The father-of-two has been remembered as 'a kind, gentle, solid, reliable man' who 'did so much for his community'
Tributes have been paid to an Irish father-of-two who died earlier this month after falling ill while on a family holiday.
Mr Staunton, a retired pharmacist, is the son of legendary GAA player Joe Staunton, a member of the Mayo All-Ireland winning team of 1951 - the last Mayo side to lift the Sam Maguire. He was involved in the formation of the local rugby club and in the cultural group, Éigse Uí Ghramhnaigh, while he was also instrumental in bringing the Leinster Fleadh Cheoil to Athboy in 2019. The popular pharmacist was recognised as Athboy Community Person of the Year in 2011 for his efforts in the community.
Another person added: "We were privileged to have Padraic as a neighbour. A kind, gentle, solid, reliable man with a caring strength who appeared for us as a family in our own dark days. He always had a smile and words of reassurance. He will be greatly missed and our heart goes out to Brenda, the children and the extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dílis."
A family friend added: "Our heartfelt sympathies to Brenda, Colm, Emer & extended family on the sad & untimely passing of Padraic. He was a pure gentleman and will be very much missed in the parish of Athboy. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace." "It is with deep sadness that we at Athboy RFC mourn the passing of Padraic Staunton," they said. "He was an absolute gentleman, both on and off the pitch, and his presence will be sorely missed by all in the club and the community.
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