John Comyn

Dear Ann, Geraldine, Robert and Elaine, sincere condolences to you all on the passing of a John. What a wonderful man John was and what a wonderful, and full life he led. He was a man of so many skills and talents. I have so many fond memories of John at our house over the years- at get togethers, card games and family occasions as well as many days out at the races. John was my Godfather and was my Dad Jim’s best friend. It’s the end of an era. RIP John. Much love, Alison, Barry, Amy, Grace and James xx

Rest in Peace John. the end of an era. I have great memories of playing teams with John and Mr Monty in Bangor and other NIBU congresses. Compulsory reading every Sunday Indo! Condolences to all the family

Anne and family
My sincere condolences. I am deeply saddened to hear this news. I have many fond memories playing bridge with John. May he rest in peace.

On behalf of Wade and myself Anne, I would like to send sincere condolences to you and all the family on the death of your darling husband John. God Rest his Soul. And God grant you all peace at this sad time cousin.
Sending you love and hugs Anne. X

On behalf of Donegal bridge players’ deepest sympathy Ann to you and the family on the sad passing of John. We in Donegal very much appreciated John’s assistance in promoting our Donegal Bridge Congresses’ in his Sunday Bridge column over the years. Rest in Peace John.

So sorry to hear of John's passing. Sincere condolences from the Leahy family, Ivor, Derek, David and Ronan

Our great bridge friend John will be greatly missed by all those that read his column and indeed done battle with him at the table.

Dear Ann and family Deepest sympathy so sorry to hear the news. R.I.P,

Deepest sympathy to Ann and family on the sad passing of John.

Sending our deepest sympathy to Ann and the family on the sad passing of John. He will be greatly missed in Edmondstown for his wonderful bridge advice and huge personality.

Sincere sympathy to Anne and family on John’s passing
We had many enjoyable times at Tralee Bridge Congress

Dear Robbo,
Our deepest sympathies on the death of your Dad.
May he rest in peace

My deepest sympathies Robbo on the death of your Dad. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sad news to learn of John’s passing. My sympathies to Anne and family and thinking about happier times and the strong bonds between the Browne family in Fergus Road and all members of the Taaffe family
Brian Kelly and family Stillorgan

Ann, Gearldine, Robbo and Elaine- Amy, Liam, Ellie and I send our love and thoughts. We are thinking about you all and are sorry not to be with you at this time.

Sincere condolences Anne and family on the sad passing of John. He was a great mentor to all in Edmoundstown Golf Club. May he rest in peace.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY to Anne and family.

John was always entertaining and never.afraid to express hIs view on any bridge related matter.

He will be dearly missed by many.

PETER GOODMAN

Sincere condolences to Geraldine, Maurice, Hannah, Jenny and all the Comyn Family. We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

Dear Anne and family, I was so sorry to hear the sad news about John. I am thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.

Sincere sympathy to Anne and family. John was a founder and a loyal member of Ballyroan Bridge Club over all the years. I miss his insightful column in the Sunday Independent. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences Anne to you and your family on the sad passing of your beloved John. may he RIP

Ger, we were very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved Dad. Our sincere condolences to you and all your family. May he rest in peace xx

May John Rest in Peace.Ann you and family are in my prayers at this sad time for you all.

So sorry to hear about the death of John. He was a great supporter to all in the bridge world and would encourage beginners to learn the game he loved. My deepest sympathy to Ann and family.

To Anne, Robert and family

On behalf of all the Pigots our heartfelt condolences.

Was a pioneer and lion of the Irish bridge world.. always enjoyed his views.
Will be sadly missed

Sincere Condolences

Sincere sympathy to you Anne & your family on the loss of John.He was a man of many talents & a great personality.May he rest in peace.

It is with great sadness that we learned of John’s passing. John was instrumental in the setting up of Ballyroan Bridge Club, a club in which many members have enjoyed a game of bridge on a Tuesday for very many years. Thank you John and we offer condolences to all of John’s family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Anne and all of John’s family on his recent passing. We are out of the country at the moment but you will be in our thoughts and our prayers. RIP John.

Ann so sorry to hear your very sad news. Condolences to you and your family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers Alice Aquafit

My deepest condolences to Anne and family on the death of John. I played both with him and against both you Anne and John in Edmondstown Golf Club. We will miss him.

Ger, Maurice, Hannah and Jenny, thinking of you all at this sad time. May John rest in peace. Thoughts are with all of the family. X

Sincere condolences to Anne and family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of John Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.

John was not only a talented bridge player but also a wonderful person and a cherished partner at the table. I will always remember the many games we played together, the strategies we discussed, and the camaraderie we shared.He brought so much joy and insight to our bridge sessions, and his presence will be greatly missed.

May you find comfort in your memories and in the support of those who care about you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Kathleen Vaughan

My sincere condolences for Ger, Maurice and girls, and the Comyn family on the death of your dad and granddad. Am thinking of you as you say goodbye to his physical presence but his memory will always be with you.

On behalf of the Ladies Aquafit Class, sincere condolences to Anne and family on the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences to Anne and family on John's sad passing. A true legend in the world of Irish Bridge - he was a great inspiration to us all.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

We are all so sorry for your loss. (The Kinsella family formerly of Orchardstown ave.)

Rob, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, sending sincere condolences to you and your family and thinking of you at this time. May your Dad rest in peace.

It is with immense sadness that I learn of John passing away. I have so many memories of playing bridge and tennis many, many years ago, with John. He was dedicated to all that he strove to achieve and, for me, will be sorely missed.
My deepest condolences to Anne and all the family. May John Rest in Peace.

Sincerest condolences to Anne and family. John was a gentleman, a great colleague and passionate about the sports he loved. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Anne and the extended Comyn family.

John was an enthusiastic and regular supporter of our online bridge competitions up to the end of 2023 when ill-health prevented his further participation.

May He Rest In Peace.

Sympathies to Anne and family on the passing of John.

Sincere condolences to the Comyn family. Our late mum Annie always looked forward to reading Johns column each week. May John rest in peace.
The Hanlon family. Rochfortbridge

My sincere condolence to you Anne and all the family on the passing of John. We had a great night singing at his late mother's birthday many years ago. May he rest in peace. Valerie Rundle

To Anne and family, deepest condolences. John was a great mentor, great advisor, great company and he created opportunities for myself and others to enjoy careers and live privileged lives as sports journalists. I will be forever grateful.

I’m saddened to hear of Johns passing, a truly decent man who will be greatly missed by the Racing family.
Rest In Peace John

Sincere condolences to Anne and family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

Ger we were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you all.

Sincere condolences to Anne and all the family on Johns passing. I have such great memories of him over the years at bridge. May he Rest In Peace.

Condolence to Anne and family on the loss of a man who, during his long and productive life, contributed so much to so many aspects of Irish life. Athlete, singer, opera lover, racing fanatic, journalist, zealous bridge player, he brightened the lives of those with whom he came in contact. We will remember John until we follow him into that final sleep. We will not mourn; rather we shall rejoice for having known his friendship.

So sorry to of John's passing. John had a beautiful tenor voice and performed many times in the Bohemians and many musical societies. "You are my hearts delight"

Condolences to the family on John’s passing - RIP

Geraldine and family
Sincere sympathy on the death of your lovely Dad
May he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of the sad loss of John, a larger than life figure and a true legend.
John and my dad Jim won bridge tournaments all over Ireland together. John would often stay over in our house for weekend tournaments in the Drogheda area and there would be great late night debates between John and Dad over bidding, contracts, how a hand should or should not be played and gripes about the conservative play of people that wouldn't bid up against them
There would be further great debates about horses, non-triers, strokes pulled by trainers, good and bad rides by jockeys and what would or wouldn't win at Cheltenham .
Eamonn Coughlan and golf were other regular great topics of debate. I always looked forward to John's visits and reading his racing column in the Independent and Herald.
John and Anne called every Christmas with their family Geraldine, Robert and Elaine and would entertain us with hilarious stories and yarns late into the night the best of all being the motorbike that conked out and left them stranded at Blakes Cross only for it to start first time when John returned the next day!
We would meet and picnic at the last fence for the Irish Grandnational at Fairyhouse every year with John coming back from the ring with updates on gambles, more bad rides and non triers. They were great times.
My deepest sympathies to Anne, Geraldine, Robert and Elaine and all extended family.

Robert, my sincere condolences to you and all your family on your father’s passing. May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear this news, as I know his loss will be so greatly felt by all of you, but especially by you, Ann. My heartfelt sympathies to you.
He will be greatly missed too by a big bridge community, I'm sure. A lovely smart and gifted man. May he rest in peace.

It was with great sadness that Frankie and I learned of the passing of our dear friend John. John and I were life long friends and shared many interests including athletics, golf, sport in general and of course bridge. In athletics we enjoyed success at county, provincial and national level. I have many happy memories of our golf outings at Edmondstown GC as members of a group known as the ' Hellfire GS'. Frankie and I enjoyed many social outings with John and Anne over the years. John was a gentleman, multi talented and good company. We will miss him. Our condolences to Anne, Geraldine, Robert, Elaine and their families and friends on their sad loss. RIP John. Ronnie

My deepest sympathy to John s wife and family on the sad passing of John always a gentleman to meet a great ambassador for Irish Bridge his presence will be missed may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences from the officers and staff of the CBAI to Anne, Geraldine, Robert, Elaine, and all John's family and friends, on the passing of one of the great characters of Irish bridge, and a tireless promoter of the game. May he rest in peace.