Death of RootsChatter: 'Christopher'

[WoodElf]

I was saddened to hear about the death of Christopher. I may not have been well connected with his postings, etc., but his presence on RC was enormous and I know that green hat from a mile off. To me, a colourful and brilliant member of the RC community has been lost but not forgotten... May he rest in peace.

Elfie

[dublin1850]

I also had the pleasure of meeting him at the Dublin meet in 2008.
A true gentleman. I'm very sorry to hear of his untimely death.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Trish

[SooCatt]

Very sad news indeed.

Even amongst this Rootschat community he stood out as a particularly helpful chap.

[RonnieG]

I too had the pleasure if meeting Christopher at the "Rootschat Meets" in Dublin.

These occasions were not as grand as their title might imply as the contingency plan for more attendees than expected was to pull over a second table. But as a consequence our meetings became more of a conversation between like-minded friends and in the centre of us all sat Christopher.

He was so familiar to each of us, his online persona being no different to the real thing. Quiet spoken, quick to smile, always encouraging and behind his eyes his mind was constantly whirring, searching for the connection between the information we were looking for and the place were it might be found. On matters of Irish genealogy he was a living breathing "Cyndi's List".

Countless Rootschatters have been and will continue to be assisted by his many valuable posts and these will stand as a monument to his memory.

Truly a Gentleman and a Scholar.

RonnieG

[Hunnyb22]

Hi all...I was sad to learn that Christopher had passed away. He was very helpful to many people on this site, me included.  Condolences to his family.

May your Irish eyes keep smiling Chris!

Hunnyb22

[toni*]

have just come across this thread
i have not had many 'dealings' with  Christopher but he did give me some advice re searching Ireland records way back and its sand to hear of his passing

but hopefully he wil be reunited with his family that hes been looking for on these forums

[BallyaltikilliganG]

Christopher Peake - The First Internet Librarian of Irish Family History
Much respected and will be always much missed,
BallyaltikilliganG aka JimG or just plain Bally when he got irritated!

[Celtic Damsel]

Bravo Ronnie I couldnt have put it better meself !!

I too had the pleasure if meeting Christopher at the "Rootschat Meets" in Dublin.

These occasions were not as grand as their title might imply as the contingency plan for more attendees than expected was to pull over a second table. But as a consequence our meetings became more of a conversation between like-minded friends and in the centre of us all sat Christopher.

He was so familiar to each of us, his online persona being no different to the real thing. Quiet spoken, quick to smile, always encouraging and behind his eyes his mind was constantly whirring, searching for the connection between the information we were looking for and the place were it might be found. On matters of Irish genealogy he was a living breathing "Cyndi's List".

Countless Rootschatters have been and will continue to be assisted by his many valuable posts and these will stand as a monument to his memory.

Truly a Gentleman and a Scholar.

RonnieG

[MarieC]

I too was profoundly saddened to read of Christopher's death.  He was such an enthusiastic Rootschatter and so helpful to many.  May you go on ferreting out missing rellies in the next world, Christopher - send them to communicate with their desperate descendants!  We'll miss you.

MarieC