Paul CANNON

Paul was a member of the Common Room in UCD. In fact, he was probably the Common Room's oldest member! He was a stalwart and regular user of the old Common Room. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

I have only just learned (end of April) of Paul's death and want to extend my sympathy to his family and friends. For decades, Paul was a very familiar figure in the corridors of UCD where the French Department plied its trade. He took a degree in French and I remember him being in one of my BA translation classes. He was by far the most committed student in the class. His special interest both then and when he went on to do postgraduate work in languages was what he called 'difficult words'. Like all of our extra-'mature' students, he was an immense teaching asset, showing students what linguistic passion looked like in action. I often had lunch with him in Belfield when he was a post-graduate. The longevity of his multilingual interests was inspiring and exemplary. Ni bheidh a leithéid arís ann....

Paul attended the B.A. Italian course 2001-2004 for mature students.in UCD.& his wit made the grammar tutorials lively while his enquiring mind helped those of us who were a bit on the lazy side.He used to participate in the Italian conversation exchange in the Central Library. His interest in languages took him to the continent & he had great stories to tell.It was an honour to have been able to drive him home or to the dart because he was such good company.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Known him for many years although out of touch over recent years
Such a supporter of my efforts for TV5MONDE over the years as he added other languages to French ...
May he truly find linguists in Heaven to try his theories on origins of our many words in many of his much loved languages .....
RIP dear friend so many will remember you as I do/will ......

Very sorry to hear about Paul's death. I remember him very well, when both of us were active members of An Taisce – and that was not yesterday or a few months ago. Paul was a great supporter of the efforts to protect Ireland's environment and heritage, and now it is up to others to follow him.
My sincere condolences to his family.

Deepest sympathy to Paul’s relatives and friends. We have fond memories of Paul, Anne and Aunty Nellie
Úna and the O’Connor family Kilternan

Sorry to learn of Paul’s death. He was a kind and gentle friend many years ago in University Hall. May he rest in peace.

Farewell Paul. A light has gone out on Marlborough Road. Sincere condolences to your family.

I was sorry to learn of the passing of Professor Paul Cannon. Although not neighbours, we shared the same Dart stations to and from UCD, so many a journey was enhanced by his knowledgeable conversations. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Condolences to Paul's relatives. I will miss my chats with Paul in the UCD Common Room and my mum knew him through the Italian Department in Trinity. May he rest in Peace.

Condolences to Paul’s relatives. Got to know Paul well while working in Trinity. We had a shared love of languages and had many an interesting journey home on the Dart. One of the last times I met him was up in Woodies where he was having a key cut, I drove him home and stopped on the way so he could pick up a few groceries. He bought me a bar of chocolate, that was so nice.
Rest in Peace Professor .
Anne Dallaghan

Sincere condolences to Professor Cannon's family and friends on his recent passing. May he rest in peace.

Absolutely devastating.So sorry to hear.May Paul Rest in peace xxx.

I’m sad to know that Prof Cannon is gone , I was a Pharmacy student I in the sixties and we enjoyed Pharmacology with him . Also met him in Kilkenny at Alliance Francaise and he entertained us there too . A great personality and one to remember.May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Paul's relatives. I knew Paul well from the time I was a staff member of the Department of Pharmacology, University College Dublin.

So sad to hear of Paul’s death. He was a character around some of the IT areas in UCD while working on his retirement projects. He always had a good word and continued learning all the time when something new came along that he wanted to use.

Deepest sympathy to the Cannon and Brady family, on the passing of Paul.
May he rest in peace.

We were colleaiges and spent manyy a lunchtime discussion as we had a stammtisch where a group of us had lunch and had lenggth discussions. As. A botanists we had many chats about his love of Cammelias. He eas one of a kind who has left an eternal indelible mark in the Ledger of life. He is gone but his essence lirs on

From all at National University of Ireland our deepest sympathies to all Paul's family and friends. Paul was a towering academic and a dedicated member of the NUI Family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

I was an undergraduate student of Peofessor Cannon and then spent a postgraduate year in Morville UCD. Separately Dermot knew him through Convocation NUI. We had enquired about him over the years and knew about his extra linguistic studies-- no mean achievement! We send condolences on his death. RiP. May he rest in peace!

Paul, my friend, may your gentle soul now rest in peace. Our many chats and exchanges about language and linguistics always brightened the day. Your erudite breath of knowledge was always amazing. You have run the good race and can now sleep the sleep of the just.

Sincere Condolences.

Condolences on the death of Paul. I remember great conversations in U.C.D. canteen when I was studying for a degree as a mature student. Rest in peace Paul, Aeterna Studiosum.

Deepest sympathy to Paul’s family on his death. He was a neighbour for 38 years & always up for a chat especially if it was to do with gardening! Rest in peace Professor.
Brian & Mary O’Connell