Seán LOFTUS

I have very fond memories of Sean, we both completed the Harbour to Harbour Walk for Aware on Saint Patricks Day a number of times. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in Peace!!
Jennifer

Condolences to th Loftus family. Sean and I were colleagues in 34 College Green and I fondly recall bringing Sean home from many a social occasion. He was always most helpful and oblidging and blessed with a phenomenal memory. may he rest in peace.

Our heartful sympathy to Eilish, Tom and family on the passing of your beloved Brother Sean.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Sean.Worked with him in 34 College Green from 1976 to 2002.Rest in peace Sean.

To the Loftus family my most sincere sympathies. I had known Sean for the last 5 years through the Thursday walking group . Being 6 foot tall I was one of Sean’s regular companions as we strolled through the parks and along the Canal. We Always had our little stop so Sean could have his apple and smell the fresh air.
Always an interesting walk with Sean. We will miss him on our walks. Rest easy.

RIP Sean. Sincerest condolences to all family & friends.
Sincerely,
Michael

Sincere sympathies to Sean's family on his death.
He was a gentleman and a fine chess player and it was a privilege
to have known him.
May he rest in peace.

Goodbye Sean and rest in peace. The last time we chatted was in Bunratty many years ago during a chess tournament. We were the last to leave the bar one night and I really enjoyed your engaging personality and intelligent conversation. The Irish chess scene has also lost a legend. My sincere condolences to Sean's family.

A gentleman and expert chess player - a friend sadly missed. Unfortunately I can't attend the celebration of his life as I am abroad.

Sincere sympathy to Sean’s family and many friends at this time. Enjoyed many weekends and Tuesday evenings walking with Sean. Thinking of you all
May he rest in peace

Very sorry for your loss, Damian and all the Loftus family. May he rest in peace.

Sympathy to the Loftus family on the death of Sean. It was a privilege to have known him. Rest in Peace.

Farewell to a lovely gentleman We enjoyed many a walk together on our Thursday walks Rest in Peace Seán

So sad to hear dearest ‘Uncle Prawn’ has passed. So many happy memories of summers in London. I will think of him every time I hear test match special as he so loved his cricket.
With all our love Susan, Vyan , Molly and Lucy xx

Sincere condolences to the Loftus Family on the passing of Seán. A lovely man with powerful brain, inspirational talent and wonderful to observe him playing chess. May Seán Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of Seans passing. Always a lovely man. May he rest in peace.

our sincere sympathy to all the Loftus family on the sad passing of Sean. We knew Sean for many years through the National League of the Blind and more recently since he joined the retired walking group which he attended regularly. He was always willing to entertain us at our Christmas party with one of his songs from his wide collection. Rest in peace Sean.

Sending our deepest condolences to Seán’s family. We enjoyed his company on our many walks.
Rest in Peace.

Sincerest condolences to all the Loftus family on the death of Sean. A true gentleman

So sorry to hear of the passing of our Uncle Seàn. We have many great memories of his booming voice as we entered 176 or on his regular visits to Brian Road. A superb conversationalist (mainly held over a few pints of stout) Sean had an encyclopedic knowledge of all things sport who took such a keen interest in our careers both on and off the field. We all looked up to Seàn as a great role model who achieved so much in such a celebrated life.
We will be joining the celebration of Seans life online from Spain and raising a large pint to a great man.Rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the family on Sean's passing may he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for you all at this difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to Sean's extended family on his death, may he rest in peace. Sean was great company and enjoyed good conversation. Whether it was playing chess, enjoying walking, partaking in quizzes, etc., he was larger than life. Farewell Sean old friend!

Uncle Sean,
We hold such treasured memories of your visits to Downham. Taking you over the Legion for a pint or two, Dad on one arm, you on the other!
Watching you skilfully clear a plate of food, finding every last morsel. Although sometimes you needed a little help … “Peas at 12 o-clock Uncle Sean!”
Sitting in the garden with your portable radio, listening to the cricket, often reading from a big brown book of braille.
Saying a date in history & you within seconds being able to tell us what day of the week it was … such an incredible brain.
“Would you like another pint of Guinness Uncle Sean?”
The reply always being, “I wouldn’t say no!”
Sweet dreams & we hope you have your chess board out up there!
All our love,
Claire, Jared, Daisy & William xxxx

So sorry to learn of the passing of Sean .Great memories from our days in Bank of Ireland 34 and 2 College Green.
Deepest sympathy to all Sean's family.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris.

I was very sorry to hear of Sean’s passing. I knew Sean through Chess for more than forty years. We played many a game against each other in the Leinster leagues and elsewhere. Sean had many and varied interests over the years, including drama when in his younger days. He could deliver a wonderful speech with his commanding voice and perfect diction. It’s hard to believe we won’t be hearing his voice again. RIP Sean.

Our condolences to Sean's family and friends- we enjoyed his company on the Thur.walks.
May Sean rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to the Loftus family on the death of Sean. We have many happy memories of sean. At social occasions in the National League of the Blind,
Sean loved a sing-song, and was always willing to sing a party piece. We both worked for Bank of Ireland, and attended many union meetings together. He was formidable but fair during negotiations. Great company over the years. Will miss you, Sean. Rest in peace. Gerry and Brigid.

I was sad to see Seán's recent death, a lovely man. He and I were colleagues in BoI 34 College Green in the 70's and 80's and I have good memories of how he enjoyed the craic at our branch nights out. My sympathy to his family. May Seán Rest in Peace.

Thanks to Jim and Cora Madden who informed me of Sean funeral arrangements. Sean may you rest in peace You were a beautiful Soul, you are a beautiful Soul, we will remember you I include Paddy Mary Burke in my condolence for your Family and friends

Our deepest sympathies to Sean’s Family and Friends .We enjoyed Sean’s company and friendship over many years before moving back to Clonmel some years ago.May he rest in peace

Sean you were a great man in stature and nature. A pleasure to be your companion on so many walks. Show the saints how chess ought to be played.

I was saddened to lesrn of the passing of Sean loftus. A lovely man and a great friend of my late father in law. i got to know him through our socials in the League as well as swimming and our Tuesday evening walking groups. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. RIP Sean. Xx

I have many fond memories of Sean when I played chess with Elm Mount chess club. My sincerest condolences to his Family and Friends. As most of yee know Sean used to like his pint of Guinness. May he enjoy an eternal pint. RIP Sean.

A lifelong friend,
I've known Sean since our schooldays in Drumcondra. After leaving school we remained friends and shared many a pint of Guinness and many long and interesting discussions, mainly about sport and chess. We travelled abroad several times to compete as part of an Irish team in chess olympiads, and also to play in individual events. Later, when I moved to Mullingar to live, we always looked forward to Sean's annual New Year visits, invariably listening to classical music and music from the 50's and 60's, and consuming several beverages. Sean will be sadly missed by all his friends, but hopefully, it will be a happy release for him.
Goodbye friend

My condolences on the passing of Sean, , fond memories I have of him , may he Rest in Peace.

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Sean, a wonderful man, May he Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences on the passing of Sean, a lovely man in every way, may he Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to all Sean’s family, lovely memory of Sean in Bunratty castle at a chess tournament when he told me “ I’d no respect for my bishops” made me laugh, rest in peace Sean from the mc grath family ❤️❤️❤️

Enjoyed Sean's company over many years of walking. Lovely man. May he rest in peace.
Paul Griffith Thursday walking group.