Shane Bennet

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Shane especially his children John and Charlotte. I was lucky to have met your Dad through The PTA in Dundalk Grammar School. Marie Damian Conor and Oran Brady

I offer John Charlotte and Shane’s extended family my very deepest condolences on his sad and untimely passing. Shane was a wonderful man and I thoroughly enjoyed all of my lively chats with him about the history, geography and geology of places that he had visited in Ireland and overseas as well. He was well loved and respected by all those who encountered and knew him. I pray for the spiritual and emotional well-being of his family and friends at this very difficult time for them all.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

My deepest condolences to Shane's family and friends. I knew Shane in a professional capacity and held my last meeting with him only 4 days before he died. I am in total shock to learn that he has passed away so suddenly. He was so incredibly intelligent and equally humble and so easy to talk too. Rest In Peace Shane. The world is a lessor place now.

I am so very sorry to hear of Shane's passing. I only just heard. I have known Shane for over 10 years, on both a personal and professional level. He was such an intelligent, kind and gentle mannered person.
He will be sadly missed

Deepest sympathy to Shane's immediate family and friends. May he rest in peace.

We were all shocked and saddened to hear of Shane's untimely death, my memories of Shane are of a gentle and highly intelligent man who enjoyed life and loved his children Charlotte and John.
My sincere condolences to all his family.
Rest in Peace Shane

My condolences to Shane's family and friends on your sad and untimely loss. I knew him from UCD. So many fond memories, in particular an unforgettable car trip to UCG rag week in 1979. Shane was our proud driver and I will always remember our unorthodox turn around Eyre Square before we headed home. I can still recall his gentle manner, kindness and keen intelligence. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Saddened to hear about the passing of Shane. Sincere condolences to John and Charlotte, your dad was always so proud of you both.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

It was with deep shock and heartbreak that we learned of Shane's death. Lottie only knew Mr. Bennet for one year but he was quick to grasp the measure of her and was a wonderful influence on her new found love of science and less disdain for maths !!!! He was held in very high regard in our house always as a very cool, fun and kind teacher who made learning fun, that in itself is a gift and he will be a huge loss to so many. I spoke with him regularly as a parent and found him to be very aware of the students he tought and interested in their development and happiness. Shane spoke so proudly of Charlotte and John and I send you both our heartfelt sympathies. Your Dad left an immeasurable mark on the world and on everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. We will keep him in our Hearts ox

Sad to see my friend pass away.
Have lots of good memories to remember you by.
Rest in peace.

So so sad and shocked to hear of Shanes untimely death. A friendship begun in UCD, renewed in Ballymore 26 years ago. His adventures kept us entertained from the early days in UCD. He was kind and generous and always the gentleman. A not to be forgotten smile. Rest In Peace Shane. Condolences to Charlotte, John and the extended family.

It was with great sadness I learned of the passing away of Shane. We first met in 1978 in University College Dublin where we both went to study science. We last met in the same science building over forty years later, see the photo taken by Maria O’Neill. Earlier that day, the three of us had been at the funeral of a mutual friend, Aidan Rowsome. Afterwards, we had decided to go to UCD for a trip down memory lane. I am so glad we did. I feel a great loss as Shane was a truly genuine and sincere person, liked by all. He was not only well-travelled, but he was also a very amiable and modest person and his stories would regale us all at any dinner or pub session. He will be greatly missed by me and all those who were close to him. It is with great regret that I will not be able to attend the funeral tomorrow. I offer his family, especially John and Charlotte, my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences.

Deepest sympathy to Charlotte, John and Shane's family on the sudden passing of a friend and true gentleman.

to John and Charlotte my deepest sympathy to you on the tragic and untimely death of your father Shane your in my thoughts at this sad time, and my condolences to his wider circle of family and friends may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathies to John and Charlotte on the untimely passing of your dad. May he rest in peace 🙏

Our sincere sympathies to John and Charlotte on the sad passing of your dad, Shane. Sunday mornings will never be quite the same again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

To Charlotte and John please accept our deepest condolences on your Dad's passing. Ever the gentleman and adventurer we will miss hearing of his latest escapades. The world is poorer with his passing.

Sincere Sympathy to John and Charlotte on the sad and untimely death of your father Both of us were shocked on hearing the sad news We will miss his friendship and visits to Keelogues May he rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to all the family on Shane’s passing. An absolute gentleman.

I am writing on behalf of the school community to offer my sincere condolences following the sudden and unexpected death of Shane. I should like to extend our deepest sympathies to John and Charlotte as well as to members of the immediate and extended family.

We recall with affection the contribution made by Shane to the life of The High School where he is fondly remembered. His commitment to teaching was informed by an instinctive pedagogy and enriched by a wide range of interests and activities drawn from a lifetime of practical experience. We have good reason to be thankful that Shane chose to dedicate a proportion of his professional life to this institution and we remain grateful for his kind, gentle, and caring example in engaging with staff, parents, and pupils alike.

It will undoubtedly be a very difficult and painful time for family and friends as well as colleagues and pupils of Shane both now and in the immediate future. We mourn his loss to the school community. You may be assured that we will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at The High School whilst wishing you every strength and comfort during the months and years ahead.

I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Shane's untimely passing. I worked with Shane at KT Cullen & Co. back in 1990 and then stayed in touch with him over many years through the IAH Irish Group - I have happy memories of many interesting chats with him at meetings and field trips. It was also a pleasure when I used to bump into him in Trinity when he was doing the Diploma in Education. He was a kind and thoughtful person who will be greatly missed by many. With deepest sympathy to Charlotte and John, and to all of Shane's family.

It was with great sadness we learned of Shane’s passing. It was a pleasure to have met Shane through DGS. A sincere & genuine person. Shane will be remembered as a loving & proud Dad. All our love and support to John and Charlotte.

I'd like to offer Shane's family my deepest condolences on his death. I hadn't seen him in years, but we met at various work sites 20 or more years ago, and I always found him to be generous, thoughtful and reflective. My deepest sympathies.

Truly, it was with shock and sadness that I learned of Shane's untimely pssing. He was a great friend, colleague and participant in the hydrogeological community in Ireland, always a gentleman, regaling us with his many tales on field trips and gatherings and at work. He was always ready to discuss the problems at hand - and usually with a unique and characteristic insight. He is fondly remembered and will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to Charlotte and John.

Shane was a wonderful colleague and friend at St. Columba’s College. He will be missed by many and remembered for the lovely gentleman he was. My deepest condolences to the Bennet family and my deepest sympathy to his children John and Charlotte. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Shane’s family on his sudden last journey.
Fond memories of him and two passengers in an eccentric outfit over the years and junior on his first bike.

I'm shocked an saddened to hear of Shane's passing. I will remember him warmly as colleague, as a boss, and above all a mentor who was always open to share and pass on his knowledge and experience as a meticulous geoscientist, but equally importantly as a kind hearted gentleman who could spread laughter and good humour. My deepest sympathies to Charlotte and John.

My deepest sympathy to all the family and in particular remembrance and in gratitude to his kindness and dedication as a teacher.
As I was a student of his a few months ago this has come as a great shock.

My his soul test in peace.

So upsetting to hear this news. Shane was such an incredibly gifted and talented man. Between all the jobs that he occupied, being my geology and biblical studies teacher is something I will never forget and that I’ve learnt so much from. It was such a shock for me hearing this news but I know I will never forget him, he is such a special person. His friends and family are in my prayers at this time. Sending my love.

Sincere condolences to Charlotte and John.

We are all so very sad to hear of Shane's untimely passing. Our thoughts are with dear Charlotte and John and we offer our sincere sympathies and support.

Sincere sympathy to Charlotte and family .Great memories of your visits to Teltown House.

So sorry to hear of Shanes sudden death deepest sympathy tö his family may his gentle soul rest in peace

So saddened to hear of Shane's passing condolences to all his family .He was a great support to me during our time at headfort Tuesday evenings won't be the same without your stories and chats .

Sympathies to all the family. May his soul rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Shane and condolences to Charlotte, John and all Shane's family. A true gentleman, taken far too early in life - a big shock to all of us that worked with Shane in K.T. Cullen & Co. back in the 1990s.

Heartbroken to hear of the sad passing of Shane..he's been a friend a long time through our passion for Motorcycling. He will be so sadly missed by all of us..sincere condolences to John, Charlotte and all of Shane's family at this emotional time.

Sincere sympathy to John and Charlotte on Shane's passing. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Shane’s family may he rest in peace. A true gentleman who always had time for everyone. I will miss my daily chats with him in the morning when opening up the Highschool. Rest in peace Shane.
Paddy and family

So sorry to hear of Shane's passing a true friend and genius .my motorcycle buddy .l will always miss his true friend ship and a huge void is left .my thoughts are for Charlotte and John

Deepest sympathy to John and Charlotte on the passing of Shane. Keeping you both and all extended family and friends in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Sadly missed but never forgotten.

Sincere condolences John and Charlotte at such a sad time for you both. Thinking of ye both. Rosemarie

Shane was a true gentleman and a wonderful teacher. I met him early in my hydrogeological career where he kindly offered guidance and encouragement and our paths crossed frequently through work after that. John and Charlotte - my sincere condolences. Shane will be very much missed by those of us that worked and had great fun with Shane back in the KT Cullen days.

My sincere condolences to John and Charlotte. Your father was always so proud of you. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincere condolences to Shane's family. I worked alongside Shane on a GSI project during our undergrad years at UCD. He was a kind and patient person and I remember our lunchtime chats at Glencree well. His motorbike was a source of wonder to many of us back in those days! RIP Shane.

Please accept our most sincere condolences. Our daughter Louisa was fortunate to be a very recent student of Mr Bennet’s at Headfort. We have been regaled for the last year with stories from his classroom and his interesting life. Clearly he embodied excellence in an educator - engaging and inspiring but most of all offering students a different perspective on life - a lifelong gift for which we will be eternally grateful. May you gain comfort in the knowledge that he had such a positive impact on so many.

Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige inniu.

Shane was a friend, a boss I admired thanks to his close understanding and kindness. He gave me chances to develop and explore hydrology consultancy, and more, inspired me to entrepreneurship. I joined him in Ballymore Eustace as well as Patrick, Paul, Emma, Nathan, Richard, Freddy, Sonia and Angus… Shane’s Crew, I appreciated so much... Thanks Shane. I am deeply shocked and won’t forget your figure. Dear John and Charlotte, whom I remember happy early childhood in Ballymore, I send you my deep condolences from France. I’ll miss you Shane.

Charlotte and John, we are all very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing, I had many pleasant interactions with him as a parent and as a colleague, he was a gentleman and he thought the world of you. Thinking of you and your family at this time. May the Lord bless you and comfort you.

I worked both with and opposite Shane over the last number of years on various projects. A very generous and kind man. Condolences to the Benet family at this very sad time. He will be greatly missed.

Shane is an essential person for me. He was my boss at SM Bennet & Co. and we stayed friends many years after. A true Gentleman, always available, and most of all a guide who played a strong role in my life.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of of Shane's passing. I have known Shane for many years professionally and like so many other have stated, he was indeed a kind and decent man who always had time for people. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to Charlotte and John and all Shane's family.

So sorry to hear this sad news, always a gentleman and a thorough scientist.

Very sorry to hear of Shane’s death.

Sincere sympathies to Shane's family. I too had the good fortune to work with Shane in those early days and occasionally since then. He was such a gentleman among the hydrogeological community and will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.

I was shocked to hear of Shane's passing. My deepest condolences to the Bennet family. He was extremely kind to me and ultimately inspired me to begin a career in geology for which I will always be truly grateful. A true gentleman who will be deeply missed

Sincerest sympathies to the Bennet family on the untimely death of Shane. Shane was a true gentleman that always had time for a chat, discussion and chuckle. He will be missed hugely.

I am so sorry to hear of the sudden death of Shane. I echo Teri's sentiments - he was a kind gentleman. I worked with him on my early career at Kevin Cullens. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

So sorry to hear of Shane's death. We first met in UCD where he was a leather clad motor bike riding student and criss-crossed again over the years as we both worked in different facets of geology. A true gentleman and enthusiast for his science.
Ar dheis de go raibh a h'anam dilis.

So sorry to hear of Shane's death. We first met in UCD where he was a leather clad motor bike riding student and criss-crossed again over the years as we both worked in different facets of geology. A true gentleman and enthusiast for his science.
Ar dheis de go raibh a h'anam dilis.

So sorry to hear of Shane's death. We first met in UCD where he was a leather clad motor bike riding student and criss-crossed again over the years as we both worked in different facets of geology. A true gentleman and enthusiast for his science.
Ar dheis De go raibh a h'anam dilis.

So sorry to hear of Shane's death. We first met in UCD where he was a leather clad motor bike riding student and criss-crossed again over the years as we both worked in different facets of geology. A true gentleman and enthusiast for his science.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.