Barntown lost a true character, and one of its best loved residents with the passing of William 'Baney' Codd. William or 'Baney' as he was more affectionately known, sadly died at Cherrygrove Nursing home in Campile on October 12. He was 83 years of age. While Baney had suffered a stroke over a year ago, he was convalescing well. And his death was a sudden shock to his entire family. 'Baney' was the husband of the late Mary Codd (nee Clancy), who predeceased him some years ago. During his life he was an industrious man, and worked at a variety of jobs across the country. He was always smart, and good with his hands, and these two attributes ensured that he was always in employment. He worked in the building trade in Dublin for some time, and was a plasterers assistant, before he returned to Wexford to work in Clover Meats. He also worked with Jack Forrestal electricians in Campile for a number of years, while at another point he was employed by the forrestry. He was an entertaining man, with a big spirit, and a great soul. He loved singing and dancing and in his day he did a spot of mumming. He also liked acting and appeared on stage in a a number of local parish productions. He was also fiercely proud of his heritage, and he marched with the Pikemen all over Ireland. 'Baney' also had the distinction of dressing as Fr. Murphy. A fan of the GAA, he played hurling for Glynn Barntown during the early stages of the club, and he also loved to follow the Wexford team. An extremely sociable man, he was never happier than when he was holding court with his many friends in the corner of Mary Joe's pub. He was also a good family man, and dedicated himself to his children,and their children. He liked to keep the family unit together, and he was very much a loved by all of his family. His funeral was very large, with people travelling far and wide to pay tribute to the man. He is survived by his sons, Peter, Jer, Aidan, and Billy; daughters, Mary and Catherine, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, Peter, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends. His remains were interred in Whitechurch Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Lawrence Church, Glynn. Courtesy of the Wexford People. 17 October, 2007. Tweet

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