The
Irish Patchwork Society lost a very valuable member on January 1st last when
Nancy Doyle of Kickham St, Thurles, Co Tipperary
died. Nancy
was married to Tommy Doyle who won five all Ireland medals in Hurling.
She
was a very gracious and gentle Lady and a kind thoughtful neighbour. Nancy’s passing is
greatly regretted by her loving family – sons, daughters, grandchildren, great
grandchildren, brother and sister. One of her daughters Valerie Shortt and her
sister Kathleen Sheedy are also valued members of the I.P.S.
Nancy joined the I.P.S.
Mid-West Branch in the late 1980’s and travelled together with her great
friends from Thurles: Phil Dwyer, Bridget Keane, Kitty Mockler and sister
Kathleen, to our many meetings and challenges over the years.
We
both got to know Nancy very well through our sewing
days in Villiers Secondary
School, Limerick. Nancy and those Tipp ladies provided a wonderful
knowledge “booster” to those of us still learning the art of Patchwork with
their vast amount of knowledge. During our lunch break we all sat around a
table with our buffet lunches enjoying the company of Nancy and her friends.
When
the South Midlands branch was formed Nancy and
her friends still found time to fit in the Mid-West branch meetings along with the
new branch in Kilkenny. We have no doubt
that the new fledgling branch gained lots from her attendance.
We
will dearly miss her gentle and friendly way as will her travelling companions
from Thurles but most of all her daughter Valerie and sister Kathleen.
Until
we meet again,
Phil
Aylward & Cecilia O’ Doherty
Mid-West
Branch
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