Ivor Browne

Bonobo would have been 95 today.
I’ll raise a glass in his honour.
He loved the birthday celebration

Unforgettable man. Feted for his great mind sure but it was his warmest of hearts that left the most enduring impression: the alchemy of real kindness. (And Ivor, BTW, I've not yet given up on our thing ...!). Thank you for all.

A Ronan, Máire, Diarmuid, Eilidh agus Muintir uile de Brún; go dtuga Dia sólás croí daoibh in uireasa Ivor. Níl aon insint ar an maitheas a rinne sé i gcaitheamh a shaoil. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

Ronan a chara, I offer my condolences to you and all you family on the loss of your father. I had the privilege of meeting him a number of times. A remarkable person. God bless him and you all. iarla

My sincere condolence to the family. I known Ivor for few years.

He's a rare soul. Very humble and kind.

May he attain his final destination.

Ivor helped me when nobody else could. Thank you for your bravery,insight and compassion. A total hero in my eyes - we will not see his like again.

We will never forget how lovingly and selflessly Ivor helped our adult daughter when she was very unwell. 10 years on, she is very now well with a lovely family. As a family we owe Ivor so much gratitude and he will always be in our hearts. He was such a special human being who really got the important things in life. Condolences to all his family

I had the great privilege - and joy - of working closely with Ivor on his two books. I just want to extend sincerest sympathies to all the family on this enormous loss. With love, Maria

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Professor Browne.
I was taught by him and he was remarkable for his empathy and compassion. An inspirational teacher

Sincere sympathy to Ronan and all the Browne family on the death of Ivor. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to his family. Deep gratitude to Dr Browne .
Suaimhneas siorrai da anam uasal.

My deepest condolences to Ivor's family. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be taught by him, such an amazing man. May he rest in peace.

The most gentle of men, a tower of vision and empathy. Ivor has left an immeasurable legacy for the welfare and benefit of us all. Personally, he has remained the greatest icon in my life. Being the very first non clinical or non medical client in his regression workshops on St Brendans back in the late 80s, I can truly say that Ivor saved my life. Enjoy your next chapter Ivor out there in the vast universe. Ní bheidh do leitheìd arís ann choíche.

Ronan, my deepest condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Didn’t know him personally but so admired him. RIP

Sincere condolences to all who were close to Ivor. I have huge gratitude to him and for him, for all he brought to us. May he rest in glorious peace.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Ivor, may he rest in peace. He was a truly remarkable man, who will be greatly missed His calm, kind, reassuring presence at my late father-in-law Stanley's funeral - where he pulled out his tin whistle - was the single thing that comforted. Deespest condolances, the Roche family.

Deepest sympathy to Garvan, Daire, Tierna and Ronan on the passing of their Dad
Dr Ivor Browne.

From Philomena, Christy, Claire-Anne, Donal and Cathy Droney

What a humane , honorable , empathetic Person and an Inspiration Always

Comhbhrón ó chroí libh ar fad, ar bhás Ivor. Ní maith linn bhur mbris.
Go mbeidh ceol binn sna flaithis aige.

Ivor, I will always remember your kindness when we worked together and your compassion. Thank you for believing in me and for helping me trust myself again. May your light keep shining! Trust your breath and let go - rest in love and light Ivor.

Deepest condolences to Ivor's family and friends at this sad time. I hope you find some solace in the kind words of the many lives that Ivor touched.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Sincere sympathy to the Browne family on the death of Ivor. He was both inspirational and compassionate, and a Pioneer in the field of mental health.

Deepest sympathy to Ronan & all the Browne family on your sad loss. May Ivor rest in peace.

Condolences to Ivor's family, friends and community.

I had the privilege of getting to see Ivor for an intensive therapy session in 2012 and he took me back in 2015 at the age of 86.

I left the mainstream system in early 2012 traumatised by the experience and had lost all confidence in myself. A system that has left its mark intergenerationally.

Ivor gave me guidance and hope at a time when I didn't feel very hopeful. His wisdom, experience and up to date knowledge was invaluable. I also got to hear him speak at a number of events over the years.

"You still don't realise all the resources you have inside yourself so stick at it and all will be well" was one of his many messages of encouragement. I'm still a work in progress and plan to focus even harder now that he has passed on.

Rest in Peace Bonobo, the name he like to be called. Watch over the current biomedical system as it needs guidance.

Love Anne Marie

‘ There is a light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond us all, beyond the heavens, beyond the highest, the very highest heavens.
This is the light that shines in our heart.’

You had that light. May it shine forever on.

Deepest sympathy to all his family. May he Rest In Peace

In The Wake Of Ivory Browne...
The blood of my Saviour is now cold
For me he was a Father Figure, bossy & bold
I could have sworn to God that He would never grow old
To Heaven with him, his Soul is Pure Gold!
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Sincere sympathy to Tierna and all the Browne family on death of your Dad. Remembering his kindness and fun to us as Children when we visited your home.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I never knew or met Ivor Brown, just t name and face of a very Good Man, Caring, Gentle, Passionate, unassuming, Loving, Kind, Intellectually ""Man for all Season's"" Go t your Reward, good and faithful Servant, Rest now. To your Family, Sympathy.

To the entire Browne Family, please accept my most sincere condolences on the death of Professor Ivor Browne.
Professor Browne inspired me to become a Psychiatric nurse, as I was inspired by his insights, skills compassion and care he gave to his clients & colleagues in The Eastern Health Board.
May He Rest In Peace
Ar Dheis De Go Raibh A Anam
Write to Emma Lee-Doyle

Ag smaoineamh oraibh le linn na hama seo, chomh bhron uaidh chroi libh.

To the entire Browne family. Please accept my most sincere condolences on the recent death of Professor Browne.
Professor Ivor Browne inspired me to become a Psychiatric nurse, because of his wonderful manner, skills & compassion he gave towards his clients & fellow staff for The Eastern Health Board.
May He Rest In Peace
Ar Dheis De go raibh Anam

My condolences to Ivor’s family & friends. Gratitude for his life, his love, his legacy. He reached a hand and lifted me clear into the light. The last thing he said to me on a radiant day in Ranelagh was to practice heartfulness. Mindfulness being all well and good but ... Then he played a heartopening tune. Fond memory.

We are thinking of you, Ronan, as you mourn the loss of your beloved Dad, Ivor.
May he rest in peace. We never knew him personally but we know his light shines through you, and will continue on as you share his talented mind and musical splendour. Our sympathy to you and all his family & friends.

Owe a debt of gratitude to Ivor. So kind and understanding.

Our deepest condolences to Ronan, Máire & all the Brown family on the passing of Ivor.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Ronan, our sincerest condolences to you on the death of your dear Dad. A true gentleman of his time. John Joe & Betty

May your gentle soul rest in peace RIP

Deepest sympathies on your loss

Thank you Ivor, for recording your knowledge about what it is to be human. Thank you for sharing that knowledge. You showed us what a truly person-centred approach to care is. And you showed us you were human too. Rest easy now. Clare x

A gifted and inspirational man, whose foresight and endeavours enriched the lives of many.
R.I.P. Ivor.
Condolences to your family and many friends.

SAD TO HEAR OF IVORS PHYSICAL PASSING - GLAD HIS SPIRIT WILL REMAIN WITH THOSE OF US WHOM HE TOUCHED WITH HIS CARE KINDNESS AND HEARTFULNESS.

AR DHEIS DE - IMELDA MC GRATH DYAS

What a beautiful compassionate spirit.May Ivor rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to all the family.

On behalf of Grangegorman Histories (www.grangegormanhistories.ie) I send our condolences to Ivor Browne's family and friends.

He was a remarkable influence on the care of the mentally ill in Ireland, and his work will be remembered by thousands.

Best wishes,

Ruth Hegarty

Truly a great man

May he rest in peace

I started in Mental Health as a care assistant in Mount Pleasant Square in the 80's, then moved to England to pursue my Nursing qualification. 36 yrs later I'm still nursing and teaching over here, and it's a few words Professor Browne gave me that stuck with me and are still included in virtually every session I deliver, "get your head out of the book and spend time with your patients, that's where you'll learn about mental health" (paraphrased).

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

Derek

Dear Ivor,

My sincere condolences to Ronan, Garvan, Daragh, and Tierna, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

Thank you Ivor for your love and support as a young man, which somehow instilled chinks of light into my heart, guided me back to life, and opened my mind forever more. I know Ivor, you used to ask me to speak as Ghaeilge and maybe these sentiments of home can add something to your journey.

Ivor a chara,

Slán leis an ghaoth,
's slán le do ghlóir,
D'aghaidh i'm chroí,
Do chorp ina luí,
Glactha leis an saol,
Chun turas arís,
gan stró, gan dídeain, ach an ghrá sa ghaoth,
An farraige, na habhainn,
Na crainn ag guí,
Ná bíodh imní ort,
A stóirín i do luí.

Le grá,

Rónán

To Ronan and Family Our sympathy from Shannon Harbour on the death of your beloved father Ivor. Who could forget the image of him standing majestically there on your barge, gazing across the callows, radiating peace and contentment to all around .That image will stay with me forever. Peace wil go with him wherever he has gone.

Deepest sympathy to the Browne family on the death of the much loved and greatly esteemed Ivor. His was a memorable presence, engaged, sympathetic and willing to take risks.

A wonderful man, a special person. May he rest in peace.

To Mike and all the family, my sincere sympathies on the sad loss of Ivor. He made such an immense contribution to mental health reform and was a real trailblazer in psychiatry in Ireland over so many years. Thoughts and best wishes at this time, Ivana.

Rest in peace Ivor - my live is richer from having encountered you.

Warmest condolences to all closely associated with Ivor -- family, friends, colleagues, and so many clients. Such a pleasurable privilege to have known him, albeit on a sporadic basis. There won't be his like again.

He was fearless, yet gentle in disposition, idiosyncratic yet so generously accommodating, creatively astute yet all the while developing persuasive templates for human well-being in the round.

A music-man through and through, Ivor wallowed in the ether of 'melodic magic', inspiring him to take the road less travelled for the benefit of others in distress.

Something of the fragile thread of clinical empathic essence has been lost with Ivor's passing, but hopefully his free-spirited curiosity and innate inclusivity will survive and thrive to inspire 'in posterum cum gaudio'...

I grew up listening to my mam speaking of Ivor Browne with immense regard and respect ~ Mam owned a Bed and Breakfast on the North Circular Road when Ivor came to Grangegorman in the 1960's. A customer who was also a nurse in Grangegorman attempted to take his own life and Dr Browne's care and dedication to this young man was above and beyond. In recent years prior to Covid I had the pleasure of spending time in Ivor's company in the Wisdom Centre. He was a legend and one of a kind ~ He was pure Heartfulness. Thank you Ivor and your legacy will live on. Rest in Beautiful Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to all of Ivor's family and close friends as you say goodbye to Ivor, no doubt he will be much missed in your lives. I am so grateful to have known him a little - his kindness, insightful conversation, and generous heart are indelible.

So sad to hear of the passing of this amazing Leviathan of a person. Ivor your legacy lives on in all you have helped and how you have transformed public attitudes to mental health. I am so proud and honoured to have know you. Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration. My deepest condolences to your family. You will indeed live on. Safe journey.

If ever a Day goes by that You are Not told that You are or were Loved ;Know always in Your HEART that You were and are Professor William Ivory Browne with an E. xxxd hug hug hug .
But ya knew this anyway.

Thanks you Ivor for your gracious humanity & inspirational leadership.
Rest now in peace.

Thank you Ivor for your patience with me. May you rest in peace.