WATKINS

WATKINS (Philip Gerard) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare) - December 22, 2006 (peacefully) at our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross following his sudden illness borne with courage, dignity and without complaint; beloved son of Charlotte and the late Thomas, dearly loved partner of Mairead (Durnin), greatly loved brother of Lottie, John, Tom (Sonny), Ernest and Mary, sadly missed by his mother, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, work colleagues and his wide circle of friends. Service of Thanksgiving for Philip's life in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Main Street, Leixlip tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 10.30 o'clock Burial afterwards in adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Friends of St. Luke's Hospital or St. Mary's Church restoration fund."not till the loom is silent
and the shuttle cease to fly
will God unroll the canvas
and explain the reason why
the dark threads are as needful
in the weavers skillful hand
as the threads of gold and silver
in the pattern he has planned"