Longford and Cavan saddened by death of respected and talented builder
Late Patrick (Patsy) Briody Aughavains, Gowna, Cavan
There was widespread regret on the occasion of the death of Patrick (Patsy) Briody, Aughavaines, Loch Gowna, who passed away suddenly at the Mater hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Aged 92, Patsy was a native of Drumgore, Loughduff and along with his brothers Jimmy (Drumgore) and the late Tom (Aughaloora), they were involved in the building trade.
Known locally as the ‘Briodys’ they ran a very successful construction business and such was their standard of work they were always in demand over a wide area.
In this parish, apart from the usual domestic and farming work they reconstructed the two churches and the parochial hall, a testament to their expertise.
A very respected, quiet, softly spoken man Patsy was re-deceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth (nee Gibney, Legwee) his daughter Kathleen Bouchier, daughter-in-law Margaret, brother Tom and sisters Rose Fitzpatrick and Bridgie Lee.
He is survived by his family, Padraig, Seamus, Anna (McGahern), Thomas, Elizabeth (Shannon), Sean and Brendan, daughters-in-law Annemarie, Sheila, Patsie, Vera and Mags, sons-in-law; Mel, Pat and Aidan, brother Jimmy, sisters; Maureen and Kathleen, sister-in-law Nora, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family members to whom we extend our sincere sympathy.
His remains reposed at Lakelands Funeral home, Cavan on Thursday, January 5 where large crowds paid their respects and burial followed mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna on Friday, January 6 to adjoining cemetery.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.