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HANNON, (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Lisburn, Co. Antrim) January 9th, 2018 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown Rodger, dear father of Eoin, Niall, Ruairí and Clíodhna . Sadly missed by his loving family, Mary, sisters Doreen, Helen and Muriel, brother Mark, grandson Cían, daughter-in-law Karen, mother-in-law Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace
Resting at the family home on Friday (Jan 12th) from 6.00 o’clock to 8.00 o’clock. Removal to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip on Saturday (Jan 13th) morning for Requiem Mass at 10.30 o’clock followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”
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In my memories of Rodger what stands out is the warmth I always felt in his company. It seemed to come from his innate joy in living and he wrapped you in it and afterwards I felt the loss of it until the next time. I will always remember that and treasure it. Rodger was one of those rare people who really did make this a world a better place for his having been here and his passing is all the more sad for it. Rodger will not soon be forgotten.
I remember Roger well. He was a very kind and respectful man and had a great sense of humour. Somebody you could rely on. Full of Irish charm xx
My sincerest sympathies to all the family circle. Deeply saddened to hear off Rodger’s passing. Rodger was my line manager in the TSSA Irish office from 2001 until he retired. His leadership and negotiating skills as Irish Secretary were second to none and I learned many tricks from him over those years. He was a very hands on mentor, coach and friend to me during my employment in the Irish office, even after he retired. I have so many fond memories of him and whilst I am deeply saddened, his quirky sense of humour, his laughter and memories will always hold a special place. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Carla.
So sorry to hear that Rodger has passed. I knew Rodger from T.S.S.A. day’s in London during the early 70’s. Rodger introduced me to Irish folk music and loved to hear him sing and play in the band. He had an unforgettable cheeky smile I will never forget Thinking of his family at this time.
The man who always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his lips an Irish man through and through sliocht sábháilte ó anseo go seasmhacht ‘
SO SORRY MARY TO HER THIS SAD NEWS.TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Rodger, mo cara, May the sod of Ireland rest lightly on your shoulders. May you find a smooth road all the way Home. Slan.
I first met Roger in 1991 when I took up office with the TSSA in Dublin. Whilst our initial relationship was somewhat strained, by the time I was transferred to our London office in 1995 we were not just friends but true, true comrades. Roger put his disappointments about not being appointed Irish Secretary at that time behind him and set about ensuring that I had the benefit of his vast experience in ensuring that our members in Ireland did not suffer from my relative inexperience of Industrial Relations in Ireland in protecting their interests.
No-one was more delighted than I was when he was appointed as Irish Secretary of TSSA in 1995 (if memory serves right it was on his 50th birthday) and I was more than delighted to be asked to say a few words at his retirement function in Leixlip. We lost contact in recent years but Roger was never far from my thoughts and I will never, ever forget him.
Rest in Peace Comrade.
Gerry