Paddy will be missed by all

Paddy Devereux was a quiet man, however, when he did speak, he always made sense. At his removal from Castlebridge Church, Paddy would have been in awe of the large attendance for his final journey and possibly embarrassed as he never wanted a fuss. Paddy, from Castlebridge, was 90 years of age and - spent the best part of his life making sure his family were looked after. Those who knew Paddy had a great affection for him. His quick wit and laid back manner made him endearing to everyone he met. During the '40s Paddy was an active member of St. Ibar's GAA team and played an active role on the junior and senior hurling teams.

When St. Ibars and Ardcolm joined forces to form the Shelmaliers Paddy was in his mid twenties when he was called on to the Wexford Senior hurling team and played along side Nickey Rackard, Jack Harding Seamus Hearne to name a few, playing against Kilkenny in a Leinster quarter final in 1945. On July 8, 1951,
Paddy captained the Shelmaliers in the senior final against St. Martin's.

Paddy was also an active member throughout his life and was an integral part of the Reading rooms. He also
spent a large part of his life as a member of the fife and drum band.

He worked for 40 years as a breadman for Frank O'Connor making a wide circle of friends over the years.
He loved living in Castlebridge and any spare time he did have, he spent walking around the area.
He was always young at heart and was a keen reader and loved nature and politics. He also loved to keep up with current affairs.
Paddy married Mai in 1953 and they lived all of their lives in Castlebridge. They had seven children but sadly lost their daughter Kitty in 1998 but Paddy maintained a strength and dignity for his remaining years.

Paddy will always be remembered as a hard working, dignified and 'quiet man'.
He will be remembered as a great husband to his wife Mai and a great father to his children, Maude, Anne, Dick, Kitty (deceased), Michael, Padraig and Bernie.
His love for all of his grandchildren and great-grandchild was evident, no more so when his illness took hold and they each played their part in being close to him.
Paddy had a great relationship with all his sons and daughters in law. He remained very close to his only brother Johnny and his niece Mary whom he thought of as another daughter. Father Forde was a large part of Paddy's life since coming to Castlebridge and he regarded him as a very close friend.
Paddy's Month's Mind Mass will be held in Castlebridge Church at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, April 14.

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