TIF (Christopher) ECCLES

Sincere sympathy to you Collette and all your family on the sad and passing of your beloved Tif. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Vanessa Nigel and family

My deep heart sympathies Colette and family. Such fond and inspirational memories of Tif’s treatise on the Grail, his masterclass in prostration, the song of his Chanter, and the brilliance of his smile. Thank you brother, fare well ✨

Great memories of Tif during our school years; mountaineering and generally getting in and out of trouble. So sorry to hear of his leaving us so early. He will be sorely missed.

Dear Vanya, Turlough and family. Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Tif. May your memories of him fill your lives with positivity and warmth. I remember him vividly on our college trip to Russia, inspiring small rebellions, breaking social boundaries and inviting human connection and insight that would have been lost without him. Sincere condolences, Fiona, Beatrice and Olmo xxx

So sad to hear of Tif's passing. Nothing but joyous memories of times spent in Brixton, in the north, and a great road trip to Ireland in the 80s: funny, warm and generous soul, may he rest in peace.

Colette, Sacha & all of the Noyes and Eccles family.

I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Tif. Thinking of you all at this time. May he rest in peace. Love from Sydney x

I remember Tiff well - what a great guy! He was the Manager of the Happy Farm while I lived in the Farmhouse . Such good energy every day. Deep condolences to his family & friends from Earleen in Victoria, BC Canada

Dear Colette, my heart goes out to you and the family on the death of Tif, such a kind and loving soul. He leaves behind so many fond memories, and I will always remember his bagpipe playing! May he pass to the light with ease and grace, and may you all feel held and supported in your grief. Sending love to you all.

My heart goes out to you Colette and all the family at this sad time of Tifs passing. His life was short but well lived and in time the memory of the man he was will bring its own consolation. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

To Colette, Vanya, Turlough and all Tif's family & loved ones, so very sorry for your loss. I knew Tif many moons ago through my sister, Lynn. I can still see him in a fox-fur hat with a huge smile in the Moscow snow in the late 1980s (from a photo we had in our home). I will always cherish my memories of my brief encounters with him: his big laugh, warmth & openness.

Such a sad loss and way too young, will always remember our youth in St Mawes !you live on in our heartsxx

We are so sad to learn of Tifs untimely death. When Vanya & Turlough were young we lived just around the corner, with our young brood, I’m not sure where we met but suddenly we were all friends, kids & parents sharing the highs & lows of those years of early parenting. Later Tif worked with us in The Mango Cafe & although we hadn’t seen Tif in many years, his friendship at that time, makes him part of the tapestry of our lives - and therein lies the wonder of life. You don’t need to stay connected to continue a thread - to feel such sadness at the loss of someone so dear from your past. For all of you who loved him presently, we send love ❤️

Tif brought joy and insight to the Happy Farm in Plum Village. I remember well his voice, and the love he felt for the earth and the farm. He continues on not only in France and his work there, but also in the new Happy Farm here at Deer Park in Southern California where I live now. Please know that he has affected the lives of thousands of people for the good.

I first met Tif in Scotland in 1978 at his sister Caroline’s wedding to my younger brother Barney. I was in my mid-twenties. He was a teenage kid. I remember he played bagpipes during the festivities. We did not cross paths again for decades.

When we met again, in 2023 in Maine on an overlapping visit with our siblings, both of us had aged considerably but HE had evolved profoundly. I couldn’t immediately place why, but I felt myself in the presence of someone of great spiritual attainment.

It was not in anything particular that he said, and one could see, and sense, that he was unwell and not entirely himself at the time. But there was an unmistakable joyfulness and (for lack of a better word) an element of CLAIRVOYANCE in his manner.

In hindsight I believe he was celebrating just being alive. Later I was able to piece together his recent medical history, and I know that he knew he was on borrowed time, each new day a “bright improbable sun.”

What a beautiful lesson in gratitude for all of us. Thank you, Tif. God rest.


Robin Baker Lambert

My sincere sympathy Colette, Aaron, Finna, Vanya, Luchia, Sacha, Turlough, Reuben and Hannah granddaughter Sienna,. on your intense and untimely loss of a beautiful soul Tif (Christopher) As life would have it I was working with Colette my esteemed colleague in Youthreach Tuamgrany. It was a blessing and a pleasure to work with Colette. This is where I first met Tif, a man, of Culture, intellectual. friendly, engaging and he had an amazing capability of making one feel comfortable and at ease in his presence. I was shocked to hear of his passing as he was doing well. Thought i would share some consoling verse. Wherever a beautiful person has been ,there is always a trail of beautiful memories, these memories are the treasures which keeps our departed loved ones alive. May the lovely and funny memories you all hold dear of Tif on life's journey be a source of consolation in the days ahead Suaimhneas siorai do

Dear Tif, I will miss you, and I'm sad to have never seen you again after our year shared together at Plum Village.

You were always so kind, sweet, and loving, you always filled my life with so much joy and happiness, through your smiles, joy, and humour.

So many shared moments of joy that I will cherish forever. Thank you for having been there for us.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

...You're the one who introduced me to the Irish Blessing, the sweet memory of you is present every time I read it.

Sending love to Turlough, Vanya, and all the family I have yet to meet.

Deepest sympathy to Colette and all the family on your very sad loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Tif enjoy his eternal reward.

My deepest condolences to Tif’s family.

I had the pleasure of working with him many moons ago at the Emerald Cultural Institute in Dublin, and he left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Tif was a truly lovely man — warm, generous, and endlessly kind. He had that rare ability to make people feel instantly at ease, and his gentle humour and wonderful storytelling could brighten any room.

I feel fortunate to have known him, even for a short time.

May he rest in peace.

Fare well my old friend, I heard of your passing today on a vital splendid Kerry day recalling your love of the wild and your amazing free spirit, you are the universe now Paddy

Condolences to Collette and all the family on the passing of TIF ,may he rest in peace.

Dear Colette and family,
My heartfelt condolences at the passing of dear Tiff. I feel my life has been enriched and blessed to know him, he counts among my heart friends and companions on the path since our time together on the Happy Farm at Plum Village. I am so grateful to have reconnected recently, sharing some music and memories of joyful and precious times together. Playing bodhran as he piped for the community is a fond memory that will stay with me. Sending much love and energy of peace in this time of his transition to that which follows this brief, beautiful, joyful and at times bitter-sweet life. Yours in sorrow and solace. Br. Tenzin

Sincere condolences to Colette and all the family on the passing of Tiff. May he rest in peace.

Dear Collete and your 8 children,

I was so very sorry to hear about Tif’s illness at our last Fettes get together and my heart goes out to you at such a tough time. He will be a big loss to you all. I remember Tif as such a fun, kind and empathic young man, with character, and always very dapper.

I have really enjoyed reading his words and poems, he was a very profound thinker. And he must have suffered a lot.

It was a very beautiful funeral and everyone spoke so well. Thank you for letting us watch from afar.

In the days ahead I will be thinking of you all and send you my very best wishes,

Fiona xx

So sorry for you and your family's loss. May Tif Rest In Peace. May he travel with lightness, love and joy.

Dear Colette deepest condolences to you and the family at this heartbreaking time 🙏💙

Here's to thoughts of Tif in his prime: strong, charismatic, mysterious. Of long summer days spent climbing in Dalkey and Glendalough, his friend reciting Paradise Lost at the top of climbs while we laboured upwards; cooling swims afterwards in the Upper Lough; pints of Guinness in the village pub. Here's to a fine man on his journey, finding peace, reaching home. May he rest in peace.

Dearest Tif, I have just learnt that you have joined the choir of angels that surround us. No doubt, you will be adding the sound of bagpipes to the everlasting chorus. You brought joy and laughter to my world and I will always remember your smile and your grace. May you rest in peace and rise in Glory. But if the while I think on thee, dear frien, all losses are restored and sorrows end dx 🙏

Sincere sympathy to you Collette and all your family on the sad and untimely passing of Tif. May he rest in peace.

Colette, my sincere condolences on Tif's passing. He really was an extraordinary man. I will miss him. Deepest sympathy to Vanya, Turlough and all the family. My thoughts are with you. with love, James

May the peace of Plum Village and the stability and love of Thay be with you all.

Dear Colette, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on Tiff's sad passing. It was an honour and privilege to have Tiff on our first Tour Guiding course here in the centre. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rest in peace Tiff.

Our sincere condolences on Tif s passing. May he rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to Collette and family.
Our thoughts are with you all.
May Tif rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Colette and all the family on the passing of your beloved husband. May he rest in peace.

Dearest Colette
I am so sorry for your loss
May he rest gently RIP
Tracey Doyle.

Sending my love and the love of our entire community in Plum Village to our dearest Brother Tif, to you Colette, to you Turlough and Vanya and all of your beautiful family we have not met.

Tif you are loved by so many of us. Your heart touched the hearts of so many of us here. Your kindness, patience, generosity, creativity and humour will be remembered by us with a smile on our faces.

Tif you will continue in all of us. Your kind words and actions will continue to ripple out into our world impacting all that connected with you.
We love you friend.
Mick and the Plum Village Community.

Dear Colette, Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear Tif. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

Sincere sympathy to Colette and family on the passing of TIF. May his gentle soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I’m terribly saddened to hear of Tifs passing. He was a lovely man who enriched the life of all who knew him. I will never forget his laughter, kindness and good humour. My deepest sympathy goes to you and to Vanya and Turlough. May he rest in peace.

A true friend and teacher during the year we spent together at the Plum Village Happy Farm. You inspired me to learn more about nature and to cherish it. Your poetry and skills will be missed 🙏🏻 Rest well.

Sincere sympathy to all of Tif’s family and friends. He was such a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Dearest Colette. We are so very sorry to hear of Tif's death. Our thoughts are with you and all the family.
With love
Ann and Martin

i just want to express my condolences on the sad passing of Christopher
He was a wonderful member of Limerick and Clare ETB family who participated with our first Regional Tour Guiding Course in Scariff a couple of years ago.
His contributions to the the course was invaluable .
My sincere condolences to his family
Kind regards
Máire Dempsey

Sincere sympathy to Colette and family on the sad passing of Tif. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Collette and family. RIP Tif

So very sorry to hear this sad news this morning. A true gentleman and scholar. He will be missed. Sending our love and sincere condolences

Sincere sympathy to Collette, family, and all who knew and loved Tiff on his passing.
Suaimhneas Sioraí dó.

Anne and James.Mountshannon

You will be missed, dear friend 🙏🏻

My deepest sympathy to the Eccles family on the passing of Christopher.
Unfortunately, owing to Dail Business, I will be unable to attend the removal or the funeral. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to you all. May he rest in peace x

Sincere Condolences to Colette and family on the passing of Tiff. May he rest in Peace

So sorry to learn of Christopher passing. Colette and family please accept my sincere sympathy. Fondest memories of his time in Leenane and in the choir. Rest in peace Christopher.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Deepest condolences, Colette and family. May Tiff journey well. Love to you all.

Colette it was so lovely to have met you recently. I am thinking of you and your dear family at this sad time. May Tif rest in peace.

Thinking of you Colette and sending condolences to all your family and friends. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My loyal and first customer at That's My Brew.

RIP Tiff you will be missed. Condolences to the family.

Deepest condolances too you Colette and your family on this great loss. Sending you Love at this sad time 🙏🙏🙏

I’m so sad to hear about your loss of such a wonderful man, my thoughts are with you all. ❤️

Our hearts go out to you all Colette and family. Tif was one of life’s good guys. I have such happy memories of our childhood friendship. He will be sorely missed. Sending our love and deepest condolences