Robert Clinton NAVAN

Happy memories of a kind, caring young man working in the GRE in the 1960s.

Condolences to Michele and Roberts family. Fond memories of great times at The Gaiety Theatre working with Robert. RIP xx

To Michele, the Navan and Clear families, my sincere condolences to you all on hearing the sad news of Robert’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. The news came as a complete shock as I was unaware that he had not been well of late. Robert was a true gentleman, socialist and advocate for Latin American issues. I got to know him through his various involvements with INSG, LASC, The Progressive Film Club, Club Sandino, and various fundraising activities. He stood up against the many injustices in the world today and educated us all about the issues at hand. He will be sadly missed but has indeed left us all a lovely and remarkable legacy and many fond memories. May Robert rest in peace.

Deeply saddened on learning, only this afternoon, of the death of Robert. It was a privilege to know him a little
- a committed Socialist, Internationalist and life long campaigner for a better, fairer, world. Sincere condolences to Michele and all the Navan and Clear families. In solidarity

Bumping into Robert in the street was an experience that often lasted an hour. First item on the agenda was always Football and second item, Politics. The topics often crossed over when the subject of Sport Against Racism was raised. Our last encounter involved discussion about my plans to introduce GAA games to Cuba, connecting Rounders and Hurling with their Baseball. When I send our coaches over we will call them the 'Robert Navan Brigade'

Dear Michele - I am so sorry to learn of Robert’s death. Warmest wishes to you especially and to family and friends who will miss him so much.

Condolence to the family and friends of the late Robert Navan RIP, who i first met many years ago possibly in the 1980s when himself and his friend Con were part of the Nicaraguan Support Group and then later other Latin American support groups. He helped develop my own understanding of international issues and the nature of US imperialism. Up to more recent times i worked with him through my the position as Communications Officer for the Peace and Neutrality Alliance PANA organising several events.
A very fine and honourable person, remembered by his many comrades and friends, especially here in Ringsend.
Slan leat Robert...

Dear Michele,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Robert.....a lovely gentle soul. You are in my thoughts.

Reading the long list of condolences brought Robert back to life to me. I first met him almost 20 years ago when he started to educate me on the politics of Venezuela and Latin America more broadly. I always enjoyed his company, his sense of humor and his idiosyncratic nature. He had a great work ethic and an ability to transcend the many doctrinal wars on the Left to keep his eye on the prize. I will miss him and regret not spending more time in his company. It was, to paraphrase Connolly's dying words to his wife, 'a full life'. And I hope Michelle will take some comfort in that. May he rest in peace. Farewell Compenero

Dear Michelle - Very sorry to hear the sad news of Robert. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Robert - you never wavered in your commitment to righting wrongs, your generosity, simplicity, good humour and kindness. It’s about 40 years since I met you, Michele and Lynn en route to Nicaragua for the start of your voyage in solidarity. I find it hard to believe we won’t share in your wry humour again and that Michele has lost her other half, as you were the perfect pair. We’ll cherish the memories and will share many stories above all of the fun you brought to all our lives.

So sad to hear of Roberts passing, a true gentleman. Take care Michelle.

Dear Michelle, my deepest sympathy.
I met Robert at an IPSC fundraiser, we shared a mutual interest in World music. He subsequently did the DJ for my 60th birthday fundraiser for Bilin village in the West Bank. He also did the DJ for my retirement fundraiser for the same village. He was always supportive of our efforts to raise awareness of what was happening in Palestine.
He was a true activist and a real gentleman.

Dear Michelle, please accept our sincere condolences
Robert was a member of the Ireland-Palestine solidarity Campaign and a regular at our events. He ran the Progressive Film Club with whom we collaborated on a number of film screenings down the years, for those who knew him, Robert, a lifelong socialist, communist and anti-imperalist will be dearly missed. We send our condolences to his family, friends and comrades at this terrible time.
I last spoke to him a couple of weeks ago, and in typically stoic manner, he informed me that he hadn’t long left and wanted to transfer the remaining funds from the Progressive Film Club to the IPSC as there was ”no more deserving cause in Ireland”
Rest in Power Comrade

Dear Michele, our deepest sympathies to you, and to the wider Navan and Clear families. Robert was a true spirit, never wavered in his solidarity with the oppressed and with those peoples who needed our support. He was also terrific company and a welcome conversationalist — there were always laughs, and plenty of them. He will be sorely missed by many.

Sorry we couldn’t get to the funeral. Year 4 and there’s COVID in the house again.

— Basil and Ann-Marie

Our sincere condolences to you Michele, Billy and extended family on your very sad loss.
Robert will be very much missed and has obviously touch many lives in a very positive way. xx

Condolences on the passing of Robert - a kindly gentleman :)

Dear Michelle. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Robert was a great friend and comrade.

So very very sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences on your huge loss Michelle. Codladh Sámh Robert.

Sincere condolences Michele on the death of your beloved Robert.

Very sad to hear of Robert's passing. My deepest condolences on your loss.

Our deepest condolences Michèle on losing your wonderful compañero and beloved ‘Don Roberto’. I have so many good memories of Robert, his kindness, his dry, hilarious wit and his integrity; our shared birthday will never be the same again. He will be remembered always.
Bernice

Dear Michele, my sincere condolences to you on the passing of your beloved , husband and compañero Robert❤️.
I can see Robert in Managua ; always cheerful with this happy sunny boyish face and big smile, talking in his broad Irish accent- always adding interesting things to the conversation , always seen in the company of you Michel and Lynn and Fiona. Robert was a good person who made difference in the struggle to support Nicaragua - and the Revolution. As we say in Greek Αιώνια η μνήμη του- AIONIA I MNIMI TOU- Be his memory in eternal memory.☀️🌺 Stockholm , January 6, 2023 Nitza

Our deepest sympathies Michele on the death of your beloved Robert.

Michele, deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Robert. He was such a remarkable and vibrant man. You will miss him greatly and so will we all.

So sorry to hear of Robert's passing, sincere condolences to Michelle and to Billy and famiily, He will be sadly missed.

Deepest sympathy to Michele on the passing of Robert
He was a great neighbour when we were at no 8
John & Catherine

Deepest sympathy to Michele, Billy & extended family on the death of Robert. I worked closely with him in the Guardian Royal Exchange insurance group many years ago and have great memories of him. May he rest in peace.
Mary (nee Maguire).

i went to ireland three times – in 2013, 2016 and 2018. each time i met robert. he always gave me a little tour, took me out for coffee and pastries, for cuban food and beer in the most authentic pubs, and had plenty of recommendations about what to do in dublin. robert supported my work tirelessly, via the progressive film club. they screened my films, organized dynamic discussions around them, and sparked conversations about colonial partitions, islamophobia, the politics of the war on terror, and much more. i felt i had a compadre who understood activist filmmaking and how it's rooted in community. it was amazing to have audiences engage with my work, so far away from my home in new york, in a country that’s special to me. i have always been proud to say i have wonderful friends in ireland, all of them opposed to war and imperialism, all of them fervent supporters of justice in palestine. robert was/is one of them. brilliant and humble, passionate about justice and kind, one could always rely on robert. a quiet legend as someone said. he told the best stories. they will continue to be with me. how i will miss him. my deepest condolences to michele and his family. rest in power my friend.

Michelle
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Robert - I will always remember him as a very gentle and inspiring person - may he rest in peace

Michele, I am so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. May you find comfort and solace with friends and family and the wonderful memories of a life well lived. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Cuando conocimos a Robert en irlanda, siempre sentimos a un padre acompañándonos en todo momento, sentimos una persona que siempre estaba dispuesta apoyar y entregar su sonrisa para calmar cualquier adversidad. Querido Robert vuela alto, porque hoy los que nos quedamos en la tierra sentiremos tu presencia a través del viento. Querida Michell el amor prevalecerá por siempre y te acompañará cada día de tu vida. Nuestras más sinceras condolencias y abrazos sinceros de fortaleza.
Hasta siempre camarada !!!

Desde Colombia te recordaremos por siempre.

Robert was an old friend of my sister Anne's and that is how I met him. He kindly agreed to do DJ at my 50th birthday party which brought a certain Latin American flavour to the celebrations. I will remember him as a gentle, kind and witty person. My sincere condolences to Michele, Billy and his extended family and friends, I know he will be very much missed.
Hasta la vista Robert.

My thoughts are with Michele and family, and friends.
Robert was a friend of my late husband. I remember fondly every time we met him, warm, witty, and engaged in many good causes.
Elena and the Sweeney López family

Dear Michele, so sorry to hear about the sad passing of your lovely partner Robert. Sincere condolences to both of your families.

Rest in Peace Roberto.
You were my uncle but above all one of my closest friends. You will be missed.
Hasta la victoria siempre

I am so sorry to hear of Robert’s death. He was a good friend for many years. My thoughts and condolences are with the whole family at this sad time.

Dear Michele,

We are so sorry for your great loss. You were both so great together, ever ironic and low key.

Robert was a truly sweet, kind person.
Always ready to joke and see the ludicrous side of things, the best of company.

A big abbraccio to you Michele, if it is of any comfort to you, we await you with Linseed in the summer.

Dympna and Paddy

Michele so sorry to hear that your very special partner Robert had passed away. Myself and Jim send you our sincere condolences at this very sad time for you.

Every time we met, I learnt something new and interesting from Robbie. We both attended Mountjoy Secondary School - A lifetime of friendship. I will miss Robbie sorely but I have great memories. Condolences to Michelle, Billy and extended family.

Sincere condolences to Michelle and her extended family and to Billy and his.
I have known Robert virtually all my life and spent many happy hours with him over the years. His sunny disposition and witty sense of humour was so infectious- he was always a pleasure to be with.
He will be badly missed but I know is in a good place.
Des and Christine Mullock

My sincerest sympathies to Michele, Billy and all Robert’s legion of beloved family and friends of which, I am honoured to be one. Robert kept us all going in his role as Chairperson of the INSG and in solidarity with Nicaragua, Latin America and in fundraising. He was reliable, persistent and hard-working without ever seeming to be. His support, along with his buddy, Eamon, for the annual sponsored cycles was unwavering – encouraging us, finding us when we were lost and distracting us with humour and practicality. His love of Salsa and Latin American music and his genuine interest in people were part of so many cultural and solidarity events and personal celebrations. He was entirely generous with his time and his energy. He will be sorely missed. Ní bheith a leithéid arís ann!

Dear Michelle, Billy, Anne , Barry, Louise & extended Navan family & friends, We were so sad to learn of Robert’s passing and are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to you all. Catherine, Des , Aoibhe & Daragh (Galway)

I was truely privileged to have Robert as an uncle. He was a true gentlemen and a great bloke.

I have such fond memories of him when we were young when Michelle and Robert minded us when my parents were away, in greystones and in the flat in Sandycove. Robert broaden my horizons introducing me to the Marx brothers, the goon show and Monty python not to mention a few dodgy movies, latin music and a bit of politics. The fridge in Blackrock for years bore the mark of our epic umbrella fight, which my mother pretended not to notice for years. He was always such great and easy company.

RIP Roberto

Dear Michele, I am so sorry to hear of Robert's death. Sincere condolences to you on your loss.

I was very sorry to learn of Robert’s death. I knew him through INSG activities and loved his good humour, sense of fun and wit. My sympathy to Michele and all Robert’s family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to you Michelle on the death of Robert. May he rest in peace. I hope you find solace in the beautiful words said about Robert.

Deepest sympathy to Michelle and extended family on the death of Robert.

Deepest sympathy to Michelle, Billy and all the family. I remember Robert well as a kind and generous spirit, with great wit and wonderful company. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Michelle and the Navan and Clear families, so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. A life lived to the full with no regrets.

It was an absolute pleasure to know Robert and we will miss him at any family gatherings we may attend in the future so God Bless and may his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathy to Roberts family, I have great memories of our time together in The 14th Company of the Boys Brigade Band where we had good times playing together, Rest In Peace.

Dearest Michele, we are heartbroken for you and the entire Navan family on Robert’s passing. He was simply the best. How fortunate are we to have had him in our lives. So many fun times together in Howth and the USA with you both that involved a drink or nine, an oul song and even dancing on occasion. Sending strength and so much love to you, Donna & Barry, Ciara, Barry, Sean and Seamus Navan - Maplewood NJ, USA.

I'm so very sorry to hear about Robert's death - my deepest sympathy to Michéle and all the family on your sad loss. I have great memories of Robert, of his warmth, kindness, tremendous sense of fun and immense dedication and idealism. . There were many great moments with Robert back in the heydey of the INSG and Club Latino. I still have all those cassettes he made of the best Latino and African music. The world is an emptier place without Robert. May he rest in peace.

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Robert's family. His loss will be deeply felt by us all, but we will always retain our memories of a lovely and kind person

I grew up with Robert & Billy as very good friends from a very young age in the Church, the Boys Brigade, and the bellringing in St. Georges'.

Happy memories.

Peter

I am tremendously saddened to hear of the passing of Robert.
I knew Robert as a very close friend from childhood and have many wonderful memories from those days.. Robert used to carry me on the back of his Honda 50 motor bike to places like Bailliboro in Cavan for fishing trips where we would spend the weekends.
I also remember him as a lover of nature and I treasure all the beautiful memories I have of him.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Michele, Billy, Ann and the extended family. He will be fondly remembered by so many.

Billy, Michelle, sincerest sympathy on the death of Robert R.I.P. Our thoughts are with you and yours.

Thank you, Robert, for your great presence, of good humour and good company.
...your productive activism for Central America (Nicaragua) and South America (Venezuela)
...your wonderful work (with Eamonn) at The Progressive Film Club - such super films each month.

I have huge memories of working with you in the INSG, Club Sandino every other Saturday, the concert with AMAUTA (NIGHTHAWKS/RTE and Shay Healy) and so much more .....

For you, Michele, a huge loss, but also what a wonderful lifetime of happy togetherness

Very sorry to learn of Robert's untimely death. He was a great character and pleasant person. Remembered particularly from Boys' Brigade 14th Co., days. Sympathies to partner Michelle. Sure and Stedfast.

Robert was a true gentleman. Always interesting to listen to. Just one of those nice guys that one can be fortunate to meet on life's journey. My condolences to his partner and wider family circle.

Farewell Comrade.

Muy buenos recuerdos del Club Sandino - gracias, Robert 🙏💚 Que descanses en paz 🕊