John Farnan O'DOWD

John, you will be forever loved and so greatly missed - will think about you often until we meet again. Rest in eternal peace and my heartfelt sympathy to Glen, Margaret & all your families and friends.

Deepest sympathy to Glen and John's family on the sad passing of John. John was a true gentleman.May he Rest in Peace.

Bernie Murray ( ex Bon Secours)

Sincere sympathy to Glen and John's family. We were medical students together in the early 80s. John was such a lovely gentleman and wonderful company. May you rest in peace, John

To Glen & John's family really sad to hear of John's passing. John was a wonderful person of high integrity that I am delighted to have met.

To Glen and Johns family, I would like to extend sincere sympathy. I met John through his work in the Faculty of Pathology. He always had something interesting to contribute and I always enjoyed the discussion and engagement. Without a doubt he has made a significant contribution to his profession. I was really sad to hear of his passing. Glen and Johns family and friends, I am really sorry for you loss.

Dear Margaret, we are so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was always such a gentleman and we know how much he meant to you. Our thoughts are with you and all John's loved ones.

Sympathy to Glen. Margaret and family John was the North star and the anchor

Deepest sympathy to Glen and John's family and friends. John was such a gentleman,a kind and caring soul who always took an interest in everyone. John was a wonderful colleague with a wealth of knowledge and a brilliant mentor. His absence will be felt hugely in the Bons Histology Lab. He was one of a kind! RIP

Sympathy to the family of John on his passing at a young age. Knew him from his trips to Derk in Sligo. RIP

I am so sad to hear of John's passing. The world is a poorer place with his loss. He was coch a caring, compassionate and giving man. My life was blessed for having met him. I am forever grateful for the positive difference he made in my life. Glen, although I never met you, I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathies to Glen, and to John's family and friends. John was friendly, generous, witty, and an overall gentleman. I'm glad to have worked with him. He will be so missed in the Bon Secours.

Our heartfelt sympathy, Glen, on the loss of your beloved John. We can only imagine the loss and anguish for you at the moment. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.
I hope we meet soon to reminisce about happier times.
Le grá mór
Orla

Sincere condolences to Glen and to all John’s family and close friends. Apart from the great loss to you all, John is a great loss to Irish Pathology. Though never working directly with John, our paths have crossed constantly for over 3 decades and it was always a pleasure. I will miss his radiant smile and dry wit. Apart from his work in Bons, he made huge contributions nationally to Faculty of Pathology over his career. May he rest in peace after his heroic battle with ill health

Deepest sympathies to Glen and John and Glen’s families - I have had the pleasure of knowing John for many years through Histopathology. He was a great doctor and colleague - a complete gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. He will be greatly missed.
Antoinette

My deepest condolences to John’s family. John and I were friends during our time together in St Laurence’s. I have many cherished memories of this kind, gentle, soft-spoken man with a brilliant mind and a wicked sense of humour. At dheis Dé go raimh a hanam.

Our conversations while waiting for the bus from school back to Bray remain engrained in my heart. John was such a lovely person. RIP.

I was shocked to learn, this evening, of John's passing and to have departed this life at such a comparatively young age. I and my family lived, almost, next door in Rathclaren (Bray) from 1976 to 1978 and it was through knowing the O'Dowds that I ended up attending St. Laurence O'Toole College in Loughlinstown where we completed our Leaving Certificate. Unfortunately after a year or two we lost touch until the 1999 Class of '79 reunion and subsequent reunions. I had an interesting conversation with John about three years ago which was the last time we spoke. We both have male partners so we had that in common too. Condolences to Glen, Margaret, and the rest of his family. May he rest in peace.

Deeply saddened to hear of John's passing We were in secondary school together in St Laurence College. He was bright, funny and gentle back then and when we met many years later at school reunions I was delighted to see he hadn't changed. Sincere sympathies to John's husband, Glen, his family and friends at this very sad time.

Glen, so sorry to hear this sad news. Will keep you and your families in our thought and prayers.

Our deepest sympathy to Glen and all John’s and Glen’s family and friends. Frank and I were colleagues and friends of John for many many years. John was an exceptional Histopathologist, he provided a wonderful pathology service in the Bon Secours Hospital. John was very warm, kind, caring and supportive and always did his best for everyone. He will be very greatly missed by so many. May he rest in peace. Mary and Frank

Very sorry to hear of Johns passing. I enjoyed cups of coffee with John on many occasions in the Bons canteen. He was always a joy to meet. May he rest in peace . Deepest sympathy to all his family at this difficult heartbreaking time.

Deepest sympathy to Glen, Margaret and all John’s extended family. I worked with John in RCSI many years ago. He was a wonderful colleague, always helpful, kind and thoughtful. May he rest in peace.

I first crossed paths with John in St James’s all those years ago and latterly when I took the position of Chief in Haematology at the “Bons” (2007 - 2018). John was one of ‘nature’s gentlemen’ in both the professional and personal sense and my world is the richer for knowing him. To Glen, and all his family, I offer sincere condolences and may he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Glen and all of John's family. I was a colleague of John's in the Bon's for the last 5 years but knew him over most of my career. He was an absolute gentleman and a kind and thoughtful person to work with. He will be sadly missed.

So sorry to hear this news. All my love to Glen and family. John was a great colleague in the Bons but also an absolute joy to spend time with outside of work. I have great memories of his superb hosting skills and great company.
May John rest in peace

I was so sorry to hear that John had died. He was kind, clever, fun, interesting and great company. I once had the pleasure of being on a quiz team with him – you can guess who got most of the points. He was so well read and knowledgeable. He is a great loss to Glen, to his extended family and to his wide circle of friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

I was so sad to hear of John’s death. Deepest sympathy to you Glen and to Margaret , Anne and Nora and the extended O’Dowd family. John was such a dedicated husband, a cherished son, a loyal caring nephew to his aunt Margaret ,an exceptional doctor who willingly listened if family asked for support or advice. He will be greatly missed. May the love and care he shared with you Glen and Margaret and the great memories you have sustain you in your grief.. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
May John now Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathy to Glenn and the family on the very sad passing of John. He was a wonderful doctor and person. Thinking and Praying for you at this time.

We have known John for many years and it has been an absolute privilege. Such a kind, amusing, clever person. Over the years he became part of both our own family and the wider Kay clan. This is a very sad time and our thoughts are with you Glen and with you Marg. We know you will both miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with you. As already said - he will live on in our hearts forever.

So so sorry to hear of John's passing
Our Love to Glen and John's family
John & Jim xxx

Condolences on the sad passing of John. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

I first met John in his early days in pathology St James and was delighted to renew acquaintances at the Excercise classes in Islandbridge, he was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace. Sympathy to Glen and all the family.

Our prayers/thoughts are with Glen, Margaret, and Dr. John’s entire extended family/friends/colleagues both home/abroad. Reconnecting to relatives, then sharing our different family joys, sorrows, travels, achievements, and visits over the last 60+ years was such a privilege. Will miss his guidance, kind ways, and clever humor. RIP John.
Cousin Kevin Burke & Family, Cape Cod, Ma. USA

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of all John’s family & friends at this time.

Sarah & Dave
Bon Secours

My deepest sympathy to you Glen and to his Aunts Margaret, Anne, and Nora and to his cousins and godchildren. John was one of nature’s gentlemen. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dills. Celia.

Deepest condolence to famly

I had the privilege of meeting Dr. O'Dowd through my work with the Faculty of Pathology. He was always a smiling and friendly face. My deepest sympathies to his partner, Glen, and all of his family and friends. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

A really special person who was so full of kindness and humour
I was always so happy to bump into dear John during our University days.
Deepest condolences to Glen and all John’s family

Glen my sincerest condolences on your loss.

To all who mourn the death of John R.I.P, my sincere sympathy and prayer and may God give you the strength that you need. May John rest in peace. Philomena

My condolences Glen to you and all the family. John was one of life’s true gentlemen.

It was a great privilege and a true gift to have known John. He was such a warm and generous spirit with a roguish, mischievous sense of humour. I will cherish his memory. Sincere condolences to Glen and all the family and the many, many friends. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal dílis.
"Seanfhocal is fíor a chluinim ag gach aon,
Nach é an fear is fearr gnaoi a bheireas saol leis."

My sincerest condolences to you Glen, and to all John's family. John was a funny, caring person and a great godfather. He will always have a special place in my memory.

Deepest sympathy Glen, and also to Margaret/John’s family. From the day we first met in college over 40 years ago, John was a truly wonderful friend, shared so many good times. Generous, thoughtful, wonderful company and a gifted and brilliant doctor. Thinking of you all at this time. Paul and Gráinne and all the Browne family.

Sending enormous love your way Glen on the loss of your precious husband John. We'll be coming from West Sligo/North Mayo, proud O Dubhda country to see you and say our final farewell to John, a wonderful, gentle, witty man who was always so warmly welcoming of us. Love Frank Aoife Paddy and Rosie.

My deepest sympathy to Glenn and your families on the very sad passing of John. There are no words to express what a great colleague he was, and how much he will be missed. It was truly a privilege to have known and worked with him.