Synnott, Paddy
July 04, 2008
Paddy Synnott
The death has occurred of Paddy Synnott, Kilbride, Glenmore. He died on May 14 at Ardkeen hospital after a short illness.
Paddy was born in the neighbouring townland of Weatherstown in 1921, to the late James Synnott and Anastasia Synnott (formerly Boyle), the sixth of a family of twelve.
The year of his birth, 1921, was an important year in Irish history and it was possibly as a result of his birth coinciding with an important and much talked about period in Irish history that he had a keen interest in, and knowledge of, history and current affairs.
Paddy attended Ballyfacey National School and worked in the agricultural sector for a while before moving to the construction industry. The period when he worked in the construction industry say much development in Waterford city and among the projects he worked on were Waterford Regional College (now WIT) and the replacement of Denny's with the Hypermarket. He kept a keen interest in the construction industry and even in recent times he commented on the various construction works that dotted the Waterford City area during the Celtic Tiger, contrasting the methods used now with those when he was involved. He often pointed out the number of cranes involved in particular construction sites, while one crane on a site was a rarity in his time.
In the late 1970s Paddy moved to Waterford Co-op, where he was employed at Glenmore creamery but also spent some time at Ballyneale (Ida) and Loughcullen creameries.
In 1961, Paddy married Stasia Walsh, form Kilbrahan, in the neighbouring parish of Rosberson. His marriage coincided with the moving to Kilbride where he remained until March 2007, when he moved to Mooncoin Residential Care Centre.
Paddy had an interest in all sports, but in particular Gaelic games. As a Kilkenny man Paddy had a deep interest n hurling and followed the fortunes of both Kilkenny and Glenmore on the hurling field. However, it was on the football field that Paddy left his own mark. The period between 1938 and 1955 was a golden era for Glenmore football. During this period they won nine senior football championships with Glenmore (1942, 1943, 1949, 1950, 1954 and 1955). A Kilkenny People report on the 1954 final stated that Paddy was a very sound full back.í The green and yellow jersey of Glenmore was placed on the coffin as Paddy was carried to his final resting place in Glenmore cemetery.
Paddy was predeceased by his wife, Stasia, who died in 2006, his brothers Jimmy, Larry, Joe, Billy, Johnny and sisters Nellie, Katie, Anna and Mary.
Paddy is survived by his sons Jim, Eddie and Larry; daughter Stella; sister Biddy; brother Kieran; daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, neighbours and friends.
Paddy possessed all the qualities of his generation. He was unassuming, gentle, kind, neighbourly and of a helpful nature and will be missed by his family, neighbours and friends.
Paddy's remains were removed from Ardkeen hospital to St. James parish church, Glenmore, where they were received by Fr O'Connor PP, Glenmore and Fr O'Connor, Waterford. Burial followed Mass the next day.
May he rest in peace.
Courtesy of the Kilkenny people
July 4th
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