Neville MAGUIRE

Jean, Am so sorry to hear of Neville’s passing. I have many happy memories of summer day trips years ago , on your boat with you both ( And my Mum and Dad- Edward and Valerie Greene). The sun was always shining and the waters calm. As children we always had great fun - they were special days .

I am standing on the sea shore.
A ship at my side spreads her white
sails to the morning breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object
of beauty and I stand
and watch her until at last she
fades on the horizon.

Then someone at my side says
“There she has gone” –
gone where?
Gone from my sight – that is all.
She is just as large in the mast,
hull and spars as she was
when she left my side. The
diminished size and total loss
of sight is in me and not in her,
and just at that moment when
someone by my side says
“She’s gone” others on a distant
shore take up
the glad shout –
“There she comes!”

Rest In Peace Neville .

We have only today heard of the passing of our lovely neighbour Neville. Our deepest sympathy to Jean and the family. Such a lovely man and kind neighbour. We will miss him.

Sincere condolences to you all, Neville was a great man in so many different ways.

Sue, my deepest sympathies to you and family on the sad passing of dear Neville. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Dear Jean deepest sympathies to you and your family on Neville’s passing. I bought my first Enterprise from Neville and have enjoyed his company ever since, especially on the River Shannon and sailing Frostbite Finns on the Broadmeadows in Malahide.

Our deepest sympathy to Jean, Susan, Leslie, Gordon and the extended Maguire family.
We both enjoyed sailing with Neville in Club races, Regattas, Round Ireland, Committee boats and more leisurely cruises on the Shannon - we always knew we were in the safe hands of an incredible seaman.
Fond memories in more recent years of our house dinner parties where Neville could always be relied upon to stop any conversation with a cryptic comment!
Fair winds Neville - you will be greatly missed.

My sincere Condolences to Gordon and all the Maguire Family on Neville's passing.

To Jean, Susan, Leslie and Gordon - I was very saddened to hear of Neville’s passing. A thorough gentleman and a lovely gentle man. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Deepest sympathy to Gordon and all the Maguire family on the passing of your lovely father and husband. Lovely happy memories of fun times meeting him at various sailing events. May he rest in eternal peace and sail free forever more. Thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Deepest sympathy to Jean, Susan, Lesley, Gordon and family on Neville's very sad passing. He was always a gentleman but be wary of his comments especially the retort! Neville was my mentor when I became interested in race management some time ago. There was never a dull moment.
Fair winds my friend.

I sailed against this man in King 1 and skboo What a compeditor! I had nothing but respect . He will be missed .

Neville was a wonderful man to know, to sail against, and to meet in the club afterwards. I must have sailed against him in Finns, Lasers, Ruffians and half ton Shamrocks.
May he Rest In Peace.
I do recall Neville entering a Laser Masters in Howth. I must have been a apprentice master aged 35- but Neville being 20 years older than me, they hadent established a category of Grand master yet. He won the Grand Master category because he was the only entry!

To Jean Sue Lesley Gordan and families. Sincere sympathies to you all on your loss.

Deepest sympathies to Jean, Susan,Lesley and Gordon. I have great and very fond memories of racing as a teen on Spalpeen and Demelza. A great mentor and master of the pregnant pause. Out thoughts are with you. May Neville Rest In Peace.

To Jean and the family. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Wonderful memories of a great competitor and mentor. Rest in Peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Jean, Susan, Lesley, Gordon and all of Neville's family. Sailing and "Nedzer " were synonymous !! We will miss Neville greatly. Fair winds !
Robert and Rose

Jean and Family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Neville was a wonderful man, always ready to offer valuable advice particularly in sailing matters. This advice was usually devilered in a very humorous manner which made the recipient feel at ease.
It was an honour to have known him.
May he rest in peace.
Joe and Maire Drumm, Curracloe, Co.Wexford.

Dear Jean and all the family, our deepest sympathies on Neville's passing. We shall miss his whimsical sense of humour and particularly, in recent years, often meeting up with you both on Sunday mornings in the Club. He was always a pleasure to chat with.
May he rest in peace

To Jean, Susan, Lesley & Gordon. I was so saddened to hear about Nevlles passing. It seems that throughout my sailing life, I was always looking at his transom. It is an Honour to have known him & for being a friend for so many years. May he rest in peace.
Russell Rafter.

To Jean and the Maguire family. Sincere condolences on the passing of Neville. He was a great sailer and a true gentleman.

To Jean and all the extended Maguire family so sorry to learn of Neville's passing.
Neville will be always be in our familys thoughts as our extended family have great memories of competing on the water over many years and enjoying the after race banter !
Rest in peace Neville...

Philip Byrne

Dear Jean & Family
A very sincere condolences on the passing of your Dear Neville
A lovely Gentleman always.
May he Rest in Peace.
Love Jim Rita

It’s so difficult to say ‘good-bye’ to someone who was a major player in your life for nearly 60 years - Neville - we were very lucky to have been counted among your friends. The memories, so numerous, come flooding back - the fun evenings, the sailing holidays and day trips, all so enjoyable because we were all together. Thank goodness we will be still be around for Jean. Hope you enjoy reorganising Heaven.

Our deepest sympathy to Jean and family on Neville's passing.

Jean, Susan, Leslie and Gordon. Our most sincere condolences to you and the extended families on Neville death. We have fond memories of his great sailing and also he wonderful willingness and ability to so readily share his knowledge and always with a smile and great humour. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with you all.

Dear Sue
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of Neville’s passing. Thinking of you and all the family during these difficult days.

Jean David and Muriel are so very sorry to hear of Nevill,s very sad passing.i have known Neville for many years and have always his company and sense of humour.David and Muriel Eason.

Our sincere condolences
on the passing of Neville. We are thinking of you at this time.

Dear Jean & all the family, our sympathies and condolences with you on the passing of Neville . He was great fun, a gentleman and understated in his wisdom. He will be missed by so many. Rest in peace Neville

Jean, Susan, Leslie & Gordon and the extended Maguire Family so sad to hear of Neville's passing He was a true Corinthian in every way and an inspiration to every sailor who had the pleasure of being beaten by him on his amazing Demelza.HYC and the sailing fraternity have lost a true icon. May He rest in peace.

To Jean and family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Neville’s death. He has been an inspiration to us throughout our sailing career in HYC. For many years, we watched Demelza’s transom disappear in the distance never once managing to get even close! He carried his many talents lightly and will never be forgotten by those who knew him. May his lovely, humorous soul rest in peace.

Jean. Deepest sympathies to you and the family on your loss of Neville. He was a great mentor and competitor in my early Finn days. I remember a wonderful trip to La Baule in France for the Gold Cup when you and Neville towed my boat there and back and put me up in your tent. Simple days but the resourcefulness of Neville made him a go-to competitor for half the competitors as heavy weather and wild seas wreaked havoc on the fleet. And memories of Finn racing in Dublin Bay when Neville took extra ballast in the form of a large bucket of water on the side deck. And him perched beside it grinning his head off. A real sailor who will be deeply missed.
Richard and Sherril.

Jean, Susan , Lesley and Gordon, The passing of your dear father , The Great Neville , ( AKA The Uncle Ned ) is a great loss to you all in the Maguire family. We have lost a legend, an amazing yacht racer and a friend who will live on with us all . Our deepest sympathy to you all. Mossy & Gillian Shanahan

I'm so sorry Jean to hear of the passing of Neville and offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Farewell Neville and Rest in Peace.

My sincere sympathy to Jean and family on the passing of your beloved Neville. He was a wonderful man, full of wit and fun and always with a cheeky smile and a glint in his eye. He will be truly missed in Howth Yacht Club.
Fair winds, Neville; Rest in Peace.

To Jean , Susan, Lesley and Gordon.
I was lucky to have enjoyed the company of Neville on board the free enterprise, the sea witch and about at HYC. He was very generous with good advice to me and he was so witty. He was Brilliant. Sincerest sympathies to you all. May he rest in peaceful waters.

There will not be your likes again
Inár gcroí go deo

Lesley, Jean, Susan, Gordon and family. We are so sorry to hear about dear Neville's passing. The word 'gentleman' perfectly describes what a lovely man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences and may dear Neville rest in peace.

To Jean and family, sincere sympathy on the passing of Neville. May he rest in peace

Sue, so sorry to hear of your dads passing.
May he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Jean and the Maguire family.
Neville was a lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy Jean and family on the passing of Neville , a great sailing gentleman and close friend of my parents . May he rest in peace .

Dear Jean and all the Maguire family my sincere sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Neville was such a wonderful, funny man and he will be greatly missed.

Our deepest sympathy to Jean,Susan,Leslie,Gordon and all the Maguire family on the sad death of Neville. A truly remarkable man, my great friend, always helpful, kind and considerate. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

We have fond sailing memories Neville over many many years deepest sympathy Jean and family Andrew and Joan

On behalf of all the General Committee and members of Howth Yacht Club we extend our deepest condolences to Jean, Susan, Lesley and Gordon on the death of one of the loveliest gentleman who has graced our Club. He was always helpful and his whimsical smile will forever stay in our hearts.

Dear Susan, Joe and family, sorry to hear about your dad and (great) grandad. Sounds like a brave sailor! May he rest in peace. Love, your neighbours Christina, Simon & family

Deepest Sympathy to Jean, Susan, Lesley, Gordon and all the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Neville for many years and know him to be an absolutely lovely gentleman. I will miss his presence in Howth Yacht Club where we regularly bid each other hello and often chatted. You will be hugely missed Neville. May you now rest in peace.

Jean, Susan,Leslie & Gordon and the extended Maguire Family , so sorry to hear of Neville’s passing . What a fantastic man he was , brilliant sailor who always had time and interest to listen and pass on his experience to those willing to learn . HYC has lost a great servant , may he rest in peace .

Brian & Mary Lennon

So sorry for the sad loss of Neville May he rest in peace always a gentleman to serve and look after he will be sadly missed

Lesley, Our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Neville,Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this saddest of times. May he rest in peace.

I was so privileged, Neville, to have sailed with you on Demelza.
So much fun, excitement and close racing were certainly enhanced by your quick wit and humour.
Fair winds, Skipper
My love to Jean and to all the family.

Our deepest condolences for your very sad loss.
A gentleman in every sense of the word.
May he rest in peace

Lesley and family, thinking of you all at this hard time.

Rachel & Janine

Jean, Susan, Lesley, & Gordon. Sincere sympathies on the loss of Neville who was a truly wonderful man with such a depth of knowledge which he was always so delighted to share. Neville was the definition of a long life lived to the full. We'll miss your smiling face and cheeky comments. Rest well ol" pal. Love Scorie & Mike

Jean we are very sad to hear that Nev has died. He was a lovely man, one of the very best. Our love to you and sincere condolences to all the family.

Sue, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you, Lesley and all the family at this sad time

To Jean and all the family: I only got to know Neville properly over the last few months, though I knew him to see for years. I got to know a character, full of fun and jokes and I will miss him over the garden wall. His beautiful garden will miss him too. So sorry I can't make the funeral, but I will call in soon Jean as soon as you're up to it. Mary Deane

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of Neville. I will always remember his winning smile.
Rest in Peace.