Very Reverend Canon Kevin EARLEY

I am sad to hear that Canon Kevin has passed on. He was a larger than life figure and very much a people-person. I fondly remember my years teaching in Summerhill in the 90’s under his Principalship. He was sincere, supportive and so genuine. His speeches were legendary and what a wit he had. We could always count on words of wisdom and a considerable sprinkling of Latin! I am blessed to have known such a wonderful man who gave me my first break in my career. I am so glad that we kept in touch over the years and that I took the opportunity to thank Kevin personally for everything he did for me in those early days. To his family and many friends and to his brother priests, I offer my deepest sympathies on your great loss. God Bless you dear Kevin. I will miss our chats. May you enjoy eternal peace in your heavenly home.

Great memories of a kind, warm, generous man of mirth and class in Summerhill College 1960's.Sincere condolences to the Earley family and relatives.
John Feeney
Scramogue

We are very sorry about Kevin's death. He was a wonderful priest and his service to Summerhill College ,Sligo was exemplary. As a fellow student Páid was privileged to know Kevin very well and saw his kindness and huge expertise both as a fellow student and teacher. He will be sorely missed.

Deepest sympathy to his sister-in-law Gretta, nephew Kevin and extended family on the sad passing of Canon Kevin Earley.
He was a genuine caring priest, most helpful colleague and family friend. Fr. Kevin was an inspiration to the many students, during his time in Summerhill College, both as teacher and Principal. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis.

35 years since I have been a student in Summerhill College and I will never forget Father Earley. He thought me Business Organization and although I was an underachiever he always motivated me by telling me I had ‘brains to burn’ and would succeed with a little effort. You never gave up on me Father Earley and I thank you for that. You were a wonderful person and may you Rest In Peace my friend.

I a former pupil, was a great admirer of a great teacher, compassionate man, priest, but so much more than that. A man who understood teenagers, a man that didnt have to command respect, it was bestowed on him naturally and liberally. A huge loss to so many people but his memory will never be forgotten. A huge man in presence and in life, in character and in his devotion to education and guidance. There are some people that should be celebrated as national heros and Fr kevin is one of those. God bless you and grant you the love and peace of heaven that you so richly deserve.

Deepest sympathy to the Earley family on the death of Canon Kevin. Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to the family, relatives & many friends of Canon Earley. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Sincere sympathies to family and friends on the passing of Canon Kevin Early whom I served under when he was principal of Summerhill College Sligo.

Sincere sympathy to the Earley family on the passing of Canon Kevin. RIP

Deepest sympathy to Canon Earley's family, fellow clergy and Bishop Kevin on the loss of our much loved former parish priest. Denise Lowe Grange Sligo. (formerly Frenchpark, next door to the church!).

Remembered as a wonderful presence during my time at Summerhill College, R.I.P Fr Kevin Earley

I got to know and regard Canon Kevin highly when he came as Principal in St. Mary's College. He was a big man with a big heart and invariably a small car. He was a generous man and I remember especially the occasion of his Jubilee in Ballymoe and The Forest Park Hotel. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all who will miss his presence, laughter & fast memory

Sincere sympathy Gretta and Kevin on the death of Cannon Kevin May he rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to the Earley family on the passing of Canon Kevin. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gretta and Kevin on the sad passing of Canon Earley,I got to know Canon Earley nearly twenty years ago and found him to be a lovely sincere gentleman with a kind and caring nature.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy Gretta, Kevin and extended family on the death of Fr. Kevin. You are remembered in my prayer and will be in the coming days. I hope to be able to call in sometime when I go through Castlerea.
Sincere sympathy
Sr. Mae

My deep sympathy to Gretta, Kevin, relatives and friends on the death of Canon Kevin. I was shocked and saddened by the sad news of his death. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I have very happy memories of Canon Kevin. He was such a kind and caring person .Be assured of a special remembrance in my prayer and in the prayer of the community here.

My sincere sympathy to Gretta, Kevin and all the extended family on the death of Canon Kevin. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Be assured of a special remembrance in my prayer.

My sincere sympathy to Gretta, Kevin and all the extended family on the death of Canon Kevin. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Be assured of a special remembrance in my prayer.

Sincere sympathy to Early Family on the death of Father Kevin. May he Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy.

Deepest sympathies on the sad loss of canon Kevin earley may he rest in peace friends of Jo's & paddy castlera Oranmore galway

Deepest sympathy to Gretta and Kevin on the death of Canon Kevin RIP

Sympathy to Gretta,Kevin to his relatives and friends. A lovely man who was a good friend over many years. May he Rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Gretta, Kevin ,colleagues, and extended family of Canon Kevin. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathies to Gretta and Kevin on the death of Canon Kevin

Sincere condolences to the Earley family on the sad passing of Canon Kevin .
Fr Kevin was a lovely and so helpful colleague in Summerhill while being a real inspiration to all the students.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

Sincere Sympathy to Greta, Kevin, and the extended family of Canon Kevin. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gretta, Kevin and all relatives, friends and colleagues of Fr Kevin. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Gretta & Kevin. We have special memories of Canon Kevin in Frenchpark. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Greta and nephew Kevin on the passing of Canon Kevin. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace. God bless.

Leaba i measc na nAingeal go raibh agat a Athair Caoimhín.

Sincere sympathy to Gretta & Kevin on the passing of Fr Kevin. He was a gentleman, I have fond memories of him calling to our house to visit my father when he came home on holidays from the seminary. He also called to give my father his blessing after he was ordained. May he rest in peace.
Marie & Michael Kilcommons

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Earley Family on the death of Fr Kevin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John and Carol Kelly, Ballinagare

Sincere sympathy to the Earley family on the sad passing of Father Kevin. May he rest in peace.
Joe Cunningham and family, Ballinagare

Deeply saddened to hear the death of my old friend Kevin announced on Mid West radio.First met him in 1958 in Maynooth and found him the easiest and most pleasant of company always, a real gentleman in every sense.Good bye Kevin and rest among the saints.

Sincere sympathy to Greta and Kevin on the sad passing of Kevin. We were blessed to have experienced his kindness and thoughtfulness. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Greta And Kevin on the passing of Rev. Father Kevin RIP.

I offer my deepest sympathy to Kevin, Greta and the family on the death of Canon Kevin. R.I. P. Colm. Gannon

Sincere condolences to the family of Re. Canon Kevin on his sad passing.
Kevin was a giant of a man in more ways that one. I have nothing but pleasant memories of him as Principal of Summerhill College. He was loved and respected in equal measure .
May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace Fr Kevin and sympathy to your family and relatives and former colleagues. Always welcoming and witty on visits to Summerhill. A decent man.

Sincere sympathy to all Fr. Kevin's relations.
Farewell old friend. Rest in peace.

Condolences to the Early family on the passing of Fr Kevin RIP

Sincere sympathy to the Early family RIP Kevin

Sincere sympathy to the Earley family on Canon Kevin's death. A lovely pleasant man rip.

Sincere sympathy to Gretta and Kevin. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh sé.

One of the nicest teachers in my Summerhill days; taught me business studies and never felt the necessity to instill fear in his students or use the cane. Fr Earley was a real gentleman and a strong promoter of education. My sincere condolences to his family.

My deepest sympathy to the Earley family on the sad passing of Canon Kevin. I had the pleasure of working with Kevin in Summerhill College in the 80s.A witty and wise colleague with a hearty laugh and the students loved him. RIP

Sincere condolences toKevin, Greta and extended family on the demise of my old friend in Summerhill and Maynooth ——May Rev. Kevin rest in perfect peace. Having phoned him on 8th of June at Drumderig nursing home offering help, to which offer he replied “pray for me”. Gus G.

Sincere sympathy to Gretta and Kevin on the death of Canon Kevin. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Canon Kevin's Family Greta and Kevin. Canon Earley was a kind sincere.caring priest. May his gentle soul R.I.P

Sincere sympathy to Canon Kevin's Family Greta and Kevin. Canon Earley was a kind sincere.caring priest. May his gentle soul R.I.P

My Sincere Sympathy to the Family and Friends of the Very Reverend Canon Kevin Early. A true gentleman with a kind and caring nature who treated all of mankind with Dignity and Respect. May His Kind Soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathies to the Earley family, RIP Kevin

Sincere sympathy to the Early Family on the death of Canon Kevin also to Bishop Kevin , Priests Deacon s and fellow teachers .He was a
Very respected teacher in Summerhill College
Fergal Greg & Francis were privileged to have him as teacher .We often enjoyed the chat about his mother’s home place in Geevagh May he be home now in heaven
May he Rest In Peace

Deepest sympathies to the earley family on the passing of a great man and school mate may he rest in piece .Luke and bernie Griffin ballymoe

Sincere sympathy to nephew Kevin,sister in law Gretta,all the Earley family,Bishop Kevin Doran and fellow priests of the Diocese on the very sad passing of Canon Kevin.A wonderful man with a great big heart who brought laughter,joy and wisdom to all of us in Summerhill during his time with us.Left a lasting impression.To describe him as a legend would be an understatement.Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam uasal.