RIP: Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' from Kildare

Tributes have been paid to a “true gentleman” from Athy, Co Kildare who passed recently.

Patrick (Paddy) Barry, 1190 Kilberry, Athy, Co Kildare passed peacefully on August 16 last, in the loving care of the staff of St Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh.

Patrick is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Joe. He is deeply regretted by his loving siblings Seamus, Noreen, Joe and Ina, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Patrick will be reposing at his niece Katriona's residence, Fontstown, Athy (R14 KV12) on Tuesday evening (August 18) from 5pm until the conclusion of the Rosary at 8pm.

The removal will take place on Wednesday morning (August 19) to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am, see livestream link http://www.parishofathy.ie

Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Tributes paid to Patrick online on RIP.ie include: “Our sincere condolences to you all on the very sad passing of Pa, he was a true gentleman and loved everything about his community and did it all very willingly, he will be so missed, rest in peace Pa after a long battle bravely fought x.”

And: “Our deepest sympathies to Joe and the Barry family at this very sad time. May Paddy rest in peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Condolences to all Paddy's family may he rest in peace.”

And another added: “Deepest condolences to Joe and the Barry family on Patrick's passing. May he rest in peace.”