It is with profound sorrow, the utmost respect, infinite admiration, and the deepest love that we honor and mourn the passing of the wonderful, dapper, brilliant, clever, ingenious, witty, enthusiastic, and unique John Quin-Harkin, beloved husband of our darling Rhys Bowen.
He left this life peacefully, wrapped in affection, and surrounded by those who love him.
There is a change in the universe now, but he lives on in our love and memories.
And our hearts are broken for his dear family--he was part of our family, too.
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Sending our thoughts and prayers and heartfelt sympathy to Rhys and all his family . . . .
ReplyDeleteOh, Rhys, I am sorry. The noble gentleman you married will be sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteLaurie King
I’m so sorry, Rhys. My condolences to you and your family.
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ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss ❤️I sm sending thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to Rhys and family
Oh Rhys, I am so sorry for your loss. What a lucky man he was to live in your circle of light, and have you beside him as he walked into the valley of the shadow. I'm so sorry his passing leaves you and yours bereft, and I hope you can be a comfort to each other until the ache of his passing leaves behind only good memories. Holding you in the light and in my heart.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of John Quinn-Harkin. He will live on as the young husband, father, loved one in you heart and minds forever.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss, thinking about you and your family
ReplyDeleteThis news saddens me. Sending you and your family prayers for peace and comfort as you grieve this tremendous loss in your lives.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. May the gentleness of friends and family hold you close in this time.
ReplyDeleteFrom Celia: My Dear Rhys, here let us sit and tell tall tales of our dear ones. How suddenly our lives moved to a new continent, and how this became a good place to work, raise family and live a happy life.
ReplyDeleteGoing to the tiny Feock shop after my father's death to collect our newspaper, I was greeted by Mr Adie saying, "I am sorry for your loss." and I send my condolences to you and the family.
My deepest condolences to Rhys and all the family.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. My condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRhys, I'm sending so much sympathy and love in this sorrowful time. I wish I had gotten to meet your John. May his soul fly free, and may you and Clare and the entire family be comforted by your memories of him. I hold you in the Light.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of this loss. May your memories be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteI am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. May his memory be a blessing. Dear Rhys, sending condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRhys, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to you and your family. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI sm so sorry to read this. My deepest sympathy to Rhys and to all the family.
ReplyDeleteRhys and family, thinking of you and John and your family. These words for comfort. “Those we have loved and lost are not where they were before. They are wherever we are now.” Elisabeth
ReplyDeleteYou and your family have our deepest condolences, Rhys. I remember meeting your husband at your book event years ago. I remember his kindness. Sending gentle hugs.
ReplyDeleteRhys, I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Rhys. I know your husband was a wonderful man. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
ReplyDeleteAll who love him are surrounded in love and prayer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute. So very sorry Rhys for you and your family. And for all those who obviously loved and admired him.
ReplyDeleteRhys, my condolences to you and to your children and grandchildren on the loss of a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. May the stages of grief be gentle ones for you and your family members.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers, while well intentioned, are meaningless in a time like this, Nor can I share the anguish and pain that Rhys must be going through now. Eventually though, the pain diminishes but never fully dissipates, to be replaced by memories of love, laughter, and good times. And that is my wish for Rhys and her family.
ReplyDeleteOh Rhys, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your family can find some comfort in your shared memories. You are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteRhys, your bits that you shared with us showed us what a lovely life you had together. Hold tight to your remembrances.
ReplyDeleteI only knew the briefest of information about John Quin-Harkin through what Rhys shared here on the blog. But that's enough to know that he was a good man with devoted family and friends.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to Rhys, her family and those who knew John as a friend.
Rhys,
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dianne Mahoney
Rhys, I’m so so sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family will be comforted by loving memories in days ahead. Mignonne Scarbrough
ReplyDeleteSo so sorry to hear this, Rhys. May John rest well, wrapped in the arms of the great Love that undergirds creation and may you find moments of peace in your deep sorrow.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about John, Rhys. You had told so many wonderful stories, involving him, I feel I knew him, too, and will miss him.
ReplyDeleteMay his memory be for a blessing❤️
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this. May his memory be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences, Rhys, to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Rhys, all of us here at JRW are thinking thinking of you and keeping you in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteDespite having never met John his photo above reflects what I interpret as being a handsome gentleman with kind eyes, a warm smile and a welcoming heart. Someone who was the love of your life, a wonderful family man and a friend to many. Thank you, Rhys, for also sharing with all of us many stories about your beloved husband, family moments and the challenges you both endured over the past several months. While I know you will be surrounded by those who deeply care and love you in the days ahead your personal moments of grief and sadness belong only to you. May your treasured and joyful memories of John help sustain you through this very difficult time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences, Rhys, I'm so sorry for your loss. Joyce Woollcott
ReplyDeleteRhys, you have so generously shared so much with all of us. I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved John. May his memory be eternal and his stories ever told.
ReplyDeleteOh Rhys, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending much love to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRhys, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved John. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Rhys, Condolences to you and your family. Marjorie
ReplyDeleteRhys, I am so sorry for your loss. May John's memories be a blessing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Rhys, My heart aches for the loss of your beloved! May the knowledge that John now walks with God bring you peace. Lynne Branson
ReplyDeleteRhys, My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved, John. May he rest in peace. Take comfort from all of your memories of him.
ReplyDeleteMay light perpetual shine upon him.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to all. His life was a gift,may his love be with you always.
ReplyDeleteRhys, when I read the sad news of your husband's passing this morning, tears filled my eyes. Through this wonderful blog and facebook, I have read about your adventures with John and marveled over what an incredible, energetic life you two have shared together. I am saying prayers. Peace and comfort to you and your beautiful family. Please be strong.
ReplyDeleteVeronica Cole
I know we don’t know each other but I am sending my warm thoughts to you this morning as you are feeling the loss of your love.
ReplyDeleteRhys, holding you close right now, and sending you and your family wishes for peace. John's memory will always be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I am remembering John, and the wonderful times we had in Italy together. He was a gentleman, he adored you and bragged about you and your many talents, and he was an acerbic observer of life who was very entertaining. I still chuckle when I think of him griping about glass shower doors. May he rest in well-deserved peace.
Oh Rhys, my condolences to you, and to your family. May John’s memory always be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteRhys, Through the last year you have had many health challenges for you and John. You were fortunate enough to come through many of those and have that last year together
ReplyDeleteEven when you know what lies ahead you are never really ready for it.
You know you have many people who you have touched over time in recounting your personal stories. We will all be thinking of both of you in the days ahead.
Only time will make things easier and the memories will ensure that
At the rising sun and at its going down; We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer; We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn; We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends; We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength; We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart; We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make; We remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share; We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs; We remember them.
For as long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as, We remember them.
Rhys, I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending tons of love and sympathy.
ReplyDeletewhoever wrote the post captured John perfectly. He was such a presence, a handsome, strong, always well-spoken man whose support of his talented wife was on display at her book launch events. Rhys showed me a photo of them as a young couple at a costume party. He was wearing horns and he was the essence of a handsome devil! May his memory be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteI am so very very sorry to read this. Deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteFrom Denise Terry. I am so sorry to hear this news. Rhys, my love and admiration for you as you have navigated these past challenging months is limitless. May he rest in peace. May you find rest.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss, Rhys! Sending love and condolences to your whole family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart broke for you when I read of John's passing. As I have read here, he seemed like a lovely man, and you cherished your long lives together. My sincere condolences to you, Claire, and your families. Peace and comfort to you all.
ReplyDeleteRhys, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband--he sounds like such a lovely man. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget meeting John, such a charming gentleman, for the first time - years ago - at one of Rhys's book signings at the Poisoned Pen. As Rhys entertained the packed house with her delightful wit, I watched John watching her with so much love and admiration in his affectionate gaze. I was moved then and now by the love you two shared. Keeping you and your family in my heart, Rhys.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to Rhys and to everyone who loved John. May he rest in peace and light.
ReplyDeleteChris Aldrich
I'm very sorry to hear about John, Rhys. What a time of it you and he had together. I hope you can find comfort in the many memories.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this, Rhys. What a wonderful life you two must have had together.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathy to you and your family, dear Rhys. What a wonderful photo of John. I'm glad you and he had so many lovely years together, and very sorry they've ended.
ReplyDeleteMay his memory be for a blessing.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies to Rhys and her family
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so sad to learn of John's passing, Rhys. There are special people who truly make this world a better place in which to live, and John was one of those. I only met John a handful of times, but I so enjoyed his aura of tranquility when around him. I always did and will think of him as the consummate gentleman, in manner and attire. I have a wonderful memory of the dinner I put together at the Raleigh Bouchercon for some favorite authors and friends. You and John came, with you sitting at my end of the table and John sitting at the other end. That was the end where people didn't really know one another, including a new author. Well, John was the one who kept the conversations flowing and the people enjoying themselves. Of course, he was a man of the world and knew how to bring others together. You and John had so many wonderful adventures together and created such a beautiful family. I know each and every one of you are going to miss him terribly. The love must now co-exist with the grief, and I wish I didn't know how hard that will be, but I do. I also wish I could tell you in person how sorry I am that your dearest John is physically beyond your reach now, but I hope you don't mind me saying that he is still with you. Love to you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Rhys, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband, John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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