Rev. Fr Brendan Dunning SMA

Sincere condolences to the family of Fr Brendan Dunning may he rest in peace.

Fr. Dunning was a man of many parts, a man of all seasons.
There was never a dull moment with him.
As our School Chaplain in St. Thomas Aquinas College, Akure he ingrained us all with prayers. As our sports master, to him wining was the goal, losing was just another way of learning how not to do it.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

I had quite a few personal and special moments with Father Dunning of which I have vivid memories that I cherish very dearly and will keep close to my heart for as long as I live; the most dominant of which pertains to him teaching me how to pronounce the word “clairvoyance” which I distinctly struggled with as I read from the Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s “Weep Not, Child” in his literature class, I believe in either 3K or 4F!

…and there are a few general ones which are nonetheless just as exciting; what about his prescription glasses which, with a flip of some shaded lens, can also double as sunglasses in an instant! He always wore appropriate attire, was graceful in character, jovial in a good natured manner and generally walked like a sprinting athlete!

I think we (especially those of us that he taught) were all very lucky to have had Father Dunning in our lives and as much as he will be missed by us all, he will remain with us all, every day, as long as we can remember because of his unique mentoring and selfless investment in our individual lives!

Adieu Father Dunning! May your Creator adjudge your works worthy and grant you eternal rest!

…an alum of Aquinas College Akure (1981-1986 set)

May Father Dunning’s soul rest in perfect peace. What he did for Aquinas college can never be forgotten!! He gave us a sense of pride, bordering on intellectual and sporting arrogance albeit built on hardwork, we believe we could conquer all, we did a lot of times and when we don’t , he thought us the spirit of humility to bear the pangs and pains, while achieving, still pursuing to chart new courses..His legacy lives on in our hearts. Fare the well.. so long .

Aquinas college 82/87

Rev. Father Dunning, you came , you saw and you conquered.
You are a destiny helper, a God sent man. I man with the heart of gold.
Rest in peace till we meet to parth no more.
Adiu Sir.

O man! hold thee on in courage of soul
Through the stormy shades of thy wordly way,
And the billows of clouds that around thee roll
Shall sleep in the light of a wondrous day,
Where hell and heaven shall leave thee free
To the universe of destiny.

This world is the nurse of all we know,
This world is the mother of all we feel,
And the coming of death is a fearful blow
To a brain unencompass’d by nerves of steel:
When all that we know, or feel, or see,
Shall pass like an unreal mystery.

Rest on Rev Fr Dunning.

You built in us a lifetime confidence and spirit of endurance that leads to assured success.
On behalf of 1986 class of Aquinas College, Akure. Nigeria.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on Fr. Brendan's passing. Fondly remembered in Ahascragh / Caltra parish for his warmth , kindness and goodness. He was a special priest and we were privileged to know him. May he rest in peace.

It's painful when I heard you are gone I thank God for good life you n your contributions in my life and you impacted my life positivity I'm proud to be one of boys you raised many years ago. Father continue rest in bosom of Lord. Sure we will miss you!! Rest on Father

Rest in Peace and Good night Fr Brendan Dunning. Deepest sympathy to the Dunning's family and the body of Christ.

My deepest condolence to the Dunning family. I remember him, as an old Student of St. Thomas Aquinas College Akure where he was the school chaplain. His passion for sports, and his guiding words to us students will never be forgotten . He left a mark on the lives of all us that passed through his tutelage . May his Soul Rest In Peace

Deepest sympathy to Marian, Tony and Dunning family on the loss of Fr. Brendan, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Marian, Tony and all the Dunning family on the death of Fr. Brendan. May he Rest in Peace.

Condolences to the family of Fr Dunning and condolences to all of his SMA family also. Thinking of you at this sad time. R.i.p. Fr Dunning

Deepest sympathy to the Dunning family on the loss of Fr. Brendan, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on the passing of Fr. Brendan, RIP.

Sympathy is extended to the Dunning family and the SMA fellow priests.

My sympathy to Tony and all the Dunning family on the death of Fr Brendan RIP

Condolences to the Dunning Family on the passing of Fr. Brendan. We remember him well saying masses here in our house for the SMA over the years and also the few occasions when he brought his nephews down for a game of golf on our golf course. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to fr. Brendan’s family and sma family. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Tony, Marian, Geraldine and all the Dunning family on the passing of Fr Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Eamon Nancy the extended Dunning family and his SMA community on the death of a wonderful man Brendan always put others before himself He will be sadly missed by all his friends

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family and SMA community on the death of Fr Brendan. We had the pleasure of knowing Fr Brendan through the SMA FVC. May he rest in peace. Kay and Michael Coughlan. Leixlip.Co Kildare.

Deepest sympathy and condolence

Sincere sympathies to the Dunning Family, especially Marian on da passing of Fr. Brendan, He was a beautiful and kind priest. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sympathy to Marian and the extended Dunning family and the SMA Fathers on the death of Fr Brendan may he rest in peace .v

Rest in peace Fr Dunning....
You were a great friend to my Mother Molly Quinn and presided at her funeral mass back in 2007..
A very kind and gently person he was

Our heartfelt sympathies to the Dunning Family and the SMA Fathers in Claregalway on the death of a dear friend. He was a loving and kind priest who had always a gentle smile for everyone. May his dear soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on the passing if Fr. Brendan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Marion and Dunning family on the loss of Fr. Brendan R I P

Sincere condolences on the passing of Fr. Brendan RIP.

Sincere sympathies to the Dunning family on the loss of Fr. Brendan, a truly inspirational man. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family and the SMA fathers on the death of Fr. Brendan. He was a truly dedicated priest and always radiated the joy of the Gospel. May he now enjoy the peace that the risen Christ offers all his followers.

Deepest Sympathy to the Dunning family on the passing of Fr Brendan May he rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to the Dunning family on the death of Fr. Brendan. He was a great friend to our family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on the passing of Fr Brendan. He was a man who has left a lasting impression on young & old. May your gentle soul rest in peace xx

Condolences to the Dunning family on the passing of Fr Brendan. He was such a lovely man & we have fond memories of his time he shared with us in Caltra. RIP Fr Brendan x

Deepest Sympathy to the Dunning Family on the Passing of Fr. Brendan. may he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Marian, Tony and the extended Dunning family on the death of Fr Brendan. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news. He was a lovely man. We will all miss him. May he rest in peace

Kitty.

Our deepest sympathy to the dunning family and the sma fathers on the passing of fr Brendan may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on the passing of Fr Brendan. He touched the lives of so many with his kind and caring ways. May he Rest In Peace.

Dunning family so sorry for your loss!
Rest in peace Fr.Brendan.
Kay and John Buckley!
Boston.USA.

Condolences to all the family

Sincere sympathy to Eamon, Nancy, and the Dunning family on the death of Fr Brendan RIP

Sincere sympathy to Eamon, Nancy, and the Dunning family on the death of Fr Brendan RIP

Deepest sympathy to Eamon, Nancy and the Dunning family on the death of Fr. Brendan R.I.P.

Deepest condolences to Marian, Tony and the extended Dunning family on the death of Fr Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to the Dunning family, from Kevin and Mary Dooley.

Sincere sympathy to the dunning family and the sma community, a lovely funeral mass, rest in peace Fr Brendan

Such a Beautiful Meaningful Funeral Mass. Thank You to all involved. It was a fitting tribute to Fr. Brendan.

Deepest Sympathy to the Dunning family on the passing of Fr Brendan May he rest in peace

Rest in peace fr dunning.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning Family on the passing of Fr. Brendan, May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on the recent passing of Fr Brendan. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Dunning family on the death of Fr. Brendan. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Marian and the Dunning family Fr Brendan was so kind he visited my sister on a number of occasions when she was very ill in hospital in Galway and had been left Caltra for a number of years before but he never forgot . It meant so much to her May you rest in peace

Rest in peace Fr Dunning. Heartfelt sympathy to all your family and friends.

Deepest sympathy to the Dunning family on the death of Fr Brendan. Thinking of all his family and friends at this hard time. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to the Dunning family on the sad loss of Father Dunning RIP, Father Dunning was an inspirational man, "a mighty man" who would fill you with positivity and well being on all occasions. He was sadly missed when he left the parish of Caltra but will definitely never be forgotten as he was loved by all. Thank you Father Dunning for lifting all our spirits with your inspirational words of wisdom. A true Gentleman. Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathies to the Dunning family on the death of Fr. Brendan.
He will be sincerely missed by all his friends in Carrowmore Lacken