John Steele

I worked with John on the conversion of the former Chapel at the Smurfit School into the beautiful library space it is today . John’s incisive input into the design and his meticulous research into the history of the chapel and it’s renowned stained glass windows was a testament to his wide ranging intellect . This piece of research is permanently on display on the walls of the library to this day.
May John rest in piece and rise in glory .

So sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a true gentleman and neighbour. We will remember him fondly. He was so kind and generous with his time and had many lovely chats during my Master’s year in UCD.
May he rest in peace.
Fidelma & Eithne McPhillips neighbours

Deepest sympathies to John's family at this very sad time. John was my first mentor, an inspiration on my journey to becoming a librarian. He was a font of knowledge and a generous and engaging person. It was a privilege to know him and to be on his Christmas card list.

So sorry to discover John’s passing especially having lost touch since both of our retirements form UCD more than 10 years ago. John was an obliging and hard-working colleague for many years.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dhilis.

I wish to offer my sincere sympathy to John's family, colleagues and friends. He was one who shared his time and knowledge most generously and his enthusiasm for his work was infectious. I remember his as a colleague in UCD and a neighbour in Terenure. I recall with gratitude his kindness at my time of bereavement.
May he rest in peace.
Deirdre O'Grady.

My deepest sympathy to John’s family on his death RIP. He was a colleague when he worked in Dundalk some years ago. He never failed to send a Christmas card every year May God rest his soul.

Sincere condolences to John's family. John was very kind to me when I did a short placement at the UCD Business School library in Blackrock. My late father was a good friend of John's and had huge respect for him too in his professional life. John will be missed greatly. May he rest in peace.

John was a lovely helpful cheerful man, who always put a smile on my face. May he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of John's death. He was always so cheerful and helpful . May He Rest in Peace.

I was sorry to hear of John's death. He was a well respected colleague in UCD library. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

Sincere sympathy to John's family at this sad time 🕯 John was a lovely colleague, wise and supportive with students in the old Science Library, UCD.

God bless, Carol

Deepest sympathy on the death of our ex neighbour, John.

Jimmy, Jack and Susan Peoples
Formerly of Clareville Road.

Rest in peace John, I will certainly miss the Christmas card this year, sympathies to all your family and friends. Frank and Noreen.🙏🙏

Rest in peace John

So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a good and kind work colleague, considerate to both staff and students. May he rest in peace.

John made a great contribution to the education of librarians in UCD. His enthusiasm for his career was inspiring to students and colleagues. He was always obliging and happy to chat. My condolences to John's family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all of Johns family and friends. I worked in the Business school in UCD and John was an erudite and helpful presence in the library who did everything he could to help staff and students. RIP.

So sorry to hear of John’s death. I offer my sincere sympathy to John’s family.. We were colleagues in UCD Library many years ago. John was always an enthusiastic and supportive colleague. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I worked with John in the library in Blackrock. He was always so kind to both his colleagues and the students, and was always happy to share his time and pass on his vast knowledge. My condolences to his family.

Rest in peace John. Very grateful for your encouragement, assistance and generosity down the years.

So sorry to hear of John's passing he always looked on the bright side and was a kind gentle soul .You are in our thoughts and prayers .
from all of us in Australia

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Steele family in John's passing.
Kind regards from the O'Byrne family.

So sorry to hear of John’s passing, I worked in the Library in Blackrock and John was a fountain of information and very helpful to the students, R.I.P.

Truly sorry to read the sad news of John's death. We were colleagues for many years in UCD Library.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to John's family on this sad occasion. I worked with John many years ago in UCD and he was a very kind and helpful man with a fountain of knowledge. May he Rest in Peace

I worked in the Blackrock Campus and I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of my former colleague, John. A fount of knowledge and always eager to share. Condolences to his family.

So very sorry to hear of John's death, he was a kind and gentle man, manager and colleague and helped me to settle in quick as a new employee to UCD. John was a font of knowledge, a genuine soul and truly unique character. Sincere condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.

rest in peace john sad news you will be missed

Condolences to all the family during this sad time. We are thinking of you all and praying for strength and love. Rest in Peace xx

Deepest condolences to John’s family and friends. John was a kind work colleague and went out of his way to help staff and students alike. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to John's family, his library colleagues, and to everyone who held him in affection. I was a student at UCD Smurfit in its first year at Carysfort - where he was librarian until 2008. Like so many, I benefited from and well remember his kindness, dedication and enthusiasm.

John made our library a very special and supportive place of inquiry. He was endlessly generous with his time and helped generations of MBS and MSc students plot their research.

May he rest in peace.

It was with great sadness that I learned of John's passing. I have very fond memories of John when I was a student in the UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School in the mid '90's and subsequently as a staff member there. John gave so generously of his time and I always enjoyed our conversations. May he rest in peace.