John O'Brien

Our deepest condolences on the sad passing of John. He was a lovely man who took great care of the estate in Pierview. The chats along the road will be missed. May He Rest In Peace.

To johns family only met john half dozen times in last 3 to 4 years great man slagging me rest in peace john you will be missed

Condolences to all of Johns Family and Friends, he was a true gent.

Very sad to hear of the passing of one of my old teenage friends...John was a Gentleman in every sense of the word, with a great sense of humour . I have often thought about him and our times together with the lads, will continue to think of him even more so now.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Condolances to John's family and friends. He was a valued member of Sightless Cinema for a number of years, and was always good humoured and generous, supporting and helping his fellow members during workshops, rehearsals and tours. His imagination, playful humour and interest in learning and sharing, contrbuted to the success of the group. His energy for travel, walking and engaging with everyone he met along the way, was legendary.

My condolences to Nora, Kathleen and all the O'Brien family. I was so sorry to hear about John's sudden passing. I remember the good times that I spent with John and the chats on his camino travels, walking, swimming, music, poetry and theatre. He was full of knowledge and was always active. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We are sorry to hear of Johns passing.
May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was an absolute gentleman who will be very missed by everyone in Rua Red. Sending love to Johns family and friends.

The Committee and volunteers of the Meals on Wheels Wicklow are very shocked and saddened to learn of John's sudden death RIP and would like to offer our sincere condolences to you his family at this very sad time. John was such a lovely gentle man and always so courteous. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John was a wonderful, kind, creative man with an endless curiosity for life. He was a talented writer and will be sorely missed by me and all The Hardliners writing group. There will be a big gap in our group and our hearts now. We love you John.

I am so so very sorry to hear of Johns death, we knew each other for many years through MS, always such a lovely & interesting person, sleep well dear John

To my dear friend John O'Brien may he rip John was a lovely man he had lots of time for everyone I met John first in 2015. All I can say if anyone is in heaven John O'Brien is rip John
Your friend Johnny Connors

Kathleen and Gertie, my sincere condolences on the death of your brother John. RIP.

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John. We had the pleasure of having John attend our wedding in March 2023 as he was a dear friend to my father in law Peter. He was a lovely man. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May John rest in peace.

Nora, John, John and Grace. Very sorry to hear of the sudden death of John. Grasta De leis

Sincere condolences to you Kathleen and Gertie on the death of your brother John, R I P.

On behalf of all in St Patrick's Parish Wicklow, I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to John's family. John attended the Saturday evening mass here every week including the Saturday before his sudden death. May the eternal light of the Lord surround his gentle soul and may he rest in peace.

Fr Aquinas Duffy
Parish Priest

Sincere sympathies to Kathleen, Eddie and the extended O’Brien family on the sudden death of your dear brother John. May he rest in eternal peace.
From Ursula, Nicola and Elaine

So sorry to hear the sad news. I was a big fan of Johns. A true leader, a champion for the marginalised and a pleasure to be around.
You will be sorely missed by those who knew you. RIP

Sincerest sympathy to Nora and all of Johns' family, it is so sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John, he was a fantastic man. We will think of him fondly.
Sincere condolences to Johns family and friends.
Tommy and Brigid Dunne

So sad to hear of John’ sudden passing, he took such an interest in life, he will be sadly missed at Wicklow Active Retirement meetings.

Aitor, kids and me are really very sad about this terrible new.
John was one first person that we met when we arrived to Wicklow Town. He was always very friendly, eager to help and full of patience with our terrible English. Always taking care of the kids and leaving treads at the door and car.
We still have the farewell note that he wrote to us when we left Wicklow last summer.
We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P.

I was saddened to hear of John's sudden death. I didn't know john for very long meet him through the National League of the Blind and love hearing of all the life's stories he had to tell . A man with great knowledge on lots of topics from all his travels. My condolences to John's family he will surely be missed by all. Safe journey home John and may you rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to John's family . John will be missed by his friends in EWB of MS association . He was a wonderful kind gentle man . May John Rest in Peace .

We were truly saddened to hear of Johns passing yesterday. We remember our friend fondly, the gentleman that he was, his kindness and caring nature, his positivity his enthusiasm for life and swimming in the 40 foot throughout the year, he will be missed.
Sincerest sympathies to Johns family at this time.

Dear John, you were one of a kind, a gentleman and a true friend to everyone who knew you. Always there with kind words and to lend a helping hand and lets not forget the mischivious grin and the devilment in your eyes, you always enjoyed the banter and the craic. You will be sadly missed by all who knew you and loved you. May you rest in peace 🙏

Rest in peace John, a gentleman a special soul and a joy to be around, i am honoured to have known you and you will always have a special place in my heart. Thanks for the memories and all the storys. With love nicole

John was a lovely, kind and considerate gentleman, we got to know him over the last four years when we became neighbours. We'd always meet him and stop for a chat on the road, when he would be out diligently weeding the footpaths. He'd always tell us about his day and the things he got up to and the walks he'd been on and the people he knew. He'd always make sure to ask you how you were and tell you to take care of yourself. We will miss him greatly. Thinking of all his family and friends at this very difficult time.

A gentle, interesting and inspirational man as well as a lovely neighbour. A loss to us all. RIP John

Our heartfelt sympathies to John’s family. We were very sorry to hear of his sudden loss. It was a pleasure to have met and come to know John through various Seen-Unseen, NCBI and Sightless Cinema events. John was endlessly positive, kind and inclusive, and such a thoughtful man, interested in everything. We will miss him.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis, crógach.

With prayer for all who mourn John at this very sad time. Truly, the world has lost a very gifted man of so many interests but I imagine him now in a place of grace, fully-sighted and his health restored. I didn't know him very well but he was an inspiration.

To kathleen,Gertie,Nora and all the
O,Brien family.i just heard the sad news about dear john.i am deeply sorry for your loss.you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time.Thinking of you all.
May God reward you in heaven John for all your good work on earth and may he give strength to your family who loved you very much.
God bless you all.
Miriam & liam.xx💔

To Kathleen, Gertie, Nora and the O Brien family,

I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. My Grandmother Kathleen was so fond of John, he was a true gentleman. There will be a very happy gathering waiting to greet him. May he rest in eternal peace.

Condolences to all your family & friends.
John you were an absolute gentleman
I hope you get your cappuccinos in heaven. RIP

Our condolences to all John's family on his sudden passing. John was very kind and considered man always thinking of other's. I use to enjoy our weekly chats about where and what John had been up to since we last meet. John never let his disability get in the way of what he wanted to do and I'm sure he has been an inspiration to many.
John may the roads you are now walking give you great joy and happiness and may your adventures be many.
You will be missed by your friends and all the staff in Wicklow Daycare. Sláine

Deepest sympathy to John's family. He was a true gentleman. He was so kind to Mick in the daycare centre. May he rest in peace

A very kind and considerate man, with the highest compassion for those around him, John will be missed by all that have come into contact with him.
My deepest condolences to his family and close friends.

Dear Family and Friends of John, I am deeply saddened by his passing. He had strong values and integrity, always supporting those around him as a father, mentor, friend, and brother. I feel privileged to have known John; he was not just a friend; I considered him a brother. Kathy and I will truly miss him, especially those moments when he would suddenly appear at our house. Our conversations flowed effortlessly, like lifelong friends would, filled with laughter and warmth without long pauses. John was a true friend, and the world has lost a genuinely kind person. His memories will continue to inspire those who knew him well. As we remember him, may he continue to find peace in heaven. Thank you for the memories, John.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

So sorry for your loss John was a lovely man rip john

Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are to hear of the sudden passing of John,one of life's true gentlemen. May we offer our sincere sympathy to his family and friends at this very sad time. May he rest in peace 🙏

Deepest sympathy to Kathleen, Gertie, Nora and the O Brien family at this sad time. John was a true friend with a kind and caring disposition who lived life to the full. We had some great conversations and times together over many years and he will be sorely missed by our family. May John rest in peace.

John came walking with us on a few occassions. He was charming full of fun and a great walker. may in rest in peace. Thursday walking group. Paul Griffith

Gertie, Kathleen and Eddie. Sincerest sympathy to you all on the death of your brother/brother in law John. May he rest in peace.

Such sadness at the sudden loss of our dear friend John O'Brien. He was so active, with far ranging interests, pursuits and involvement in all aspects of his life. We enjoyed many happy outings with him, and he had time and care for all. He will be greatly missed by us all.

Thinking of John's family at this very sad time. John was a gentle soul with a huge heart,a kind word for everybody and a wonderful sense of fun. He will be greatly missed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

My sincere condolences to John’s family. I was stunned and saddened to hear of his sudden passing. I knew John when I worked in Rathdrum in 1975-1977 and met him again nearly 50 years later when he moved to Wicklow. Apart from his eyesight loss, he was still very much the same John. He bemoaned the fact that he’d bought a house with a great view which he couldn’t see but thanked God that he was mobile and had enough vision to be able to get out and walk and get around independently. He had such a dry sense of humour. Rest in Peace John

Our sincere condolences to Kathleen and all of Johns family on his sudden passing , he was an absolute gentleman and we all loved our chats with him, we are thinking of you all at this sad time, Rip john

I was very sad to hear of Johns sudden death. My sincere sympathy to Nora and John, Getie, Kathleen and Eddie and families. John was one of lifes gentlemen He was kind and caring and gentle. He was the best Santa to our Beavers in the 35th Donore Ave. May John now Rest in Peace.

I’m very sad to hear of John’s passing…I had the great pleasure of spending time hiking among the Wicklow Hills with John on a number of occasions…and our paths would cross in Wicklow town from time to time where we would chat a little…I only wish I had the opportunity to hike more often with the lovely John!….Condolences to John’s family and friends! 💐

Sincere condolences on the passing of my cousin John. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to John's family. It is so sad. I knew John through the NCBI and ARA and he was such an interesting and inspirational man. He will be missed in Wicklow.

So sorry to hear of John's untimely passing. My sympathy to Kathleen, Gertie and Nora and all the family. John was always kind, thoughtful and generous with his time. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

So shocked hear of John's sudden death. He was so kind and had a wide range of interests. As a founding member of the Wicklow Visually Impaired Group he will be sadly missed.

Dear John, you held everyone you knew in the shelter of your great heart. Thank you for your gentle way and your generous spirit that reached outward in all the directions that called you. A huge star of our hearts has moved onward and our task is to release you for your ongoing journey. Thank you for the role model you have been to so many and most of all the friend you have been to me. Blessings on you now and I hold Kathleen, Gertie, Nora, Eddie, John, and your niece and nephews in my heart as they grieve and let go. I'm reminded of the words of Jack Lemon "Death ends a life - it can never steal a relationship" May we hold John in loving and grateful memory. Sheila Murphy.

Shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. Only got to know him recently thru the Active Retirement. A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

We are so saddened by John’s sudden death and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends. We got to know John through Wicklow Active Retirement Association. He was such a gentle man who attended our Tuesday meetings regularly and joined in to many of the activities. He will be sadly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Díli.

Our condolences to all the O'Brien family on the unexpected death of John, may he rest in peace. John was a very special friend to us. He turned up at every event. Words are inadequate to describe this kind and humble individual - one of nature's gentlemen. Farewell to a faithful friend - till we meet again.

Deepest sympathy to John's family on his passing.We were shocked and saddened by the news.He was such a talented man with wide ranging interests.A gentleman who had time for everyone.Suaimhneas síorraí go raibh aige.

Our sincerest sympathy to Kathleen and family on the sudden very very sad loss of John. May he rest in peace.

Declan Elizabeth and Niall Flynn