The death has occurred of:
Patrick (Paddy) Gray
We the family of the late Paddy Gray extend a sincere thank you to all those who sympathised with us following Daddy's death.
We extend our gratitude to all those from far and wide, who attended the wake in such large numbers to offer us support, sent mass and sympathy cards, telephoned, emailed, brought food and attended the funeral or watched online.
We are truly indebted to all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make refreshments and ensure everyone got a cup of tea and the people who worked long hours to assisted parking cars and got everyone parked safely. Thank you to all who assisted with the food at home following the burial, we are forever thankful.
The thoughtfulness and support shown to us through kindness by family and friends and the many stories and memories shared were a great comfort to us during the time of the wake and beyond.
We especially thank Fr Madden for his many visits to Daddy in the home offering pastoral care and celebrating such a beautiful Requiem Mass, to Fr Sean Mc Guigan for his visits to Daddy, we also thank sincerely.
A huge thank you to Ballinascreen Parish Choir, whom Daddy was a lifelong member for the
huge contribution they made to the funeral Mass, he would have been so proud.
Sincere thank you to his Grandchildren Aine and Eileanoir for the beautiful music at Mass.
Thank you to the lay ministers, the readers, sacristan and to Devlin Media who streamed the funeral Mass on line.
To Blackhill Marquees for providing the marquee and accessories for the wake.
We are forever indebted to the many Carers who came in to Daddy, for their kindness, dedication and support to him, to the Doctors of Draperstown Health Clinic, to the District Nurses and to O' Kane Chemists, Draperstown, all who made Daddy's life easier in his home.
The family express their sincere thanks to O 'Kane funeral Director's, Draperstown, Michael and Lawrence for their professionalism, compassion and guidance throughout the time of the death. Also to Michael Mc Guigan for his help, we are forever thankful.
It is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who have supported our family in any way.
Paddy's Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday 5 September 2025 at 7.30pm in Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown, and can be viewed on line from The Holy Rosary webcam.