John M. Broderick, Sr.

SeanRuad~

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His Favorite Quotations

We know the great ones by their deads. Rest in Peace.
Tom Keyes <keyestl@execpc.com>
Sheboygan Falls, WI US - Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 17:36:21 (EST)

Whoever answered my query to this wonderful site has done the originator extremely proud. Thanks for the help.
Sylvia White <sjwhite@shaw.ca>
Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Monday, February 16, 2004 at 17:39:01 (EST)

Thank you John for this wonderful site may yourest in peace
Kesa
Australia - Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 21:26:07 (EST)

This is a wonderful site, I have come across the mention of many towns and places which are meaningful to me such as Drumcar, Mountaintown, Ardee, Togher and more, these areas are where my Ancestors originated, and I have been searching them out. Seanruad did some wonderful work, and what a legacy he has left for the fortunate people who have come across his site. I feel priviledged. I refer to this site often. Thank you.
Margaret Cornick <margaret.eve@telus.net>
Surrey, B.C. Canada - Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 01:13:40 (EST)

I just discovered this incredible site and greatly appreciate this living legacy of Sean's. Sorry I didn't getinvolved in genealogy many years ago and meet Sean on line.
Jan <tipperarywoman@yahoo.com>
Boston, MA USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 15:31:33 (EST)

I did some of the work on this data for John and have since moved home and now have a different e-mail address, I had wondered why he never answered my last e-mail and presumed he was busy as usual. I was busy and time went by, now sadly, I know why he never answered my mail. My condolences, belated though they are, to John's family on their loss.
Colin Liddell <cogeli@tpg.com.au>
Brisbane, Qld Australia - Friday, January 23, 2004 at 04:04:01 (EST)

where would we family reseacher's be without the likes of Sean, God bless his soul,and his seemingly wonderfulfamily.Eternal thank's Sean.
Dorothy. <cyrus9@btopenworld.com>
England - Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 14:14:37 (EST)

Sean was totally responsible for identifying the little village where my grandfather was born. I had spent many frustrating months trying to do so. It is only now that I have learned that he has passed on when revisiting his website. However, I am grateful that I was able to thank him for his great assistance whilst he was still with us. Thank you again Sean. May you rest in eternal peace. Alan T.Halton
Alan T. Halton <godregraig@hotmail.com>
Orewa, Auckland, New Zealand - Friday, January 16, 2004 at 13:27:13 (EST)

John lives on through this web site. I have just discovered it in January 2004. May he live on forever.
Marie Lockyer <luckymarie@optusnet.com.au>
Blairgowrie, Vic Australia - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 23:29:58 (EST)

I can only agree with all that has been written God Bless you Sean Ruad
Michael Prichard <mrprichard@planet.nl>
Emmen, The Netherlands - Sunday, January 11, 2004 at 08:38:17 (EST)

Thank you, Sean Ruad, for your love of Ireland.
Carol Ring <ringtree@comcast.net>
Berkley, Mich. USA - Friday, January 09, 2004 at 22:08:13 (EST)

What a wonderful treasure this site turned out to be for my research. Few people leave behand a legacy that benefits the whole world. I know My Irish ancestors are smiling and sending thanks to Mr. Broderick, just as I am. I'm well on my way now. mnc
Marilyn Clausen <mclaus@trib.com>
Lander, WY U.S.A. - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 18:48:42 (EST)

just to say i accidently fell upon this websitebecause i was looking for a website on cork city where iam oroginally from.i am currently on holiday /living in new zealand and was really impressed and proud to hear about this mansean ruadh.so on that note i would appreciate if i could find out more about this man ,rip sean ruadh,and my condolences to yor family and friends slan go foil.
james mccarthy <refurbzone@hotmail.com>
cork, eire - Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 05:03:16 (EST)

I found the townland where my great, great grandfather owned property thanks to this site. Thank you, SeanRuad.
Diana Wynn McFarlane
Carlsbad, Carlsbad USA - Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 18:23:22 (EDT)

To the family of Sean Ruad my sympathy on the loss of John.What a wonderful treasure he was to have as a member of your family. He has left such a treasure of information for people researching their families. God's richest blessings on you all.
PEARL STIRLING <pstirling@tpg.com.au>
HAMILTON HILL, WESTERN AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA - Friday, October 24, 2003 at 06:52:42 (EDT)

What a wonderful gift Mr. Broderick left to us genealogical researchers. His database has been invaluable to me and I appreciate his generosity in sharing it.
Helen O'Connor <helen.oconnor@ireland.com>
Chatou, France - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 02:44:15 (EDT)

a wonderful place to find such interesting and useful information. thank goodness for john's commitment. lovely testament to his work
sarah foraud <sarah@foraud.fsnet.co.uk>
london, - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 08:09:27 (EDT)

requiescat in pace. thanks for your continuing help.
bob degnan <roibeard@comcast.net>
west chester, pa usa - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 22:57:52 (EDT)

thanks for the fine web page,bucko i would like to lift a drink to you in the sweet bye and bye.seamus
jim mehigan <jmehigan@netzero.com>
revere, mass. U.S.A. - Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 17:35:31 (EDT)

His work has helped people find their roots in this world as he has found his roots in the next. May his memory bring as many smiles to your faces as his passing brought sadness to your hearts. God bless.
Jim Gill
West Grove, Pa USA - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 16:43:57 (EDT)

So nice that this site is being maintained in memory of SeanRuad. Wish I had found it earlier and could thank him.
Shirley A. Smith <smith_shirley_ross@juno.com>
FL U.S.A. - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 15:10:46 (EDT)

I am always touched by the love people show to others whom they have never met just to be a kind good person. Obviously, this gentleman was. May God bless.
Dot Denning Gudger <ddg5@mindspring.com>
Cullman, AL USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 12:31:18 (EDT)

I just found more information on my grandfather, thanks to Mr. Broderick. What a wonderful thing he did.
Nancy McCart <nmccart@knology.net>
Charleston, SC USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 21:18:28 (EDT)

This site was obviously a labor of love and is a wonderful memorial. It must make his family and friends proud to know that so many people not only get the benefit of his work, but also a glimpse of the man himself. Godspeed.
Deb Goecker <dag4music@yahoo.com>
Terre Haute, IN U.S.A. - Monday, August 11, 2003 at 19:25:26 (EDT)

I was a classmate of your dads' at DHS. We chatted often when the planning of a reunion was upon us. Last one, the 45th (1998), your dad donated bottles of wine for the tables, with special labels, honoring the event. I told him, during one of our chats about stamps, that I was a Gone with the Wind, addict. The next correspondence arrived with a GWTW, colorful envelope and stamp. He sure knew how to win brownie points! John was always a favorite classmate, I remember telling him, that this ensured permanent status in the good book with me. Our 45th renunion will be a little sadder without the redhead. I was so sorry to discover John is no longer with us, but I also know he didn't feel well and was unhappy with the condition his body was in with the progression of the diabetes. My condolances to you all, he will be remembered by myself and others, as he was when we were all young and healthy.
Nancylee Doyle Campbell <nancylee@verizon.net>
Whitman, Ma - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 23:00:37 (EDT)

Thanks for all the wonderful things he has done for others!
Jim Kilcoyne <Jkil425@aol.com>
Scituate, MA USA - Friday, June 27, 2003 at 19:16:09 (EDT)

Thank you for the work, thank you for caring, thank you for sharing. So many of us have benefitted from your thoughtful generosity, which keeps on giving. Lois
Lois Courtney <ldcourtne@aol.com>
Chevy Chase, MD USA - Thursday, June 05, 2003 at 15:11:09 (EDT)

No matter what the othersw may do, you always paddled your canoe. God Bless yer John. may the sun shine always upon your back and a fair wind in your face. You will be missed. Pat
patrick joseph daly <patjdaly@hotmail.com>
london, UK - Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 12:22:17 (EDT)

From what I have seen on this site from others that came before I am saddened that I did not find it before. I've been trying for years to learn more of my ancestry and to learn Gaelic. Now I find a site that might help, but the one behind it is gone. I wish that I had found it earlier. Murphy is a rather large surname and no site has been able to provide any help in narrowing it to one of the major four clans for me. I regret that SeanRuad has passed. He will be missed by those who's lives he has affected and even those, like me, that had no chance to know him. ~Erin Go Brah Sean Ruad. Rath Dé ort!~
Mark Murphy <Americansonoferin@yahoo.com>
Moundville, Al United States - Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 13:13:45 (EDT)

My deepest sympathies to John's family. The information I have gained from the site is unbelievable. Without all John's work, I would never have found any ancestors. Trips to Ireland and cemetries would have cost the earth and taken many years. Thank you John may God bless you and your fammily always. DIanne x
Dianne <dynamite.uk@btinternet.com>
London, England - Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 15:11:59 (EDT)

QUITE A SITE TO BE VISITED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. FROM OTHER ENTRIES IN YOUR GUESTBOOK I REALIZE THAT I HAVE MISSED MUCH NOT DISCOVERING IT BEFORE.
Romano Capovilla <rcpaquin88@virgilio.it>
Aviano, NE Italy - Monday, April 21, 2003 at 02:09:47 (EDT)

Many thanks to John for this wonderful website, and I offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Rhonda Newberry <newberry@alphalink.com.au>
Vic. Australia - Friday, April 18, 2003 at 00:39:15 (EDT)

Found this quite by accident -- can't wait to investigate more deeply. Sending thanks and condolences.
Susan P. Stephens <sjps1964@hotmail.com>
Savannah, GA USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 15:13:10 (EDT)

"I'm beginning to feel a lot more like I did when I got here than I do now." What a pleasent trip you've taken, for us all!
D.J. O'Sullivan <djos2@earthlink.net>
Novato, CA U.S.A. - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 16:09:02 (EDT)

Just today I found Sean's web site. Through his dedicated work, he will make my research in Ireland much easier. I've learned allot today and I'm sure that he will be sadly missed by friends, family and his internet users. My Condolences to his family.
Teresa Hamilton <hamilton@wic.net>
Montrose, CO USA - Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 17:52:42 (EDT)

A treasure of a site. I have told many people about it. A great memorial.
Rob <robertdoragh@hotmail.com>
Liverpool, UK - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 23:46:22 (EST)

I just discovered this site and was surprised by the data I found, as I was unable to find this information on any other site. My condolences go out to his family.
Pat Belterman <rjbpjb@mhcable.com>
Hudson, NY USA - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 07:36:26 (EST)

I've just discovered Sean's marvelous townland site. I tried a half dozen Cork townlands, and got only one match. That made me understand the enormity of the spelling problem, and with Sean's partial-key search I found every townland I searched for. With Sean's death we lost a treasure, but he left us one. I've written a book, the Irish genealogy of a Wyoming town: More than 600 Irish settled in Casper, Wyoming. The second edition will be out soon. I've added a link to Sean's wonderful resource to the book and to my web site that supports it, www dot GeoCities dot com slash Anrai_McWard Thanks, Sean!
Harry Arundel Ward <Hearaoi at yahoo dot com>
Glen Ellyn, IL USA - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 02:21:14 (EST)

our deepest condolances for your loss.HE MUST HAVE BEEN A VERY PASSIONATE MAN TO HAVE CARED SO MUCH ABOUT IRELAND AND THE PEOPLE TRYING TO FIND THEIR PAST.THANK YOU. DANIELLE
DANIELLE SCAROLA <ONEHOT63LEMANS@MSN.COM>
JERSEY CITY, NJ USA - Friday, March 28, 2003 at 22:03:42 (EST)

Grateful appreciationfor his service, which goes back to onlu 2-1/2 years ago, when I believe he was still alive. He has founded a marvellous service, which fortiunately for us will continue on.
Donald S. Patterson <dpatter98@cox.net>
Santa Barbara, CA USA - Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 18:54:38 (EST)

Thank you SeanRuad from a new researcher who has stumbled upon your site. Many blessings to you and all of your ancestors, who with mine, lay in the homeland I have never seen.
Andrea Leonardi <nafurahi@zoominternet.net>
Poland, OH USA - Thursday, March 06, 2003 at 07:18:12 (EST)

I am sorry to say I never knew Mr.Broderick, but sure sympathise with his family. I am from N.I. my father's name was Joe and his brother was John. regards, Cathy Broderick p.s. his other brother Ruari was very keen on celtic studies and the name places of Ireland
Catherine Broderick <cmalahide@aol.com>
mountain view, ca 94041 - Sunday, March 02, 2003 at 23:33:37 (EST)

his info has helped me heeps in lookin at me ancestrige not many people do stuff 4 free these days & i thank ,im for it thanks mate
derek <dedbike@hotmail.com>
sa australia - Friday, February 28, 2003 at 06:36:26 (EST)

Today is the day I found John's amazing Web site. At a general level it is excellent example of the massive amount of volunteer work that goes into making family and local history such a satisfying hobby. At the individual level, this site stands out and reflects how visionary, perceptive and sensitive John must have been. Doing research in Ireland from North America is difficult enough because of the length of human settlement there, the language, and the loss of so much information in the 1922 fire in Dublin. Without this site non-Irish researchers could thrash around for months and years without progressing. Thanks to John and people like him we can focus on a townland much more quickly. I hope he got rewards on earth; he will definitely get them in heaven. And thanks to those who are maintaining the site and carrying on his legacy. You Irish are wonderful people.
Emery Fanjoy <emery.fanjoy@dal.ca>
Halifax, NS Canada - Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 22:00:46 (EST)

"May God hold you in the Palm of his hand."
catherine Beveridge <Catherine_Beveridge@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, vic. Australia - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 08:15:47 (EST)

our deepest condolances for your loss.
jonathan broderick <jonbrod@hotmail.com>
grays, sx england - Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 08:08:06 (EST)

Dear Broderick Family, I would like to extend my condolences to your family on the death of John. His website was invaluable to me in my research of my Irish ancestors(Hungervilles/Egans/Horans)
Sheillagh Dare <irishkitten7@aol.com>
albany, ny USA - Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 12:10:09 (EST)

Even after death he is providing help to those of us who use his page. By remembering him he continues to live.
Joan Carson <Chrkcrs@coox.net>
Warner Robins, Ga USA - Monday, February 10, 2003 at 15:15:56 (EST)

my first visitto this page, having just learned about it thru the irish family history forum. i cannot explain the honor and priviledge i feel to be among such a great group, expressing their condolences to this wonderful person.may GOD bless him, his family and all of you. jack murphy, johnp5146@msn.com
john p murphy <johnp5146@msn.com>
centereach, ny suffolk - Saturday, February 08, 2003 at 20:54:23 (EST)

I found this resource just today and was saddened to learn of the passing of SEAN RUAD. I know as I research I will remember him and say a short prayer.
Roberta Kelly <angusf402@aol.com>
Warwick, RI USA - Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 08:41:59 (EST)

My condolences to John's family.
Margaret Fisher <ulstermaid@hotmail.com>
England - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 04:07:21 (EST)

Sean was a true friend to the Irish researcher, may he Rest in Peace. I had the opportunity, many years ago,to make a very small contribution of time to Seans wonderful project, doing data entry. Fortunately, he and a lot of other people made a much larger contribution, my thanks to them all.
William Patrick Gately <gatelywp@cybermesa.com>
Alamogordo, NM USA - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 11:15:16 (EST)

From the Parish of Shanock to the Jewish Shanock in the USA. You have shown we are but one people.
Gertrude <Westietv@aol.com>
SV, NY USA - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 20:23:59 (EST)

Thank for for maintaining these pages, they have been a great help to my family research. It is an honor that you keep them available.
Kathi Travis <kathi136@hotmail.com>
Sharon Springs, NY USA - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 11:27:15 (EST)

Our sympothy is with you and your family. He sounded like a true Irishman. I am glad they are keeping up the pages.
Mary Veronica Sherry Stroud <jdjailer@netzero.net>
Waxahachie, TX Ellis - Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 12:45:36 (EST)

From Zambia, the first destination you can think of in Africa, share the groan of sympath with John's family. The only thing to cling on is "THE RESURRECTION HOPE" when we will meet our dead loved ones.
Ngosa <nkaloto@yahoo.com>
Lusaka, Zambia - Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 18:25:54 (EST)

I was with regret to hear the passing of Jean Ruad. We have worked with great pleasure together and very likely with many other volunteers on the IreAtlas Project. Sean was always there with a solution. Rest in Peace Sean. Your friend Wim
Wim Rademaker <d.w.rademaker@xtra.co.nz>
Taupo, New Zealand - Thursday, December 05, 2002 at 22:40:16 (EST)

This database is a massive achievement and a wonderful legacy for someone to leave to the rest of the world. Thank you Seanruad!
John Kilbride <jpkilbride100@hotmail.com>
Bolton, Lancs, UK - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 05:31:38 (EST)

I visited Sean's site again today. Reviewing more information I have learned. I hope his family is still dropping in to read the emails......for I am so pleased that people are still leaving special thoughts. Brodericks...one of the surnames on my hubby's side. I have yet to dig deep enough to find where in Eire. But I keep trying........ because John made this site, my work continues. Bless him for while he rests in peace he has the rest of us still digging,,,,,,,,which was his ambition. :)
Carolyn Kilcourse <ckilcourse@attbi.com>
No Andover, MA USA - Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 17:03:35 (EST)

Iam sure God loves you Sean;your hand reached out to all
Jack Kelly <applejack@applejackorchards.com>
Rockford, Mn. U.S.A. - Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 15:37:11 (EST)

I don’t know if it’s my stage in life or a trace of the Irish soil in my system? I have only found this site today and as I am reading the pages I feel that I have missed something special by not knowing “john”. I am so deeply moved and I feel that it’s time for me to visit home again. To pickup the vibes and think about returning permanently to the auld sod. God Bless. jim
Jim Carroll <aus_irl@yahoo.com>
Caloundra, qld australia - Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 20:42:21 (EST)

CONDOLENCES . This database has enabled me to plan a trip of a lifetime for a close family friend- A PERSON DISABLED FROM BIRHT WHO CANNOT TRAVEL EASLIY - with whom I AM COMING TO Roscommon in 2003 SO THAT HE can see the dream of his lifetime - the place his granddad was born . hIS DAD HAD DIED WHEN HE WAS AN INFANT BUT HE STILL HAS FOND MEMORIES OF THE GRANDAD FROM ROSCOMMON. This board shows the amazing generosity of the wonderful volunteer people of ROSCOMMON AND Leitrim !!!!!! forever in your debt .JOE
Joe LYONS <quincyjoe@attbi.com>
quincy , MA usa - Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 20:00:20 (EST)

My heartfelt thanks to John and my sympathies to his family. One who gave so very much of himself must surely have a treasured place in heaven.
Taylor Hayes <thayes@king5.com>
Brier, wa USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 17:30:42 (EST)

R.I.P
Joe Culhane <joedive2002@yahoo.com>
monroe, ny 10950 - Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 15:42:21 (EST)

Sean will sorely be missed, however, he has left a wonderful legacy behind with wonderful children and the work that he inspired in genealogy. He helped the Ryan Clan specifically by putting us in touch with a programmer who could help us create our own database of Ryans and this has helped innumerable families! Thanks Sean!!
J. Terry Ryan, President - Ryan Clan Association - US <terry@thetrakker.com>
Tallahassee, FL USA - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 09:22:14 (EDT)

I have only just become aware of this site through the archives, my gg.grandparents came from Mayo and Sligo and I am very sorry that I did not find this site sooner. The work that he began will carry on but he was the first to start it. Many people I know will have benefited from this site and for future generations of Irish descent.
Joan Pickup <JOANCLAUDIACAT@aol.com>
Haslingden, Lancs UK - Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 20:08:32 (EDT)

His family has lost him,but he helped many others find lost families.He has my heartfelt thanks.
Tony Heathcote <jaitch@melbpc.org.au>
Melbourne, Victoria Australia - Sunday, October 20, 2002 at 23:48:56 (EDT)

Will be sadly missed Liam's Irish Traditional Music www.sligo-man.com
Liam Kennedy <liam@sligo-man.com>
Derby, Derbyshire UK - Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 16:37:45 (EDT)

The townland database was one of the first of its kind and demonstrates how much one person can do for many others.
Tom McFarland <t_m@unl.edu>
Omaha, NE USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 09:53:13 (EDT)

A monumental work! It has been more help in my Irish research than any other internet site. Thank You, Sean Ruad.
David Nugent <chefdaco@pacbell.net>
San Francisco, CA United States - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 13:52:25 (EDT)

In Memory of John A Butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam. And for a brief moment...it's glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky to have see it. May you find eternal peace with God in Heaven.
Marigrace Gallagher <GALLCHOBHAIR@aol.com>
Allentown, Pa USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 20:49:02 (EDT)

Thanks for a great work. I've used it already to locate the Townlands where my great great grandparents came from and hopefully from there will be able to research further information on them.God rest your soul hopefully in Ireland.
John Doyle <Crockadoyle@sympatico.ca>
Ingleside, Ont Canada - Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 09:32:22 (EDT)

I too lost my father recently. It was important for me to locate his roots in Ireland. It was through this fine work of your loved one that I was able to do so Thank you. You are in my prayers.
Bruce Bryan <Bryangang@AOL.Com>
Manlius, Ny USA - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 09:12:19 (EDT)

John helped many people may he now rest in peace. My sincere condolences to John's family.
Dawn Farrer <farrerd@nbnet.nb.ca>
Moncton, N.B. Canada - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 22:37:58 (EDT)

What a shame that such a wonderful helper to us novice genealogists should pass away. May he rest in peace!
Barbara Brown <enjoysmiln@aol.com>
Valentines, Va USA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 22:36:58 (EDT)

An invaluable link for those who don't know where anywhere is in Ireland - including us Irish!
Boyd Gray <boydgray26@hotmail.com>
Lifford, Ire Donegal - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 14:35:09 (EDT)

The good pass from us too quickly. May you rest in peace. I have used this often and referred it even more. A recent jaunt home and new information brought me back to this d/b to find of Sean's loss. His legacy will always live. Thank You Sir!
Dan Murphy <W1DMM @ ARRL.NET>
Durham, CT USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 14:32:47 (EDT)

Having designed databases myself I am appreciative of this simple, effective piece of work. It is very helpful to an American descendent of four Irish grandparents to quickly find the places from which my forefathers originated. Thank you.
Thomas L. McCullough (McCullagh) <mtmkcd826@cs.com>
Grapevine, TX USA - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 21:08:54 (EDT)

A clever and logical work - can smell the fuschia and hear the curlew call. Slan
Brian Agnew <agnewvet@senet.com.au>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 08:27:26 (EDT)

The mind of the man who worked on this site must have been a complex thing. Such good work lives forever. My condolences to Sean Ruad's family, A first time visiter,
Barb <b.mullen1@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 07:06:32 (EDT)

God go with you and thank you! What a wonderful sense of humor :)
Kathleen O'Donnell Grone <kgrone@yahoo.com>
Wayne, NE U.S.A. - Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 12:57:08 (EDT)

God bless you all. My thoughts are with you
Ann-Marie <amelliott007@optushome.com.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 14:48:05 (EDT)

I pulled down a copy of the 1901 Cesus with my grandfather and his family listed right there clear as the day. That was a year ago. I just got the time to come back and find definitions for "Barony" etc. when I noticed the death of Sean posted here. I never knew the man but felt, inside, the great loss to those of us who know not what we do but do it anyway with the tremendous help of Sean. No doubt the Lord has him working on the books in heaven!!
Mary Goveia <marygove@hotmail.com>
White Plains, NY USA - Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 17:44:09 (EDT)

Despite the fact that I come to this site most days, it is only just now that I've reaslised that SeadRuad had passed away. Only last week I referred three other people to this site. What a wonderful legacy - keeping it open for genealogy addicts as myself. Thank you to the family, and my sincere sympathy. Di Randell x{:-)
Di Randell <dirandell@optusnet.com.au>
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 02:38:31 (EDT)

What a wonderful memorial to a man and his passion. Please know that your site is a living testimony to a life well spent and that his work continues to give even after his passing. May the days from his loss be filled with every happier memories. Sincerely, Mike
Mike Donovan <MikeBldr@aol.com>
Boulder, CO USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 12:13:45 (EDT)

It's not the holding of knowledge that matters,but to those that pass it on,that is the crowning glory of any man.May he rest in peace knowing that the crown sits well with him.
tonyfbutler <@eircom.net>
baile atha cliath, ei roi - Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 11:48:03 (EDT)

As a dutch guy living in between two country's with no roots this database filled the empty spot understanding the history of the place i live in Ireland.
B. van Donselaar <b.v.donselaar@chello.nl>
Lelystad, Netherlands - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 03:21:22 (EDT)

I lost my Father on July 31, 2002. A good thing came of this...looking for my Irish roots, a venture started by my Father and now carried on by the son.
Brian Anderson <andersonthree@aol.com>
Shelton, WA USA - Thursday, August 08, 2002 at 23:16:59 (EDT)

My own father died August 7,2001, born 1917 Athlone Ireland, without the work done by Seans good work, I would not have the legacy of knowing my roots, and handing it down to my grandchildren. There is nothing more valuable you can leave your love ones. I am sure the fine work will be kept up. Prays to the family
Celia Bennett <cben914575@aol.com>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Thursday, August 08, 2002 at 01:34:46 (EDT)

The info I received has been very helpful. The work he did must have been phenomenal. What a gift he has left all of us.
Mary Crimmins <MaryWit@msn.com>
Midlothian, Va USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 13:25:10 (EDT)

Thanks for all your work, deeply appreciated, ar deis lamh de go raibh a ainm deilis. Your friend T.O'F
Tom O'Flaherty <tjoflaherty@hotmail.com>
Cork, Ireland - Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 15:50:18 (EDT)

I am very sorry to learn of John's passing. I knew him for a brief time several years ago with the exchange of some emails. It seems we lived at opposite ends of the same Dorchester street, Milton Avenue, when growing up. He has left a great legacy. I wish now that I had gotten to know him better. He will be in my prayers. My deepest condolences to his family.
Jack Murphy <jjmurphy@earthlink.net>
Rome, ME USA - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 09:19:28 (EDT)

Today I was doing the census of 1901 for Clonakilty in Cork in Bishopsgate Dublin in the National Archives. We were looking up Michael Collins...the Michael Collins and the first thought I had was of John researching the same books that I was doing right at that present time. I never met the man in person but over the years he became like one of the family. I cannot put into words what I feel about this gentle giant. Rest in peace John, you will always be there for us.You will be waiting for us to sign in with your genealogy guest book when we go to meet our maker. God Bless.
Dorothy and Patrick Drayton-Byrne <patrick@pdb23.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 16:53:02 (EDT)

Thak you Sean it is a great site
Richard S Leary <rsleary@cdepot.net>
Ione, CA USA - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 19:35:18 (EDT)

Great site, sorry for his passing. Marian
Marian H <mirsmars@hotmail.com>
County Mayo, Ireland - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 07:56:13 (EDT)

What a wonderful legacy he has left us all. God bless.
Wanda G. <wmg@irishnation.com>
MA U.S.A. - Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 14:09:28 (EDT)

I was referred to John's site by Ed Finn. John's site had pertinent info. and I thank John for his dedicated effort in an obvious work of love.
Pat Farrand <pfarrand@sherbtel.net>
Big Lake , MN USA - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 17:52:32 (EDT)

onya matey
Ned Kelly <nedkelly@hotmail.com>
Geelong, Australia - Friday, July 05, 2002 at 10:39:04 (EDT)

I have been blessed to use John's work in my work as cataloger of Irish records at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It was a wonderful time-saving tool to find localities. I used to dream of such an index to Irish localities. May his monumental work live on forever as a memorial to him. Countless researchers will bless his name!
Georganne Wilkinson <glgw58@earthlink.net>
Salt Lake City, UT USA - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 13:06:30 (EDT)

I am deeply touched by the sentiments expressed in this guestbook for such a wonderful, loving and giving person. I'm sure his family must find great comfort in knowing the love and admiration that everyone had for Sean. Since I have three Irish grandparents, it is my dream to go to Ireland and hopefully to be able to walk where they walked. If I can master this site, I hope to find information on my great-great-great grandfather. I have found all my family except for my g-g-g-grandfather who came direct from Ireland to Newfoundland, Canada. Because of Sean, I know that I will have my dream fulfilled. My love and best wishes to his family.
Diane Marie Griffiths (Heffernan) <griffithsdm@rogers.com>
Ottawa, Canada - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 13:22:10 (EDT)

God Bless and Thank you Sean
Laraine Dillon <larmax@ozemail.com.au>
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 23:03:46 (EDT)

The road has risen to take him The wind need no longer blow his back, The sun is forever warm on his face, The rain no longer falls on his fields, But God holds him securely in the palm of His hand, Where we shall surely meet again. Godspeed John. You gave direction and hope to others when they were stumped. We deeply appreciate your work and the help you gave us all. Rest Sean Ruad!
amie <hismsg@cros.net>
Port Clinton, OH USA - Monday, June 17, 2002 at 21:50:58 (EDT)

actually stumbled on this site looking to e-mail brian aka ken sweeney loved the quotes but am sure i heard them out the corner of my eye
alan towler <alan.towler@power.alstom.com>
lincoln, lincs - Friday, June 14, 2002 at 14:43:43 (EDT)

The essential site with a simple search facility that, I suspect, has opened many a door to long lost relatives in Ireland. Grateful thanks to a clever logical man who passed away much too early - must've slipped on the ice!
Mary Galway <galway@ireland.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 19:15:22 (EDT)

I only started researching my Irish Ancestors, this is my first visit to this site. I am sorry about the loss of such a fine person and dedicated researcher. My condolences to the family.
Dorothy Snuggs <ddotjohn@cyberback.com>
Mayflower, AR USA - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 22:38:03 (EDT)

Like many others, my first visit here. God bless you John, sympathies & good wishes to John's family.
Carolyn <carolync@cyberwizards.com.au>
South Johnstone , Qld Australia - Monday, June 10, 2002 at 07:34:08 (EDT)

I recently received a copy of my great-grandfather's naturalization petition. It listed his home in Ireland as the town of Straw. Nowhere did I find any information except this site. I now know my great-grandparents both came from County Derry. Thank you Sean Ruad for helping me find them. May you rest in peace.
karen brown <brown1147@yahoo.com>
md usa - Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 17:07:30 (EDT)

May 31 would have been John's birthday. It's the second birthday he's been gone. He has left 5 wonderful children, many grandchildren. We (his family) thank all of you for the kind thoughts. Our 86 year old mother is still alive and well. "Live every day as if it were your last, its a great dress rehersal for the day that it is!
Elizabeth Broderick Boggis <gbboggis@aol.com>
Springfield, ma 01104 - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 16:52:48 (EDT)

as this is my first visit to the site i can only say thank you for making this site and i am sorry your gone
cynthia kaley guyette <cindytermite@aol.com>
portsmouth, nh usa - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 06:30:44 (EDT)

my first visit to Sean's site - sorry to learn that he is not physically with us now. i can only imagine how his family missed him while he concentrated his time & effort in building the web site, but more so now. God bless his effort, may his family prosper.
reg bonney <jbonney1@bigpond.net.au>
ingleburn, nsw australia - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 14:32:10 (EDT)

It is so inspiring to read these tributes and see the extent to which this fine man is honoured by the community. His work is certainly an enduring monument, all the more especially in the way it evokes the very best of human sentiments in those who pass by. We should all be so fortunate as to be remembered in this way.
Donnacha <denis.grant@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, Canada - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 13:43:11 (EDT)

This is the first time i used the site. It has been a great help to me; and I thank and honor Sean for having provided it for the rest of us.
phil collins <pcgrahop@aol.com>
hinsdale, ma usa - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 14:20:55 (EDT)

I just wish to add my name and give thanks and praise for the work of this truly wonderful gentleman. May you Rest in Peace, dear John.
Patricia Gray <patgray@idx.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Ausralia - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 06:10:02 (EDT)

My condolences to Sean's family. Sean was most helpful to me in my research, although I suspect I provoked him with my countless and involved questions! He passed away on my birthday. I believe his spirit lives on and is now on another wonderful journey. I will celebrate his rebirth and say a prayer for his family and friends. Cyndy
Cyndy Naylor <pcnaylor@sympatico>
Guelph, Ontario Canada - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 21:39:30 (EDT)

Rest in peace SeanRuad. And peace be to your family.
Francis Patrick Condron <fpcondron@ykc.com>
Edna, TX U.S.A. - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:06:37 (EDT)

I have just "discovered" the site, and appreciate the deep thought and much hard work that has gone into it. I had never contacted John, but to me the site is a fitting memorial to someone who must have been a wonderful person. Condelences to the family, from the grandson of Ada Blanche Ryan HOLBRY, born Ventry, Dingle, 24 Sep 1879.
Patrick R. L. Dunbar <dunbar@one-name.org>
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire Wales - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 04:00:23 (EDT)

"And as she saw the gull disappear into the clouds she knew for the first time, that just because you can't see it, does not mean to say it's gone" Nothing is over, ever.
Peter Kiley <peterkiley@intekom.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 13:32:58 (EDT)

THis is my first visit this site. I am grateful for all of his work. Sincerely, Carrie Hogue
Carrie Hogue <cchoguefam@earthlink.net>
Cathedral City, CA USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 13:53:31 (EDT)

I wish I knew him.
Hlaw <hlaw#@acsalaska.net>
Anchorage, AK USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 13:15:30 (EDT)

I'm sorry to say that I knew neither of John Broderick nor Sean Ruad before today. But I programmed a continuously displaying message on a desk clock a few weeks ago, something I learned about 40 years ago when I was a teenager and have amused myself with ever since. It reads, 'I feel more like I do now than I did when I got here'. Appreciation for that kind of silly humor obviously is common in Broderick blood. God Bless.
Joseph Michael Broderick <joe.broderick@fritz.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 21:12:47 (EDT)

Please-- allow yourselves the luxury of grief. It seems strange to say the truth, that life can never ever be the same again, but it is true. Grief is a process, Allow yourself the luxury to work through it. Our prayers are for you.
Charles Woods <chawoods@att.net>
Beaver, PA USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 18:50:45 (EDT)

My deepest sympath.
Edward Sullivan <sully@bnin.net>
New Paris, IN USA - Friday, April 26, 2002 at 13:06:38 (EDT)

Oh what a pity! Only the Good die so young! But John, while you are up there in Heaven, hobnobing with your friends, could you find out where my gggf, William Walsh, was born? But on second thought don’t bother, considering the times then, I doubt if he can be found up there.
Joe Walsh <josephum@earthlink.net>
Cohasset, MA USA - Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 00:50:19 (EDT)

My deepest sympathy to all the members of John's family. So many of us benefited by the work he did on our behalf. He will certainly be missed. A treasure of a man.
Patricia Meyers <patriciameyers1305@msn.com>
DeKalb, IL USA - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 22:41:31 (EDT)

A wonderful sight Thankyou. My sincere condolences to John's Family
Lorraine Anderton <lorrande@xtra.co.nz>
New Zealand - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 05:21:44 (EDT)

Deep condolances and prayers are with the family of this obviously great man.
Sandra McDevitt <smcdevitt2001@yahoo.com>
Siloam Springs,, Ark U.S.A. - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 22:48:30 (EDT)

It is hard to believe that it has been a whole year that John has left us. His incredible Irish legacy a gift to all people researching their Irish ancestry continues on - Irish Townlands Database (IreAtlas). What a wonderful gift John has left to us all. His family is remembered in my prayers. We all miss John's wit and presence among us. Go raibh maith agat John (SeanRaud) for your wonderful gift to Irish genealogy. Beannacht de leat Sean. Beannachtai, Mairead
Margaret (Mairead) Kristich <conaught2@charter.net>
Watsonville, CA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 13:29:29 (EDT)

if only i could have spoken with this IRISH man, i'm sure it would have made me more Irish than i am. may God be happier listening to him There.
pat bogan <maggie10@betsievalley.net>
honor, mi america - Monday, April 15, 2002 at 14:45:51 (EDT)

I only recently discovered this site, but I appreciate the work that went into it and the great help it has bee/will be to Irish Researchers, especially those of us who need a lot of help picking our way through Irish geography! Thank-you. We come and go, but the land remains.
Jane Ward <wward@remc11.k12.mi.us>
Three Oaks, MI USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 22:55:07 (EDT)

His good work is his memorial. A great man.
John Rooney
Belfast , Ireland - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 16:33:20 (EDT)

On this, the first anniversary of his death, we remember Seán Ruadh for his kindness, his energy and his wonderful zest for life. Our thoughts go to his family on this sad occasion. Eoin
Eoin C. Bairéad <ebairead@indigo.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 06:51:12 (EDT)

John May your soul and all the souls of the departed Rest in Peace.
Joseph Michael Igo <igo4@juno.com>
Vestal, NY USA - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 22:48:41 (EST)

It's been almost a year since my brother,Seanruad passed away. The family has healed and now we are speaking of him with great humor. He had many great sayings, and that wonderful dry humor. He loved trivia and "all things Irish". Thanks for all the kind words. I'm printing them and giving them all to our Mother to read. To all, God bless, to Sean, give us a smile! Betti Broderick Boggis
Elizabeth Broderick Boggis <gbboggis@aol.com>
Springfield, m 01104 - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 14:17:48 (EST)

...just discovered this site and sad to learn of his passing...am sure he knows it's still giving out valuable information...i found the townland in county down that my g-g-grandmother also said was a "parish"...and well it may have been, but no longer...many thanks to john's family...guess we're all a little part of that now...
eileen peterson <ep@crm-s.com>
washington, dc usa - Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 20:26:57 (EST)

My deepest regrets for your loss. Jean
Jean A. Cooke <jeancooke@yahoo.com>
Petaluma, CA USA - Friday, March 29, 2002 at 19:54:35 (EST)

I used his site a couple of years ago, and not understanding the irish town situation, I emailed SeanRuad~ and found him most helpful. From the other side of the world his explanations clarified some history for me. Vale and thankyou
Margaret Burgess <margaretjb@dingoblue.net.au>
Toowoomba, Qld Australia - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 06:49:52 (EST)

I've recently found out that ancestors came from County, Down Ireland. I wanted to know more about that county & it's towns. I felt so lucky to find this web site. Upon reading further I saw that the man who put all this wonderful information on-line had passed away. I am deeply saddened by this, and I want to extend my sincerest sympathies to his family.
Paula Thomas <miccothomas@yahoo.com>
Micco, FL USA - Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 17:01:53 (EST)

Obviously, I haven't needed to use the webite for a while. I was saddened to hear of John's passing. His site, and an email exchange, were pivotal in tracing several of my six Munster lines. The work is invaluable to those of us struggling with this research from outside of Ireland. You should be pround of him. May he rest in peace.
Phil McCarthy <philmc@globe.net.nz>
Wellington, New Zealand - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 16:34:32 (EST)

Farewell John .You left your mark and will be missed...A temporal adjustment for the greater good and what will become of your efforts and work.
A. Gallagher <agalla6766@aol.com>
Hawley , PA USA - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 10:34:52 (EST)

I was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of Mr. Broderick. His online data base is a valuable research tool for anyone doing Irish research. I'm grateful that his online data base will be continued as a tribute to his work.
Barbara Zalesny <bzales@aol.com>
Broomfield, CO USA - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 17:35:58 (EST)

I offer my sincere condolences on your loss. This web site is a valuable legacy to all who love Ireland.
Tim Luby <ttluby@cs.com>
Charleston, WV USA - Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 08:26:05 (EST)

From a fellow Fourth Degree Knight and genealogist, God Bless and God Speed.
Andy Airriess <aairriess@earthlink.net>
West Jordan, UT USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 19:47:34 (EST)

God bless John and his family.
Don Duggan Beaudoin <dbeau78255@cs.com>
Redding, CA USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 18:54:45 (EST)

God bless!
geraghty <irishlg2000@yahoo.com>
ny, ny usa - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 13:00:30 (EST)

Ditto. to all that has been written above.
A. Caldwell <Acaldwell@hotmail>
Halifax, canada - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 12:25:42 (EST)

I have spoken on the phone and exchanged e-mails with John more than a few times. John always had something encouraging to share with those of us who were doing the typing of the database from hardcopy. I think all who research involving Ireland eventually know his name, as I am still introducing new people to this page, with a smile to myself as I credit "SeanRuad". May God Bless
Ron Cushman <rcushman at attglobal.net>
Pickering, ON CANADA - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 22:38:54 (EST)

I found out where my ancestors came from just three days before we were to leave for Ireland. I entered the information that I had but still felt troubled by the location and the different name places. I email John and he emailed back and told me to call him the next day. He must have felt my desparation. He got out his 19th century maps and pin-pointed the exact spot where I needed to go. We even stayed in a 200 year old house that was on his map. He was patient and warm and I felt like he had all the time in the world for me and my problems. John even gave me the names of the nearest churches and the priests that would be there. I went to Ireland 2 days later, with a direct knowledge of where I supposed to go and who I was supposed to meet. John also gave me a lesson on parishes and the difference between civil and church, which had been my biggest stumbling block. I will never forget him. Without his help who knows where I would have ended up in Ireland! The saying goes, "If I can't go to heaven, at least let me end up in Ireland". Maybe because of John's graciousness and generousity he was given a choice.
Pattee Fenn <pfenn@digisys.net>
Bigfork, MT USA - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 15:23:55 (EST)

Many, many thanks to you Sean Ruad! We spoke but once and there was an instant knowledge of family! Thank you for enlightening me on my family heritage and sending me on a quest that has lead me to more and more family ties that I never knew existed. To your family I give my most gracious condolences. A friend and member of the Family Whelton of County Cork Ireland. Patrick Bohinski
Patrick A. Bohinski <Pat_Boh@prodigy.net>
Saginaw, MI USA - Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 12:24:00 (EST)

The Irish sure did get around.
Kathrine & Myles McDonough <myles@gte.net>
Broken Arrow, Ok U. S. A. - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 18:42:49 (EST)

My sincere condolences to John's family and friends. I always enjoyed the phone conversations we had on occasion, about all sorts of things and was especially grateful to John for his generousity and spirit of sharing. May he rest in peace.
Barry Masterson <barry@paradigm.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Friday, February 15, 2002 at 06:38:42 (EST)

Thank you so much for this site. It is a show of much love, and I offer my prayers and hopes to the family.
MISHA BOXELL <mb44@earthlink.net>
logansport, IN USA - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 14:52:50 (EST)

hi! greatings from Norway
maria jakobsen <mia51@popit.no>
lofoten, Norway - Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 04:24:25 (EST)

This is my first time on this site and I think I have missed a lot for not knowing John. My sincere condolences to his family
Sheila Crumly Clewlow <crumlyclewlow@hotmail.com>
Bancroft, Ontario, Canada - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 11:57:36 (EST)

I only had the pleasure of speaking with John once, but he made quite an impression. In my capacity as a reference librarian in a genealogical collection in Northern Virginia, I sent an email to his website. I did not provide my phone number, yet within the hour, John located the number for my library and called with an answer to my question, along with many other helpful suggestions. Said he'd much rather talk than fool with email -- and he was delightful to talk with. His research will benefit us for years to come. Thanks John!
Tish Como <pcomo@pwcgov.org>
Manassas, VA Prince William - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 10:23:17 (EST)

I last looked at this post in 1999...I'm saddened by John's passing, but grateful I kept his work. It refreshed my goals for Cavan research. Thanks John.
Diane Wagner <diwag@attbi.com>
Vancouver, WA USA - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 14:53:13 (EST)

You wouldn't believe the trouble I had finding the townships in Ireland where my ancestory came from. Thanks to John M. Broderick's site, made my research so much easier. Rest in peace John.
Patrick Johnston <pat@qonline.com.au>
Ballarat, Vic Australia - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 06:05:00 (EST)

JOHN,MAY GOD BLESS THEE AND KEEP THEE,THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GREAT SIGHT,I RESPECT ALL THE WORK YOU DID TO MAKE SUCH A WONDERFUL SIGHT. FROM THE MCELROYS
RHONDA MCELROY <rmmpepsi@YAHOO.COM>
WASILLA, AK USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 18:35:07 (EST)

Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, England My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Yvonne Fearnley <yvonne.fearnley@BTopenworld>
- Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 10:05:16 (EST)

I looked at this site in 2001 in hopes of locating the townland of a family that I am researching..my efforts were rewarded with the work done here...I found what I was looking for. I have come back to this site again in 2002. Very thankful for the work submitted. My condolences to the family.
Lavon Brown <Lavon712@aol.com>
Jacksonville, Al USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 23:06:22 (EST)

SINCE FINDING THIS SITE, I HAVE RECEIVED A BETTER EDUCATION THEN I DID WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. I AM DEEPLY APPRECIATIVE OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS SITE.
Deborah King <Kcruella9@aol.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, January 28, 2002 at 01:25:00 (EST)

From a appreciative Genealogical searcher from Western Australia. R.I.P
Michael Hughes <seaforce@highway1.com.au>
Wattleup, WA Western Australia - Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 19:22:23 (EST)

The loss of a caring thoughtful person is always sad, this man has bought such a lot of pleasure, may the site live on in his memory.
Lauris Owens <lowens@techno.net.au>
- Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 17:06:45 (EST)

Thank you so much for retaining this site. It has been invaluable to me in tracking down some of my long sought after connections.
Sharon Oddie Brown <sebrown@uniserve.com>
Roberts Creek, BC Canada - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 11:24:48 (EST)

just found this site hoping it will help me in my search of my ggrandfather john windle county limerick born abt 1810=13
paddy windle <paddyw@telusplanet.net>
red deer, ab canada - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 00:23:54 (EST)

After taking a break from researching my family trees, I come back here to Sean's website to forge even furthur. BUT, for those of you who are getting frustrated keep searching. In June, my hubby, two children (23 and 27) and I went to Ireland. i took with me information for our 'roots'. Sean was with us, because I him I found my g-g-g-g grandparents farm in Co Donegal, Parish of Killarghtee, Meenagoland Townlands. With help of other websites, I found where it was and how to get there. We met an Irish 'gentleman' on the road. We told him what we were looking for. He began a 20 min lecture on the land, the families and the history of the area. THEN he told me: "Wee lass, you go back down the road past the phone box. Take the left, go on a bit, the road will divide. Pay no mind to the left, stay to the right. About 2 kms ahead will be where your family lived. There is nothing much there now. Two 'ruins' and two modern families. It is where you are looking for." We did as he said. The phone 'box' was a phone booth in the middle of nowhere. i knew it would be all farm land and no town nearby. I have pictures not only physical but mental. I went 'home' that day. My son embraced me when I filled up. I NEVER thought when I started my research I would stand next to 'my familie's ruins'. All of this happened because of Sean and his family's continued support of his hard work. Words cannot truly express my gratitude. But the tears, the smiles and pictures can. Bless you Sean!
Carolyn Kilcourse <ckilcourse@mediaone.net>
No Andover, MA USA - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 19:37:44 (EST)

I have just found this site, and may i say: Thank you to SeanRaud and his family. SeanRaud's work has made my life easier.I'm trying to trace my grandmother's family history, and I'm now a little bit further on in my quest.
Carrie Anne Reynolds <carrie.reynolds@ntlworld.com>
england - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 16:06:33 (EST)

Just Found this site new years day, how appropriate and found what I have been looking for, for three years. Indebted to your spirit, keep pointing May G
May Gilchrist <emaygee@btopenworld.com>
Stirling, Scotland - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 18:00:33 (EST)

Whilst I never knew John and have just found this site, I can see that he did a great deal of work that has (and still does) benifit others. That bespeaks a man of kind and thoughtful spirit. I am sure he is greatly missed by both friends and family and offer my depest sympathy in their loss. Perhaps it is some comfort to know how his memorial in this web site brings something of his nature to others?
Dave N Astell <dave@arbersearch.fsnet.co.uk>
Orpington, Kent England - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 12:26:59 (EST)

What a wonderful memorial to a good man. Do not be sad ,he is not lost - Just researching further on ahead. Au Revoir SeanRaud
Kayjay <kidodace@austarnet.com.au>
Townsville, QLD Australia - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 23:17:10 (EST)

I have used the site a great many times for the purposes of locating the parish or barony in which a particular townland was located. My day-to-day work is Archaeology, and I found the site invaluable. I am deeply indebted to a man I never met, but whose tireless efforts produced such an amazing free research tool for the masses. Mr. Broderick sir, I salute you. Thanks a million!!
Stuart Elder <hais@eircom.net>
Dungarvan, WD Ireland - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 07:31:46 (EST)

It is not often that I find one who is highly thought by so many. From the comments that i see here, he is a man that i wished i had known. I just found this site today 14 Dec 2001 and find it most interesting. I am researching my gg-grandfather (Cornelius Chancey)who came from Ireland but where i do not know.He landed in Galveston, Tx. sometime in the late 1800 but the Storm that destroyed Galveston, also destroyed all records. I do enjoy the work of this great man. Oscar Chancey. Chancey@lcc.net
Oscar Chancey <chancey@lcc.net>
Nacogdoches, , Texas U.S.A. - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 22:33:48 (EST)

Hope this page lives on to show the good work.
V ANSFORD <v_ansford@hotmail.com>
New Zealand - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 04:08:41 (EST)

John was and still is my best source for research into the family histories of my Irish Ancestors. John, as long as you are remembered, you are never fogotten.
Donald Duggan Beaudoin <dbeau78255@cs.com>
Redding, CA USA - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 15:00:34 (EST)

His contribution has helped many people in their searches for long lost ancestors when only a strange sounding area was known.
Paul <pearcesmith@amserve.net>
Limavady, Londonderry N.Ireland - Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 09:08:36 (EST)

I am one of the many who are very grateful for this wonderful aid to Irish research. I have used it many many times.
Lawrence Hugh Boyd <lboyd2@quest.net>
Tempe, AZ USA - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 17:14:37 (EST)

May God bless you always. I was searching for my ancestor Cornelia Little when coming to this site. Wanted to say God Bless you while I'm here and Thanks for the access to this wonderful ancestry website and information.
Diana <GoFar1000@aol.com>
- Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 18:50:04 (EST)

Here it is Nov 2001, some 7 months since the passing of SeanRaud and I have only just found this site, a fabulous legacy that will live on to someone who was very very special to so many people, thank you SeanRaud we will all be in your debt for your wonderful work.
Jeff Holmes <jeffholmes55@hotmail.com>
Coffs Harbour, NSW Australia - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 16:32:34 (EST)

My deepest sympathies and condolances to the Broderick. It is amazing to me that it was while looking at Joe McGovern's work I came across this information. I am a resident of Dorchester and have been for most of my life and it is heartwarming to know that a graduate of Dorchester High School was a man who's worked touch people around the world.
Karen McGovern <karen.mcgovern@umb.edu>
Dorchester, MA 02124 - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 11:57:58 (EST)

GOD'S SPEED MY FRIEND... I'LL SEE YOU IN THE NEXT LIFE !!
Scott P. Raymond <badasspolarbear@hotmail.com>
syracuse, n.y. onondaga - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 02:34:45 (EST)

I express my deepest sympathy to the family of John Broderick. His database has always been of great assistance to me. Especially now as I am no longer in Ireland. He will be remembered for his fine work and his dedication to research. The site is a fitting memorial of a true Genealogist.
E. Mulhall <mulhalle@hotmail.com>
Calgary, Ab Canada - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 14:36:09 (EDT)

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.I wish I had known you. I received more information on my ancestor's birthplace from you then I have any place else in the last two years. Ireland seems to be a very hard nut to crack. Rest well John, many people miss you.
Alyce Cousins Clifford <alycecliff@loa.com>
Bridgton, Me United States - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 16:00:37 (EDT)

Oct.22, 2001 I just found this site and realized I missed knowing a truly generous man. I'm am sure he is missed by his family. He died too young. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us searching for our Irish roots.
Catherine <CLPopell>
Los Altos Hills, CA USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:15:07 (EDT)

It's 22 Oct & I've only just found this site and a quick glance tells me I'll return. The sheer complexity let alone volume of work involved reflects the measure of the man and his commitment to people. May his path be well lit. I'm grateful he came. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Lynda Chalmers <blotweed@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 09:26:50 (EDT)

I wish I had, had the time to know John. I just found his site the other night and got an answer which I hope leads us to our ancestors whom we have been tracing forever it seems. We only recent found our gggg grandfather's death record of July 1st 1779 in Islandanoon. Nothing could be found, then someone gave me the Gaelic Inchnanoon that they thought might be right. We wanted to know where to find it and John's sight here gave a detailed location. We hope this in turn will lead to other answers. So...thank you John for helping to find our John Kittson. I pray your family will not bury your history stacks with you as my family would do with mine. :) If they are a loving family I hope that brings a chuckle to lighten their day. Thank you for sharing John with the computer genealogy searchers of the world! Roxanne Woodruff
Roxanne Woodruff <silkyspot@aol.com>
Portland, OR USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 13:59:33 (EDT)

Having only just found this wonderful web site, I would like to extend to the family condolences in their loss. But also thanks for having the kind of person in their family who would devote himself to something that others will find so very valuable. MaryMc
Mary McCorkell <MaryMc@ihug.co.nz>
Whangaparaoa, New Zealand - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 16:44:20 (EDT)

Researching my Patrick Sexton and Patrick Cronin forbears from Limerick and my husband's Patrick Butler and Mary Ann Gaffney ancestors from Wicklow, I have just found Mr. Broderick's wonderful Irish townlands web page only to see with regret that I cannot thank him directly for providing it. The site is an excellent memorial to him and I send condolences to his family on the loss of a member so obviously loved and respected.
Patricia Maynard Butler <pbutler257@aol.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 14:10:44 (EDT)

John "Seanruad" Broderick has performed an enormous service for all who are interested in Irish history and genealogy. I've not only used his data base on many occasions, but have referred others to it as well. Thank you John, from all the McGoverns of Cavan (www.mcgovernsofcavan.com).
Joe McGovern <joemcgovern@sprintmail.com>
Rockville, MD USA - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 09:26:51 (EDT)

My prayers go to the family. I am so sorry to learn that someone with such dedication is no longer here, but I am sure he will still be helping from his new "home" through those he loved. Blessings
Dixie Lee English <dixiee@ix.netcom.com>
Arcadia, CA 91007 - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 00:05:14 (EDT)

Sean provided not for just his family, but for us all. He cared; he shared. What a legacy he left: a model of man's contribution to mankind. Like so many others, I am thankful for his timeless efforts; now with his work done, may he rest in peace. Sending thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Donna C. Millerick Blanas <GDBlanas@Prodigy.net>
Modesto, California U.S.A. - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 23:04:48 (EDT)

I am shocked to read of his passing. He and I "connected" right from the start of our first E-mails. Like myself, he was a sincere detective - finding a clue - and holding on till sucess. He was so interested in "our mystery", that he finally asked me to stand by the phone to await his call. I'm sure we must have talked a good 45 min.'s to an hour. He mentioned how he had "retired" at an early age, and humorously said how he felt he might now be "under his wife's feet. "Obviously, he will be sorely missed -- as also to a great many people's genealogy. My condolences to the family. Could someone tell me more about what happened?
Jim P. Lynard <valleydip@aol.com>
St. Peter, MN USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 20:09:37 (EDT)

My prayers go out to the family at this trying time; and my sincere thanks to Mr. Broderick for the distinguished work he leaves as his memorial. God Bless.
Francis O'Donnell McDermott <cboardusa@aol.com>
Oak Park, IL USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 17:29:53 (EDT)

Well,haveing searched through vast amounts of info', I came upon this site, and the info' I was looking for was retrieved in a matter of minites, along with other relative info', I cant say how pleased I was,and I was deeply sadened when, at the bottom of the page,I read that the man behind this had gone,I'm so sorry,it is not very often,these days,you come across such good work,HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED,please pass my condolances on to his Family, andmy gratitude for his efforts. Many many thanks..
Oliver Patrick Brooks <olly.brooks@btinternet.com>
Stokenchurch.BUCKS.., UK - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 23:38:23 (EDT)

What a great service you did for the IRISH throughout the world, John. Je me souvien.
Don Duggan Beaudoin <dbeau78255@cs.com>
Redding, CA USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 14:24:07 (EDT)

A "thank You To You John, For being Someone who Cared For others". Hugh Patrick McCourt
Hugh Patrick McCourt <hueymac@albany.net>
Albany, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 22:26:01 (EDT)

A wonderful memorial that will serve others and always keep his memory fresh in the hearts of the visitors to the website who honor him.
Patrick M. McEnroe <fiveoaks17@juno.com>
DeSoto, TX USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 20:10:20 (EDT)

Sean gave me accurate directions to find Ballyduff Townland near Ballylanders, County Limerick. I am an adopted person and this information allowed me to visit Ireland to trace my birth mothers family. Unfortunately I have not yet traced my mother I have traced her siblings. I am eternally grateful to Sean. Heaven is a better place, R.I.P.
Clive Bidmead <clive_bidmead@compuserve.com>
Redditch, England, UK - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:18:22 (EDT)

Spent many a happy hour checking files,may your soul rest in peace.
Thomas O'REILLY <saoirse1972@yahoo.co.uk>
England - Friday, September 14, 2001 at 09:28:58 (EDT)

John created a wonderful site and has helped thousands of people. Thank you for all the great information. R.I.P. John, and may God be with your family in their time of need.
Patricia <patwadman@ns.sympatico.ca>
Dartmouth, NS Canada - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 21:37:36 (EDT)

Your father's IreAtlas was a great help to me when I first started my family research in Mayo. I still use it frequently. Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly <jimkell@att.net>
Monroe Twp., NJ USA - Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 18:39:22 (EDT)

Although I had never met him in person, I had corresponded with him many times as a Founding Member of PTN. He will bse missed by many of us that knew him there. God Bless his family at this trying time in their lives. Glenrose Englerth
Glenrose B. Englerth <glenroseb@earethlink.net>
Ft, Worth, TX. USA - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 15:49:29 (EDT)

It was some time ago that I posted a message looking for the McSHANE and HEATLEY families. Sean responded quickly with a response to look in the NORTH for the McShane family. This past summer I visited the granddaughter of Catherine McShane b.1869- d.1951 in CO DOWN. Sean, I shall forever look for the HEATLEY tie and sincerely wish to thank you for adding your insight to the green which was shielded by the orange for 130 years. Rest in peace. You have been a tremendous help to those in need of their ancestoral footprints. God Bless you Sean [John].
William Seely <WASeely@aol.com>
Union, NJ USA - Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 05:32:24 (EDT)

To Sean's family -- I left a condolence note here back several months ago at the time of this fine gentleman's death. I find now that some of his family resides in Eugene, OR, where I was born (1938) and grew up. My sister and I recently visited the old house in downtown Eugene where we lived for 15 years and walked around the block where we roller-skated and rode our bicycles. Mom's old rosebushes were still there in the front yard, and when I bit into a "stolen" grape from the arbor in the backyard where we used to play a flood of childhood memories came pouring over me - the homemade swings in the back yard, playing marbles with the kids on the block, walking to get a huge 10-cent bag of popcorn before going to the movies every Saturday, trading two comic books for one at the Magazine Exchange. I recalled listening to the sounds of walnuts falling from the trees onto the sidewalk at night, going to the old Frances Willard School and my sister having to dash out when it caught on fire and burned to the ground, being married at the Quaker Church there near Acorn Park where my in-laws built all the homes in the area. I worked at the old Eugene Library downtown right out of high schol. My girlfriend who I went to school for 12 years still owns Dotson's Photo Shop. When I heard the chimes of the First Christian Church half a block away it was music to my ears and I broke into tears. They don't have any of those dainty little daisies that lie flat in the grass here in Spokane, I don't believe. When I was a little girl each Christmas they would have the Nativity on the grounds of the church there in Eugene, complete with real sheep! And I loved being just a short drive from the Oregon coast. I hope "Sean" and his family have gotten their feet wet many times in the beautiful Pacific Ocean! Love to all of Mr. Broderick's family, he played an important role in learning about, thus honoring, our loved ones who have gone before.
Jean Rice <jeanrice@cet.com>
Spokane, WA USA - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 09:34:15 (EDT)

There are too few people today who light a candle for others and too many that don't even care to try that my heart goes out to one who did light a candle for us that are doing genealogy on our Irish ancestors. Thank you John and may your family find peace knowing where you no doubt are. Mary
Mary Carson <maray@xtn.net>
Greeneville, TN USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 02:25:59 (EDT)

Condolences and prayers from Orchard Park.
Betty Ring <Almondring12@webtv.net>
Orchard Park, NY USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 21:09:45 (EDT)

So many kind comments have been made by so many. What may I say that has not been said. My sincere sorrow. May the angels of love be with the family and friends.
Preston McGlothren <silverfox0082000@yahoo.com>
Pensacola, Fl USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 19:57:25 (EDT)

What can one say to one of our dedicated people, who's work will be there for years, and years, and who gave so much to people like me, who never knew him. May God have mercy on this unsung hero of our modern times.
Michael Malone <cloonadra@eircom.net>
Longford, - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 18:59:03 (EDT)

So sorry to hear of your loss. John was an exceptional individual. He was very helpful to me in my search for my ancestors. He will be surely missed by many.
Maureen O'Connell <maurpat@bestweb.net>
Yonkers, NY USA - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 19:54:52 (EDT)

SeanRuad, Thank you so much, you have been a great help in finding my family's roots and history. All the historys you have helped to uncover is a fitting memorial to a good man.
Thomas Suttles <htsut@prodigy.net>
Magalia, CA USA - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 12:43:14 (EDT)

John the Red- Thanks John for making it easier to trace our roots
Ronnie (O'Ruadha'n) Rowan <RBRowan326@aol.com>
Panama City , fl. United States of America - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 15:09:34 (EDT)

My condolences to the family of Sean Ruad. I am slowing doing my ancestry and your site is the first one I was able to find information I need. I look forward to visiting there someday. Many thanks to you. Sincerely, Renee Kapusniak
Renee Kapusniak <Kapus@frontiernet.net>
Webster, NY USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 20:00:29 (EDT)

Condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed. I hope there is a family member to keep up the great work. From this side of the ocean,finding family members in Ireland( any part)is very hard. Many of the parents and grandparents didn't continue the family historys. Therefore,we have lost many ties to the old country. Thank you everyone that continues. God Bless. Florence
Florence J.McCabe Rohwer <Rohwer@mediaone.net>
Portsmouth, NH USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 15:32:54 (EDT)

It is with great sadness I learned of Johns passing earlier on this year. I wish him well wherever he may be and offer my sincere condolences to all the members of his family. He created a monster for himself that developed into a friendly giant and brought and still does bring pleasure and vital information to all who visit HIS site. Long may it continue in his memory. To you Sean. Slan
Cyril Newsome <cnews@eircom.net>
Wexford, Eire - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 14:15:28 (EDT)

Cool web. Your info so useful. Visit back our website www.balifolder.com to get info about bali. Thank You.
Ketut Usnada <usnada@balifolder.com>
Denpasar, Bali Indonesia - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 04:59:51 (EDT)

SeanRuad, thank you. May you find all of your loved ones who went before, that they may show you around as you have shown us. Thanks for a job done well.
Mickey Vande Kamp <micklvk@aol.com>
U.S.A. - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 09:40:44 (EDT)

Sean's work has made my search,and many others, much much easier. I hope his family & friends are proud of his careful effort and generous donation to people who share his interest.
Ciaran Wallace
Dublin, Ireland - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 06:43:26 (EDT)

It is with deep regret that I learned of John`s passing. His marvellous site has helped me so much in my search for my ancestors, he will be very much missed.
John McCarthy <johndora@austarnet.com.au>
Gold Coast, NSW Australia - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 00:59:18 (EDT)

I was turned onto this site in November 2000 by Joan G. Rusk and it has taken me this long to finally get around to seeing what it was all about. I was amazed. I had been searching the Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, taking xerox copies at the library, coming home to get a magnifying glass and a light to read it, when all I had to do was click onto this site and instantly get what I wanted. What a lot of work it took to put this on a site and what a lot of work it has saved us. When I finally got around to bringing up this site, I was so saddened to see that seanruad had passed, I am so sorry. I have just read every entry in this Guestbook and wonder at all he has done. God Bless and Keep You.
Mae Rusk <Rmrusk@hotmail.com>
Newhall, Ca USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 22:13:34 (EDT)

This site has helped me to begin the trace of my family history. Thank you very, very much.
Brian Byrnes <bsbyrnes@msn.com>
Surprise, AZ USA - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 14:45:37 (EDT)

Great page for a great man. Respect due, Bill Jacobs
Topeka, KS USa - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 11:15:50 (EDT)

Thank you for your immeasurable help. You have left a wonderful legacy to Irish descendants - your work will be appreciated by many in the years to come - what a wonderful way to be remembered!
Lyn Stormont <lynettestormont@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, Australia - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 10:43:40 (EDT)

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Richard Baxter <ribaxco@hotmail.com>
Leigh on Sea, Essex UK - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 18:18:53 (EDT)

Condolences
Matt <mtaw@hotmail.com>
Colchester, Essex UK - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 18:17:52 (EDT)

My condolences to John's family and friends. This site is a great resource for Irish ancestor hunters. Thanks, John (Sean)
Linda Neely <lneely@accesscomm.ca>
Regina, Canada - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 10:33:48 (EDT)

Condolences to the family,and what a wonderful treasure John has left behind. Regards Eleanor
Eleanor <bryan@net2000.com.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 07:42:32 (EDT)

John's spirit is all over this web-site. He will always be watching over it and guiding it's growth. May we all met up with him on the other side and say "Thanks, for a well-done job."
Joan McMahon <grneyes@mia.net>
Salem, WI USA - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 16:17:28 (EDT)

"I think of Heaven as a garden where I shall find again those dear ones who have made my world." minnie avmonier I know that you are missing him, but he must be having an absolutely wonderful time getting acquainted with his "family of the past"!!!!! He has blessed us all....thank you for sharing him.
Sherri Kerbaugh <jskerbaugh@home.com>
Aurora, CO USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 19:34:22 (EDT)

What a grand memorial to Sean. My sympathy goes out to his family on their, and our, loss.
jerry mcconville <mccon5@core.com>
ottawa, Il USA - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 17:36:28 (EDT)

My deepest sympathy to all the family: All of us who are interested in Irish genealogy,have lost a great source,and a fine gentleman.
Geraldine Leighton de Robredo <gyprobredo@hotmail.com>
Puebla, Pue Mexico. - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 12:31:05 (EDT)

Thanks to Sean for the Webpage. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis. To all who miss and love him, our prayerful support.
seamus bellew <seamus.bellew@dkit.ie>
Dundalk, Ireland - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 10:54:56 (EDT)

What a nice person we've lost. Always helpful to me and so many I referred to him. And what would I have done to find all those mysterious place names, I was so green at this computer and the searching business. Dear John, you've earned many stars for your crown. I feel privileged to have known about you. God bless and keep you wrapped in his protective robe of light.
Ann Drews <srxmd@aol.com>
Strongsville, OH USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 00:57:15 (EDT)

What a great site.and what a great man he must have been my sympathy goes to his family and friends.
Maria Linda Mabey <rmabey@tinyworld.co.uk>
London, England - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 06:40:16 (EDT)

I won't feel bad for John's Family and friends. In spite of the fact that he seemed to be too young for dying, your dad (brother, friend, etc.) appeared to loved life, he loved you and you loved him. Nothing but great memories and his legacy. Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories with me and all these other folks who didn't know him. I'm sure he's be proud.
E Wilks <e@myself.com>
Denver, CO USA - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 01:18:41 (EDT)

The day I found the IreAtlas site I sent SeanRuad an e-mail telling him that he had made my day. I was delighted when he sent me a reply. I found a great deal of information in the site. Thank you SeanRuad.
marie mc shane <mariemcshane@hotmail.com>
Coleraine , north Ireland - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 19:01:23 (EDT)

The townlands database is in itself a wonderful memorial. I used it for the first time today to find a townland in Cavan whose location I need for an article outlining why Australians of Irish descent should visit Ireland in search of their ancestors.
Richard Reid <preid3@vtown.com.au>
Canberra, ACT Australia - Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 00:46:04 (EDT)

My deepest sympathy for your loss. As you can see by the many notes here, your loss is our loss. John always treated us with respect without regard to our level of genealogical experience. Thank you, John. You'll not be forgotten. Daniela
Daniela O'Connor <motowngrl@worldnet.att.net>
Mundelein, IL USA - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 17:23:00 (EDT)

Behind this wonderful man, I am sure stood a wonderful wife that was a great support system for him. May you and your family be blessed and comforted and know what a service he was to so many. Thank you, Barbara
Barbara Taylor` <btaylorb@qwest.net>
Provo, UT USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 01:56:27 (EDT)

I have found the site most useful in looking up townlands in Galway mentioned by Anthony Raftery and apprecaite what Séan has done.
Joe Solan <solanj@eircom.net>
Galway, Ireland - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 15:08:11 (EDT)

Today was the first time I logged on to this site. I have read all the comments left there. I wish to add my most sincere condolences. I am sorry that I never had a chance to know John, but with all his good work, I will come to know him through that.
Eilene Kurzepski <edoc@magpage.com>
Wilmington, DE USA - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 22:15:00 (EDT)

Sean was a wonderful and generous resource. He will be greatly missed. richard hughes
richard hughes <irah@nbnet.nb.ca>
Fredericton, Canada - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 23:26:27 (EDT)

I just want to add my name and give praise to the great work of this beloved man. Sincerely.
Theresa Cantwell <thresamarie@canada.com>
Torbay, Nf Canada - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 21:08:37 (EDT)

This site has been particularly useful in linking me to my father's county. I feel a particular debt and kinship to Sean. There are not many whose work continues to be enjoyed long after they have left the scene.
Mike Hogan <mhogan@junction.net>
Armstrong, B.C. Canada - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 23:02:09 (EDT)

I came back to try another search and was saddened to read of your loss. The comforting prayers of my family go out to al of yours. John has also helped me in the past and thanks to his wonderful legacy will continue to help others and myself in the future. God Bless and comfort you all.
Margaret <jeffmarg@xtra.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 01:34:39 (EDT)

My codolences to the family of "Sean Ruad".I have used his Townland Data Base extensively & contacted him (via e-mail) on a couple of occaisions. His works and readiness to help others has been greatly appreciated.
Earl Costello <jayearl@videotron.ca>
Montreal suburb, QQc Canada - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 14:10:13 (EDT)

My condolences and prayers go to Sean Raud's family. You must be proud of him for all the kindness he gave us all in our searches for our Irish ancestors. He was a few months younger than myself. I graduated from New Bedford (MA) High in 1958, but our paths never met. Yet, there is a special bond in being in the "Class of !958", or any other particular year, no matter which school, or where else in the world. Thanks, Sean! You made us proud! Erin go brach!!
Cynthia Nangle Houston <cynanhou@webtv.net>
Cleveland, MS USA - Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 00:35:57 (EDT)

Even though he is gone, he is still helping many, many people to find someone. He lives on in his work. Like many others, I bless his memory and feel that where he is now it does not take too long to find what you want; there are no brick walls in the Kingdom. God bless you, John.
Rev. John Gephart <jbtag@bellsouth.net>
Louisville, Ky USA - Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 10:56:30 (EDT)

His work is more valuable than gold and his name lives on.
Loretta G. Darlington <lgdarlington@webtv.net>
West Chester. Pa., USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 18:50:47 (EDT)

I'll bet John is researching St. Peter's Irish roots right now. A loss to us, but a gain for heaven. R.I.P., John.
Jim Adams <tusker@globalserve.net>
Pickering, Ontario Canada - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 14:10:58 (EDT)

This is my first time on the site but from the sounds of it he has now become part of what he loved. My sympathy to those he left behind...Marilyn Rowsey Dirk...NY State USA
Marilyn Rowsey Dirk <halylu@hotmail.com>
NY USA - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 13:11:00 (EDT)

Thank you John. Your work has helped me hundreds of times.
Jim Robinson <jim@eisa.com>
Ottawa, Canada - Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 05:02:36 (EDT)

His help was greatly appreicated and I thank his family for this man's time and devotion.
Rhonda Harris <harrisp@interworx.com.au>
Gin Gin , Qld Australia - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 18:33:22 (EDT)

His help was greatly appreicated and I thank his family his this man's time and devotion.
Rhonda Harris <harrisp@interworx.com.au>
Gin Gin , Qld Australia - Saturday, June 30, 2001 at 18:32:54 (EDT)

My sincerest sympathy to the Broderick family. Sean left a great legacy in his website, helping so many that he never even knew. What astounding generosity. Thankyou Sean.
John Schroeter <Kentschroet@aol.com>
Warrensburg, NY USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 22:37:11 (EDT)

Many thanks for the fine work ~Anya
AH Tindall-Jones <ahtindall@home.com>
Portadown, NI - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 20:11:19 (EDT)

What a memorial he has created for himself. It is 16 years since I began the search for my Irish ancestors - it took me 5 years to find a map which showed the island where my grandfather was born. Websites such as this were unheard of then - now with a website like this information can be obtained in seconds. Many thanks for your work which newcomers to this hobby will truly appreciate.
Christina Salisbury <csalisbury@blueyonder.co.uk>
Leyland, Lancashire, England - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 16:36:19 (EDT)

i have letter i have saved from Sean, if any person wants to read his letters to me I have them from 1998,1999,2000.He also called Ireland for me to check up n item
steven griffin <stevenfromutica@webtv.net>
utica, ny 13501 - Monday, June 18, 2001 at 09:31:48 (EDT)

John was also so helpful, even when I was ready to give up, as my brick walls were too thick, he was very sincere in his encouragement, so I am still searching. Thank You SeanRaud and May You Rest In Peace. Jan Rogers Ontario
Jan Rogers <janrogers2@aol.com>
Markham, ONT Canada - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 16:16:32 (EDT)

I never met this man, but admire his tenacity of purpose in creating such a useful tool for researchers. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe McDermott <mcd@anu.ie>
County Mayo , Ireland - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 09:25:10 (EDT)

Thank you for helping me to preserve my family heritage for now and the future. You have made the search for my ancestors so very easy.
Jim Kirkwood <jim_kirkwood@yahoo.com>
Villas, NJ USA - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 08:34:06 (EDT)

My sympathies to the family. I am grateful for the assistance provided by this website.
Brendan Sisk <brensisk@gofree.indigo.ie>
Cork, Ireland - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 13:08:43 (EDT)

Many many thanks... Have a nice journey
patricia francis lordong (O BOYLE) <pf-lordong@belgique.com>
montréal, canada - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 16:34:11 (EDT)

I have just found the site. It is superb. I brilliant lasting testimony to its author
Margaret <kenandmargaret@zoom.co.uk>
- Monday, June 11, 2001 at 16:27:27 (EDT)

Great effort, God Bless.
dave roberts <roberts.david@itsligo.ie>
- Monday, June 11, 2001 at 15:29:10 (EDT)

John was my first cousin, once removed. John's grandfather and my mother (Julia Broderick)were brother and sister. We "met" when I was researching my mother's family and he contacted me. I am so sorry we never met face to face. I will miss taking to him on the phone and on the "net."
Joanne Mcarthy Mathieu <Macbrod@aol.com>
Harbor City, CA Los Angeles - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 17:32:48 (EDT)

He will be missed by many but where ever he is or goes he knows he has helped many of us in our quest..... Don Mooney mooney@mindinfo.com
Don Mooney <mooney@mindinfo.com>
Visalia, CA USA - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 13:49:08 (EDT)

My deeptest sympathy to your family. This is the first time I visited the site and it sadened me to read of the author's passing. He has left behind a wonderful piece of himself by his work and I hope you feel so much comfort in knowing the help he has given to so many.
Lorraine Skillen <mobileconvey@powerup.com.au>
Capalaba, Qld Australia - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 10:37:06 (EDT)

I am sorry for your loss and hope that he has passed his passion on to you and yours.
Kathleen <Kathle7003@aol.com>
Il - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 22:30:04 (EDT)

Sincere sympathies to the family and may many more folk be heartened by the wonderful work Seanruad undertook to help us on the pathfinding search for our Irish Ancestry. This work will be a fitting and longlasting memorial to a dedicated individual. Heartfelt Thanks.
Leith Thomas <meltdown@xtra.co.nz>
Taupo, New Zealand - Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 20:49:49 (EDT)

Seanruad's work rescued me many a time as I looked desperately for a parish or a townland all through Ireland. His wonderful gift to us all will continue to help us and is a fitting tribute to his generous spirit. My sincere condolences to the Broderick family but know that your father left a little bit of himself in his generous work.
Kathleen Barrett Dix <edix2241@worldnet.att.net>
Houston, TX U.S.A - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 20:56:09 (EDT)

I am sorry to hear of your loss, I would never have been able to find my ancestors if it had not been for this site and SeanRuad's help. He will be remembered and missed by all. He touched many lives. God Bless.
Suzanne Bechtel <IrishColleen1971@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 14:00:08 (EDT)

Ni raibh aithne agam ar Sean Ruadh ach ta bron orm fa dtaobh a bhas,agus ta me cinnte nach bhfaighidh a shuim bas.DIA lena chlann.
Marcas O'Bardain
EIRE - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 12:20:24 (EDT)

I understand this is the date on which Sean Ruadh was born. I am so sorry that I never knew more of him than this site and one enthusiastic phone call. however so many people will be glad that his family have been able to keep his townland site open as his memorial.
Kay Muhr <townlands@qub.ac.uk>
Belfast, Ireland - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 10:40:10 (EDT)

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their Dreams. " Thank you John for all the help you gave me .
Sharon Dunning <Rdunn45449@worldnet.att.net>
Kerhonkson, NY USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 15:44:19 (EDT)

"To live in hearts I leave behind is not to die" --from an Irishman's tombstone in NSW Australia.
Julie McCREA <MacJules@telstra.easymail.com.au>
KATOOMBA, AUSTRALIA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 08:10:33 (EDT)

What a wonderful way to remember him! I am always looking for Conahans from Donegal and along the way I find lovely pages .
Loretta Gunson Darlington <lgdarlington@webtv.net>
West Chester, Pa. , USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 16:51:45 (EDT)

Sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear one, from a researcher who was helped along by this wonderful site.
Moira Draper <moira_draper@hotmail.com>
New Zealand - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 05:51:37 (EDT)

Thank you for maintaining this site in memory of the work of John M Broderick Snr. The Seanruad townland index has helped so many New Zealanders searching for that elusive townland in Ireland. Our sincere sympathy to his family.
Gwen Reiher <reiherga@ihug.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 22:47:27 (EDT)

Thank you for this memorial to your thoughtful loved one.
Eileen Campbell <eileenandglen.campbell@sympatico.ca>
Hamilton, Canada - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 18:43:13 (EDT)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the sad loss of John Broderick Sr.- SeanRuad
Dave McNulty <dave@mayo-ireland.ie>
Ireland - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 07:08:45 (EDT)

John's birthday would have been 5/31. I feel that all of your comments and thoughts and prayers are the best present he could have ever wanted. We still miss him terribly, and thank you for thinking of us. Betti Broderick Boggis (SeanRuad's sister)
Betti Broderick Boggis <gbboggis@aol.com>
Springfield, ma 01104 - Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at 16:33:35 (EDT)

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He has helped researchers all over the world, including myself. Thankyou John
Josie
- Monday, May 21, 2001 at 15:06:01 (EDT)

John the Red cared. He cared enough to call and thank me for a very small comment. Clearly, caring was the life of Sean Ruad. It is great to see his work being carried on for the family history community, a tribute he more than deserves.
Crawford MacKeand <jcbmck@udel.edu>
Wilmington , DE USA - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 10:20:50 (EDT)

It was great sadness that I have learnt of the death of your father and my friend John - I have had a mass said for him. I say my friend, because even though we never met face to face, we have corresponded fairly regularly by email since I did work for him on the IrAtlas project for my local area here in Co. Waterford last year. Your father often telephoned me for a chat when he had some good news about the project and the last time was when he had received the map fiches of Ireland. Initially he had sent me an email and I replied and called him a lucky devil. The following morning as I was getting out of bed he rang and we had quite a long chat about his exciting news and how he was hoping to raise the money to buy a machine to transcribe the fiches so he could add them to the web site. I though you might like to see the last message he sent me before his last telephone call to me and my reply. "Bill - I was thinking of you recently when a representative of LocalIreland appeared on my doorstep (not unannounced) with a rather large box of microfiche - The IreAtlas Project is now the owner of a complete set of the First Series of O.S. maps done in the 6"/1 mile scale - there are approx. 1,960 maps in the set and each one is on an individual 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" fiche and covers approx. 24 sq. miles - ah yes, just what I needed - another project to start on. regards, SeanRuad~ Dear Sean, You are a lucky devil. I have been trying to get a print of a few of those but the only ones I could get are in a terrible state - almost indecipherable. The ones I was looking for were the Co. Waterford Barony of Coshmore & Coshbride, the Co. Cork Barony of Condons & Clangibbon, the in Co. Cork Barony of Barrymore just the Civil Parishes of Rathcormack and Gortroe. In the Co. Tipperary Barony of Iffa & Offa West just the Civil parishes of Templetenny and Shanrahan. Ah well that is life. God Bless.." There were a couple of areas that were incomplete in his IrAtlas project and he had hoped to complete but was finding it very hard to get volunteers to do the work here in Ireland. One was adding the RC Parishes and the second was the actual map references for the townlands. The later we had discussed on a few occasions but he could not decide whether it should be GIS, Ordnance Survey Grid or Global reference using degrees. I believe he was in favour of the GIS. No one will, I believe, ever fully comprehend the benefit your father's work on the IrAtlas has brought to so many people around the world, not only in the genealogy community, but as an excellent data base of both historical and current reference for people working here in Ireland on various research projects. John was a kind and generous man. Generous with his time and help to all of us. In one of our conversations he told be he was very busy preparing for the philatelist conference and I mentioned that my niece was a keen stamp collector. After that, without any prompting from me, ever time he sent me anything by post the envelop was covered with unusual small denomination stamps to make up the cost. These were stamps that I had never seen before. Sean told me that he had met The President of Ireland and she had complimented him on his work on the IrAtlas - he was so proud of that moment. In fact it was obvious to me that he was so proud of his Irish ancestors that I always thought he was more Irish than anyone actually born here in Ireland. I know how this feels, as I was born in England and grew up there, but had this fierce love and appreciation for the land of my forefathers. He told me that he had never had the chance to come to Ireland and that made him very sad but he lived in the hope that he would get here sometime - He is certainly looking down on us here in Ireland from Heaven right now. I am certainly going to miss him. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you and I pray that God will help you in this time of loss. Yours Sincerely, William M. Lane.
William M. Lane <lsc@indigo.ie>
Ballyduff Upper, Ireland - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 21:20:15 (EDT)

The research facilities'SeanRaud' provided have been an enormous help to researchers all over the world. A great tribute to his dedication. Thankyou for this fantastic effort. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Greg Maxfield <greg@maxfield.org>
Sunshine Coast, Q Australia - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 17:50:13 (EDT)

So sorry to hear that he has passed on. The work he has made available for us fellow researchers has been invaluable to me in constructing my family history. He has left a wonderful legacy of kindness and information for all of us, so many he never knew personally. My regards to your family . Kathy
Kathy <kspag@earthlink.net>
York, pa USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 15:52:30 (EDT)

Dear Broderick Family, I was saddened and shocked to hear of John's passing. He was a very generous and good hearted man, always willing to help others. He is going to be greatly missed by all those he touched through his love of Irish research. His contribution to Irish genealogy through the Irish Townlands Database is a wonderful legacy that will continue on. I have his old Irish Catholic Directory and it will always have a special place in my Irish library. Beannachtai (blessings), Margaret (Mairead)
Margaret (Mairead) Kristich <conaught@ix.netcom.com>
Watsonville, CA U.S.A. - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 14:26:50 (EDT)

John was my research inspiration. He did not hesitate to help and was always willing to share all his information. I would not have one tenth the infomation I have now if it were not for him. So long as I continue my research I will always be endebted to his generosity. John - I will keep working on what you passed to me and keep striving to link the Whelton's together. Safe travels friend.
Tom Whelton <tdwhelton@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 20:07:39 (EDT)

God Rest you SeanRuad - you have left a mighty legacy to so many. I couldn't even begin to describe how much your site means to me
Paddy Daly <paddydee@eircom.net>
Dublin, Ireland - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 15:17:35 (EDT)

There are so many that have been helped in their family search by this generous man's site. May his family and friends be comforted by the thought and prayers of those of us who are indebted to John
Diane <dwixted@islc.net>
Beaufort, SC usa - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 21:59:52 (EDT)

As we say here in Dublin "He was a decent skin" That about sums John up. Deepest sympathies to his family.
Brian Tannam
Dublin, Ireland - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 16:30:46 (EDT)

I am sorry to hear of John's passing. I would like his family to know how much I use his work at this site. Before I went to Ireland last year, I wrote to him telling him of my appreciation for all the work he had done. May he Rest In Peace. Regards, Nancy
Nancy Koppel <njkoppel@aol.com>
San Jose, CA U>S>A> - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 23:40:31 (EDT)

So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was so kind and helpful - no question was ever left unanswered. He will be missed. My prayers are with you.
kathleen whalen <kkwhalen@hotmail.com>
redding ridge, ct usa - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 23:12:50 (EDT)

I wish I had contacted him sooner! What a treasure for the amateur genealogist Sean was. God give him rest eternal.
betty tyrrell <bettyandbob13@home.com>
Markham, Canada - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 09:24:21 (EDT)

sorry to learn today of the passing of sean. what wonderful work he has done here.Condolences to all the family. may he rest in peace. Phil
phil brindley <philbrin>
Perth, wa australia - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 03:32:45 (EDT)

What a wonderful resource and a wonderful legacy to leave to the world. Thank you John for dedicating yourself to the assistance of others. You have helped in making the world a smaller and more wonderous place. God give you eternal peace and happiness.
Dave Fleming <dave@davefleming.net>
Dublin, Ireland - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 19:13:17 (EDT)

What a wonderful resource, a fitting memory.
Kieran Jordan <jordankc@eircom.net>
- Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 17:48:31 (EDT)

I have been researching my family trees ( and hubbys) for over 6 years now. I have come to John's site many times. Today, I learn of his passing. I never want to 'bother' a webmaster. Now I wish I had......for this site has given me more direction and courage to forge on in my research. Geneology can become an addiction. I lost my mother in January. She gave me endless information for my work. She never flew, she never saw where her family came from in Scotland. I have been close......and as many of you who also 'dig' to learn your roots....the journey is rough, the walls are many BUT..the people such as John make the work easier. I never realized he was 'just down the road a bit'. To his family, my condolences. To each of you, a thought to aide you at this time of loss. Your father, grandfather, and brother.....has given THOUSANDS such a valuable resource within this website. Treasure his love for this site, take pride in knowing that for many your John opened many doors!
Carolyn Kilcourse <ckilcourse@mediaone.net>
No Andover, Ma USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 17:29:32 (EDT)

Sean led us in the parade to meet our ancestors. His drums have been silenced but we now know the road. Many thanks, Sean.
Patricia O'Connor <ptoconnor@aol.com>
Kirkland, WA USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 23:04:49 (EDT)

What a wonderful database - such a fascinating memorial - I wish I had met its originator - he has been such a help to us all
Malcolm Macourt <MacourtMPA@aol.com>
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 11:03:08 (EDT)

John "Sean Ruad" Broderick left a legacy far more substantial than his reknowned IreAtlas Database of Townlands. He left behind hundreds of people who truly were touched by his warmth, his generosity, and his genuine interest in helping people value their Irish heritage as much as he did. Perhaps he only now understands just how many people were touched by his willingness to share his vast knowledge and to help even the "greenest" newbie weave her way through Irish genealogy. I look forward to the day when I can honor him as I set foot on my ancestor's townlands of Molum and Ballyally. You will be long remembered in my prayers with gratitude and affection. May you rest with the Angels @Heavon.com
Jean Wallace Copeland <atmmom1@aol.com>
Sheffield Lake, Oh USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 00:28:30 (EDT)

Ireland has lost a true TREASURE
Dorothy M Gallagher <Dgalla842@aol.com>
Port Charlotte, Fl USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 10:51:10 (EDT)

After scrolling down the names, countries and thoughts of the countless people who acknowledged John's existence, I am truly astonished what one person's "torchlight" can bring to the world. Truly rest in peace Sean Ruad! Your intelligence, wit and true love for your fellow human beings will be missed. Thank you for your presence, wisdom and countless hours in "answering all of our questions."
Don McGavern <dmcgaver@ucalgary.ca>
Calgary, AB Canada - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 02:02:31 (EDT)

I just learned today about SeanRuad most untimely death. I used his site so many times then would discover him on other lists giving the correct and wonderful information. It is amazing to be brought to tears today and it is especially hard since he died on my 50th birthday. I have a perfectionist's mind and I could always relax knowing the correct information was given. And all was well. I feel such a loss and I hope his family knows just how much he is missed personally. He was so available to us. To his family, I feel like I have lost a member of my own family. You did good, Sean. MaryEllen
Mary-Ellen McLean <mem4751@aol.com>
Marblehead, MA U.S. - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 14:19:38 (EDT)

John was always generous in sharing his extensive knowledge. He sought to better the world. May his memory be a blessing to his family!
Stephen Tauber <ejt-sjt@ma.ultranet.com>
Lexington, MA U.S.A. - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 11:31:41 (EDT)

On behalf of the Genealogical Society of Victoria, may I express condolences to the family of Sean Ruad. We have very much appreciated and benefited from his enormous contribution. Our thoughts prayers and good wishes are with you in your grief. Brian Gleeson, Secretary.
Brian Gleeson <gsv@gsv.org.au>
Melbourne, Vic. Australia - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 21:10:18 (EDT)

Many who never knew Mr.Broderick will be thankful for his work, which shows something of the love and care he had for his heritage. May God be with you all
Philip Bingham <PMDB@ovingdean.f9.uk>
Brighton, Eng UK - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 18:00:28 (EDT)

Sean obviously touched thousands of lives and helpd countless others with their family research. His legacy will live on-and should provide an example of generosity for everyone!! He will be missed...
laura neville woods <woods@ourtownusa.net>
Hutchinson, kansas usa - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 16:56:46 (EDT)

This is the first time I've visited this site - it's great! Sorry to hear of your loss, but glad he has left such a valuable gift to all of us.
Bill Hull <hull57@potsdam.edu>
Canton, NY USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 16:44:14 (EDT)

In that long hard road to finding one's Irish ancestors, Sean Ruad was a most memorable and generous companion.
Robert Harney <robertharney@btinternet.co.uk>
London, United Kingdom - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 17:03:38 (EDT)

It is a wonderful website and I have used it many times. What a legacy to leave to us searching in Ireland. He will be missed by us that never really knew him personally, but by e mail.
charlotte Smith <charlotsmith@prodigy.net>
Los Alamitos, Ca USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 18:09:12 (EDT)

Many thanks for the great work you put in while you were here. You will be remembered and blessed with every visit to your site.
Peter Lawlor <peterel0508@yahoo.com>
Ireland - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 06:11:39 (EDT)

I join you in mourning the loss of your loved one. But it made me chuckle to read his favorite quotes-how very true and how very Irish. Siochain leat to all of you who loved this special person.
Siobhan Duignan Burke <kgburke@earthlink.net>
Sacramento, CA USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 18:56:34 (EDT)

This kind man embodied ancient virtues of Ireland: hospitality to all, knowledge of the generations, poetry of the soul. Such a life as his is a gift to the world.
Anita Swann <anitaaust@aol.com>
Austin, Tx USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 15:22:07 (EDT)

My tears are blinding me after reading this sad news. Sean ruad was a sensitive, caring man, and if he ever sensed in a note I wrote that there might be a problem, he was on the phone in a heartbeat. He was a beautiful man who would not be convinced of his enormous value. My condolences to his family.
Jean Borden <jaybee@juno.com>
Laughlin, NV USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 22:54:36 (EDT)

Please accept my deepest sympathy. This is a big loss to those of us who do genealogy research by way of the computer.
John L. Alexander <SusansM3@metrolink.net>
Indian Harbour Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 19:44:13 (EDT)

i used sean's website many times....with deepest sympathy. diane m conti
diane m conti <dmconti@webtv.net>
grand canyon, az usa - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 19:22:19 (EDT)

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis. Beir bua dá muintir!
Finbarr O'Regan <carnaun.ias@eircom.net>
Athenry, Galway, Ireland - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 17:58:22 (EDT)

At the Northeastern Federation of Stamp Clubs we knew John mostly in person as a fully engaged officer of our organization for the last dozen years. He chaired Philatelic Show 2000 in May 2000, which hosted the annual meeting of the Eire Philatelic Association, and initiated many of the practices and procedures followed by the Federation today. We heard occasional stories from him of how he had successfully used the Internet to track down a person or place in Ireland for someone, it is good to observe that if anything he understated how many people he reached and helped in this fashion. We will manage to continue without him, but it will not be easy. Farewell, John. Wayne Rindone, President, Northeastern Federation of Stamp Clubs.
Wayne Rindone <wrindone@world.std.com>
Newton, MA USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 15:38:46 (EDT)

Sorry to hear of the passing of "Sean Ruad" a helpmate to all of us searching for "the way home". He will be missed! Condolences to the family. John J. Summerly Eureka,CA USA
John J. Summerly <summerly@humboldt1.com>
Eureka, CA USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 13:40:52 (EDT)

Thanks for a job well done!!!
Frank Keneavy <fkeneavy@msn.com>
Lewis Center, Oh USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 13:08:04 (EDT)

The road to my homeplace is muddy and the ruts are deep My cart broke a wheel on this hill so steep So I decided to rest a moment and wait for a lift When along came SeanRuad, oh what a gift!
John T. Armstrong <Jtaflytyer2@aol.com>
Sun Prairie, WI USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 13:03:41 (EDT)

Inspired by the recent passing of my mother to search our ancestry (Kelly), I've just found Sean's site which has been of immediate assistance and sure to help in the future. It is obvious by the memorials that he touched many people around the world. What a wonderful legacy. My heartfelt condolances go out to the family; you should all be very proud.
Kelly Whelan <whelanenterprises@hotmail.com>
London, On Canada - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 12:14:13 (EDT)

Whenever someone like Seanruad passes on a Library burns down. Slan agus Beannacht De ort Seanruad.
Jack Walshe <jack@westnet.net.au>
Perth, Australia. - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 05:22:06 (EDT)

May I humbly join with the prayers of so many for the joyous soul of Sean Ruad and consolation of his family in the memory of a kindly man who generously shared his wealth of knowledge of all things Irish with struggling searchers for lost ancestors.
Anita Carroll <macar2@aol.com>
Downers Grove, IL USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 04:52:17 (EDT)

Deepest sympathy to you all. Seanruad has left us all, and generations to come, a truly wonderful legacy. May he rest in peace, Amen.
Kathryn McCarthy <wexlababe@att.net>
San Pedro, CA USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 19:25:39 (EDT)

I was very sorry to learn of Mr. Broderick's passing. It was through his database that I was able to find the birthplaces of my maternal grandparents. His work will live on.
Catherine Patterson <cpatt@earthlink.net>
Portland, OOR U.S. - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 15:24:12 (EDT)

I've have found useful information on this page as I've searched for my Irish ancestors. I'm so sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. God bless you all.
Tamy <mleen8nok@aol.com>
WV USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 09:34:51 (EDT)

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Sean's death, his contributions to genealogy have been many. He was a very helpful person who obviously loved what he was doing. Here are some soothing words from Yeats, another man who loved Ireland as Sean did: "I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have peace there, for peace comes dropping slow. Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet's wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart's core." Good-bye Sean, you will be sorely missed.
Jean Rice <jeanrice@cet.com>
Spokane, WA USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 04:53:19 (EDT)

Your kindness will always be remembered. God Bless and keep your family.
Cathy Whalen <cathwhalen@aol.com>
Austin, TX USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 19:04:48 (EDT)

Mr Broderick's work on the internet will be a lasting memorial. He must have affected thousands of lives with his help. I do hope his family will celebrate his life as well as mourning his passing.
Dorothy Bell <douglas.bell@ntlworld.com>
Colchester Essex, England - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 08:38:05 (EDT)

I prayers are with the family, but he gave a wonderful gift to all, that shall endure the years to come. Thank-you kind soul.. may the history lessons be easier for all,because of you..... rest in peace
mary mcdonald <gardenchapel@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 22:48:33 (EDT)

I have only found the site, but wish to thank him for his help which was immediate. R.I.P.
Margaret Dance <mfdance@clear.net.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 22:33:13 (EDT)

As busy as he must have been, he always took the time to reply and encourage me. His wonderful work will be his legacy to us all. Deepest sympathy to the family, and Thanks for all your help, Red John!
Tim Millar <hmillar@mediaone.net>
South Harwich, MA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 19:43:30 (EDT)

I knew SeanRuad only through his site - but what a wonderful man he must have been to set up such an invaluable site and to give so generously and unstintingly of his time, and of his expert and extensive knowledge. I regularly logged on to SeanRuad's site to point me in the right direction for townlands and parishes I was searching for. My heart goes out to his family and friends in their sad loss. We will all miss him.
Judy Philip <jphilip@camtech.net.au>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 06:45:41 (EDT)

I met Sean through map queries and the meaning of surnames.He was a good example of the [obvious] joy of sharing ... time, effort and information. He had a deft way of putting things and I could almost see the smile that supported his replies. I bet he created a lot of happy memories ... and had a lot of happy memories. R.I.P. Sean Ruad. Mary
Mary G Shortis <shortis@spot.com.au>
Alstonville, NSW Australia - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 03:00:16 (EDT)

I didn't know Seanruad very well. Met him briefly while on the PTN Bulletin Board. He was gracious enough to send me 3 pennies from my birth year. I think he was amused to know that I was taking Irish Dance Classes. (I'm one-quarter Irish. My maternal grandmother's name was Frances Glancy.) My grandmother is probably turning over in her grave to know that one of her grandaughters is taking Irish Dance classes at this stage of her life. :) (I just became a grandmother myself.)
Gerry Mayfield <gerrym1@juno.com>
Germantown, MD USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 15:32:49 (EDT)

You will be sadly missed for your great and never ending help. My condolences to your family
Dave Holt <holt1278@home.com>
New Westminster, B.C. Canada - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 13:21:41 (EDT)

I have just returned from a trip to Ireland to trace the family i didn't know i had.Thankyou Sean for giving me the start to my history.
Sharon Shannon <SHARON.SHANNON@dtn.ntl.com>
Mkt.Harborough, England - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 04:12:33 (EDT)

What a tragic loss to all of us! Sean will be sorely missed. Somehow, I thought he would always be here, so that when I finally located my ancestors' place of origin, he could help me pinpoint the exact spot. My sincere condolences to his family and friends ... We will all miss him.
J T Goldrick <jtfriend@eclipse.net>
Milford, NJ USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 21:44:11 (EDT)

Our sympathy and appreciation to the family of Sean Ruad, (John Broderick). I had just discovered his site and the IreAtlas a week or so ago and looked forward to more correspondence with Sean, regretfully it will not be. Our condolences to his family, we will all miss him and his kindly and wonderful help. He has a special place in heaven. Bobbie
Bobbie Reihsen <breihsen@hotmail.com>
Jefferson City, MO USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 17:03:20 (EDT)

I've been the happy beneficiary of Sean's contributions and always knew that a message from SeanRuadh would be very worhtwhile. I'll miss your messages, Sean.
Tim Keenan <timkeenan@erols.com>
Manassas, Va US - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 00:39:34 (EDT)

My sympathy to his family. May God bless the soul of JohnRuad!
Jane <jane07@roseoftralee.ie>
USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 00:05:11 (EDT)

It was with a very heavy heart that I read of dear Sean's death yesterday. We were members of the original PTN service together. Sean and I exchanged daily letter shared a lot of poetry and humor together, and it was a great loss to all of us when he had to leave our little group. We even shared his Mother's Broder bread receipe as well as other tidbits about the family. He was SO proud of the Grandchildren and finally shared his pictures with us....because he was holding them. Sean had a special way of checking by phone if he was concerned about any of us. As he walks among the angels, his memory will be as fresh as the day we met....his unique sense of humor was so much a part of his great charm.
Jeanie Nickolas <jeanie3@aol.com>
Richardson, TX USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 18:54:56 (EDT)

How fortunate to have known Sean Ruad through PTN - he was always there with such wonderful whimsey and love - we were all so sorry when his other obligations and health problems meant he had to leave our daily lives but we knew he was there adding that wonderful touch to all with whom he came in contact - this website surely proves the wealth of his helping hand which he held out to so many - he will be sorely missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. j*Y
Joy Bellville <jbellville@juno.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 13:18:10 (EDT)

His site WILL be a memorial - it's one of the most useful I've come acrosss. My sympathies to his family.
Pat <epog@eircom.net>
Ireland - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 05:01:38 (EDT)

So sorry to hear of his demise. He sounded like a great guy to know.
Tony Osler <tony.osler@which.net>
Cuffley, UK - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 04:27:47 (EDT)

We are sorry for your loss. Sean Ruad was so very patient with even the most thick-headed beginning genealogist. It was always a pleasure to read his careful explanations, and to benefit from not only his great knowledge, but from the example of his patient, clear teaching style. We will not forget him.
Barb Glassel <tglassel@execpc.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 23:43:27 (EDT)

I will always remember picking up the phone one nght long ago and Sean was on the other end. He called to see if it was okay to send some stamps to my daughter. And send them he did. I am an original PTNer and always looked forward to chats with him. May the Angels be at his side. Until we meet ..... may God bless you and the family and friends you left behind.
Darlene Bott <dbott@jobe.net>
St. Robert, MO USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 23:13:14 (EDT)

Those who give back in some form to the things that they love are sometimes few and far between. But SeanRuad was one of the few and genealogists around the world researching their Irish ancestors have much to thank him for. Prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Sally M
Edmonds, WA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 22:33:20 (EDT)

My thanks to that dear man who has helped so many of us. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their loss.
Patricia MacLean <Pataunt@aol.com>
Fresno, CA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 20:03:02 (EDT)

A friend of mine just sent this site to me, so everything is new to me. I have been reading the comments and this man must have been a wonderful person. My roots are in Ireland as I visited there in l987 and met some of my relatives.My sympathy to the family.
Sandra <douglas.davey@sympatico.ca>
Thessalon,Ont, Ont Canada - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 17:37:37 (EDT)

I wish to express my condolence to the Broderick family. The number of people who have accessed 'Sean's' website since 1996 is certainly expressive of the great assistance he has been over the years. I add my thanks for the help he has been to me in my quest for names of ancestors.
Merv. Rowan <merv@idirect.com>
Oshawa, ON Canada - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 16:06:24 (EDT)

As SeanRuad walks amoung the angels, there will remain a special space in my heart and mind for his wonderful leadership and inspiration. Willene
Willene Friar <friar@datasync.com>
Ocean Springs, MS USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 14:10:34 (EDT)

We will all miss our friend, had many a note from him on PTN, saddened to hear of his passing. May He Rest In Peace. Glenrose in Texas
Glenrose B.Englerth <glenroseb@earthlink.net>
Fort Worth, TX United States - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 09:55:48 (EDT)

His site was the means for me to find just where my ancestors lived in faraway Ireland, I formed a habit of turning to it for assistance. His favourite quotations are an indication of his spirit, and my sympathy goes out to his family. He will be missed by all of us, even those of us who have never met him.
B. Fisher <bfisher@nbnet.nb.ca>
Pointe de Bute, N.B. Canada - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 08:49:18 (EDT)

His knowledge and his Irish humor will be deeply missed by all.
Gil Abar <ggajr@juno.com>
Redding, CA US - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 08:33:54 (EDT)

The news of Sean Ruad's death is a shock. Away last week, I only learned about it this morning. I came the seanruad site about a year ago and have used it at least a dozen times a week since. I've pushed its use on the genealogy lists I'm on, because I consider it to be THE reference. It's one of, if not, the most useful site I've run across. Those I've referred to it have always written back to thank me, saying it's a "wonderful" and/or "fantastic" site. William said his Dad was proud of it - he should be - and I hope someone as competent will pick up the flame. Sean Ruad has fans all over the world - just look at the list - US, Canada, the British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, and France (myself). We've all lost a friend most of us never met. My deepest sympathies to all of his family.
Tom Moffatt <thomas.moffatt@bull.net>
Verrières-le-Buisson, France - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 08:18:03 (EDT)

We, at the PTN community formed a deep bond with Sean. He was always witty and helpful and we considered him a dear friend. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family. Joyce
Joyce Galicia <mjgalicia1@juno.com>
Gautier, MS USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 02:01:59 (EDT)

I am certain that I am related to John since my family came to America in the early 1700s from Ireland, and our family name was Broderick at that time. I have collected almost all of the family names for those who have lived in the United States since that time. Our family gives its regrets and sympathy to all the family in Ireland.
Ronald Dew Bradrick (Broderick) <rdbradrick@aol.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 18:20:26 (EDT)

I am totally saddened today to discover the loss of such a great contributor to Irish genealogy. I visit this site as often as I can to check facts. He helped untangle the maze of Irish genealogy for me. He will be sorely missed.
Marcy Clair <mclair@bellsouth.net>
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 16:55:45 (EDT)

I found the beautiful Atlas page one day. I wrote a note thanking Sean Ruad for the all that went into creating such a work. It seemed like the very next day that news of his going home to God was on-line. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Mary McCanney Finley <marmfin@aol.com>
West Chester, PA USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 13:34:28 (EDT)

This web site has helped me on numerous occasions. My tribute to John Broderick for his dedication to helping so many. God bless his family. With deepest sympathy, Susan Carl
Susan Carl <sudie@qis.net>
Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 11:51:46 (EDT)

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Sean at this time of sorrow. The difference he made to the genealogy world is unmeasurable.
Pat and Mike Coogan <jcoogan@dgsys.com>
Rockville , MD USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 09:26:19 (EDT)

I was lucky to be able to visit John at his home just a mile and a half from my own and to chat with him and see his huge family chart of the Broders. He was a great guy and a real human being. God bless him and his family at this time of their sorrow. John Gearin Arlington, MA
John gearin <jgearin@world.std.com>
Arlington, MA USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 08:36:24 (EDT)

It is with graet sadness that I read of Seanruad's untimely death A couple of years ago at the early stages of the project, I got a telephone call very early in the morning over here on this side of the Atlantic, to my surprise and delight is was Seanruad - just calling to 'say hello' This was the kind of guy he was, friendly, outgoing and above all helpful to the thousands of folk in the genealogy area. He was also a man of great vision, with astrong interest in the noble idea of working together. We will all miss Seanruad in one way or another, non more so than his family to who I send my sincere sympathy. May the Lord keep him safely with all our ancestors until we all meet agin in His loving presence. Tony Roche Dublin
Anthony J. Roche <ajroche@iol.ie>
Dublin , Ireland - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 04:45:29 (EDT)

My deepest sympathy and prayers for his family. A great friend of genealogy has been lost but will not be forgotten. Sincerely, Miron
Miron Gordey <jmgordeymiron@aol.com>
Glenmora, La USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 23:26:47 (EDT)

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
georgeann malowney <georgeann@msn.com>
bellevue, wa usa - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 22:04:14 (EDT)

My sincere sympathy to the Broderick family for your loss. I am extremely grateful for the help that "Sean Ruad" provided to me with the IreAtlas in helping me find the townlands and places I sought in Galway and Cork. May he rest in peace.
Sheila O'Halloran Crowell <Sheilaohc@mindspring.com>
Revere, MA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 17:34:42 (EDT)

I still have the e-mails and a copy of a map that "SeanRuad" sent to me Sept. 3, 1999. My cousin Ed White was going over to Ireland and we were desperately trying to locate the townland of Ballyroebuck. I only knew him as Sean Ruad but Mr. John Broderick was a great help in our search and will be greatly missed by Irish researchers around the world. He put together an amazing web page of Irish townlands and was generous with his help. You will be missed around the world. God Bless Sean Ruad and may he find heaven as green as the Ireland he loved. Tom Daley
Tom Daley <tdaley@consultant.com>
Roseville, CA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 14:26:57 (EDT)

Patrick John Broderick, born 1879 in Boston, son of Mathew Broderick and Bridget Sheehan, was my grandfather. Wish I had known about your John Broderick a long time ago. I will begin using the website in hopes of finding additional information about the Brodericks.
Jeanne Pye Sandford <Jpsandford@aol.com>
Largo, Fl USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 10:17:14 (EDT)

Sean Ruad was/is a beacon in the -- often seeming -- wilderness of Irish Genealogy. He will be greatly missed but much of his greatly appreciated contributions will remain as memorial to him. May he "walk carefully to that last pub" and hoist a pint to those of us he has left behind -- hopefully better for having known his work, if not the man himself.
Jack DUKESBURY <jmdukesbury@usa.net>
Jakarta, Indonesia - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 03:15:15 (EDT)

My deepest sympathies to the family of John Maurice Broderick, Sr., known as SeanRuad. My thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your loved one at this difficult time for you. Although I joined the Ireland lists only recently, I have used his SeanRuan and IreAtlas sites for info on my ancestors in Co. Gaway, Ireland. I'm reminded of a song that says something like this . . . "Go on up into Heaven, son, as your work on earth is done."
Janice Lally Worthen <jlwi30@aol.com>
Valrico, FL USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 18:29:18 (EDT)

I was shocked to learn of John's passing. He was such a wonderful, courteous and ever patient genealogist and so willing to help, assist and answer questions of the 'newbies' to Irish genealogy. He answered my many, many 'newbie' questions with his patience and helped me a lot with his information. The passing of John Broderick is a great loss to the Irish genealogy community and his inteligence will be greatly missed by all. My sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family.
Carole Lannom <jlannom@fuse.net>
Loveland, OH USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 17:59:33 (EDT)

To John's Family: I for one will miss his great contributions to Irish genealogy. We sometimes take for granted his tireless effort to create and maintain the ultimate database of townlands. We owe him a debt of gratitude for this lasting resource. Based upon the number of times he phoned me to follow-up on a query, he will be sorely missed by the genealogy community. God rest his soul. Ed Finigan Lynn, MA
Ed Finigan <efinigan@mediaone.net>
Lynn, MA USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 17:01:11 (EDT)

Such a loss. His pages have helped me a lot in the past. May he rest in peace and in the memory of Irish researchers for a long time to come.
Ken Turner <kent@lunet.ac.uk>
Cheshire, UK - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 16:48:27 (EDT)

He helped me a lot. May he rest in peace.
Colm Hasson <c.hasson@ntlworld.com>
Belfast, Northern Ireland - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 16:36:28 (EDT)

I am sorry for your troubles. John helped me find the elusive townland of my Cork roots. I could not have continued past that stone wall without his help.
Sharon Daly Hudock <Black47540@cs.com>
Shirley, NY USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 14:46:06 (EDT)

Thoughts and prayer's go out to John's family in their time of sorrow. He touched many lives & his Townlands Database helped us to come closer to that home of our hearts.
Nan McDermott <nanmcd@webtv.net>
PA USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 13:17:17 (EDT)

He called me once, here in MD, all the way from MA...just to tell me the numbers of the townland maps I might want to find at nearby LOC. What a nice thing to have done! May God hold him in the palm of His Hand.
Jeannette Brick Knauf <RiJe6365@aol.com>
- Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:13:48 (EDT)

Appreciative of John's suggestions leading to the untangling of Co Cork and Kerry townland questions from the Daly/D400 forum members. Go raibh maith agat Sean Ruad! Ruiseart O'Dalaigh Reidhueche
Richard Daly Reddick <RReddick@tcsn.net>
Paso Robles, CA USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 02:43:26 (EDT)

He showed us the way from wence we came. What greater gift is that? RIP John.
Ed Madden <edmadden@toledotel.com>
Silver Lake, WA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 22:47:57 (EDT)

If it hadn't been for John I wouldn't have gotten the nerve to even begin my search in Ireland or England for my ancestors. He instilled in all of us that we did have the power whether we were new at genealogy or an advanced searcher. God Bless you all in your time of sorrow and remember, He is busier now than before doing the things He loved the most.
Patti Gerstad <patngus@cybertrails.com>
Prescott Valley, AZ United States of America - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 22:46:22 (EDT)

As a young Englishman living in Australia I was given a lecture one day by a coworker an old bushman three times my age, He berated England and its colonial ideology. He went on to explain that " America was the only country that got smart and sent us on our way, but your alright Pom, and I'll work with you." Twenty five years later I met Sean Ruad and he helped me with my own geaneology, He knew I was interested in Spitfires and sent me stamps and illustrations of them. He never mentioned the ongoing differences between England & Ireland. That about sums it up. Sean Ruad was my brother in Law. I'm proud to be part of his family. Graham J. Boggis
Graham J. Boggis <jbboggis@aol.com>
Springfield, ma - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 22:12:45 (EDT)

Sean was a great help to me in finding my roots in Donegal & Kerry. I was born and raised in Roxbury, Sean knew many of the Irish families there. My condolences to his brothers, and the Broderick Family.
Gdog G Gdog Gdo <pete140@bga.com>
Bastrop, TX - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 21:55:54 (EDT)

Our deepest sorrow for your loss. He will be missed by all, including us genealogists. Our prayers are with you and yours.
Dennis Hogan <djhogan@concentric.net>
West Covina, CA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 20:35:47 (EDT)

A HELPING HAND HAS BEEN TAKEN.BUT HIS FINGERPRINTS REMAIN OUR GUIDING LIGHT Bill Ashe
Bill Ashe <outbrits@aol.com>
Corona, Ca U.S.A. - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 19:27:10 (EDT)

With each brick wall I hit in my Irish research, John was able to help me knock it down. He will surely be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Judy <fjbgator@worldnet.att.net>
Greensboro, NC USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:48:37 (EDT)

I am sorry for your trouble. This is a loss for many people. Sincerely, Geri Oliva and O'Sullivan Family from Esk West, Kerry County
Geri Oliva <Banyoles@aol.com>
Allentown, NJ USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:39:29 (EDT)

Deepest sympathy to Sean's family. We emailed because of the Whelton connection as some of my Keohane cousins are Wheltons. May he rest in peace.
Nora Keohane Hickey <nmhickey@indigo.ie>
Kinsale, Ireland - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:06:33 (EDT)

Its impossible to convey the invaluable contribution the Townland Database has made to Irish genealogy and to the many researchers who have used it. So many people have made the connection to Ireland and thier ancestors thru the database... it will live on continually helping others in lasting tribute to Sean Ruad. He is a saint to Irish Genealogy. COUNTY KERRY MESSAGE BOARD
M.T. <KerryBoard@aol.com>
USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:02:12 (EDT)

Thank you for all of the hard work over the years.My McGorry's are from Moneygarrah, in Tyrone Co. God Bless
Thomas McGorray <tom@xgboy.com>
Tucson, az usa - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 14:40:16 (EDT)

I never had the pleasure of corresponding with him but I know the value of good help when one is at your wits end to find the path you know is there. I wish his family all the peace and happiness in the future . I have a feeling that he will be watching over all of us genealogist and having a blast when we find that ultimate find. Thank you for sharing him with the world.
Mary Maki <mmaki@cpinternet.com>
Soudan , Mn U.S.A. - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 11:36:20 (EDT)

John and his family are in my thoughts in prayers. He was a great help to me through his research. He truly practiced "pass it forward" through all the help he gave in his genealogy work. I hope it may be of some comfort to his family that he has touched innumerable lives through his work and that will live on in the future through the family histories that will be passed down for generations.
Anne O'Doherty Kamykowski <devcon@msn.com>
Chicago, IL - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 11:03:07 (EDT)

I never met, nor corresponded with John Broderick, but I was very impressed with his Townland Database. I used it many times with success, and because of him I was able to visit the Townland of my Cullinan ancestors in Inagh, County Clare, the Townland of my Scanlan ancestors in Dingle, County Kerry, and the Parish of my O'Callaghan ancestors in Kilcummin, County Kerry this past February. I owe him a lot. My prayers are with him and his family. Dick Kelly
Richard D. Kelly Jr. <RDKellyJr@aol.com>
Augusta, ME USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 10:51:01 (EDT)

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to John's family at this time of sadness, and may he rest in peace.
Sam Hartshorn <hartsam@eircom.net>
Wicklow, Ireland - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 08:52:00 (EDT)

Whenever someone asks me how I got into genealogy, John's name is the first word out of my mouth. He was a generous and genuinely warm person, and though I don't have a connection established between my Whelton family and his, in my heart I know we're family. He will be sorely missed.
Robin Whelton <robin@robinsnest.f2s.com>
Boston, MA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 07:24:21 (EDT)

His site helped me tremendously when I was starting out as a new genealogist. He will be greatly missed.
Beverly McNaught Penick <penick@mitre.org>
O'Fallon, IL USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 06:54:37 (EDT)

I am very sorry for your loss. Your father has helped me locate the town of my g-grandparents. I will always be grateful for his help and time. My prayers are with you and your family for your loss.
Roberta Colleary <rcolleary@msn.com>
Fl - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 06:52:46 (EDT)

My condolences to the Broderick family. Sean was a generous, warm individual. He was certainly a tremendous help to researchers. He will be missed by all. God Bless
Walton J. Sullivan <wsullivw@aol.com>
Linthicum, MD USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 06:36:07 (EDT)

Our condolences to all John's family. We thank you for sharing him with us. Tom and Therese.
Tom and Therese Hoare <thoard@aceconnet.com. au>
Little Mountain, Queensland Australia - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 05:06:03 (EDT)

To the Broderick family, please accept my prayers for the great loss of your father John Broderick Sr. His IreAtlas Database has been a tremendous help to me and others on our search for our Irish ancestors. I'm only sorry that I didn't get to know him, for he was surely one of those special Irishmen who knew what was important in life. Maybe God has a plan to bring all of us Irish back to Ireland, where you can still feel God's presence in the land. SeanRuad has made it easier for the rest of us to find our roots and in that you can be sure that he's getting his just reward. "May his soul be in heaven......"
Rose Mary Victor <rmvictor12@cs.com>
Golden, Co USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 02:52:51 (EDT)

I did not know John, but he must have been a very great man to have put so much work into helping other people. I am sorry for your loss.
Anne Hilton <anneh@bigpond.com>
Sydney, Australia - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 00:29:03 (EDT)

I am profoundly sorry for your loss. I never met him personally nor corresponded with him, yet the townland database was a great aid and I always noted the warmth and charity that came from his postings. I have a sense of loss for someone I never knew.
Barry Hagmann <sorsha@door.net>
Lubbock, TX USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 23:50:31 (EDT)

He was a very generous man with his time who helped many people and never made you feel like any question was silly. He will definately be missed by many.
Linda Wright <linda.wright2@sympatico.ca>
Ottawa, Ont. Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 23:13:50 (EDT)

Thank you for that surprise telephone call last year. Thank you for sharing your mountains of interesting information. Fond memories of you will sustain those left behind.
John M Dooley <Dubhlaoich@qconline.com>
Davenport, IA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 22:24:24 (EDT)

You and your family are in my heart and prayers
Joanne Whitaker <whitakr@msn.com>
Phoenix,, AZ USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 22:10:20 (EDT)

More than once John's cheerful, generous and wise advice helped me make a breakthrough in my research. I'm sure his passing will have as profound an effect on your family as it does on the genealogical community. We will all miss him.
Sharon Haggerty <smhaggerty@canada.com>
London, ON Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 21:13:28 (EDT)

Although his IreAtlas Database and other accomplishments were great, what will be remembered far longer is the generous heart of a man who clearly took great care in treating others with great respect and generosity. I am so honored that our paths touched for a short time in this world. And I dare to hope for so much again in the next.
Tony Riordan <triordan@msn.com>
AZ USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 21:06:53 (EDT)

When first trying to find my way among the many strange names in the land of my great grandfather, I was guided to the IreAtlas website, where I began to feel that I could one day truly connect with my Irish roots. The beacon will shine there for many others to follow, thanks to SeanRuad.
Marjorie Hancock <woodland@eol.ca>
Mississauga, ON Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 20:51:52 (EDT)

May St. Peter write SeanRuad's name in the book of "those who helped their fellow men" Joan Griffin Rusk
Joan Griffin Rusk <jgrnlr@email.msn.com>
boise, Id U.S.A. - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 20:19:09 (EDT)

I regret that I was not able to avail myself of Seanruad's expertise. I have not been able to get my DESMOND family back to Ireland. I am stuck in Canada. May all things Irish bless you. So sorry for your loss. Ginny
Ginny Nordin <dancer1@inreach.com>
Sun City, CA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 20:09:51 (EDT)

A man is known by his works, so it will be with "John the Red".
Edward C. Murphy <ecmurphy@snet.net>
New London, Ct USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:42:28 (EDT)

John, We hardly knew ye! Thanks for all that you did for us! God keep you in the palm of his hand for all time.
William Brown <wpbrown@optonline.net>
Medford, NY USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:15:32 (EDT)

My condolences to the family. May they be comforted by the knowledge that SeanRuad~'s contribution to genealogy and to our understanding of our Irish heritage lives on.
Trish Downes
Canberra, Australia - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 18:55:42 (EDT)

My condolences to the whole Broderick family, for you have lost a special man. John's sense of humor and constant willingness to help others was just the tip of the iceberg. Literally thousands of us have benefitted from the IreAtlas online and there are so many more to come. John was always ready with an encouraging word, and so much enthusiasm for his topic. We could start on one topic and the messages flew fast and furious and we'd end up someplace else, and I would have learned a great deal in the meantime! He was always there, watching over us like a guardian angel and he will be missed. Sean Ruad~, and all his family, will be in my prayers.
Patty Pickett <pattypb@sover.net>
North Clarendon, Vt US - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 18:53:39 (EDT)

If each person he has helped says one prayer, the noise in heaven will be deafening. Peace and comfort to his family.
Michael O'Donnell <mod@together.net>
Vergennes, VT USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 17:07:18 (EDT)

It is said that everyone is put on earth for a reason. Sean Ruad's must have been to help all of us find our roots in the "ould country". God must be very proud of Sean Ruad and has a very special place for him at the keyboard of Heavengen.ie
Kae Ruth <kruth@cox.rr.com>
Vienna, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 17:01:55 (EDT)

May the family of John accept our sympathy and acknowledge that he has gone to a better place, where we all wish to be at peace with the Lord. It may help them to know that so many unknown faces, and faraway countries will share his passing, acknowledging the enormous assistance he has been to so many researching that small island, Ireland. His patience was wonderful. He never failed any of us.
gaynor watters <gwatters@austarnet.com.au>
gordonvale, qld australia - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 16:53:11 (EDT)

Until I had the information from him I was doubting the existence of the Townland I was looking for. A very helpful man who answered my query very quickly. God Bless
Jeannette McKeown <jeannette.mack@extra.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 16:27:17 (EDT)

Our prayers go to John's family. His web-site has been a great service to us in our research.' Rest In Pease Sean Ruad.
James F. O'Donnell <jfwlodonnell@erols.com>
Potomac, MD USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 16:09:32 (EDT)

I was very sorry to hear of Sean Ruadh's death. For the last 4 years I have visited soc.genealogy.ireland and the databases to fill out various areas of interest. You could always depend on a reply from SeanRuadh to set you straight. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Sean O'Sullivan <sosul@eircom.net>
Cork, Ireland - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 16:05:46 (EDT)

Sean Raud (John) It would seem the pub was further than you expected - or you were not so careful as you thought - There are many of us here who will look to find you and thank you personally when we make the same journey. Peaceful dreams (and if not - then at least be sure you're the victor!) You'll be sorely missed. Grit
Grit <mwhitmore@snet.net>
Waterbury, ct usa - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 16:01:08 (EDT)

May the peace of Christ remain with the family of Sean Ruad and may they always be proud of his enormous contributions to all who sought his help.
Isma Templain <ITemplain@aol.com>
Denver, CO USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 15:42:00 (EDT)

Rest in peace, John. I know you will. It must have made you feel so great to be able to lead us through the maze that is Ireland. It SURE made our day whenever we read your work or wrote to you always. How proud your family must be. anita
anita heston-duvall <grace@humboldt1.com>
eureka, ca usa - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 15:26:47 (EDT)

I'm sure Mr. Broderick will spend the next millenium being thanked by all those in heaven who saw how much his work helped their descendants discover their heritage. Our loss is heaven's gain. May God welcome him with open arms!
Avis Cawley <ABCawley@peoplepc.com>
Auburn, WA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 15:16:28 (EDT)

As I read through all these comments I think how proud you should be of Sean, look at the effect he had just in the online community. You had the greater privalege of knowing him in person and our Hearts and prayers are yours in our sorrow.....Kieran
Kieran Healy <kieran@akamail.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 14:45:26 (EDT)

Sincere sympathy from the homeland. If Sean could only answer questions from his present location I'm sure we would all complete our family trees by Easter.
John Donovan <jdonovan@cablesurf.com>
Co.Tipperary, Ireland - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 14:24:07 (EDT)

Whenever I had a townland to find in that cauldron of vegetable soup called Ireland with it's Provinces, Counties, Parishes, Barony's, Poor Law Unions, Divisions, Dioceses etc, etc, that the Irish love to drive us crazy with, I knew SeanRuad would never let me down....and he didn't.
Joan Gormley <qltrglf@aol.com>
Feasterville, PA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 14:21:11 (EDT)

My sympathy to the family. "Sean Ruad" left a wonderful legacy to the genealogical community, and exemplified the unselfish, patient, helpful attributes genealogists strive to emulate.
Joan Keating <jeileen@prodigy.net>
Longmont, CO 80503 - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 14:16:02 (EDT)

The SeanRuad database is an invaluable tool. So many are so grateful to John for his enormous efforts and selfless sharing. May we all strive to follow his example.
Megan O'Connell <mego_68@hotmail.com>
Raleigh, NC U.S.A. - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 14:05:30 (EDT)

All of Irish genealogy have lost a wonderful person who gave of himself and his expertise selflessly to others. My condolences to his family on the death of John. To John, Thank You.
Linda Falls <lfalls@capcollege.bc.ca>
North Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 13:23:09 (EDT)

The messages that have gone before this are the best memorial anyone can offer. I keep him in my thoughts and prayers, knowing he is truly in the hand of God. Rest in Peace.
Jeannette Walton <jtwalton@shelbynet.net>
Shelbyville, IN USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 13:04:36 (EDT)

Thank you,John---Peace is with you now with God.
Jim and Jane Kolb <jimk36@aol.com>
Derwood, MD USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:52:59 (EDT)

What a truly sad day for the Mayo list. I would like to honor Sean in a way that he would be proud of-to help each other the way he helped us. Possibly we could contribute to "the Cause", by posting cemetary records, birth records, lookups, or the hundreds of other ways to assist each other.. I will miss seeing his name on the list.God Bless you Sean, and may those fields that we dream of be greener than we imagined!
Diane Sweeney Groman <mayogirl14@hotmail.com>
Lancaster, CA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:47:58 (EDT)

John's sad loss is softened by the sure and certain hope opf the resurrection. "In paradisum deducant te angeli; in tuo adventu, suscipiant te martyres..."
Kevin M. Ranaghan <Kevrann@aol.com>
South Bend, IN USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:47:16 (EDT)

Thank you for your generosity in setting up your Web Site. My sincere sorrow goes to your love ones.
Jerry Ballauer <sargejpb@yahoo.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:39:29 (EDT)

May Sean Ruad's Soul RIP & my prayers to his family.
Karen Linden <ancestornut@yahoo.com>
Framingham, MA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:18:28 (EDT)

Sean Ruad was the only person to ever help us to figure out that labyrinth that is the Irish system of townlands. May his soul rest in peace.
Leslie Cassidy <lcassidy@mofo.com>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 11:56:20 (EDT)

John was my brother and I love him very much. You all made him proud and happy. He spoke of Ireland with pride. I'm sure his soul walks the green grass. I love you Johnny. Betsy
Elizabeth Broderick Boggis <GBBoggis@aol.com>
Springfield, ma - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 11:48:07 (EDT)

I am saddened by our loss of this great Irishman. His help was invaluable and his kind responses to questions helped smooth the path for many on the quest for their Irish roots. His legacy will live on in his invaluable IreAtlas and in the many who were privileged to be touched by his advice. He will not be forgotten. John had such a generous spirit I am sure he was welcomed with open arms in heaven. As someone else said, he now has answers to all of HIS questions as well as ours. He is in a far better place and he will dwell forever with all the great Irishmen (and women) who passed before him. He and his family will be in my prayers. My sincere condolences to his family for their great loss. RIP dear John.
Anne Marie <AWillis628@aol.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 11:25:58 (EDT)

And if there is going to be a life hereafter, And somehow I am sure there's going to be, I will ask God to let me make my heaven, In that dear land across the Irish Sea. (Hope to meet you there some day, SeanRuad.)
James J. Hagerty <jameshagerty@msn.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 11:25:02 (EDT)

Thank you, John. Your work has helped so many searchers. You will be long remembered. May God hold you in His arms today.
Alice Murphy <muprhya@tp.net>
Foxboro, MA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 11:11:14 (EDT)

He took the time to find out the name of my great, great grandfather and for that I am very grateful.
Mary Ellen Whelton Rossi <merossi@itsa.ucsf.edu>
San Francisco, Ca USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 10:55:29 (EDT)

He will be missed. Nice to know he was doing what he loved! Best to all his family, Ann
Ann Harney <ann.harney@verizon.net>
VA US of A - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 09:45:38 (EDT)

"Another Library has closed" For us researchers. WE WERE SERVED WELL WHILE IT WAS OPEN God Speed.
Robert Belisle <BOBSTV@AOL.COM>
ABSECON,, NJ ATLANTIC - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 09:04:29 (EDT)

May God be as good to you Sean Ruad as you have been to us.
debi flynn harper <debi2dmv.com>
chestertown, md usa - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 09:01:25 (EDT)

Let it be known that any person that comes this way and leaves there footprint, has lived the good life and was humble in doing so, is a saint. Oh yes, you can see Sean's footprint in the sand from very far away. It was deep with his efforts. May he rest in the gallary of his kind in heaven. God bless his family and friends.
John the Irishman from Texas. <JDMUMM@aol.com>
Plano, TX USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 08:55:37 (EDT)

As with many others I owe a debt of gratitude to SeanRaud for his work with the Townlands without ever giving thought to the person. His passing will diminish us all. May his God walk with him as he strolls the green fields.
Kevin Lynch <k_c_lynch@yahoo.co.uk>
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, U.K. - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 08:48:05 (EDT)

When I was new to genealogy, SeanRuad was a patient, kind and helpful mentor. He was generous with his time and talent. May he rest in peace and may the Broderick Family find happiness in knowing that their father "left his mark" and made a difference in so many people's lives.
Joanne
Canton, MA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 08:43:56 (EDT)

To me John was patient, polite and always a problem solver. I will always be appreciative of his assistance.
Barbara Ellard <ellard@hard.net.au>
Boronia, Victoria Australia - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 08:14:54 (EDT)

to the family,he doesnt hurt anymore god bless
clare chesney <trotter@sentex.net>
cambridge, ontario canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 07:55:43 (EDT)

He was alawys a big help to all researchers. Peace be with HIM
Francis Endyke <Fran25@aol.com>
Lawrence, ma USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 07:51:52 (EDT)

To the Broderick family - I'm sorry for your trouble, as the Irish would always say. John was the true definition of anyone truly Irish, in his ways and in his heart. In a world filled today with so much trouble, it was our good fortune to find someone who knew the true way of a good human being. He will be sorely missed by his family and all of his 'on-line' friends. While I never met him in person, he was always 'there' for me and for countless others. Now he can walk thru the townlands he did so much to have recognized. His family are the better for his love, his friends are better for his being here. Rest in peace Sean Ruad, how happy God must be to have one of his very best back home again. My sympathies to his family, you were truly blessed. Thank you God, You cared enough to send us the very best. R.I.P. Anne Gillen
Anne Gillen <mistymom@cybercomm.net>
Toms River, NJ U.S.A. - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 06:24:49 (EDT)

Let us all celebrate the life of another generous researcher who has shared his work and his love. We are all richer for our encounter with him. RIP Sean Ruad
Anne Maye <a_mayezing@yahoo.com>
Armidale, NSW Australia - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 04:12:34 (EDT)

The Townland Database is an enormous project that Sean Ruad provided for all provided for our use,There is not a day goes by that I have not used it, or referred it to persons just starting out. John's Toil and contributions will always be remembered, and immensely appreciated. John Gilmour - Canada.
John Gilmour <gilmourj@home.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:43:34 (EDT)

What a truly dedicated man, always helping others. So many of us found our townland information on the IreAtlas web site, and still he helped with all our other queries, too. I helped with one of the IreAtlas projects, and soon realized how much work it must have been to put all this online. The Irish lists won't be the same without John, "our seanruad~." My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family and dear friends.
Eileen <eileen1@ameritech.net>
IL USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:39:04 (EDT)

I have noticed the helpfulness of this person "SeanRuad" over the 2 years in which I have been looking at the Web for genealogy things and have used the Townlands Site without knowing anything else about the man. However, despite that, his obvious kindness and helpfulness to anyone and everyone who asked him, has touched me. Rest in peace Genealogy Leader !
Leith Friend <leith49@i4free.co.nz>
Hamilton, New Zealand - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:23:31 (EDT)

Two hours before leaving for Maunday Thursday Mass, I write my appreciation for gently offered, courteous and clear assistance when I needed it. I shall pray for the repose of his soul tonight at Mass. RIP
Trevor Williams <tjwillia@eisa.net.au>
MELBOURNE, VIC AUSTRALIA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:19:29 (EDT)

Sean had so much to offer and he gave freely of his immense knowledge of all things Irish. His townland atlas has been of great help to me but what also comes to mind is his quick and generous response to questions from this muddled beginner. His reward is surely great .
Peg Garry <peggarry@home.com>
Sunnyvale, CA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:18:36 (EDT)

Thank You,John - God Bless you,John You have helped so many of us, The World is a poorer place....
Timothy Maher <Maquire@aol.com>
Palatine, IL. USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:13:04 (EDT)

There is not much more I can say, that the signers haven't already said. He will be missed and may God Bless his family and all his friends.
Donna Hall-Walsh and Brian Walsh <dartmoor@erols.com>
Philomont, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:10:30 (EDT)

I've been calling John "Sean Ruad" for years now. He wrote the ultimate reference tool for Irish townlands and I've been recommending it to new family history researchers for years. If it hadn't been for ol'Sean Ruad I'd have been looking in the wrong county for my family connections and would've missed meeting my cousin. My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. He was a treasure. And will be sorely missed in the family history community of Ireland. Annie
Annie Patterson <amp@transbay.net>
San Francisco , CA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 03:06:38 (EDT)

Sean assisted me personally with my research and took great pains although he was himself very busy I'm sure. Pass on my condolences to his relations please.
David O'Daly <davidodaly@hotmail.com>
London, England - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 02:53:23 (EDT)

Sean Ruad (John Broderick) was one of the angels on-line who helped all of us with queries on matters IRISH. He is in heaven at this minute, probably helping someone. I'm sorry for his family and will keep him in my prayers. God bless, Mary
Mary Foley Hennelly <MFOLHEN@aol.com>
Eugene, OR USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 01:14:14 (EDT)

Sean will be missed forever. "May the road rise up to meet you. . . ."
Karen Noonan-Kuhn <kuhnskorner@hotmail.com>
Manteca, CA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 00:04:43 (EDT)

To the Broderick Family and friends My heart goes out to you all at this sad time. Often I would get a response to a query from Seanruad and more often I would read his prompt, appropriate and helpful replies to other queries on Irish research. Seanruad will be greatly missed. We only met via E-mail but after a while one gets to read the sender and one gets to feel the warmth and sincerity of the sender... the eagerness to help the beginner. These are some of the feelings generated in the messages we recieved from Seanruad. My prayers and thoughts are with you
Rod Warnock <rwarnock@idx.com.au>
Kilaben Bay, NSW AUSTRALIA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 23:17:05 (EDT)

Your Dad will surely be missed by everyone. I wish that you will find peace in knowing that he has help so many of us, I know that won't take the place of your Dad but, know this he was and is loved bye me, and all of us.
Michele Rogan <mitsfn1@aol.com>
toms river, NJ USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 22:41:36 (EDT)

I did not know John. I wish I had the opportunity. From his postings on the various lists, it is evident he loved Ireland. He has helped so many of us to learn more about our heritage. May God hold him in the palm of His hand!
George McCartney <georgemccartney@email.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 22:30:51 (EDT)

The distance between Nua-Eabhrac agus Caisleán an Bharraigh seems to have shortened. Go raibh míle maith agat(thanks ever so much)
Seán ó Néill <AnTincear@aol.com>
Pearl River, NY USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 22:25:37 (EDT)

Few people can touch as many lives as John did. How many of us can tell you that he added to our lives & eased our efforts with his splendid website. The number is uncountable. We should all be fortunate enough to leave such a legacy. Sincere condolences on your loss. We all shall feel his passing. Shirley Story
Shirley L. Story <peggysue@sunvalley.net>
Twin Falls, ID USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 22:14:45 (EDT)

"Sorry for your troubles" as they would say back in Kerry. Sean was a great help to me over the years. He walked us through all those Irish townlands. We both shared a great love for all places in Kerry. Your Dad will be missed.
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And no man hath the power,
To tell just when the hands will stop,
At late or early hour.
Now is the only time you own,
Live, love, toil with a will;
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He reached out and touched so many people, giving, and helping those of us tracing our Irish heritage.
Kerry Kate Healy Coburn <cbcoburn@netidea.com>
Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 22:08:17 (EDT)

He was a great help to us who needed it and he will be missed. May he find eternal rest.
John McGing <jmcging@dm.net>
Columbia, Md USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:58:53 (EDT)

Always kind and courteous; willing to share his considerable knowledge. We all share in your great loss. His wo
Maryl <mhook@mindspring.com>
- Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:53:35 (EDT)

Rest in peace Sean, you will be sadly missed. Condolences to your family who know that you were a great man.
Margaret Mc Creadie <mmccreadie@sprint.ca>
Spruce Grove, AB Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:52:55 (EDT)

May God welcome you in to His Kingdom. Thank you for your wonderful assistance and your good humor in helping us discover the homes and townlands of our ancestors.
Bob Meehan <remeehan@mindspring.com>
Dunwoody, GA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:47:17 (EDT)

John Broderick (SeanRuad)has been a guiding light on my search for family roots in Ireland. My sincerest hope is that his his family knows of his contribution to so many others. He will always be in my prayers.
John P. McNicholas <j_mcnicholas@juno.com>
Vienna, VA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:42:24 (EDT)

John (Sean) made great contributions not only to the field of Irish Genealogy in general, but also individually to hundreds of people searching for their Irish roots and places of origin. I'm sure that helping others unselfishly, as John did, has placed him in good standing with the Lord and has put him in the land of Irish genealogy where all of the lost and burned Irish records are readily at hand. He will be missed.
John Geary <JohnVGeary@CS.Com>
Mobile, AL USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:41:46 (EDT)

Sean Ruad has helped so many and his passing is a great loss to many, many people. Where he is now, he is not among strangers. Leila Mayberry
Leila Mayberry <lbmaybe@mindspring.com>
Opelika, Al USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:33:36 (EDT)

On several occasions, Sean unselfishly helped this stranger to find no longer there places in Galway, Ireland. He loved his work. May he RIP. My sincere condolences to his family.
James D. Biller <Jimb856@Aol.Com>
Arlington, Virginia USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:22:45 (EDT)

Thanks for all your help. You will be truly missed
Patricia <PATnJL@aol.com>
Tewksbury, MA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:21:14 (EDT)

A true gentleman is gone.The world is now a poorer place.
Gerry Mulgrew
Donegal, Ireland - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:17:16 (EDT)

Please accept my sympathy. I'm sorry for the pain of your loss. May the Peace of Christ be with you all. The first time I visited the Atlas site, I was amazed by the tremendous effort put into such a project! I am grateful to Mr. Broderick for his generousity in providing myself and countless other researchers with much need information through the internet. So I wish also to use this opportunity to be with you in joy as well as sorrow for Mr. Broderick who contributed to the aid of many persons he may never have even known. Truly an altruist. Blessings and Peace to you, his family. Sincerely, Nanci Pane
Nanci Pane <npane@ncweb.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:03:59 (EDT)

To the Broderick family Please accept my condolences and prayers at the passing of John Maurice Broderick Snr. He gave help unstintingly to many people who were searching their Irish roots and sought nothing in return. That is the mark of a truly selfless person.
Denis Strangman <string@hotkey.net.au>
Canberra, Australia - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:49:19 (EDT)

To Sean's family, Your father was a wonderful person He will be missed by all of us his on line family. My prayers are with you all that God help you in your Grief, for even knowing that he is in heven does not always help, when you need and want his advice. May God be with you and comfort you god bless you all Patti
Patti Moore Lininger <PLinin7843@aol.com>
Yelm, WA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:46:09 (EDT)

Prayers and sympathy to the family of SeanRuad. Yours is the greatest of losses -- one that is indeed shared by us who search for our Irish ancestry and stories. Catherine in Wisconsin
Catherine Gilles
Manitowoc, WI USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:45:38 (EDT)

My gratitude to SeanRuad for his work and my sympathies to the fine family of John Broderick Sr.
Kate Parle <katehummer@aol.com>
Oxford, MI USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:12:08 (EDT)

I am sure each of you children of Sean Ruun knew what a wonderful man your Dad was but we genealogists were also especially blessed that such a wonderful man shared his knowledge with all the many strangers out here. He will certainly be in our prayers every time we search for some tiny little townland. Mary Margaret Johnson in Ireland.
Mary Margaret Johnson <mmj29@home.com>
Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:07:52 (EDT)

John's web site helped many of us. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and he will be in our prayers. He will be missed by hundreds if not thousands of folks looking for Irish ancestors.
Noel <leonlojup@aol.com>
Decatur, AL USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:05:35 (EDT)

John was a grand man who has left us a grand legacy of genealogy knowledge and Irish history - your family must be so proud of you John. Sean Ruad forever in our hearts!
Cherie Thompson <redinoz@winshop,com,au>
Gold Coast, QLD. Australia - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 20:00:46 (EDT)

Although I have not had a lot of contact other than skimming and occasionally putting out the request, I did recently try to help SeanRuad connect with some Wheltons in The County. And along with the normal connect-with-all-that-is feeling, I sense that personal connect also on some level. Either way, I appreciate all that this gentleman of the OuldSod did to help others with their genealogy quests. Slainte! KHannigan
KHannigan <archangelkh@hotmail.com>
Dover, NH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 19:51:28 (EDT)

May the good memories you have of Sean comfort you. His gift of sharing his knowledge is immeasureable.
Rosemary Barrett Vandenburg <vandyr@att.net>
USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 19:33:57 (EDT)

To his loved ones, please know that John touched so many lives through sharing his knowledge, work, and passion of ge
Joan Rogers <simbamail@msn.com>
Sparks, MD USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 19:22:59 (EDT)

Sean's love of anything Irish and his generosity toward others provides a lasting memory. Condolences to all who love him and to all whose lives he touched. He will be missed by many.
Lynn Sheehan Dougherty <lynnd@tampabay.rr.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 19:09:14 (EDT)

May God"s shine His Light and Love to you all as he embraces Sean Ruad in His arms. A generous man, who will long be remembered by all. His list will live on in rememberance of him.Those who use his list are all be grateful for his generosity.Being proud of his Irish heritage could only be exceeded by his being proud of his family and loved ones. May God comfort you and may John rest in peace.
Pat Carmody Lewis <mystarz@mindspring.com>
Malabar, Fl USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 19:07:31 (EDT)

To Sean, a master of all. You will be greatly missed. May you Rest in Peace.
Tina McCaughey Brownsweiger <tinabrownsweiger@MSN.com>
Annville, PA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 18:53:18 (EDT)

John's (SeanRuad's) generosity will be remembered always. He has left a lasting legacy to those tracing their Irish ancestors the world over. My sympathy to his friends and family.
Beth Hurd <beth@the-hurds.com>
Johnston, RI USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 18:48:22 (EDT)

So very sorry for your loss. Sean's genealogy work is known world wide. He has helped so many people along the way. Hardly a day goes by when I am not on his site. I used it for everything! He will be greatly missed by all. My condolences, Joe Egan
Joe Egan <jegan1@san.rr.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 18:47:54 (EDT)

I'm still in a state of shock at the loss of this kind generous man. May he live forever in our hearts.
Rita Qualter <rqualter@concentric.net>
USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 18:01:52 (EDT)

To SeanRuad's Family: I'm sorry for your trouble as they say at all the Irish wakes. Your father was a wonder. He was so generous with all his information and so organized, too. I use his site so often and I've passed it on to many,many people. Everyone who does Irish geneaology knows his name. I'll miss his sign-off "Hope this is of some help." He was always a great help to everyone.
Kathleen Brennan Mammoser <kayb48@earthlink.net>
Glen Ellyn, IL USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:47:07 (EDT)

Sean's atlas of townlands was a major reason I was able to trace my family throughout Mayo. My sympathy to his family.
Jim Kelly <jimkell@att.net>
Monroe Twp., NJ USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:35:24 (EDT)

Sean was a great help to me in finding some out of the way places in County Cork. I marvel at his generosity in helping anyone who asked.
Art Kilmartin <akilmartin@nc.rr.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:27:27 (EDT)

So sorry for your loss. After belonging to a genealogy mailing list for the past months, you get to feel as if you know the members personally from all the postings. I know your father helped many of the members. He will be sorely missed.
Lynda Salvatori <sals5870@mediaone.net>
Wareham, MA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:23:46 (EDT)

Along with all the wonderful information and help from his website, Sean helped me with the Parish name of where my ggggrandparents were from in Co. Cork. Thanks so much Sean. My heart goes out to your family. May God's peace be with them in this time of sorrow.
Linda Avram <lindamightbe@home.com>
Duncan, B.C. Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:19:21 (EDT)

SeanRaud "Here's to DEAR old Erin That lovely Emerald Isle-- Here's to every colleen And every colleen's smile-- Here's to Irish laughter-- And the Little People too-- Here's to dear old Erin But most of all--here's to you." author unknown Going to miss you generous heart. Nancy
Nancy Thompson <sirius@uslink.net>
USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:18:39 (EDT)

Sean Ruad's IreAtlas site was the point at which I finally got a feel for my great-grandmother's origins. I had always understood that Ireland is a small country, but when I found Erribul, Killadysert, Co. Clare on his site, it gave me the total acreage. I was so surprised at its small area. Since then I have learned of and had correspondence with some of my distant relatives still there in Kildysart. I feel like they're close neighbors even across the ocean. Thanks, Sean Ruad.
Jeanne Foley Dwyer <socrates_399@yahoo.com>
Evansville, IN USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:11:40 (EDT)

He will always be remembered by all who called on his assistance. God Bless to all his family
Noel O'Keeffe <nokeeffe@indigo.ie>
Cork , Ireland - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 17:09:24 (EDT)

A helpful, warm true gentleman, John helped me about three years ago - when I was such a newbie. From tips and information he provided Celtic ancestors were found. In retrospect, to think he would help an unknown, somewhat insignificant researcher like myself adds to my humility and thankfulness for having encountered and received a touch from a Master. Thank you, John. Bless your family. From the O'Hallorans/Hallorans of Mullagh and Spanish Point, Co. Clare., Springfield, MA and Chicago, IL.
Paddi Halloran Millard <innisfreeusaM@netscape.net>
Petaluma, CA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 16:45:00 (EDT)

Thank you! ;)
David Agar <dagar@ncf.ca>
Ottawa, ON Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 16:36:15 (EDT)

John has been very helpful to hundreds ., I might say thousands of beginners. The Lord will certainly receive him with open arms. Gene
Gene Fottrell <nyfd148@Worldnet.att.net>
Egg Harbor Tsp, NJ USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 16:24:39 (EDT)

I was shocked and saddened to learn of John's passing. On several occasions he came from out of the blue to assist me. John answered more of my Irish genealogy questions than anyone else. His presence "on-line" will be greatly missed. I did not have the pleasure of knowing John personally as we did not live in close proximity. I extend my most sincere condolences to the family of "Sean Raud".
Beth Ann Manners <bamanners@mindspring.com>
Chappaqua, NY USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 16:12:30 (EDT)

My prayers go out to sean's family. He was a giant of a man . Although I never met him ,he was a part of everydays mail, his never ending helpfullness was ever present.He started me on the path to find my fathers family,something I never thought i would be able to do. He will be missed. Cathy
Cathey Bias <Gaia1947@aol.com>
Bellville, OH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 15:50:02 (EDT)

I not only recieved help for my own search, but I enjoyed reading his answers to others. His kind and generous nature showed in every answer.
Marion Devine Conery <coneryfm@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 15:36:50 (EDT)

Sad at the departure of a great and very heplful genealogist We have lost one of the best
Thomas Walsh <thomas@aldwick39.freeserve.co.uk>
Bognor Regis, UK - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 15:29:48 (EDT)

My Gods Light now shine about him..... he helped me with a question I had on Husbands family in Cork...... :)
Patricia R. Price Flemming <tizame@willinet.net >
IA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 15:28:01 (EDT)

Will you ever look down on us,Sean, and put our feet where they need to be on our journey for the family roots and God love you, Sean.
Maureen O'Faolain <smomo@koan.com>
CA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 15:12:02 (EDT)

Sean Ruad, Irish gentleman and scholar, I too, thank you for the personal phone call I received from you about a year ago. Your thoughtfulness and helpfulness and that keen Irish wit inspired me that day and made me proud to be Irish. Chatting with you reminded me of the charm and grace of my Irish father who also is in the Heaven's Hands. May you spend eternity sharing those wonderful Irish stories with all the Irish saints! God Bless.
JoAnne Gage Teske <jgteske@worldnet.att.net>
Cottage Grove, WI USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:56:46 (EDT)

Last November I E-mailed Sean Ruad regarding the location of a remote location in County Tipperary. I included my address and telephone number. Shortly thereafter I received a phonecall from John Broderick, who identified himself as Sean Ruad, "John the Redhead." We had a lovely conversation (I grew up in the Boston area), and John offered to mail me a map showing the exact location of "Ballylooby," which he did. Along with the map was a photocopy of the SS Samaria, the ship that my ancestors had traveled on from Ireland to Boston, MA. The envelope was mailed with five different colorful stamps and, since it was just before Christmas, the envelope had a large "Irish Father Christmas" stamp with Santa in an emerald-green suit! I remember Sean Ruad; I'll never forget him. May he rest in peace.
Joan Cook <crtrptr9767@msn.com>
Murrells Inlet, SC USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:46:13 (EDT)

I so much appreciated the day that John actually tracked down my phone number in Canada and called me. We had a lovely chat about my genealogy and the work that John was doing. I was so surprised to receive a personal phone call. Without the work John did, I would not have as clear an understanding regarding the workings of Northern Ireland. Wish someone had pointed his site out to me at the very beginning of my research in County Fermanagh. God bless!
Valerie (McClelland) Anderson <vjanderson@sk.sympatico.ca>
Regina, SK Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:33:57 (EDT)

John was such a help to all of us. His light-hearted ways and generous spirit will be solely missed by one and all.
Irene Martin <jmart@erinet.com>
Springfield, OH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:31:27 (EDT)

Sean was a true Irish Gentleman. I am sure he has a high spot in heaven today. RIP
Tom Crowley <tcrow95798@aol.com>
carefree, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:27:38 (EDT)

Thank you John, for the wonderful work which has helped so many find their Irish roots. I'm sorry we never met in person, but I know you'll be there in Heaven when I arrive and need to find my Townland. 'Til then...God rest you.
Janet Cassidy-Stroh <Caiside@aol.com>
Patterson, NY USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:16:17 (EDT)

Last year I was new to research and computers - suanruad's site was the first site I was directed to, and bookmarked for further use. Sincerest condolences to his family. May it give them all pleasure to know how much he will be missed by everyone.
June Young <jmyaky@mindspring.com>
Plainville, MA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:09:13 (EDT)

Thank you for removing some of the mystery of finding ancestors.
Kathleen Taylor Conroy <KTConroy@Hotmail.Com>
Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:08:36 (EDT)

Thank you to John for the good work which has helped so many. I'm sorry I never met him in person; but I know he'll be there in Heaven when I arrive and need to find my Townland. 'Til then, John. God rest you.
Janet Cassidy-Stroh <Caiside@aol.com>
Patterson, NY USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:05:26 (EDT)

I have never heard a bad word about the man we knew as "SeanRuad", he helped everyone he could whenever he could. His website is one of the essentials that we all took for granted. The listmembers of the SHAMROCK, CountyCork and Waterford lists (as did many others) knew that any query he could help with would be answered. Now, he has the answers to all his own questions ... and is meeting all those elusive ancestors face to face. I am sure many prayers have been sent heavenward for God to welcome and take care of this wonderful man.
Maura Petzolt <mpetzolt2@webtv.net>
Mobile, AL USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 14:03:18 (EDT)

As someone who has been searching for Irish ancestors for only two years, I found Sean's unstinting help of the greatest assistance. I feel for his family and I feel for all of us.
Ann Conlon
Myrtle Beach, SC USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 13:58:42 (EDT)

What a pleasure sharing a connection with one so knowledgable and helpful to so many. I will miss seeing his name but he will not be forgotten. Best wishes to his family at this time.
Kathy Clare <gclare@sprint.ca>
Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 13:58:34 (EDT)

My prayers and thoughts are with Sean's family. He will be missed but not forgotten. His web page is a favorite bookmark for all Irish genealogists. So his help and generosity will live on. Thank you John.
Joan <rolfes@erols.com>
Baltimore , MD USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 10:24:33 (EDT)

While I have never conversed personally with Sean Ruad, his wonderful site is a gift to the Irish genealogy community and I have used it often. Each time we use it or recommend it, he will be in our memory. Thank you Sean Ruad for all the help you have given me.
Pat Connors <nymets11@pacbell.net>
Sacramento, CA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 09:59:24 (EDT)

On behalf of the membership of the Eire Philatelic Association I extend my sympathy to John's family. We will always remember his work at Philatelic Show 2000 on behalf of the EPA. It was my personal pleasure to have known John for the past fifteen years through our great hobby of stamp collecting.
Peter Bugg <bugg@massed.net>
Franklin, Ma USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 09:42:33 (EDT)

That someone would take the time to be so helpful to so many seen and unseen speaks volumes as to his character and personality. From other postings here it is obvious that those who knew him personally held him in very high regard. "Think where man's glory most begins and ends, And say my glory was I had such friends." - William Yeats
Jan <squash1909@mindspring.com>
MA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 09:21:31 (EDT)

Seanruad was a name I saw every time I was looking for maps and townlands. I know I will miss his work as so many others will. May he visit in heaven all those townlands and meet all those people to whom he dedicated his work. Rest in Peace.
Mary T. Evans <mtevans@netlabs.net>
Freehold, NJ USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 09:20:58 (EDT)

My thoughts and prayers are with the Broderick family at this most difficult time. Please know that John made this world a better place by always assisting those in need. May his memory live on in all of us who can continue to help our fellow man.
Janis Duffy
Quincy, Ma USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 09:01:19 (EDT)

I knew John as a fellow philatelist and admired his knowledge of stamps. I also served on the board of directors of the Northeast Federation of Stamp Clubs with John. I shall miss his comments and quips at our board meetings. Goodbye John until we meet again at the Heavenly Stamp Show. Bless this man, John Broderick, Oh Lord for he has given much to all of us.
Paul Carlton <Paul_Carlton@unifirst.com>
Seabrook, NH USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 08:42:53 (EDT)

To the Family of John--Take comfort in knowing that only good can come to him who was so generous to others.
Owen Green <clgolg@erols.com>
Centreville, Va USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 07:49:53 (EDT)

Goodbye SeanRuad and thanks for your cyber-friendship. Rest forever in the hollow of God's hand. Heaven.com will appreciate your advice.
Beryl O'Gorman <wordweav@bigpond.net.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 07:16:44 (EDT)

John was a man with a big heart always willing to help his fellow man,who will be sadly missed by all. Rest in Peace dear friend
Stan Neill <standen@powerup.com.au>
Brisbane, Australia - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 04:53:23 (EDT)

One of life's true gentlemen. The world is a poorer place but heaven a lot richer. May he find himself in heaven 10 minutes before the devil realises it.
Paul Davis <travelingman@bigpond.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 04:43:30 (EDT)

To the family of John M Broderick,Sr: Please accept my deepest sympathy at the passing of SeanRuad. Even more than his factual contributions, his generousity of spirit will remain an inspiration to all who have crossed his path. For me, he was the definition of a true gentleman.
Maureen Caplette <mondomo@aol.com>
Springfield, MA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 03:07:12 (EDT)

Sean helped us in many ways with his site. He also responded courteously and promptly to any enquiries we made of him. May he rest in peace.
Maggie and Adrian Verry <tuathadedaan@xtra.co.nz>
Wanganui, New Zealand - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 02:38:04 (EDT)

A true Irish gentleman, he helped me get started on my research. My very best wishes go out to his family, in this sad time.
Wendy Grant <w_grant@optusnet.com.au>
Ipswich, QLD Australia. - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 00:27:15 (EDT)

John's contriubtion of the seanruad site was a monumental contribution to Irish researchers all over the globe. He has left a legacy which will be cherished by thousands for years to come -- and his name with it.
Byrne (Lynch) Stoddard <fbstoddard@snet.net>
New Haven, CT USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 22:30:35 (EDT)

suaimhneas sioraí dó,go maire sé i measc na naoimh
Bríd Uí Mhaolula <cgscoil@iol.ie>
Carlow, Ireland - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 20:18:14 (EDT)

SeanRuad was just another reason for all of us to be proud to be Irish.
William lalor <ccbl@ridgenet.net>
Ridgecrest, Ca USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 19:55:14 (EDT)

John helped me several times with inquiries about townlands. And then I helped input some of the townlands on the website. I saw his name on all the newgroups answering questions about towns and areas in Ireland and inquiries about names. He will be sadly missed by all. May he rest in peace.
Jeanne Connell <siobhanabu@home.com>
Collingdale, PA USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 18:45:56 (EDT)

John had a love for his genealogy and enjoyed passing his knowledge along to others. I had the good fortune of working closely with John on his Web Site as well as other personal projects that we both had common interest in. John reached out and touched a large number of people in his lifetime and his passing will be felt by by us all as a great emptiness. Good luck with HeavenAtlas John.
Ed Finn <efinn@leitrim-roscommon.com>
Englishtown, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 18:21:58 (EDT)

Many of us would be stumbling blindly around Ireland without the dedication of Seanruad. Rest in Peace
David Collins
- Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 18:02:14 (EDT)

If you ever met John in person you would understand why he went by the nick SeanRuad which is Irish for John the Red. I'll have to see if I can find a picture of him to put on this page so you can all see his shock of red hair. He was a big man, both inside and out, a good friend and always there with a helping hand for those who were trying to decipher the locality of their ancestral origins in Ireland. It was only a couple of days before he died when he was telling someone in soc.genealogy.ireland where Mary's Market was in Belfast of 1870. As always, he closed his message with "hope this is of some help". And now he is with his ancestors - "the BRODERICKs of Ballymalis, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, near the castle, and the WHELTONs of Desert, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, near the quarry". -dja
Dennis Ahern <ahern@world.std.com>
Acton, MA USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 16:23:55 (EDT)