The late Pat Flynn was a diligent worker full of 'integrity, warmth and gentleness'

The late Pat Flynn of Marian Avenue, Carrick-on-Suir and formerly of Glenacunna, Grangemockler was born in 1938 and was 87-years-old when he passed away on January 12.

He was one of five children born to May and Richard Landy.

He is predeceased by his brothers John and Tommy and sister Noreen and survived by his sister Nellie, his nieces Cathy, Bridget, Mary, Ann, and nephew Paul. grandnieces Valerie, Laura, Malissa, Emma and Roisin grandnephew William, great-grandniece Kaydie Mai, great-grandnephew Kyle, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Pat Flynn was born in the townsland of Glenacunna and spent most of his early years there.

He was always a diligent worker and worked for many farmers in his local area and could be seen cycling everywhere in his youth from farm to farm.

He had a particular affiliation to the Lanigans in Templemichael and worked for three generations of the family.

Pat worked for the Lanigans until 1971 and spent his Christmas with the family for the last 45 years.

He was also great friends with the Crowley family of Ballinamona. The family showed him kindness and respect over a lengthy period.

His second family were the Power family of Ballinurra. Pat worked with Paddy for many years, tending to the horses and ponies.

Paddy’s horsebox could be seen on any country road in Kilkenny, Waterford or south Tipperary.

Teresa Power and Bridget Driver took great care of Pat especially when their parents, Paddy and his wife Biddy passed away years ago.

Another great friend was Teresa Connolly who took Pat on many spins to various locations and looked after him on many occasions in her own house in Castletown.

Pat helped restore St. Francis’ Paupers Cemetery on the outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir some years ago. His hard work on the restoration is testament to the immaculate condition of the cemetery today.

Pat helped rebuild dry stone walls, plant hedging and planted thousands of spring flowering bulbs at the cemetery.

A suitable tree in memory of Pat will be planted by the Carrick-on-Suir Workhouse Burial Grounds Restoration Committee on the site over the next few weeks.

Pat was also involved in the Ahenny/ Faugheen Tidy Towns Committee.

Many evenings were spent with Ber Bartley and other members weeding, painting and planting bulbs.

He had to be told from time to time to take a break as he did the work of three people.

Pat also tended to many graves of friends buried in Faugheen Cemetery who had no relations left to look after their graves,

In recent years, Pat delivered the daily newspapers to Tully’s and Boyle’s betting offices in Carrick-on-Suir.

The staff of both betting offices will miss Pat and their chats over a cuppa every morning.

After attending to his paper run in the morning, Pat often met his friend, Tom Delahunty.

Tom did many jobs for Pat around the house and in late morning he would go to the park for a catch up with friends.

He appreciated all the hot meals that were delivered to him by the Meals Assistance Service over the last couple of years.

There was a large crowd of mourners at Pat’s wake in Mullinahone and at his funeral in Grangemockler.

The Mass was celebrated by Fr Pat Coughlan with the eulogy delivered by Richie Lanigan. Pat was laid to rest alongside his late mother, May.

His family thanked everyone for their kindness and support and also the staff of Waterford and Tipperary University Hospitals for the care they gave Pat.

Pat Flynn will always be remembered as an honest man, full of integrity, warmth, gentleness and above all a humble gentleman.