We, Bernie, Denise, Peter & James, would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who supported and sympathised with us on the heartbreaking loss of Paddy. 

 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our relatives and many friends who visited our home, attended the Funeral Mass and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who travelled long distances, watched the funeral livestream, sent floral tributes, Mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and online condolences, we are humbled by the outpouring of support we have received.

 

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Tom Hannon & Fr. Stephen Duffy for the love and support shown to Paddy during his illness and for their kindness to us over the past number of weeks. Thank you to Fr. Tom for celebrating a very special and moving funeral Mass, it was a very personal and a fitting tribute to Paddy. To Fr. Stephen Duffy & Fr. John Donoghue who concelebrated the Mass. Also, many thanks to Genevive, church sacristan.

 

Thank you to Naomi Laide, Kevin Canavan & Raphaela Mangan for the beautiful music and singing during the Mass, it was very special.

 

To those who cared for Paddy, Professor Hennessy and his team (Drogheda), Dr. Ian Counihan, Dr. Jay and the Respiratory Team (Drogheda), Dr. Michael Clarke and staff, Dr. Mary Flanagan and Staff, Castleblayney Public Health Nurses for their kindness to Paddy. To the Cavan/Monaghan Palliative care team together with Amy and Lily for their dedication and care given to Paddy. 

 

A special thank you to Brian Laide and his staff, Corrigans Funeral Directors, for their professional service, support , guidance and dignified manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. 

 

To our family and friends who provided daily meals and who served refreshments at our home. To those who brought many gifts.

 

To our wonderful neighbours, in particular, Thady, Sam & Patrick for managing the traffic. Also, a special thank you to Tusker for providing lighting.

 

To those who provided a Guard of Honour, Cremartin GAA & to St. Anne’s Past and Present Staff. To the local neighbours who stood in silence with respect for Paddy’s final journey, we are profoundly grateful to you all.

 

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

 

Paddy’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th February, at 10:00am in St. Michael’s Church, Annyalla.