Patrick Joseph Lydon

Condolences to the Lydon family on the passing of Patrick. He was very helpful to us when we moved to Kilkenny and pointed the way towards our current house for which we are very grateful. Indeed we have many trees and plants around us which came through Patrick from the Ballytobin plant sales over the years. May he rest peacefully. Andrew and Heike.

So very sorry to hear this sad news of Patrick's untimely death. We had discussed many interesting projects over the years. I had hoped we would meet again and that I would be inspired yet again by his optimistic outlook. My sincere sympathy to Gladys and family and his close friends.

I met Patrick as a Camphill Coworker from East Berlin in the Nineties, feeling small in a great place at the beginning. But Patrick met and greeted me in an unexperienced way in contact with people of another generation by then. He always said "Hello Yvonne" while passing me or asked me lots of questions about my growing up in East Berlin while we were milking the cows. Aswell he was full of faith in my abilities being a housemother in my early 20s. So he left significant marks in my life. Patrick will live on in me and my interaction with other people.
To Gladys and her family my deepest sympathy.

We have happy memories of visiting Ballytobin and meeting Patrick and Gladys and their enthusiasm for life .We offer our condolences to Gladys and family on their loss.

My heartfelt sympathies to all Patrick's family and his wider community family in Camphill.
I was privileged to meet and get guidance and support for an Innovative Initiative when I worked with Kilkenny VEC.
Patrick had such amazing personal qualities and when you were in his company you knew he was a very special person.
Ní bheidh a leithead ann arís.

Our Son Neil entered Ballytobin before his 13th birthday. We owe a debt of gratitude to so many people and to Patrick and Gladys for their vision and hard work in bringing Camphill to Callan. Gladys, to you and your family our heartfelt sympathies.

Condolences to all of Patrick's family and friends on his passing. Patrick was always gentleman to deal with.

Deepest sympathies to the Lydon family on your sad loss. Patrick was truly a man before his time and his contribution to the Camphill community and to Callan will be remembered for generations. May he rest in peace.

To Gladys & family and the extended camphill community and Patrick’s wide circle of friends, with our deepest sympathy on your sad loss , may Patrick Rest In Peace.

We were so saddened to hear of Patrick's death. During his life he contributed so much to every project he embraced and he did so with care, compassion and imagination. The numbers who attended his memorial service were e a testimony to the respect - and affection - in which he was held. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Gladys and family on the passing of Patrick. I was shocked when I heard the very sad news as I didn't know he was ill. He was an amazing man, full of enthusiasm and great fun to be around. I have great memories of working in Camphill on what Patrick and I called 'the fancy haybarn'. I will always remember his smile and loud wahooing. He will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Patrick.

Our Deepest Sympathy to Glayds and family on the death of Patrick. A wonderful man, we feel privileged to have known him.

Sincere condolences Gladys and family on the sad passing of Patrick. May he rest in peace.

So touched, moved and sad to learn from Pat D'Arcey today of dear Patrick's recent passing.
A wonderful, sound, kind, loving initiator of so much that is known as the Camphill way of life.
May his enlightened spirit reside in deep peace.

And may you Gladys and all your family, and his friends/co-workers be consoled.

My sincere sympathy and solidarity with ye all at this time, the occasion of your great lose.

Much love from Joe Quilty, ex Kyle and Grangemockler co-worker.

Our Deepest Sympathy to Gladys and all the Lydon Family on the death of Patrick.This man will missed for all his Wonderful qualities.The, Angels now have an extra singer,and Camphill will have to make do with its loss. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

His huge heart, vast knowledge and deep understanding of people and the planet made Patrick an amazing and wonderful human being. In Brianna’s words, it was an honour and a privilege to have known and worked with him. God’s angels are only ever on loan to us on this earth and whilst his passing has been too soon it feels like he is not far away, such is the fantastic legacy he leaves behind. Our sincere condolences to Gladys and family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Gladys & family on your sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Go ndéana dia trócaire ar Patrick.

Deepest sympathies to Gladys and family on Patrick’s passing, from all in An Taisce.

Apologies Gladys and your lovely family, I was away for a week and have only heard the sad news.Patrick thought me so many lessons in the too short time I knew him.The things worth striving for , the things that aren’t, about the dignity of risk,,about Woodstock, about what it is to be human ,it being enough, it being plenty.
May his kindness remain with ye all .

Sincerest sympathies to Gladys and all the family on the passing of Patrick. May he rest in peace.

Great sorrow in our house in hearing this sad news. Our sincere condolances to Gladys and all the family. Ni fheicimid a leitheid ann aris

My deepest condolences to Gladys and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
RIP Patrick.

Am very saddened to hear of Patrick’s death. All of the descriptions of his great qualities are insufficient to describe how outstanding he was. In previous times he would be described as saintly both in himself and in the great good that he did over many many years. Ar dheis de.

My sincerest condolences to Gladys and all the Camphill community on the death of Patrick.Such a gentle, kind man He will be greatly missed May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Patrick, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Patrick was some man for one man and so very many lives are better as a result of how he lived his.

My deepest condolences to Gladys, Colum, Ruth, Sarah and Dominic, to the extended Lydon families and all those who mourn him.

Our sincere sympathy to all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Patrick,may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Lydon family on the sad passing of Patrick . A great man who has left a lasting legacy for others to emulate. May his soul rest in peace.

Condolences to Gladys and all the family Patrick wos a gentleman rip

Heartfelt sympathies to Gladys and the whole family.
I hope you can take some solace in knowing that Patrick lives on in the hearts of us all, in the many, many people he inspired and through the incredible legacy he created. A more worthy life a man could not have lived. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the Lydon Family on sad passing of Patrick.RIP

Dear Gladys and family, we send you all our heartfelt condolences on the very sad loss of Patrick. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.

Our sincere sympathy to you Gladys & family on the death of Patrick. We have some wonderful memories of meeting him in Camphill. May Patrick now Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gladys and family on passing of Patrick. A great man and visionary and friend to all in Callan area. R.I.P.

Our deepest sympathy to Gladys and family on the sad and untimely passing of Patrick. He was an extremely kind and compassionate person who impacted positively on all those who knew him. He will be very kindly remembered by Liam and ourselves. May he rest in peace.

We just heard of Patrick's passing. My deepest condolences to you Colum, to Gladys and to all the family. He was such an inspiration to a lot of people. He always seemed to notice me and give me a 'thumbs up' whenever I photographed him in the midst of various parades etc. Hugo Reidy

My memories of Patrick are of a deeply human man in the best possible way. I believe he has achieved an awful lot and am sure he will continue to make a difference wherever he is now.

Gladys and Patrick and Callan have amazed our family for years. We'll miss Patrick but today if you go out to the fields -even Carlow fields- you can hear the fist pumping and wahoo-ing from the other world, he's not gone far. Yesterday in Castalia was very special. Much ❤ to all the Lydons and Patrick's Callan Family.

I am so sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. He gave so much to those around him, the impact of which will be felt for years to come. He has left a great legacy. Deepest sympathy to Gladys and family.

Sincere sympathy to Gladys and family on the death of Patrick. His beautiful smile will live long in our memory. Rest in peace Patrick.

Sincere sympathies to Gladys and Family on the passing of Patrick.

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our dear friend Patrick. Gladys and Patrick received our son Andrew into their care many years ago , and thus began for us a new way of understanding special needs. Patrick thank you love and care. RIP.

Deepest sympathy to the Lydon family

Deepest Sympathy to Gladys on the death of her beloved husband
Patrick May Patrick Rest in Peace.

What an inspirational, creative and determined man. Patrick and others showed us the light when we needed it most now we hold Patrick, Gladys and family in the Light.
There is a Quaker saying “Let your life speak” Patrick took that and ran with it.
Rest in peace, Friend.

Patrick was a man with a piece of string in one of his pockets as long as I can remember him.
My sister Sarah Cuffe loved to say 'He did it!' when someone completed a complicated piece of music on the piano at a concert.
Sarah lived within the Camphill community of Ballytobin for many good years of welcoming and cherishing.
Patrick did the work he was called to do.
I have no doubt that he has found something up in Heaven that could do with a piece of twine to fasten it in a bit better.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to Gladys and Family on the loss of Patrick .He will be greatly missed RIP Patrick . Mary and Ted Griffin and family

Condolences to Patrick family on the passing of a wonderful man may he rest in peace 🙏

I always remember you in Camp Hill. You were so much crack and fun. To Patrick's family, I am so sorry for your loss. To his children I’m sorry for your loss, please remember that your daddy is an angel looking after you now. Sorry that I couldn’t attend the service but I watched it online and it was a lovely service.
May he rest in peace

Gladys and family my heartfelt sympathy to you all on the death of Patrick. I will treasure the memories I have of him. He was so full of enthusiasm for everything he undertook. I loved reading his Nore Vision articles. May he rest in peace.

We are very saddened by Patrick’s passing. He brought boundless optimism, awesome energy and an unparalleled ability to inspire others to every thing he did.

His core belief that the disabled are capable of and entitled to live full lives was central to his work on all of the wonderful projects he drove forward. In this he will continue to be a role model for all who live with, work with or support and regulate the services provided for the disabled.

Our thoughts are with Gladys and his family. at this sad time.
Eoin and Anne

Deepest sympathy to Gladys and all of Patrick’s family and many friends. His vision will be missed. Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam dilis

Sincere condolences to Gladys and family on the passing of dear Patrick , Very fond memories of this wonderful man.

Don Mescall

Sincere sympathy to Gladys and Family on the death of Patrick. Thanks for all your help and encouragement May your soul rest in Peace Patrick.

Words fail to express the goodness of this man. May we meet again. Deepest sympathy to Gladys and all the family.

Patrick contributed more to the society in which he lived than most of us would hope to give in ten such lifetimes. With deep admiration for all that he and Gladys gave.

Sincere sympathy to Gladys and all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Patrick. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Gladys and all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Patrick.
We are ever so grateful for the time Diarmaid spent in Ballytobin, as a day student in the distant past. His experience there has benefitted him enormously.
We watched the ceremony in Ballytobin on line. It was an impressive celebration of his life. May he rest in Peace

Our deepest sympathies to Gladys and all the family. Patrick was a truly universal person. We have great memories of his humour, his ideas, and his energy over the years and we will miss him. Without exaggeration the world is a lesser place without him.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Patrick to Gladys, Ruth and all his family and friends. It was a privilege to have spent some time with Patrick: his enthusiasm was infectious. His legacy will live on.