Le Petit Braquet - RIP

Beasty · 15-12-2013 9:15pm #1

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you all the Padraig passed away today. His sister, Brid, as been in touch with me to let me know and ask me to pass this very sad news onto the Boards community.

Padraig was an inspiration to us all in the way he faced his cancer. We obviously were aware that it had become a matter of time, but it is a shock nonetheless. I know some of you have been in communication with Padraig in recent days and he continued his efforts to raise awareness of his cancer and raising funds for cancer charities right up to the end.

I was proud to be there for our Cancer awareness spin at the end of October when I, along with many of you, were able to meet Padraig. I have no doubt we will make this an annual event in memory of Padraig.

Brid has asked me to pass on the family's thanks for the support the Boards community has given him in recent months.

Our deepest condolances go out to Padraig's family.

EDIT - Brid has forwarded the following funeral notice, and indicated all are welcome:

Ó CONAILL Glenageary, Co Dublin December 15th 2013 (peacefully) at
home with his family. Pádraig, beloved husband of Belinda, loving
father of Darragh, Sinéad and Maeve. Very sadly missed by his wife,
children, parents Jo and Pádraig (Snr), sisters Máire, Áine, Bríd,
brother Éamonn, extended family, colleagues and many friends. Reposing
Tuesday the 17th December in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal Wednesday to the Divine Word Church , Rathfarnham for 10am
Mass followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. No Flowers
please. Donations if desired to Our Ladys Hospice, Blackrock

RIP Padraig

Zyzz · 15-12-2013 9:19pm

Wow my heart just sank into my stomach reading the title!

RIP to a great man

r3nu4l · 15-12-2013 9:21pm

I'd been quietly following his posts for quite some time. The man was obviously an incredibly strong person and an amazing human being. I never met him but I'm grateful that he shared so much with the people of boards.ie. He remains an inspiration.

My condolences to his family. RIP.

bcmf · 15-12-2013 9:24pm

As with Zyzz.....heart just dropped.
Only met him once but found him inspirational
Glad to have been there for the cycle

RiP Padraig.

Wishbone Ash · 15-12-2013 9:27pm

bcmf wrote: »

As with Zyzz.....heart just dropped.
Only met him once but found him inspirational
Glad to have been there for the cycle

RiP Padraig.

+1 RIP Padraig

inc21 · 15-12-2013 9:34pm

RIP Padraig

Captain Havoc · 15-12-2013 9:41pm

RIP Padraig, thanks for all your contributions.

godtabh · 15-12-2013 9:45pm

I was on the the October spin and having gone through something similar with my dad he was an inspiration doing what he did.

A great loss not just to here but in general.

RIP

Bambaata · 15-12-2013 9:50pm

RIP, very sad indeed. Ive been in awe of how he approached this awful faith. His family should be very proud.

red man walking · 15-12-2013 9:50pm

RIP Padraig

Unknown Soldier · 15-12-2013 9:50pm

Came across the various threads and posts relating to Padraig last week and had read up.

R.I.P Padraig. You were inspirational.

nilhg · 15-12-2013 9:59pm

Was away for the October spin but was hugely impressed by Padraig's efforts to raise money and awareness when he himself, sadly, wasn't going to benefit personally from it. There but for the grace of God go all of us.

RIP Padraig

mp2012 · 15-12-2013 10:03pm

RIP Padraig. Condolences to his family.

clog · 15-12-2013 10:09pm

RIP Padraig. A true inspiration, my condolences to his family.

ckeego · 15-12-2013 10:11pm

Very sad news. I had the honour of meeting Padraig several times over the last 3 years through Boards and you could only describe him as one of life's true gentlemen.

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

RIP LPB...

Alek · 15-12-2013 10:27pm

I'm so sorry to hear this... Rest in peace, Padraig.

Konkers · 15-12-2013 10:35pm

When anyone passes its terribly sad but when someone shows such courage and grace its particularly affecting.

ratracer · 15-12-2013 10:36pm

RIP Padraig. Hopefully his very sad story as told on here will endure as an awareness campaign to all. Condolences to his family, may they find strength in each other in this difficult time for them.

TheBlaaMan · 15-12-2013 10:47pm

My condolences to his family. I didn't really know Padraig other than through this community and in a call or two when getting some things from him. His stoicism and inner strength was inspirational and he bore his illness with great character and showed how to deal with the great burden that cancer caused to him. May he rest in peace.

dastardly00 · 15-12-2013 11:01pm

Jesus, big shock.

RIP.

cdaly_ · 15-12-2013 11:02pm

RIP Padraig...

detones · 15-12-2013 11:12pm

RIP Padraig

Very humbling to meet you on the Boards Spin. You were a brave man and an inspiration to many.

Silverfish · 15-12-2013 11:13pm

Oh no. Rest in peace, Padraig.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

CptMackey · 15-12-2013 11:15pm

Went on the cork spin so never met him but it's a shock that he passed away so soon after the spin. My sympathies to his family

RobFowl · 15-12-2013 11:20pm

RIP

Cancer sucks

seamus · 15-12-2013 11:47pm

No idea what to say. Padraig's dogged insistence on speaking frankly about his situation is an inspiration to me and a constant reminder that there is nothing about your health too minor or too embarrassing to have it looked at. I think that was his intention, and he has certainly reached me, and no doubt countless others.

I can only hope that Padraig's dignity and bravery in the acceptance of his fate serves as source of strength for his family in this most difficult of times.

RIP Padraig

G rock · 15-12-2013 11:48pm

RIP LPB

eoz · 15-12-2013 11:56pm

RIP LPB.

Penny Tration · 16-12-2013 12:00am

Been following Padraig's posts for quite some time.

My heart was in my throat when I saw the thread title. Heartbreaking news.
What a wonderful, thoughtful, caring, selfless man. I hope his fantastic nature and his determination to help others is some small comfort to his poor family.

He was only posting a number of days ago. Horrendous news.

Rest in peace, Padraig.

Mr.Fred · 16-12-2013 12:04am

RIP Padraig.

Condolences to your family.

You were an inspiration and hopefully gave some of us the nudge to get those strange lumps and bumps checked out.

brayblue24 · 16-12-2013 12:09am

RIP Padraig,

Met him the once via the Cycling Adverts section. We chatted in the rain in the car park of Tesco, Ballybrack, about all things and everything. A very decent man who even then shared the story of his original cancer.

A very nice man and, although not unexpected news, I'm nonetheless very sad to hear it

Le Petit Braquet - RIP

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