John Hanratty

Condolence Book for

John Hanratty

Drogheda, Louth

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Dear Kate. We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing. Such a lovely friendly man. You showed so much love for each other. Condolences to you and your lovely family.
Rest in Peace John.
— John & Brigid Gallen
Johnny was a dedicated teacher who had a huge impact on all those he taught.
He was a true gentleman blessed with a great sense of humour. He was a kingpin in a generation of teachers that made St. Mary's the school it was.
Condolences to his family at this sad time.
— Frank Burns
Sincere condolences to all the family on John's passing, may he Rest in Peace
— Pat Brennan
Kate, Emma, Alan and David
So sad to hear of John’s death. He was much loved by the Cassin family and we all hold treasured memories of John from when we were kids. A kind and gentle man with a lovely sense of humour. RIP
— Lilian Cassin
Sincere sympathies to Emma, Ben and the Hanratty family on the passing of your beloved Dad. May he Rest in Peace.
— Jill & Colm Sheeran
Deepest sympathies to all the Hanratty family on the death of John. Rest in Peace.
— Henry and Margaret Lund
Kate & Family, sincere sympathy to you all on the death of John. Shared many wonderful years in St. Marys with him. He will be sadly missed by all. May he now Rest in peace.
— Jim & Ger Brady
A decent man, great craic in the classroom. Taught me accounting for Leaving Cert at St. Mary's CBS back in 1986. He was instrumental in my decision to study accounting in UCD and always had great words of advice. Rest in peace Mr. Hanratty. You were a favourite to the lads and will be missed. Your impact will be felt far and wide.
— Paul Tallon, Ardcath and Baltimore MD, USA
Sincere condolences Emma and the Hanratty family on the death of John.RIP.
— Anne and Paul Kerbey
So sorry to hear of the passing of John, my deepest condolences to you all. John was a great character and a wise and helpful friend. He never failed to help a colleague or to give you a lift when your spirits were down. He was such a decent man. Rest in Peace now John.
— Tim O Connell, Greenhills School
Our deepest sympathy to the Hanratty Family on John’s passing.
May John rest in peace.
— PJ and Margaret Geraghty
Sincere sympathy to Kate, Emma, Alan and David on the loss of their beloved John.
I had the pleasure of working with John in St Mary's Diocesan for many years and have such happy memories of his good humour, fine intellect, kindness and superb story telling. May your gentle soul rest in peace, my friend.
— Caroline Clarke
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Deepest condolences to his family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
— Eugene and Bernadette Smith, Mornington
Our deepest sympathies to the Hanratty family on the sad passing of John. A true gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace.
— Ken & Geraldine Meegan
Kate, we were so sad to learn of John's passing. Our sincere sympathies to you, Emma, Alan, David and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May John rest in peace.
— Aidan & Miriam McCabe
So sad to hear of Mr Hanratty (John) passing. I was in St Marys CBS and he taught me for 1 year, with regret I haven't had much contact with my old teachers but Mr Hanratty was one of the best. He had a very easy attitude and a man you could share your troubles with. May John rest in peace.

Joe
— Joe Phelan Taughmaconnell, Roscommon , Donacarney
So sorry for your loss Emma
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time
— Dianne Sean and family
I was sad to hear that John has passed. He taught me maths back in the 70s. He was one of the good ones.
May he Rest In Peace.
— James Anderson
Sincere condolences to all the Hanratty family and to Margaret.Many memories of long ago,as children in your home in Windmill Road.It was always nice to meet John and reminisce.May John rest in peace.
— Anne King
So sad to hear John passed a lovely man all my prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time
— Geraldine and Dempsey Saurin
A kind teacher and gentleman, RIP
— Steven Meech
Deepest Sympathy to All the family.Thinking of you at this very sad time.
— Betty&Liz Walker
Our condolences to Kate Emma Alan and David on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace.
— Frank Greene and family Windmill Road
So sad to hear of Johns passing. John taught me in St Marys, and we had great respect for each other. In later life he would always stop and chat, with great respect. He had a beautiful easy attitude. Sadly missed. May John rest in peace.
— Frank Flynn Bettystown
Condolonces to Kate and family on your great loss.
May John Rest in Peace.
— Brendan & Carmel Ennis Duleek
Very sorry to hear the news, I've nothing but fond memories of John. Condolences to all the family.
— James O'Hanlon
I am saddened to hear of John’s passing. I have such fond memories of laughs and stories in the corridors and staff room in St Mary’s. He was a great character, a wonderful colleague and a gentleman. May he rest in peace.
— Geraldine Smith
My deepest sympathies to Kate, Emma, Alan and David on the passing of John. Thinking of you all. I worked with John in St.Mary's Ds, he was so full of warmth and laughter, always looking after us all. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.
— Helen O'Rourke, StMarys DS
Sincere condolences to Emma, Ben and all The Hanratty family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Trish McCudden and Richie Flood
Truly sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great teacher and a really supportive man. Deepest sympathies to Kate, Emma, Alan & David.
— Rory Meegan
Deepest sympathy to The Hanratty family and Margaret on the sad passing of their beloved John. May he rest in peace.
— Pat Browne nee Hughes
May Mr Hanratty rest in peace. A true professional and caring man to my son .
— A parent of former pupil
Our sincere sympathies to Kate, Emma, Alan and David on the passing of John. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him but we remember the good times and the laughs.
— Niamh and Adrian Lambe
Was very saddened to hear of the passing of John. I worked with him in S.T. Mary's. He was always so friendly and helpful to new staff like myself and was full of fun and laughter. He was a truly lovely man. My deepest sympathies on your loss.
— Niamh Liston
Emma, so sorry to hear about the sad loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
— Lorraine Mc Ardle
Sincere condolences to you Kate and to your family on the loss of John. You are in our thoughts.

Deirdre and extended McCarthy family in Cork.
— Deirdre McCarthy Coleman
Deepest sympathy to Kate and all the family. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige. Liam, Nora & family
— Liam and Nora Hanratty, Galway
So sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a gentleman who always had a story and was always supportive to all his colleagues at St Mary's. May he rest in peace.
— Geraldine Coleman
So sorry so hear of the death of John. I remember John with great fondness from the old days. My condolences to his lovely wife Kate and his immediate family, but especially to Margaret his twin, who was one of my best friends during our school years.
— Mary Carley
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Sincere condolences to Kate, David, Alan, Emma and the rest of Johns loving family. RIP.
— Ronan Dowd and Family
Sad to hear about John. Had a cracking dry sense of humour and great delivery missed his calling as a comedian. My condolences to his family and close friends. Thinking especially of David my former classmate best wishes.
— Brian Coyle
My condolences to the Hanratty family. I was taught by John during my time in St. Mary's, he was such a witty teacher and a great story teller who left a lasting impression on myself and many others. May he rest in peace.
— Sean Maher
Deepest sympathies to Emma and the extended Hanratty family on the passing of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Clare Connaughton
My sympathies to Emma and all the Hanratty & Greene family on the loss of John. May he rest in peace.
— Catherina McNicholas
Sincere condolences to all John's family, he was a lovely man and we enjoyed many an interesting chat. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
— Frank and Paulette McArdle
Deepest sympathy on the death of John a beloved husband and Father to Kate Emma Alan David.may John rest in peace.
— Cepta Fidelma Andrew Gerrard
So sorry for the Loss of John a decent man with a a great sense of Humour a fine teacher and an absolute Gent may he Rest in Peace
— Barry and Carmel Vaughey
Very saddened to hear of John's passing, a thoroughly decent human being, and a good character. Sincerest sympathies to Kate and family; a hard blow for you all. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.
— Bob O'Malley, Bettystown
Deepest sympathies Emma thinking of you all. May John rest in peace.
— Niamh and Paul Birch
My sincere sympathies on the loss of John. I have such fond memories of him as a colleague and friend in St. Mary's. His sense of fun and the way he told a story always had me in stitches. He will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all.
Helen Martin, St Marys D.S.
— Helen Martin
To Kate and Family and Margaret my sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved John. I have many happy memories of growing up with John and Margaret. May God rest his soul.
— Mary Garrett nee Hughes
Sincere condolence to all the Hanratty family on John's death RIP John
— Matt And Nuala Kavanagh Windmill Road
Heartfelt condolences to the Hanratty family at this sad time. John was a lovely man and neighbour. May he rest in peace.
— Kavanagh Family, Windmill Road
Sincere condolences to Kate and family on the sad passing of John. I will always have happy memories of our weekly tennis matches.
Rest in peace
— Lizanne and Kenneth allen
Kate, I'm so very sorry for your loss, your husband was the very definition of a gentleman & your children so lucky to have him as a father/grandfather. May he rest in peace.
— Glenn & Lisa O'Brien
Sincere sympathy to Kate Emma Alan and David on the sad passing of John. May John rest in peace.
— Sheila Devin
My deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. May he rest in peace.
— Ruth Reilly
Dave and family, We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our sincerest condolences, Emma and Anthony
— Emma Walker and Anthony Mc Cluskey, Mell
Deepest sympathy to Kate,Emma,Alan and David on the sad passing of John loving husband and dad may he rest in peace
— Canice & Marie McEvoy
Sincerest sympathies to all of the family on the passing of John. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May John rest in peace with the Angels.
— John Paul & Clare Davis
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