Bertie’s family. Bertie was a true gentleman in Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club forever welcoming and smiling. May he rest in peace.

Bertie The great Clubman Sportsman very welcoming to all opposition to Leinster cc and Pembroke Hockey Club
We will not see the likes of him again
Even played GAA during the Ban under the name of Joe Lane
Hope there is Sport in Heaven
RIP Bertie

Deepest sympathy to Brian and the Buttimer family on the passing of Bertie , a special character and true gentleman

It was always a pleasure to be welcomed convivially and cheerfully by Bertie to the bar àt Pembroke. In those days he was social media.

Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Bertie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you Brian on the death of your dear father. May he rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to Brian and the Buttimer family on the passing of Bertie .
A true gentleman , kind and generous to all. Great and fond memories from my days with Pembroke and indeed our regular visits to Serpentine Avenue .
May he Rest in Peace

Dear Gill. Sending you our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I am glad that you had a good Christmas together before his passing. I am sure you will treasure the memories. Thinking of you and extended family at this difficult time. Sorry that we couldn’t be with you in person. Kieron & Fiona.

My deepest sympathy to the Buttimer family on the passing of Bertie. He was the recruiter in chief for most of us KH boys that joined Pembroke over the years. I have very fond memories of Bertie who was a great servant of the club, an absolute gentleman and a true legend in hockey circles. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Brian and the Buttimer family on the sad news of Bertie's passing. As a cricketer his utilisation of the bowl playing skills he learned in Cork was unique. Nearly as unique as his pint buying heroics in the after match festivities of that era. Sadly the smoke won't be going up the chimney as easily as it did in those halcyon days.

I was saddened to learn of Bertie’s Passing but pleased he had such a long innings; my sincere condolences to Brian and all the family. He was a lovely man and a true and most generous gentleman. Many a much appreciated pint was awaiting me when as a playing member of LCC and subsequently when I moved to Phoenix CC ; change of club didn’t matter to him !He was a legend and will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. May He Rest In Peace 🏏

To all of Bertie’s Famiiy, relations, neighbours and friends but especially in Bertie’s Hockey and Cricket circles,

I was really saddened to learn of Bertie’s passing, what an absolute gentleman he was, an amazing advocate for Hockey, Cricket, friendship, kindness, respect and life in general he was.

I came to know him as Mr. Pembroke Wanderers and once you heard Bertie & hockey in the same sentence you could only be talking about Bertie Buttimer! He always had the warmest of welcomes for everyone who stepped into the Pembroke Clubhouse after nothing but a competitive, tough game in Serpentine. But no matter what, win, lose or draw, Bertie was there with the arm outstretched to have a word in the ear, gentle enquiry as to how past members were in your own club and if all was well in the family, more often than not a drink was called for and put in your hand whether you wanted it or not.

He was a special, special, down to earth, lovely man, no doubt greatly missed by his loving family but please take comfort and consolation in the gentleman he was and a life fully lived.

May his gentle, kind soul rest in peace.

Bertie will be missed, but never ever forgotten. 🏑🏑

My sincere sympathy to the Buttimer family on the sad passing of Bertie. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Buttimer family on the loss of Bertie.

Bertie’s generosity was legendary and as a student in Trinity in the late 70’s I was hosted in PWHC on many occasions. His continued support and loyalty to the club was unfailing.

Rest in peace Bertie

I remember Bertie Buttimer as a kind senior boy when I entered KH in 1943. Bertie excelled at sport and played it cheerfully .He never forgot he was a Corkman. I looked up to him as a good friend and one I was proud to know. My sympathy to all the family.

Great memories of Bertie , as students in KH and at the last KH celebration ( with the late Jimmy Harris in St Patricks Cathedral : in KH he participated in all sports , famous as a cricket fielder for his accurate underarm returns !: played with him at PWHC in 50's to mid 60's: later he came with a PW team to Sligo (where hockey was revived by late Ken Blackmore in mid 70's). My deepest sympathy to all the family for loss of a great soul, having lived a long & fulfilled life 'now resting where no shadows fall, in perfect peace he awaits us all'

Great memories of Bertie , as students in KH and at the last KH celebration ( with the late Jimmy Harris in St Patricks Cathedral : in KH he participated in all sports , famous as a cricket fielder for his accurate underarm returns !: played with him at PWHC in 50's to mid 60's: later he came with a PW team to Sligo (where hockey was revived by late Ken Blackmore in mid 70's). My deepest sympathy to all the family for loss of a great soul, having lived a long & fulfilled life 'now resting where no shadows fall, in perfect peace he awaits us all'

Sincerest sympathies Brian and family on your Dad’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.

I will always be thankful for the encouragement shown by Berty. He has been a role model of decency and conduct both on and off the pitch. Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family. Beautiful service. Just as he would have wanted. Many happy memories of Bertie driving me from one game to the next when doubling up. My brother, Richard played a season with Bertie back in 1979. Always a friend to students and visitors. A truly great sportsman, Thanks Bertie

Met Bertie first, opening the batting with my Dad, Andy Ryan in LCC. They only hit 4s or ran 1! Then had the pleasure of knowing him well in Pembroke HC. What a great sporting legend. I'm sure there is a great hockey and cricket team up there now. Deirdre

My sincere condolences to the Buttimer family. I like many were very fond of Bertie. I always loved to hear stories of the days when he played hockey, and of course Bertie was never shy to tell you how you played. A great man and sporting legend. RIP Bertie.

My condolences to Brian and the Buttimer family on your loss.
I have great memories of encounters with Bertie in both Anglesea Road and Rathmines over the years. He was a great sportsman, competitive on the pitch and gracious off the pitch - truly a gentleman - RIP Bertie

So fortunate to have opened the batting with Bertie for 2 seasons in 1989 and 1990 . Despite the 48 year age gap he was a great friend, and a massive influence on my love of the game. R.I.P to a true great.

I was so sad to read this sad news.
What a wonderful man Bertie was.
Fond memories of my time playing and doing car parking with him in Pembroke Wanderers
Condolences to all his family and friends.

Our sympathy to Brian and the rest of the family. Bertie will always be remembered for his association with Leinster Cricket Club but of course he also played here at the Mardyke for Munster.

Peter Dineen
Chairman
Cork County Cricket Club

Our sympathy to Brian and the rest of the family. Bertie will always be remembered for his association with Leinster Cricket Club but of course he also played here at the Mardyke for Munster.

Peter Dineen
Chairman
Cork County Cricket Club

Our sympathy to Brian and the rest of the family. Bertie will always be remembered for his association with Leinster Cricket Club but of course he also played here at the Mardyke for Munster.

Peter Dineen
Chairman
Cork County Cricket Club

My sincere condolences to the Buttimer family on the death of Bertie. He was born of good stock being of West Cork heritage. He was a great host when we visited Pembroke and a great visitor when he came to Garryduff.
He will be missed by us all.

Our sympathy to Brian and the rest of the family. Bertie will always be remembered for his association with Leinster Cricket Club but of course he also played here at the Mardyke for Munster.

Peter Dineen
Chairman
Cork County Cricket Club

Sincere sympathy on Bertie’s passing. Fond memories of a lovely generous man. May he Rest in Peace.
Brian and Mary Godfrey LCC

My sincere condolences to the Buttimer family. Bertie was the epitome of what it meant to be a member of a club, may he rest in peace.

So sorry to read that Bertie had died - Sincere condolences to the Buttimer family.
His contribution to under age Hockey and Cricket in PWHC and LCC was immense. He introduced my 4 children to Cricket over a few summers and my 3 boys were drip fed into the Hockey teams over the winters. He even inveigled me into Vets Hockey in 1993 after numerous pints over many months. His hospitality was legendary.
Bertie we all loved you - Marcus, Mary, Marcus Jnr, Shane, Jane and Simon.
You had a superb innings. May you now rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gillian and family on the passing of your father.

My deepest condolences to Gillian, Niall, Sadhbh, Cian and to all the Buttimer family on the passing of this special member of your family. May Bertie rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Bertie's passing.Deepest sympathies to you all;David,Gillian,Brian ,Vamessa and your families.

Bertie was a gentle, warm and friendly gentleman and very generous in nature.
As we say, as Gaeilge,ní bheidh a leithéid ar ais arís.

Brian & Buttimer Family
So sorry to read of the death of your father, Bertie. I doubt if anybody played cricket in LCC who were not greeted with friendship and a drink. Bertie was a great ambassador of LCC and for cricket throughout the country. A wonderful sport win or lose and a credit to cricket. He will be sadly missed. May Bertie now Rest in Peace.

My thoughts are with you Gill and Sadhbh and all your family. I know Bertie was an incredible man and such a huge part of your lives. Sending love to you all xx

My sympathy to all the family. Bertie was a lovely person and a true gentleman. I played with him on various teams at Pembroke some 40 years ago

Sincere condolences Brian, on the passing of your dear Dad.
Very sad time for you and all your family.

Sincere sympathy to Sadhbh and all the family on the passing of her beloved grandfather. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Brian. May he rest in peace.

Bertie is a legend and will be sadly missed by so many people. His contribution to all he took on in his lifetime was unbelievable. Pembroke HC
Is where we remember well. May he now Rest in Peace.

A trip to play against Leinster CC was always a pleasure,completely enhanced by meeting Bertie; the best ambassador for sport that one could hope to.meet.
RIP

Deepest sympathy to Sadhbh and all the extended family on your sad loss.
Im sure that your grandfather will be sadly missed by all his family, neighbour's and his large circle of friends.
May he rest in peace .

Sincere sympathies to Gill, Niall, Sadhbh, Cian and all the family on the passing of your beautiful Dad, Grandad, Great grandfather. Beautiful memories of an amazing life,may he R.I.P.

Sending my condolences to Gill, Niall, Sadhbh, Cian and family. I know Bertie was a big part of your lives. My thoughts are with you all.

My deepest condolences to Gillian,Niall, Sadhbh, Cian and family for the loss of a loving father and grandfather. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time, sending lots of love.

My deepest condolences Gill for the loss of your dad, Bertie. What a wonderful man who lived an incredible life full of love. We are thinking of you and your family at this time.

Gill and Niall,

So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. He was such a big part of Sadhbh’s life and it’s so wonderful he got to share Teddy’s first year. I loved seeing the pictures of them together-you will cherish them forever.

Sending lots of love.

Danielle and family x

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Bertie.
We have all fond memories of him through Pembroke Wanderers down through the years
Sheila Peter and the Young family

Was saddened to hear of Bertie's passing, he had many a yarn and pint with VF over the years. LCC had no finer representitive and volunteer.
On behalf of Railway Union CC condolences to Brian and all the family.
Great knock and well played sir.