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PAUL Quinn, Cuchullain Terrace, Dundalk who died peacefully on May 19th was originally from Dowdallshill.

Aged 66, Paul had suffered ill health for a number of years, and bore his variety of health problems without losing hope that he could overcome the ailments that plagued his life. His death however was sudden, causing deep sympathy among family and friends.

One of a family of four of Patrick and Marie Quinn, Paul was educated at the De La Salle Primary and Secondary schools where he excelled academically, gaining eight honours in his Leaving Certificate.

He left school to join G.E.C. working in sales in their Dundalk office, and where his knowledge of the electrical retail business and his aptitude for sales saw him make rapid progress within the firm.

After then working for East- ern Electrical in Dundalk, Paul achieved an ambition when he established his own firm in partnership, Conlon- Quinn Electrical Wholesale which did very well.

Some time later he joined his brother, Ben in another business Dundalk Electrical Wholesale, in which he worked until his illness intervened.

An exceptionally bright and intelligent man, Paul loved gardening when he lived in the family home in Dowdallshill, and when he moved into Cuchullain Terrace the absence of a garden took much of the joy out of his life.

He had a deep love for animals, especially dogs of which he had many over the years and while he was not a big sports fan he enthusiastically support Manchester United. Paul bore a great love and affection for children especially his nieces and nephews who he showered with love and generosity in their younger years. He was indeed the fun uncle who could always be relied upon to play and bring a smile to the children’s faces.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends who accepted that while Paul had problems in his troubled life, the generosity, fun and warmth he showed in his life will never be forgotten.

Paul is survived by his sisters, Kay Crewe, Ronnie Leggett and brother, Ben (all Dowdallshill) nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by par- ents, Patrick and Marie.

Having reposed at the home of his sister, Kay Crewe in Dowdallshill, Paul’s remains were taken to the Mortuary Chapel in St. Patrick’s cemetery where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Brian Slater, C.C., who gave the eulogy.

The Readings were given by sisters, Kay and Ronnie while the Prayers of the Faithful were led by nieces and nephews, Robert, Michelle, Kieran and David Leggett, Patrick and Paula Quinn and Paul Crewe.

The Offertory Gifts were presented by Alan Duffy and Olivia Rogers and niece, Emma Duffy gave a very moving Communion Reflection.

The soloist for the beautiful music was Mary O’Hanlon and the organist was Brendan McCourt.

After Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Month’s Mind Mass in St. Nicholas Church on July 3rd at 12.00 noon.