RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary man who was 'a lovely gentleman'

Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Brien passed away on Monday, June 1

The death has occurred of Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Brien, of Laffana, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co Tipperary.

Paddy passed away on June 1, unexpectedly at home.

He is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents P and Teresa, son Patrick, Patrick's mother Deirdre and Amy, sister Marcella, aunts, uncles, brother-in-law Trevor, Kelly and her family, nephew Philip, niece Megan, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.

Paddy will lay in repose in Hayes’ Funeral Chapel, Clonoulty (E25 TX26) this Friday, June 5, from 5pm to 7:30pm.

He will arrive at the Church of St John the Baptist, Clonoulty on Saturday June 6 for Requiem Mass at 11:30am followed by burial in the new cemetery, Clonoulty.

The Mass can be viewed here.

Tributes have been paid to Paddy online, with one person saying: “I’m so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. I have so many memories of Paddy during our school years. Such a kind hearted person. Thinking of Teresa, P, Marcella, and Paddy’s extended family. Rest in peace Paddy.”

Another said: “Sincere sympathy to P,Teresa, and Marcella, and to all the O’Brien and Ryan families on the sad passing of Patrick, a lovely gentleman and great character, May Patrick rest in eternal peace.”