John Kelly

To Anne Marie and The Kelly family, My sincere condolences to you all, for the loss of John, he was truly a very remarkable guy, not a day goes by, that I don't think of him, he was quite simply, one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to know, everybody loved John, he spoke to everyone, and gave up his time generously, he had friends from all walks of life, and could blend in seamlessly to any situation or event, he was very intelligent, but would play it down, he was witty and had a great sense of humour, but would never make a fool of you, I was fortunate enough to have known him for the past forty years, and shared countless nights out, gigs and football matches with him. He was the most unique person I've ever known, selfless, kind, helpful to anyone that needed him, and a great friend to me. John was everyone's friend, and he was my closest one. Rest well, my old pal, it's your time now, see you on the other side!!!

Can't believe that John has died so young, I always enjoyed chatting to him at work. He was honest, witty and always spoke the truth. You always got the impression that he was a good guy who you could trust. He will be hugely missed. Condolences to all his family. May he rest in peace.

To the Kelly family and Anne Marie,

My sincere sympathies to you as you cope with the loss of John from your lives. John was a friend, ally and colleague in the DoJ for the last 15 or so years and I enjoyed every one of the many chats and interactions we had in that time. John also performed an important role in ensuring that my stock of meal deal crisps never got out of control! He was ever willing to help on that front! You were all so lucky to have had John in your lives, as us colleagues were, but your loss is now a big cross to bear. I wish you strength as you go through the grieving process around a beautiful human being. May he rest in peace.

Patricia, my sincere condolences to you and the Kelly family. May John rest in peace.

So sorry Patricia about John may he r.i.p

Sending so much love to you Anne-Marie, and to all of John’s family, at this very sad time. May John rest in peace.

Rest in Peace John. The place won't be the same without you and your laughs & jokes

To Anne Marie and the Kelly family. Shocked to hear about this terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathies. Sending you love and hugs Anne Marie, from Lisa. (Psychology, TCD).

Condolonces to Johns partner and family on this sad news.
John was in my class in OLV and I bumped into him often over the years in Croker. Always enjoyed a chat and catch up with him.
Gone too soon - may he rest in peace

Patricia so sad to hear of your beloved son John's passing May he rest in peace please know that you are very much loved by our central group and I hope we can be of some comfort to you in the months and years ahead Sincere sympathy to you and family Love Mairead

To Annemarie & the Kelly family. My sincerest condolences on Johns passing. May he rest in peace.

To John's family,

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our great colleague John, IPO will never be the same without him, as he was always there, smiling, with a witty comment or a moan about something.
John was an exceptional colleague, always helpful to his own colleagues and to our applicants. I used to think that he was the Agony Uncle to all the applicants who used to ring him when he worked in the Customer Service and would confide in him. He was also an amazing detective of finding physical files in the building, as well as passports, in the entire department. He will be greatly missed and his absence would be felt.

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in the presence of your family.

My sincerest condolences to John's family, Ann Marie and all of his friends on his passing. I knew JK from playing cricket with him many times for both Clontarf and the Diggers in the 2010s and he was a great man and teammate in so many ways. There was never a dull moment with JK around at a cricket match, either before, during or after! I will miss him greatly, but I was lucky and honoured to have known him as a friend. Rest in peace JK.

So sorry to hear the terribly sad news. Rest in peace John, we’ll miss you

RIP John and condolences to Patricia
from Central Group

Rest In Peace Shaggy

To Patricia and Family
I am so sorry for your loss
Your son will be sorely missed by everyone. R.I.P.

Paddy, My sincere condolences to you and your family and all those affected by your brothers sudden passing, may he RIP. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. God bless x

To Paddy & family,

I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of John. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all at this very difficult time. May John rest in peace.

My condolences to Johns family on his sudden death.As work colleagues I didn’t know him well but found him always a very helpful person.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis

My deepest condolences to John's family at this sad time. I had the pleasure of working with John in INIS and IPO. He was always ready to help his colleagues anyway he could and will be remembered as a lovely man who would never walk by you without a hello and a smile.

Goodness what shock. Its along time since our paths crossed. You were a real gentleman with a big smile. Many a good nights out we had. The gang from glengarriff. I met you true Marina. You always treat us girls like your sister. AnnMaire, Paddy, all your family and friends my sincere condolence to you all.

Your a legend pal going to miss you at the Monday club never forgotten 💙 ❤️

My deepest condolences to all of John's family and all that knew him. I had the pleasure of working with him. He was always pleasant, a true gentleman. He'll be sadly missed. RIP.

Deepest sympathy to Ann Marie and all of John's family on his untimely passing. We will always treasure the memory of many entertaining conversations with John over the years about his travels and his beloved cricket. He truly was one of a kind. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to John's family and Anne-Marie. I knew John playing for the Diggers. He was great captain, very fair in making sure everybody got a go, lots of great moments on the pitch and always played for the love of it. Off the pitch his personality also shone through. As we would have said in Australia he had a touch of 'larrikin' about him, a real character with a big heart. He will be sorely missed by us all at Diggers on and off the field.

JK will always be remembered for
his big smile and lovely personality
John was liked by everyone ,
We will miss him .
Heartbroken for Anne-Marie and
John's family .
Rest in peace John .

Sincere condolences to all John’s family. A terrible loss.
I had the privilege of knowing John from back on the ferries and from ORAC/IPO. Whether it be sat on kegs having a pint at 2am in the keg room out the back of the Disco Bar of the St Killian II in a Force 8 gale somewhere off of Land’s End, or whether it was in the ORAC/IPO canteen having a cuppa, spending time chewing the fat with John was nothing but time well spent. A true gent.

Deepest sympathies to John's partner and family on his passing. He was an absolute gentleman and will be sorely missed. He was a pleasure to work with in Dept. Justice and would help anyone. May he rest in peace.

I'm very sorry I couldn't be there today. JK will be sorely missed by me and all the Gravediggers CC. I'll remember his man of the match speeches and his good humour. I have good memories of his advice and guidance for a cricket novice, and his good grace on the occasions I didn't follow it! RIP Captain.

Sincere condolences to John's partner, family and friends on his sudden passing. He was a lovely man, may he rest is peace.

Sincere condolences to John's family and friends. John was a kind helpful man who was always in good humour. May he rest in peace.

To Ann Marie and Johns family. I am so sorry and heart broken to hear of the sudden passing of John.

Saddened to hear of the passing of this lovely guy. Rest in peace John.

John, it was always a pleasure to meet you. You were always happy and full of chat and had time to stop and talk. You will be sadly missed.

My deepest condolences to Johns family, friends and partner Anne-Marie. John always greeted everyone with a smile and even a joke if you were lucky.
Rest in peace John, you'll be deeply missed.

John, you were the nicest, kindest friendliest person always smiling and in good form. Always had a laugh with you and I will never forget your jolly voice and laugh. l will miss bumping into you randomly for a pint and a chat. So hard to believe you are flying high with the angels. Sending love and strength to your family and partner. It was a pleasure to know you. God bless you all Xxx

Anne Marie and Johns Family, My deepest sympathies on Johns sudden passing, I have great memories of John during my time over in Phibsboro in the 2000s. A sound man and a great character.

My thoughts are with Johns family and friends at this very difficult time, he was such a lovely man who put a smile on everyone's face. He will be missed.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a gentleman, a great colleague and always a good man for a chat, he had a wealth of knowledge and quick to recount a funny story or two to leave you with a smile of your face.

My sincerest condolences to Anne-Marie, his family & friends. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences from all the members of Silver Foxes Taverners at Pembroke Cricket Club. You always played the game with great spirit and made us most welcome at the Civil Service Cricket Club.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your partner Anne Marie, family and friends

My deepest sympathies to John's partner, family, friends and colleagues on this terribly sad news. May he rest in peace.

Such sad news, sending you all love x

John was such a lovely man, always up for a chat and always greeted you with a smile. He will be missed around the office. Sincerest condolences to his family, friends and partner. May he Rest in Peace

Sincerest sympathies to Johns partner, family and all who knew him.
John was a lovely man and who always had a smile and a kind word. John will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

I am so sorry for your loss Anne Marie, my deepest condolences to you and all John's family.

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing and offer my sincere condolences to his partner and family. He was a great colleague to work with and always had time for a chat and would brighten your day. He leaves lasting fond memories. Rest in Peace.

Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of the wonderful John.
Our thoughts are with Liam, John's partner, and their families.
May he Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to AnneMarie and all John’s family. He was a true gentleman.
Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves memories no one can steal.
Rest in Peace JK

Anne Marie, so so sorry to hear of John's passing. Always bumped into John at a Dub's match, either in Croker or down the country, going onto the pitch at half time with his nephew to kick the ball around. Or we'd bump into each other on Baggot St at lunchtime, John running to the bank, both of us late going back to work and in a hurry but always had time to stop and chat, no matter what. I won't walk that stretch of road again without thinking of John. May he rest in peace. Pauline and Ciarán

My sincere condolences to John's family and partner. He was a gentleman and will be sadly missed may he rest in peace

My forever friend JK.

I first met JK in 1981, Ballymun Comprehensive School. It was there from the start, the broad smile, kindness, generosity, the wit, the stories, the genuineness. John was like a big brother to me, the brother I never had. He looked out for me, encouraged me, had me playing hurling, got me on the winning team in Croke Park schools final. "I was crap",
In later years came cricket. Diggers CC, Clontarf CC. Adam and I would wait for JK at the Albert college. JK would never let you down, the most dependable, faithful human being, and no matter what, gave it everything on that pitch.

A month ago, John reminded me that we knew each other 43 years. We planned to do something special after he returned from his hols in a few weeks... In a few hours time, the final parting will come.

The pain I am going through is nothing compared to the unimaginable heartache and sadness that the Kelly family, Annmarie and extended family are enduring right now. My sincere condolences and sympathy to each and everyone of you.

How I will miss that swagger, that beaming smile, the witty craic and banter, that jovial personality, the life, fun and energy that lifted everyone on their darkest days. JK was life. I wish to thank John for sharing his life with me. I will forever miss my friend and life brother and will never, ever forget him.

So, go rest high on that mountain JK and may you stay, forever young.

Annemarie, I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Nothing about this is easy and my heart just hurts for you but there are things death cannot touch, like your love for John and your amazing times together.

My deepest sympathy to you, John’s family, his friends and all who love him.

John, a life well lived. Forever remembered, forever missed ❤️

Paddy and all the Kelly family, may John RIP. Sincere condolences on your loss.

My deepest condolences to john's loved ones I had the privilege of knowing John as a friend, colleague, and neighbor. He will be deeply missed. I will miss seeing John around Newton Court. He was truly genuine and caring. Heartbroken.

Anne-Marie, I am very sorry to hear about John's sudden demise. My sincerest condolences to you and to all of John’s family. May he now rest in peace.

Anne-Marie, I was very sorry to hear about John's sudden demise. Sincere condolences to you and to all of John’s family. May he rest in peace.

John was such a very sound and kind person. He always, always had time for people. His generousity of spirit and empathy was extraordinary. You always felt good when in his company. It is hearbreaking for Annmarie, his family and all his many friends and colleagues who wiĺl miss him dreadfully.

Deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of John. I had the pleasure of working with John for several years and recall his unfailing good humour and collegiality. The world is a poorer place with his passing.

Sincerest condolences to John's loved ones, family & friends. He will be sadly missed in the IPO. Rest in peace.