Patrick Burke (better known as Paddy)

Creevagh, Ballyheane, Castlebar and formerly of Derrygarrow, Cregganbawn, Louisburgh,  peacefully at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar on Friday 24^th February 2023. 

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Annie Burke (née Duffy), brothers  Michael (USA) and John (Derrygarrow), sisters Mary (Dublin), Winnie Morrison (Killadoon, Louisburgh), Nancy Gibbons (Cregganroe, Louisburgh), Nora McTigue (Shrule) and Evelyn Peach (Florida, USA). 

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bridget (née Larkin) his daughter Ann and Caroline and her partner Stephen, his adored grandchildren Ben, Max and Elara, his brother Walter (Coventry), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours. 

May he rest in peace. 

Like many of his generation Paddy emigrated to England as a young man but later returned and  set up home in Ballintubber with his wife Bridget.  

Paddy worked for many years with Mayo County Council where he was well liked and respected by his colleagues. 

 In his free time he enjoyed attending dog shows as he was a great lover of animals particularly dogs.  Paddy was well known for his singing and was often called on to sing a song or two at social occasions. 

 Paddy will repose in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Sunday evening 26^th February from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. 

His funeral  will arrive at Ballintubber Abbey on Monday morning for Funeral Mass at 11.00am.  Afterwards Paddy will be laid to rest in Killeen Cemetery, Louisburgh arriving at 1.15pm via Cregganbawn.

His Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballintubber 

You can leave a message of condolence below for the family or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street,  Castlebar. 

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com