Robert Jack Harris

My thoughts are with you Fiona for this terrible loss. My condolences to you and the family.

Finola,

My deepest sympathies to you and all the family on Robert's sad passing. I always enjoyed your postings in the Roaring Water Journal and as a result I found a long lost 1st Cousin last year. I will be thinking of you in the months ahead and hope that you get some strength from the outpouring of condolences here in West Cork.

May Robert rest in Peace.

May Robert’s memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. He has left a wonderful legacy in Ballydehob. My heart goes out to Finola and all Robert’s family in their profound loss. May Robert Rest in Peace.

What a beautiful service and tribute to Robert, Finola! I’m so happy it was live cam/recorded. I learned so much about Robert, his level of depth was formidable. I knew that when we met, but the service revealed so much more. What a soul mate he was to you. Must admit, I much prefer your service to the ones I’ve been to here in the states.
Sending you love and heartfelt sadness for your loss. xox

Heartfelt condolences to Finola and all of the Harris family. Roberts contribution to the Arts in West Cork was exceptional. A kind and gentle man who was a pleasure to work with. He will be sadly missed by all of us at Uillinn.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sorry to hear the sad news of Robert passing, have lovely memories of him, may he rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to Finola and all of Roberts family. He was a gentle soul.

It was a very moving and beautiful service Finola.
What a huge contribution Robert made in his life both here in West Cork but also in the South West of England

My warm wishes and condolences to you and extended family.
Sandie

So very sorry to hear the news of Robert's death.
I only knew him from some shared walks - and of course via Finola - but he was always kind and generous.
I really valued his contributions to the Journal too.
Finola, when time passes a little, I hope to meet again and enjoy some more of the natural beauty of West Cork...

Sincere condolences on the passing of Robert, may he rest in peace.

We were very sorry to hear the news of Robert's death. His many friends in West Cork and far beyond will miss him. Our thoughts are with Finola.

What a beautiful service, Finola. I'm sure Robert would have loved it.

I’m so sorry for your loss Finola and all of Robert’s extended family. Robert will be greatly missed in the community here.
May his journey onwards be a good one.

Deepest condolences Dear Finola
Phoebe, Noah, Merrily and Rufus.
He was Fantastic.

Sincere condolences to your Finola and the Harris and Finlay families on the passing of your beloved Robert. One of life's true gentlemen who fitted in so seamlessly into the life and fabric of West Cork to which he has contributed so much.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

It is that Robert has been taken so prematurely from so many people who loved and respected him. He was a talented man with an understated dry wit and he will always be remembered with fondness.

My deepest sympathies a truly kind and gentle man

Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Robert. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Such a beautiful soul. Thinking of all the family and friends at this sad time.
Peace and love. ❤️

Heartbroken at the loss of my dear friend Robert. Fellow musician, canal traveler and digger, Morris dancer, and a friend in good times and bad, since 1965.
He should still be remembered for writing the seminal book on England's Canal architecture at the age of 23. A great loss to any community he called home, and I send my love to all the family.

All of Us at Ballydehob Area Community Council Would Like to Send Our Deepest Condolences to Finola and All the Extended Harris and Finlay Families on the Sad and Untimely Passing of Your Beloved ROBERT. Robert Was an Integral Part of the Community Who Freely Shared His Vast Knowledge of History, Heritage, Archeology and Arts with All and Sundry. Robert Was an Integral Part of the Sub Committee who Set Up and Managed the Very Successful Ballydehob Arts Museum in the Bank House and also was a Regular Contributor to the Talks at the Vaults. He Will be Sadly Missed By All in Ballydehob who Had the Pleasure of Meeting or Working with Him in the Many Meetings and Projects in the Community. A MAN OF MANY TALENTS. Robert You Will be Greatly Missed But Your Work will Always be Seen on the Many Beautifully Designed Notice Boards all Around the Village and on the Roaring Water Journal Bloggs. ' He Was A True Gentleman '. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

In sorrow, in sympathy Dear Finola, my heart goes out to You and Your Family on the loss of your beloved Robert. By his presence, by sharing his gifts so rich, so rare, he uplifted us all. May he rest in peace. Gerald, Historical Society.

Sending love to your family , Robert played in Hatherleigh Silver Band for number of years , he was a lovely gentle man , who I’m very glad I knew.

My heartfelt condolences to you Finola on the passing of your beloved Robert. Both of you became West Cork legends in rapld time. Robert was a lyrical, inspirational writer who brought life to his subjects and held his readers spellbound. You were a formidable couple whose talents complemented each other. May you find comfort in your many shared memories. Míle buíochas duit a Riobárd.

With deepest sympathy we remember Robert. We send our heartfelt condolences to you Finola and to Robert's family at this sorrowful time.
May you find strength, comfort and inspiration in the many adventures you both shared. Robert meant so much to all who knew him. Knowing him was a treasure. We will miss him dearly.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

I’m so sorry for your loss Finola. My deepest condolences to you and the extended family. Robert did such wonderful work championing the heritage of West Cork through Roaringwater Journal and other avenues. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

So sorry to hear this Finola. Robert and you were a good team. Condolences to all who held him dear. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Finola and to the extended Harris family on the death of Robert. He will be missed by everybody in West Cork with an interest in the history of their area, and especially by all who enjoyed his most informative Roaringwater Journal. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to Finola and the extended family on this sad occasion but also raise a toast to the memory of the polymath of Ballydehob who we will all miss more than we yet realise. Robert was behind so many of the great things in the village - the music, the Ballydehob Arts Museum, the historical and cultural life and - along with Finola - the unimpeachable Roaringwater Journal, the umbilical cord keeping so many of us outliers connected to west Cork events. The breadth of his interests and talents kept us all entertained, amused, enlightened and educated and his legacy will live on.

Robin and Angela

Hi Finola,
I’m so sad to hear of Robert’s passing. My sincerest condolences to you and the family at such a difficult time.
Big hug, Aidan

Oh Finola - so so sorry at Robert’s death and the void left behind. Take care of yourself at this difficult time.

Finola, so sorry to learn of the untimely loss of your dear Robert.
Thinking of you at this sad time.

Deepest sympathies, Finola, and to Robert’s extended family.

Finola, we share your heartbreak on the unexpected death of your beloved Robert. Be consoled in these darkest of hours by the knowledge that Robert left an indelible feeling of friendship and deep affection on all who were fortunate to know him personally or through your wonderful and insightful Roaringwater Journal. Our deepest sympathy to you and to the extended Harris and Finlay families on your sad loss.
Ach ní imithe uainn atá Roibeárd, ach imithe romhainn!

It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of a cherished colleague, Robert Harris, here at Fastnet Trails. To Finola we send you our deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of the light of your life. As a committee member for the past number of years Robert’s contribution has been immense. His work on the many interpretive boards will stand as a testament to his meticulous design skills and his love of place. Ballydehob, Schull and the Mizen peninsula have lost a true friend. Indeed Robert, one of nature’s true gentlemen, championed the cause of the whole of West Cork in his many Roaring Water Journal Blogs. He also championed the cause of that humble mammal, the hare. So, dearest Robert:

“Thread lightly along the trails across Elysian fields and to your path the hares will come to salute as you proceed ”.

From all at Fastnet Trails

We are heart broken for his family . What a beautiful man.
Never forgotten.

We are very sorry to hear of Robert's passing and offer our deepest sympathy to you Finola on your loss. We have fond memories of our visits with you and the craic we shared with music and song and chat. Sincerely Brendan & Majella

My sincere sympathy to you Finola on the recent death of your dear husband Robert. Finola and Robert contributed much to the Mizen area and in particular to the Fastnet Walks Trails Group with their experience of Art, Archaeology, Flora and Fauna was much appreciate. We are sorry Finola for you and your family's great loss. May Robert rest in peace. Brigid

Finola I am so sorry to hear about Robert. My thoughts are with you
Juliana

Deepest sympathy to finola and extended family on your terrible loss. castlehaven historical society put it well in documening roberts contribution to understanding West Cork pat crowley

Sincere sympathy to Finola and all the extended family on Robert's death. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Robert's death.Our Sympathy to you Finola and extended family.May you be comforted at this sad time knowing he was loved by so many and gave so much joy to all who knew him

I’m so sorry for your loss Finola. May Robert rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies Finola. A life truly lived. Love and light 🙏

I am so sorry, Finola to hear of Robert's passing. The two of you supported local arts and music so much as well as sharing so much local knowledge. Robert will be greatly missed.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. We've never met, but I have been a huge fan of the Roaringwater Journal site for years. The acumen and fluently excellent transmission of lore and knowledge has always been underpinned by the warmth and joy of your shared life journey. Please, Ms Finlay, if you find a way to continue, do so. I spent some time in Tanzania and the local phrase, in Swahili, in times of inconsolable loss is 'poli sana'. It simply means, 'I share your pain'. Please accept a 'poli sana' from a stranger. Best, Ger Galvin.

I was so sorry, Finola, to hear that Robert has died. Ye were a great team. He made such a contribution with you in matters historical and cultural, and in other areas too. My sympathies.

Sincere sympathies to the Harris family on the passing of Robert. May he rest in peace.

There is no death where constant love remains,
Though sorrow keens and heartache pains.
When the soft winds blow through the heather hills of West Cork,
And in warm country hearths the fires send clouds of gentle turfsmoke heavenward
Robert will be there, listening to the banter.
When the wild Atlantic breeze tears in from Roaringwater Bay, it will have his voice.
While he's just in a separate room with his Maker seeking soft advice about all those natural matters he wondered about.
He has the answers now, but always, always, he will live on forever in Finola's heart.
You see there is no death when someone has lived and loved so much,
As such he will always be remembered

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Sending love to you Finola on the loss of your Robert.May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences to Finola and family at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Condolences from myself and the other members of the Greystones Marina Village OMC, whom Robert served so well in his time as a director.

Deepest sympathy to Finola and all the extended family on the sad passing of Robert. May he rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Robert from all your Wicklow neighbours. My sincere condolences to Robert's wife Finola and to the whole family. I was shocked to learn that Robert had passed.

Dear Finola, sending love to you and all of Robert's family at this very sad time. What a true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Finola and the extended Harris and Finlay
Family on the sad passing of Robert.

Deepest sympathy to Finola and the extended Harris and Finlay
Family on the sad passing of Robert.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

deepest sympathy and condolences to finola andfamily on your very sad loss.may he rest in peace

I'm so sorry for your loss, Finola. My condolences to you and Robert's family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to Finola and the extended Harris family