BATTELLE, V. Rev. John Canon Patrick

BATTELLE, V. Rev. John Canon Patrick (Paddy) P.E. (died January 29th 2012) - On what would have been Fr. Paddy's 81st Birthday his sisters Laurie, Eileen brother Jim and extended family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of those who sympathized with us on our recent sad loss. We are particularly grateful to all those who sent Mass Cards, letters of condolence and travelled to be with us for the removal and Requiem Mass. We would particularly like to thank His Grace Archbishop Diarmuid Martin for receiving Fr. Paddy's remains and for his kind words. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Bishop Eamonn Walsh for his attendance, Fr. Brian O'Sullivan for celebrating the Requiem Mass, Fr. Philip Curran for his thoughtful homily, Fr. Martin Noone and Mons. Dan O'Connor for their support. We would also like to thank Fr. Paddy's classmates, the priests of the Dublin Diocese and clergy who attended the removal and concelebrated the Requiem Mass. We would like to express our appreciation to Fr. Richard Behan and the pastoral council of Ballinteer parish for facilitating the ceremonies and to the choir for the wonderful music. A special word of thanks to all of Fr. Paddy's friends from the various parishes in which he served over the years and to the parishioners of Ballinteer, we are most appreciative for the love and support shown to him throughout his life. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses of St. Vincent's University hospital and St. Vincent's Private hospital for their excellent care of Fr. Paddy in his final days. It is not possible to thank everyone individually therefore please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.