John McAvoy

I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to John’s family. It was always a great pleasure to meet and work with John. He always gave his time and energy very generously to guidance counsellors and their students. I remember him with great affection.

I am very sad to hear of John's passing, he was a true gentleman. Eyre Street, Galway.

My sincere condolences to John and all the McAvoy family on the death of your Dad - may he rest in peace.

In those early chaotic days of the NCPE one man became a beacon of normality and common sense. As admissions officer John had to deal with the politics of an avalanche of applications from the brightest and best of Ireland's youth..
John became a close and trusted friend to an English couple in 1973 Limerick. Collecting wood from the Shannon, camping holidays with John, Paddy and the children and the Sunday evening boards games. Wonderful memories of a kind and considerate man who was much loved and trusted.

To Paddy. Patricia. John. and extended families on the death of John .A very sad time for you all.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Patricia and family on the sad death of John. What I remember most about John are his integrity and how enjoyable it was to be in his company. May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the McAvoy family on John's passing. He was the ultimate professional who contributed enormously to the management of third level education in Ireland. RIP.

Sincere sympathies John on the sudden loss of your father. May he rest in peace.

We are deeply saddened to learn of John's passing, Patricia. Sincere sympathy to you and all your family.

Our deepest sympathies in this difficult time. May he rest in peace, from all at Mary O’Connells

Sincere sympathies to the McAvoy family on John’s sad passing. He was one of life’s true gentlemen. His advice and guidance over the years was truly appreciated.

Heartfelt sympathy to Paddy and family.
May John rest in peace. A true gentleman.
Antoinette O Malley Oranmore Co. Galway

To Paddy and family - I am shocked and saddened at the death of John. I will never forget John bouncing into me in my office in NUIG in summer 1982. He had heard (probably from you Paddy as a classmate) that I was very conflicted about which two subjects to drop after 1st arts and which to continue with to the B.A. He said 'do Economics- you wont regret it'. And yes I did listen and yes I don't regret it! Thanks John ! The effective 'machine' that is the CAO is a lasting legacy. Ar Dheis de a anam

Paddy and family, I am so sorry to hear the sad news. John was a consummate professional with a razor-sharp wit and a great story-teller. He always brought a smile to the proceedings. The need for transparency and fairness he instilled in the CAO system and processes remains today. A huge legacy. May he rest in peace.

Dear John, I will address this condolence to you while offering my sincere sympathy to your immediate family. I first met you in January 1979. I had applied for temporary work at the CAO at your busy period and ended up staying 9 months. From the moment you introduced yourself to us, I knew you were one of a kind, witty, perceptive, kind, generous with your time. You gave me great encouragement and advice and I will never forget you for it. You loved your family and while I only met you once or twice since then I will always remember you for the wonderful person you were. You touched the lives of many people and the world was a better place for your presence. Wherever you are now, be it the CAO in the sky or in everywhere we look, you will not be forgotten. May your memory be a blessing to your family and friends

Sincerest condolences on the sad passing of your father John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

My deepest condolences to John and all of the McAvoy family during this difficult time.

Paddy, my sincere condolences to you, John and Patricia on John's passing. A true gentleman.
Mary. Preschool, Playgroups, Limerick.

Very sorry to hear of John's death and sincere condolences to Mrs. McAvoy, his children, grandchildren and all the family. John was a very highly regarded head of the CAO system, extremely detailed in his work and efficient to the last. He had a dry wit and was well known to all the Guidance Counselors during the time he worked from Maynooth - a model of how to be organised, careful and fair in all his dealings with student details who applied for access to Third Level Colleges and Universities and for assisting Guidance Counsellors, School Principals and the parents involved, who sought out his help and assistance when it was necessary.
Paddy and Marion Quinn.

My deepest sympathy Paddy, Patricia and John on the passing of your beloved John.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Mc Avoy family on John's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him over a number of years and admired him as a gentleman, consummate wit and a real professional in everything he did.

John will always be remembered with admiration and affection. He was most helpful & supportive to all guidance counsellors in his professional CAO role.
This was matched with an impish sense of humour when socialising with John. He has left us with many fond memories. Our condolences to John’s family.

I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. John was a pillar of integrity and efficiency in the running of the CAO, but was also always available to advise and assist in a most helpful way. He was a terrific work colleague, thoroughly professional, and also great to relax with socially. My sincere condolences to his family.

Sincere condolences to Paddy and all the family on John’s passing, he was a gentleman, we will have fond memories, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Paddy and all the McAvoy family. There are indelible memories of soldiering together in CAO during the years 1978 to 2004 and regular meetings during retirement to pursue our joint interest in history. A thorough gentleman. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Our sincere condolences to Patricia and all the McAvoy family on the sad loss of John. He was always a huge supporter of guidance counsellors. May he rest in peace

Our condolences on the sad news of John’s passing. Thinking of the family in our prayers.

Sincere sympathies to you all.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Patrica, John and Patricia on your sad loss. John was a gentleman and you will miss him dearly. Solas na síoraí dó.

Sincere sympathy to Patricia, John, Patricia, John`s grandchildren and the extended McAvoy family on the sudden and very sad death of John. John was a lovely neighbour for the past number of years. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to the McEvoy family. I met John after he had retired at CAO events and his personal warmth struck a chord. His legacy of professionalism is still apparent with colleagues in CAO.

My deepest condolences to John and Family

Dear Paddy, Deepest sympathy to you and all the family. I worked with John (from a distance) for many years and always knew that admissions matters and the CAO were in safe hands. But he was more than a work colleague, he was professional, helpful, straight and most of all a friend. May he rest in peace. Take care of yourselves. Joe Kirwin,ex TCD

My deepest sympathies to John and his family. My thoughts are with you all at this time. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to all the McAvoy family in this difficult time.

My condolences John, sorry to hear of your loss.

Sincere sympathy to Paddy, John, Patricia and the extended McAvoy family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I am sorry to hear about John's passing. I had many dealings with him when he was in the CAO and he was always very helpful and generous with his time. My deepest condolences to his family.

My deepest condolences. I was very sorry to hear of your loss.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Patricia & le clann McAvoy ar bhás John.
Solas geal na bhflaitheas dá anam uasal.

Sincerest sympathies to the Mc Avoy family at this great loss. Seán Mc Donagh

Deepest sympathies to John and family on your enormous loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Sincere condolences to John’s family. I am deeply saddened. It was an absolute pleasure to know and work with John and he was always ready to help and advise me. We enjoyed and had many laughs together. May he now rest in peace.
Ann Ryan (WIT Admissions Office)

My deepest condolences. I was very sorry to hear of your loss.

My deepest condolences. I was very sorry to hear of your loss.

Sincerest condolences to John on the sad news of the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Paddy and extended McAvoy family on the death of John a valued and dependable friend and colleague

Sincerest condolences John on the passing of your father John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

My deepest sympathies John to you and all your family on the passing of your father.

Deepest sympathies John & the McAvoy Family on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Condolences to you and your family.

Deepest sympathies to the whole McAvoy family. May you find strength to support each other in this difficult time.

The team in CAO wish to offer our sincere condolences to all of John's family including Paddy, John, Patricia and John's much loved grandchildren. His CAO colleagues are particularly grateful that we had the pleasure and privilege of John's company for a few hours last month. We are deeply saddened by his passing. We will all remember John fondly, he was a pleasure to work with - a colleague and a true friend.

My sincere condolences to Patricia and all of the McAvoy family on the sad passing of John. He was a gentleman and had great wit, and I always enjoyed chatting with him. Thinking of you all at this very sad time, and may John rest in peace. Anne-Marie Hannon, Admissions Officer, Mary Immaculate College.

Deepest sympathies to John's wife and family. I was so sorry to hear of John's sad passing. I knew John for many years through my work in Admissions both in Thomond College of Education and the University of Limerick. John was a true gentleman and it was always a pleasure to interact with him. He was unfailingly helpful, patient and very knowledgeable.

May he rest in peace.

Anne Hickey, Limerick

My sincere condolences to the Mc Avoy family on John's passing. John was a gentleman of the utmost integrity, always extremely helpful and kind. May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the McAvoy family. John was a fantastic support to me on the intricacies of the CAO system when I was Admissions Officer in DCU. A true colleague and gentleman. He will be greatly missed.

Sincere condolences to all the family on John’s passing, he was a gentleman & a pleasure to know, may he rest in peace

I am so sad to hear of John's passing. I first met him in 1980 and we worked so well together over the years and during difficult times. He was a true professional and an example to us all.
My sincere condolences to Paddy and all the family at this sad time.

Deeply saddened to hear the news of John's passing. We will never forget the extraordinary kindness extended to our family by John & Paddy when we moved to Galway in 2004. Sincere condolences to Paddy and family and all in the CAO. May he rest in peace.