Prof. John HARBISON

Deepest sympathy to Kathleen, Isobel and Austin on John’s passing and also to his dear brother Peter and family.
My dad Liam is his first cousin. I have had a few entertaining chats with him over the years usually at family funerals and sometimes when he visited the State Lab. He was always good humoured and friendly. I was always proud that I was related to him for his great work for Ireland.

Kathleen,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the sad passing of John. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and the Harbison family on your loss,

Our sincere sympathies to Kathleen, Isobel, Austin and all the Harbison family on John's passing. He enriched all our lives for having met him, and his service to the state was immense.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Deepest sympathy and condolences to Kathleen & Family on the death of John. This marks a final end to his magnificent presence that we have missed since his illness intensified . His was a great personality big in so many ways: cultured, erudite , wise , good humoured, life enjoying , wonderful company ,and a great raconteur. His death diminishes us and all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

Kay & Jim Owens

Deepest sympathies.Had the pleasure of knowing and working with John .True professional and excellent company.
Tim Dalton, former Sec General, Dept of Justice

Dear Kathleen, Austin & Isobel – so sad to hear of John's passing – what an extraordinary & brilliant man, who provided such service to the State but more importantly, what a loving husband & father – he adored you all. The service was beautiful. Thinking of you. x

I want to express my condolences to Kathleen and family as well as to Peter and family and John's wider relations scattered around.

He was a wonderful character, and I hope that you all celebrate a life well lived, with class and distinction.

"He was a man take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again" (Hamlet)

May he rest in peace.

Kathleen, I was very sad to hear of the passing of John. You have given him a great send off.
Take care,
Mary Barry from Mahjong

Dear Harbison family

Thinking of you all. It will be a tender time coming up, getting through Christmas and beyond, missing John. Sending my sympathies to you all.

Aoife & Davin (friends of Ronan's)

Dear Kathleen, Isobel, Austin and Peter we learned with sadness of the death of your beloved John. Everyone who knew him smiled at the mere mention of his name. Growing up together in Sutton has left so many very happy memories.
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this sad time.

Dear Peter, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother John. May he rest in peace.

From all of the staff at the Office of the State Pathologist, I want to pass on our sincere condolences to Professor Harbison's wife, his family and loved ones. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Professor Harbison was an inspiration to many an aspiring pathologist. His establishment and progression of forensic pathology in Ireland will never be forgotten. We are all deeply saddened by his passing. May he rest in peace.

Jack was a wonderful colleague from whom I learned so much and in particular to never overlook the smallest detail. Jack was a meticulous doctor and an equally caring and compassionate physician. Jack will never be forgotten by his students and colleagues.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Michael Farrell
Dublin

To Kathleen, Isobel, Austin and Family, heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of John. Also, condolences to Peter at this sad time.

To Kathleen, Isobel, Austin and Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of "Cousin John". What an inspiration to you, the Harbison family and whole of Ireland. May his gentle soul rest in peace, Maurice and Sinead, Galway.

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen, Austin and Isobel on the death of John . May he rest in peace

Your brother a wonderful example of humanity.

Thinking about you Peter at this time
Happy memories of our times together.
Robert Grier

To Kathleen and family. My deepest sympathy on the death of a very exceptional and talented man. John will always be remembered for his great public service. It was an honour to know him. May he rest in peace.

Requiescat in pace.

RIP Mr Harbison

Mrs. Harbison, Austin and Isobel,

Sincere condolences on the passing of Professor Harbison. Sending you our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

Prof Harbison RIP. Loved that true Gentleman. In my late 50's. Watching and listening to him. Loved reading articles about him. Sympathies to his dear wife and family. May the good Lord cradle him in his arms now for the brilliant work that he done for the people of Ireland.

Sincere and deepest condolences to Kathleen, Isobel and Austin on the passing of Prof. John. Our deepest sympathy also to his brother Peter and family.
May He Rest in Eternal Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Harbison family on the passing of Jack.
He was a fine colleague and wonderful raconteur and his visits to Galway for extern examiner duties were anticipated with relish.
May he rest in peace.

Mrs. Harrison, Austin and Isobel.
My sincere condolences on your great loss.

sincere condolences to KATHLEEN, ISOBEL and AUSTIN on the passing of PROF JOHN .
Also deepest sympathy to his brother PETER and family.
May he rest in peace in paradise.

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen and family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

Fond memories and sincere condolences.

Deepest sympathy, Kathleen, on the death of your husband, to your son and daughter on the death of their father, and to his grandchildren and extended family. May Professor Harbison Rest in Peace. I have so many memories of his support when we needed items picked up for fundraising events, he was always so willing to oblige.

Kathleen and family, please accept my deepest sympathies. Jack was one of a kind. I had both the privilege and pleasure in working with him on numerous cases for many years. His professionalism, patience and willingness to teach, combined with wit and dry humour is legendary.

Comhbhron o chroi le clann John agus le Peter. Bhi aithne agam ar John agus Peter le breis agus tri scor go leith blian agus go deimhin ar chlann a mathair. Daoine uaisle urramacha cumasacha ab ea iad riamh agus i gconai. Is leo a d'fan me an chead uair dom i mBaile Atha Cliath amuigh i Sutton - teaghlach fial flaithiuil a chuir failte Ui Cheallaigh romham. Go ndeana Dia grasta agus trocaire orthu siud ata ar shli na firinne. Bhi dluth - chairdeas idir John agus John eile m'uncail, bhi toir ar an bhfoghleareacht ag an mbeirt acu trath, i bhfad siar i gCill Inine Baoith agus thart sna bolai sin na Boirne.
Is cuimhin liom fein an turas leat, Peter, soir go Cloch an Tuair Rua agus me in aois a 14.

Is oth liom go mor bhur mbris. Solas na bhflaitheas do anam John. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.
Go dtuga Dia misneach daoibh go leir agus mbeannai Se sibh uile ag an uair bhronach seo. In iothlann De go gcastar sinn. Le gach dea-ghui, Mairtin. Anneville Corofin.

Our sincere condolences to Kathleen, Isobel, Austin and his brother Peter and extended Harbison family on the passing of John. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to you Kathleen and family. May John rest in peace.

Had the pleasure of meeting him when he was called to work in Limerick . A very nice man
My condolences to his family

Sincere sympathy on the death of my old classmate and good friend Jack.

Sincere condolences Kathleen on the death of your husband John. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen and family, we are sad to hear of John’s passing and offer our sincerest condolences to you all.

Kathleen, so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you, Austin, Isobel & extended family.

We, the members of the Cork City Branch - Gárda Síochána Retired Association extend deepest sympathy to the Harbison family on the passing of their beloved husband & father.

Over many decades of his Public Service to the Irish State, Prof. John Harbison assisted Gardai in Cork with the investigation of numerous murders & suspicious deaths. Many of our colleagues found Prof. Harbison to be humorous and a marvellous conversationalist despite the nature of his work.

Go raibh leaba aige i measc na Naomh agus go gcúití Dia a shaothair leis.

A absolute legend grew up wanting to be just like him,a credit to his family and his country .Deepest sympathy and respect to his family RiP Prof sleep at peace xxxxxx

Harbison, May you Rest in peace (Came across this chap in the 80s/90s) and deepest sympathies to your families.

Such a wonderful man, I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with , many walks and train journeys on our days out. Rest in peace prof John Harbison

Kathleen, I am so sorry to hear of John's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Isobel and Austin. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to all the Harbison family on the death of John. A great man who achieved so much in his lifetime. May he rest in peace.

rip great man you oversaw a lot of grusome scenes on our behalf

Sincere sympathies Kathleen, Isobel and Austin on the sad passing of John, much loved father and husband and a true friend. We have great memories of time spent in his company. Rest in peace.

Kathleen I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Prof. John Harbisons wife and family. Had the pleasure of meeting him many times and he was a most interesting and gentlemanly person.
RIP.

I am really so very sorry for your loss. You now for sure have an angel in heaven.

A wonderful human being gone to his eternal reward always admired his work sleep in Heavenly peace professor Harbison
Sincere sympathy to all his family

Professor Harrison did a crucial job and did it wonderfully well, I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family on the death of this great man. RIP

To Kathleen, Isobel & Austin,
At last John has been released from the cruel illness that effectively took him from you long ago. You’re very much in my thoughts at this tough time, and I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to see you on Monday.
Much love,
Ross.

RIP John, a true gentleman with a very positive attitude towards life. everything in your eyes was "splendid", forever in our thoughts

Sincere Condolences to all the Harbison Family on the passing of a wonderful man, He showed great Respect and dignity , to Everyone during his career, Rest in peace dear john, you have earned your crown, So sorry for your loss.

Condolence to John's wife and family. He did a very important and unpleasant job which meant a lot to many people. On one occasion having worked for several hours he asked the guard on duty at the door "Could you rustle up a few sandwiches" The guard just began to gag at the idea. Those were normal conditions to John. We owe him a debt of gratitude. May he rest in peace and happiness.

Sincere condolences to Professor Harbisons family and friends. Rest in Gentle Peace.

A gentle,kind, funny man and always the smell of kippers on Saturday mornings. R.I. P. John. Declan

Our deepest sympathy to Prof. Harbison’s wife & family, his brother Peter, nephew Ronan & extended family at this sad time. May he Rest In Peace

RIP