Paddy Murphy RIP
11 June, 2017
It is with deep sadness that Barryroe GAA Club members and parishioners learned of the passing of former Club Secretary Paddy Murphy. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff and doctors of St. Bridget's Ward, St. Vincents Hospital, Dublin. Paddy beloved husband and best friend of Ann. Sadly missed by his daughter Sinead, sons Richard and Padraig, adored grandchildren Jack, Emily and Shay, sons-in-law Nigel and Daniel, daughter-in-law Eilish, sister Gertie, brother-in-law Joe, nieces Noreen, Carol, Jennifer and Debra, nephews Richard, Ger, Michael, Damien, Joseph and Ryan, dear cousins, great neighbours and his large circle of friends.
Reposing at his home "Vailima" in Lislevane, Barryroe on Tuesday 13th June from 5pm to 8pm. Reception into Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Barryroe, at 11am on Wednesday 14th June for noon requiem Mass and funeral afterwards to Lislevane Cemetery.
A great servant of the club, Paddy was secretary from 1965 - 2015. A man of the utmost integrity, his opinion was always highly valued and respected when it came to club affairs. The club extend its sympathy to all the Murphy family at this difficult time.
God saw he was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him,
And whispered "Come with me",
With tearful eyes we watched him,
And saw him fade away,
Although we love him dearly,
We could not make him stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.