William Bruce LYSTER

Dear Gillian

Our deepest sympathies.

Bruce worked unstintingly for the parish over the last 20 years, during that time he guided us through many important projects.

Bruce made an invaluable contribution to the efficient running of the Church. At Vestry meetings he was a good listener , he was always constructive in his approach. He was at all times sensitive to the points made by other members and was quick to see the humorous side of things.

At our last meeting Bruce presented the accounts for 2019/2020 which, true to form, were approved unanimously. As usual Bruce led an interesting and valuable discussion on future direction of the parish.

I speak for all my colleagues on the Select Vestry in saying that Bruce will be an enormous loss to us all and will be sorely missed.

Yours Sincerely
John Ryan
Secretary
Select Vestry

We are so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. He was great company, always positive, cheerful, fun loving and upbeat and a perfect gentleman - he will be greatly missed by his many golfing friends. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Very sorry to learn of Bruce's death.A modest gentleman whose good humoured presence will be sorely missed at our Room 13 ( Craig Gardner) dinners. Sincere sympathy to his wife & family.

Gillian & family,
So sorry to hear about Bruce’s tragic death. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Love from Valerie Grimes.

So sorry to hear of Bruce's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Our sincere sympathies to Gillian and all the family on Bruce's passing. We met Bruce in his capacity as chairman of the board of Edward Dillon and we remember him for his kindness and generosity. May he rest in peace .
John and Geraldine Fitzgerald

thank you Bruce for many many happy memories for nigh on 60 years. From our student days in room 13 at craig gardner and company, to going to Club Mediteranee in Corfou in 1963 and sleeping on the floor of my flat in Paris on your way home to more recent years as we enjoyed our annual lunch with our colleagues from Room 13.
You were a very special friend to me in more recent years . My heart goes out to you, Gillian, so sudden, so unexpected....be brave, be strong and may your Lord be a very special comforter to you at this time of mourning.

To Gillian and family, may we share in your grief at this sad time. Bruce's memory will linger long among the sailing community. His contribution is etched into the history of the RSGYC. He inspired us, as the generation that followed, in so many ways, not the least of which was how to enjoy a good glass of wine.

Gillian words cannot express the incalculable and untimely loss of Bruce - my heartfelt sympathy to you and the family, he will be fondly remembered by so many.

Dear Gillian my very sincere condolences to you and the boys and their families. Many memories, from Glenageary to Gaillac, of such a lovely man. Thinking of you.
Eileen

To Gillian and family, so sorry to hear of Bruce's death. He contributed much time and many talents to us in Kill O'The Grange Parish.

Dear Gillian,
We were saddened to hear of Bruce's untimely passing. May he rest in peace. We met Bruce through our mutual interest in classic cars and enjoyed his interesting and erudite company on a number of rallies and also our annual Christmas lunch.
It is a terrible shock for you and your family but no doubt you have many happy memories to help sustain you through this difficult time.
Best,
Barry and Jacqueline

Deepest sympathies to Bruce's family from all at the Irish Wheelchair Association. Bruce was a great friend and supporter of our organisation and a true gentleman. We are saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

Dear Gillian, my deepest sympathy to you and extended family at this very sad and difficult time.

Hi Duncan
So sorry to hear about your Dad's sudden death.
We are thinking of you and your family at this very hard time . Tim Weldon

My deepest sympathy Gillian to you and your extended family. I have such fond memories of Working with Bruce over many years in the sport we both love so much. In 1984 Bruce was given the onerous task acting as Chairman of The DBSC Committee organising its Centenary Regatta and he asked me to be his Assistant. We had such fun over almost 3 weeks in DunLaoghaire Town Hall which was the event hub. Rest in Peace Bruce as you go on your final journey. Carmel Winkelmann

We are sorry to hear of Bruce’s death. He was a gentleman whose company we enjoyed on our shared classic car trips. Our deepest sympathies to his family. Rest in peace Bruce.

My sincere condolences.

My most sincere and deepest sympathy to Gillian and family on the death of Bruce.

Dear Gillian & Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Bruce's tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. A true Gentleman of the highest order. We have fond memories of many a good day/night together at the RSGYC.

My sincere condolences to Bruce's sister, Gile, (ex-Diocesan) and to Gillian and the family for their very sad loss of a lovely and decent man. In sympathy, June Hoad (Gregory)

Gillian,your boys and family.
My sincerest sympathies, what a shock for all of you. I have fond memories- doing the DBSC Cadets racing on Sunday mornings for several years. A true gentleman your Bruce I'm remembering a George wine trip in 2013 wih a group of members good fun . Please accept my deepest condolences.
Anne-Marie MacGoris

I am writing on behalf of the school community to offer my sincere condolences following the sudden and expected death of Bruce. I should like to extend our deepest sympathies to members of the immediate and extended family as well as to his many friends and colleagues.

We recognize with pride and affection the fact that Bruce was a distinguished Old Boy of The High School which he attended between 1950-58 and acknowledge with gratitude his dedicated example in the role of joint President of The High School and Diocesan Past Pupils’ Union in 2000-01.

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.

Heartfelt condolences to Gillian and family on your sad loss. We knew Bruce as a lovely neighbor .
Brian and Nuala

Sincere sympathy to Gillian and all the family on their tragic loss.

Caoimhin Kenna. Room 13. (Craig Gardner and Co.)

Sincerest condolences - Bruce was a true gentleman - and was held in the highest regard by my Father Kevin O'Reilly (his former Partner in Craig Gardner/PWC to whom he made an enormous contribution) - Frank O'Reilly

My condolences to Gillian and family on the loss of Bruce. I have known Bruce for some 40 years, through work and sailing, and always valued his wisdom and pleasant manner.

Dear Gillian, deepest sympathies to you and to your extended family on the sad occasion of Bruce’s passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Out thoughts and prayers are with Duncan, Gillian and all the family.

Dearest Gillian: We are so very saddened with the news of the death of Bruce. Such a wonderful human being, so kind and caring. We will always remember our visit with both of you and your hospitality. May God Bless. Love and prayers Joan and Jamie

So sorry to hear this news. I was joint President of High School and Diocesan PPU along with Bruce. He was a true gentleman. Thinking of all the family.

To Gillian & all the Lyster family. Our deepest sympathy goes to you all. I was a fellow Director with Bruce on the Board of Sail Training Ireland and he will be sadly missed by us all on the Board. His wisdom and business acumen were invaluable to us. Always the gentleman and friend. God Bless you Bruce.

On behalf of the members of the Irish Cruising Club and personally may I express deepest condolences to all of Bruce’s family on his death. He was such a keen sailor and contributor to the sport and to our Club. He will be sorely missed.

Dear Gillian, How shocked and saddened we are to hear about the tragic death of dear Bruce. We have such happy memories of spending time with him on our classic car tours, especially in France. A true gentleman. To you and all your family we extend our deepest sympathy.

My sincere condolences on your tragic loss

My sincere condolences on your tragic loss

Deeply saddened to read of Bruce's Passing.
Friend for many years
Please accept sincere sympathy

We shocked to hear of Bruce’s tragic accident . Bruce a true gentleman,scholar and golfing friend in Rathfarnham & previously in Courtown where family in early days were a near neighbour in Chalet in Kilbegnet. Will be greatly missed.

Member of RG C a gentleman RIP

Gillian & family
Sincere sympathy.

So so sorry to hear from Robbie Grier of the tragic passing of Bruce. He was one of this world’s true gentlemen . Thinking of you Gillian and the boys.
Geoff &Ruth Bell

Sincere sympathy to all the Lyster family on the death of Bruce. I was on the High School PPU comittee with him and found him to be a lovely ma,n a true gentleman.

Very saddened to hear of the death of Bruce. A great guy. I always enjoyed his company on and off the golf course.
With deepest sympathy
Peter

Dear Gillian. Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Mark and Miriam.

I would like to express my most sincere sympathy to Gillian and the extended Lyster family on your tragic loss. Bruce was deeply involved in St Patrick's Parish here in Dalkey where he will be greatly missed. I pray that God will bring you comfort at this very sad time.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bruce's tragic death. Sending condolences from Worcester, UK. Andrea & Chris x

Hi Gillian .So sorry to hear of Bruce,s passing .I have known Bruce for years from rugby times in Old Wesley in the early 60s ,I was sitting beside him at the last lunch in Old W.a couple of weeks ago, Bruce was a real gentleman and will be sorely missedby you all my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Billy Given

So sorry to read this sad news Gillian. Deepest sympathies to you all. Susan (Chapple)

Gillian & family, really sorry to hear from Des Cody of Bruce’s tragic death. Knew Bruce very well through Old Wesley & Rathfarnham Golf Club, he’ll be sadly missed. Jack & family

I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's death; such a shock. Love and best wishes.

Deepest sympathies ...a lovely man ...he will be missed RIP

My sincere sympathy at this time of great loss

Gillian and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you on the very sad loss of Bruce. A valued friend for many years through business, social and sport. Always a gentlemen who will be greatly missed by all.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce , a true gent always a pleasure to meet with and play with .
sympathies to all the family

Rory

Deepest sympathy.

So sorry to hear about the loss of a great golf partner in such tragic circumstances. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Sincerest condolences to you on the tragic death of Bruce. I had the good fortune to play golf with Bruce on many occasions in Rathfarnham Golf Club. He was the gentlest of men and wonderful company. He will be sadly missed.

Deepest sympathy to Gillian and family on your sudden and dreadful lose. Bruce will be sorely missed.

Duncan & Family - so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. James & Serena Mulhall

I am so sorry to see this Gillian. I know I haven’t seen you for a while but I was always very fond of you both. Bruce was a lovely gentleman and his death will be a great loss to you and your family I am sure. Please know that I’m thinking of you. Rest in peace Bruce. Jane