The death has taken place of well-known Raphoe shopkeeper, Paddy Joe Coyle.
He was the proprietor of the highly successful Coyle’s of Raphe Centre on the town’s Diamond.
“It is with great sadness we share the news of Paddy Joe’s passing. He will be sorely missed,” read a statement posted on the shop’s social media pages.
Late of Gortfad, Raphoe, he was predeceased by his beloved wife Eva and sister Kathleen. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Edward (Raphoe), Marie Hickey (Mullingar), John (London), Evelyn Coyle (Mullingar), daughters-in-law and sons-in-law: Samantha, Pat, Dawn and Declan, his treasured grandchildren: Ciára, Niamh, Fiona, Gráinne, Emma, Éamon, Ultán, Áine: his dear sisters Helena Howarth and Ann Foy and all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
His remains will repose at his late residence, Gortfad, Raphoe F93XP48, today from 12.00pm, with Rosary at 9.00pm.The funeral cortege will leave his late residence tomorrow morning at 10.30am – as Paddy Joe would say, ‘one last run around the Diamond’ – to St Eunan’s Church for 11.00am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed online at https://www.parishofraphoe.ie
Read the full funeral notice below:
In Loving Memory of Paddy Joe Coyle
The death has occurred, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family of Paddy Joe Coyle, Gortfad, Raphoe, Co Donegal F93XP48.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children Edward (Raphoe), Marie Hickey (Mullingar), John (London), Evelyn Coyle (Mullingar), daughters-in-law and sons-in-law: Samantha, Pat, Dawn and Declan, his treasured grandchildren: Ciára, Niamh, Fiona, Gráinne, Emma, Éamon, Ultán, Áine: his dear sisters Helena Howarth and Ann Foy and all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
Paddy Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife Eva and sister Kathleen, May they Rest In Peace.
A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.
Funeral Arrangements
Paddy Joe will repose at his late residence, Gortfad, Raphoe F93XP48 on Wednesday 9th July from 12.00pm, with Rosary at 9.00pm.The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Thursday morning at 10.30am – as Paddy Joe would say, ‘one last run around the Diamond’ to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe F93 HX20 for 11.00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed online at https://www.parishofraphoe.ie
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
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