Tributes to Mayo publican on his passing
The late Paddy Lavelle
Erris Tourism have led the tributes to Belmullet publican Paddy Lavelle on his passing.
Paddy, of the renowned Eagle Bar in Corclough, was a long-time member of Erris Tourism. He passed away peacefully in Belmullet Community Hospital on Thursday last.
“Everyone at Erris Tourism was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Paddy Lavelle. Paddy was a longstanding and valued member of our Board, giving many years of dedicated service to Erris Tourism and always taking great pride in his local community.
“A true gentleman who was a pleasure to know and work alongside, Paddy will be greatly missed.
“We extend our sincere condolences to Paddy’s family and many friends at this sad time,” Erris Tourism stated.
Tributes online remember Paddy Lavelle frequently as a 'gentleman'.
"Condolences to the Lavelle family extended families and friends of Paddy, he was such a nice person, may his gentle soul rest in peace," said one.
"I have lovely memories of Paddy and Sadie (RIP) as a child heading over to the shop with my siblings and in later years the pub where Paddy welcomed us all. May the happy memories you have bring peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead," said another.
"Paddy was a true gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in peace," read another tribute.
Paddy was predeceased by his wife Sadie, son in law Pat Prendergast, parents Patsy and Bridget Lavelle, sister Bridie Kirwan, brothers Tom, John, Jim, Willie and Bernie.
He is mourned by his children Beatie, James and Patrick, grandchildren Emma and Sarah. He will sadly missed by his family, Patrick’s husband Marco, Emma’s husband John, Sarah’s husband Jack, sister Mary Murray (Manchester), sisters in law Goretti Lavelle (Ardoone, Belmullet), Mary Ann Lavelle (Corclough West, Belmullet) and Mary Duffy (Cleveland, U.S.A.), brothers in law Jim Keane (Athlone) and Patsy Keane (New York), nieces, nephews, kind neighbours and many friends.
