Patricia was well respected and is very much missed
THE members of Enniscorthy Retirement Association were saddened recently following the passing of one of their most respected members.
Patricia Mulvey, from Glenbrien, was originally from Dublin and moved to Wexford upon her retirement and settled in Glenbrien.
Speaking to this newspaper a spokesperson for Enniscorthy Retirement Group described Mrs Mulvey as a person who had ‘a friendly outgoing personality’.
‘She soon became involved in her community at Glenbrien, and in Enniscorthy, where she was a popular figure, always ready to assist in local projects and events,’ said the spokesperson.
She was a founder member of the Enniscorthy Retirement Association and was a proactive and energetic committee member.
She served two terms as Chairperson, and her contribution to the organisation and to the community in general was very much appreciated.
‘Pat had many talents,’ said the spokesperson.
‘She was both creative and practical [and] she organised and led club trips to America, South Africa and United Kingdom, very successfully,’ she added.
Mrs Mulvey also organised and participated in many of the associations activities.
‘Her baking skills were renowned and her produce much sought after at our fund-raising events,’ said the spokesperson.
‘She also served on the Hope Foundation Events Committee,’ she added.
‘She was never too busy to lend a hand.’
A happy, cheerful lady, her passing was a great loss to the Retirement Association and to the wider community.
‘Her passing has left many people saddened,’ said the spokesperson.
Mrs Mulvey is survived by her husband Patrick, who supported her in all her undertakings, her children, Jennifer, Damian and Dara, her sister, Carmel, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and large circle of friends.
May she rest in peace at the right hand of God.