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PADDY MALONE Picture of Paddy Malone deceased

1934 – 2008

Paddy was first and foremost a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. The fact that he developed polio in 1956 was never allowed to dominate his long and full life. A man of many and varied talents who was skilled in carpentry, welding, basket making and weaving as well as being handy with a spanner. Amongst his fellow farming fraternity he was seen as a man with an extensive knowledge on the health of animals. Able to detect an illness at an early stage, recommend a course of action so ensuring that the livestock recovered to full health.

A passionate and fluent Irish speaker he would regale the many visitors who came to his and Margaret’s door with stories. He was a Pioneer for 40 years, and during his long life worked for P&T, the ESB, Irish Land Commission and Mayo County Council.

Paddy’s funeral at St. Patrick’s Church Killawalla saw a collection of €600 gathered that the family donated to the Post Polio Support Group. Our thanks to them for their generosity at such a difficult time in their lives.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, 9 children, 27 grandchildren, 4 sisters, as well as brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives to whom we extend our sincere sympathy.

Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis