Pat’s sister Mary, brother Frank, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who sympathised with them on the sad loss of Pat, a much-loved brother, uncle and dear friend to so many.
To our wonderful family and friends, whose help, kindness and support were invaluable during the wake and funeral, and indeed throughout Pat’s life, we offer our sincere thanks. To all who attended the wake and funeral service, sent Mass cards and sympathy cards, or expressed their condolences through messages and online tributes, please know how much your kindness was appreciated. We are especially grateful to those who travelled from afar to offer their condolences in person.
Our thanks also go to the individuals and businesses who kindly provided gifts of food for the wake, and to everyone who generously gave their time to serve tea to the many visitors over those busy days.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the priests of the parish for their prayerful presence, and particularly to Rev. Canon O’Neill, who celebrated such a fitting and personal Funeral Mass, assisted by Rev. Fr. McGinnity. The Mass was greatly enhanced by the beautiful music provided by Patricia Hagan, Nicola and Emma Kate. We also thank Rose Ann, the sacristan, for preparing the church, and the gravedigger for his assistance.
A special word of thanks goes to all the staff of Level 5 at Daisy Hill Hospital and to the team at Ann’s Home Care for the kindness, compassion and dedicated care they showed Pat throughout the final months of his life. We are also deeply grateful to Pat’s very kind neighbours for their thoughtfulness, and support over the years, which were greatly appreciated by Pat and the entire family.
Our heartfelt appreciation is extended to Bridget Mone and the team at Mone Funeral Directors for their complete, professional and compassionate handling of all the funeral arrangements. Finally, we offer our sincere thanks to Mary B. Mone and her team for providing the delicious meal following the burial.
While it is impossible to mention everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a sincere expression of our gratitude for the kindness, support and sympathy shown to us at this difficult time.
Pat’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mochua’s Church, Derrynoose, on Sunday October 18, at 10.00 am.
May Pat’s gentle soul rest in peace.
