Simon Lang

I was deeply saddened to learn of Simon’s passing. After losing touch for a while, I found myself on the TCD campus last week and immediately thought of paying Simon a visit in Early Printed Books. It was then I learned of his recent passing.

During my time at TCD in 2018/19, I often sought Simon out during my research, drawn to his affability and calming presence. I even introduced Simon to my mother when she came to visit Dublin. Simon thoughtfully facilitated a dream we both long held: to hold a Shakespearean First Folio. He took pictures for us and with us; he shared in our joy. I will always cherish the memories of our conversations and his kind spirit. My heartfelt condolences to Simon’s family and loved ones.

Many happy years of a transport hobby with dear Simon. I thought I was the only person interested in buses until a chance meeting in College Green one summer evening in 2001. Lost contact when I departed for the UK and on return his house in Rathcoole was demolished. A kind and gentle soul who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

Rest in Peace

Rest in peace Simon, thank you for your kindness.

Deepest sympathy to the Lang family on Simon's untimely passing, a true gentleman.

Heartfelt sympathy to Simon's family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his Trinity Library colleagues. It was a pleasure to know and work with him.

So sorry to hear of Simon's untimely death. Our sympathy to all the Lang family at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to David, Bronwyn and the Lang family on the passing of Simon. A good friend in the transport hobby for 25 years, and a gentleman who will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Sincere condolences to all of Simon's family, friends and colleagues. I have years of memories of talking to Simon in Early Printed Books and around Trinity campus, he was always interesting and interested - very sad to hear this news. RIP

My sincerest condolences to the Lang family on the passing of Simon. Always a pleasure to have a chat with him. A brave gentleman.

My sincerest condolences to Simon’s family and friends. Simon was a wonderful colleague who always had a warm smile and a greeting to share.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

So sorry to hear of your Loss Simon in Fairness to you you were a dictionary of information and could answer any questions about any bus type it was really amazing rest in peace and don't tell God Everything about the buses Seriously though it's going to be so different without you to chat with rest in eternal peace. Phil Bin lorries.

My sincere sympathies to all the Lang family. Simon was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all of Simon's family and friends on his passing. He was a wonderful person and colleague who will be missed every day. Simon, may you soundly rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Simon family and friends on his passing, Rest in peace Simon

My sincerest condolences to Simon’s family and all of his friends. Simon was always helpful, kind, and a cheerful presence around the Long Room and EPB Reading Room.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My deepest condolences to Bronwen, David, Simon's wider family, and vast circle of friends.

I was fortunate to have worked with Simon over the last six years, and only ever encountered kindness and good humour.

Simon was intelligent, curious, and always making new connections for and with different people. He managed his illness with incredible candour and bravery.

Simon, may you rest in peace.

Condolences to Simon's entire family. Simon was a true gentleman, and genuinely a kind human being.

Sincere condolences to David and Lisa on the passing of Simon sending our thoughts and prayers
Martina Ryan and Jack

My deepest sympathy to Simon’s family. May he rest in peace

Condolences to family and friends of Simon, fellow parishioner Church of Ireland Rathcoole RIP

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Simon we go back a long time a very good friend condolences to the family in our thoughts

Sad to hear of Simon's death. Condolences to his family. He was a friendly, good humoured and conscientious work colleague. Always so kind and helpful. May he Rest in Peace.

Sympathies to all of the Lang family David , Bronwyn ,Lisa and children .Simon was a gentleman and a lovely genuine person. He put up a brave battle against a long illness may he now rest in peace , thinking of you all at this difficult time Sandra, John, Lee, James

Our deepest condolences to the lang family of the loss of Simon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Simon and his family, may he rest in peace.(Moyle Park Class of 1990 fellow student)

Simon was a remarkable person with so much to offer in life, a font of knowledge not least about his many walks in Wales and the UK – I practically took notes. He managed his illness so bravely but it won’t define him. My condolences to David and Brownwen and the Lang family. May he rest in peace now.

Caoimhe Ní Lochlainn (Library colleague)

Simon was always cheerful, kind, and helpful when I saw him in EPB. My condolences to his family and colleagues.

R.I.P Simon. Sincere Condolence to David,Lisa and Family

Sincere sympathies to Simon's family and friends. Like many people I have wonderful memories of talking to him in Early Printed Books

Sincere condolences to Simon’s family. A true gentleman. He was such a dedicated member of the library and appreciated by so many academics and students. He was inspirational how he coped with his illness. Taken too soon Simon .

RIP my old classmate from St John's primary school. My deepest condolences to the Lang family on the loss of Simon who was a true gentleman.
From Andrew Eakin- Australia

Rip Simon. Condolence to your family &friends. A gentleman &very knowledge man on buses enyoyed our chats &day out at howth museum you will be missed by all of us in conyham rd past&present fb page rest in peace you fought a brave fight but was needed elsewhere go in peace my friend.

My deepest sympathy to Simon's family. He was a funny, genuine and kind soul. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all Simon's family. Simon was a wonderful colleague in the library always ready to go that extra mile. He was a genuine lovely person. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Simons family. He was a lovely person so friendly, kind and a mine of information. May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to D. Bronwen and David. At this sad time rest in peace Simon.

Blessings on your journey Simon and to your family and friends. Fond memories of a gentleman. You fought the brave fight with dignity.

Sorry to learn of Simon’s death. He was a gentleman and always very pleasant and helpful.

Our deepest sympathy to Davy Bronwen Dorothy and all the family on the sad passing of Simon ,a gentleman always smiling, RIP Simon

Gone but not forgotten comrade, a brave fight well fought in good humour

Saddened to learn of Simon Lang's death.
For so many years he was of the greatest assistance to me in using the Department of Early Printed Books, a researchers home from home, for my requests were not always straight forward.
Ever patient and ever diligent, he will be sorely missed by those who knew him in his professional capacity. Deepest sympathies to his family and colleagues.

My dear sympathy to Simon’s family. I was so sorry to hear the news of a kind and always smiling colleague in the Library.

Heartfelt sympathy to Simon’s family, friends and colleagues. A gentle and kind man.
Rest easy Simon

My deepest sympathies to the Lang family - Simon was always a kind & helpful presence on the Early Printed Books counter when I was first a student and then as a colleague.

He shall be hugely missed by all of us in the Library; may he rest in peace.

It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Simon. He was always so kind and helpful to anyone who crossed his path in the library, and he's sorely missed here. My sincere condolences to the Lang family on your loss.

So very sorry for your loss, I had many conversations with Simon, a kind
and gentle person and hope he is at peace now.

My dearest sympathy to Simon's family & friends. Always such a cheerful, genuine & kind work colleague over the years at the library. You will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Simon.

Our sincere condolences to the Lang family on Simon's passing,
May he Rest in Peace,

I am so terribly sorry to hear of Simon's passing. He was the most wonderful colleague and I looked forward to seeing him on trips up to Early Printed Books over many years. He was so incredibly kind and helpful to me and to the students. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.

Very sorry to hear of Simons untimely passing.
I knew him to always be an interesting and compassionate person.
His kindness will be missed in the world.
Condolences to Davy,Bronwen and Dorothy.

Our deepest condolences too David and Bronwen and your mother Dorothy and the extended Lang family on the very sad passing of the gentleman that was your brother Simon he was a lovely lovely man with never a cross word I always admired the dedication he had for his love of old transport vehicles there was nothing he didn't know about them he's left a lot of people with heavy hearts but the better of knowing him R.I.P Simon I hope you get the best bed in heaven pal 🚆🚂🛺🚌

So sorry to hear of Simon’s death. A lovely gentleman and colleague - genuine and committed to the Library and the readers.

He will be fondly remembered by many.

So sad to hear about the passing of Simon. I knew him from years ago through our interest in CIE buses. He was a gentle and nice guy. May he rest in peace and condolences to his family.

With deepest sympathy to Simons’s family and friends on his untimely passing. Always very helpful and courteous, may he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Lang family. Simon was so kind and helpful to me, I loved all our chats. Rest in peace my dear colleague 🙏❤️

My deepest sympathy to Dorothy & all the family .. May Simon Rest In peace ..

David & Bronwen,

I knew Simon through the library. He was a good friend to me. My sincere condolences to you both. May he R.I.P. with his family and friends who have gone before him.

Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his Trinity colleagues.

Sincerest condolences to Simon's loved ones. No matter how dull or dusty the book, or how anti-deluvian the reference, it was always located and handed over with a serene and friendly smile from Simon, the most genuine of gents.

Rest in peace, Simon.

You were such a kind, gentle soul and a great friend and colleague. I will miss our chats in the Early Printed Books reading room. You will be so missed by the TCD Library community. Deepest sympathy to your family.