Robert (Bob) Patterson

On 14th of February 2026 peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of Skibbereen Community Hospital in the presence of his loving family after a short illness bravely borne, Robert (Bob), son of the late Joseph and Sarah. Sorely missed by his brothers Billy and George, sister-in-law Liz, brother-in-law Robert, his beloved Kingston cousins Bill, Anne and family, Susan, Sadie, Eleanor and their families, his close friend Kathleen and her family, niece Helen, nephews Keith, Henry and Joseph, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, many friends and great neighbours. Predeceased by his parents, sister Betty, brother Sam and twin brother Henry.

Lying in repose at Daly’s Funeral Home, Chapel street, Drimoleague on Tuesday (17th) from 6.30pm to 7.30pm followed by prayers and removal to Drimoleague Methodist Church. Funeral service on Wednesday (18th) at 2pm followed by burial to Ballymoney Churchyard, Ballineen.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Daffodil Day Cancer Collection.

"Father in thy gracious keeping leave we now our loved one sleeping."

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The family wish to thank most sincerely the staff of Bantry General Hospital, Skibbereen Community Hospital and West Cork Palliative Care team for the exceptional care and kindness given to Bob and his family in his short stay with them. Also to the doctors and staff of Drimoleague Surgery and Pharmacy.