mark359

Do we know the type of cancer? RIP Paddy, life dealt you a terrible hand

Pat had been diagnosed with a brain tumour 5 years and 2 days before he passed away. I have put some further information on my post on page 4.

Thank you again for all of your kind words

For those of you who don’t know me (which will the majority, as I mostly read this forum rather than post) I am Pats cousin and he was also my best friend.

I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind messages you have left. Pat loved being an active member of this forum. It was a great place to discuss his illness with people and also a great place to get away from it.

Patrick peacefully passed away yesterday afternoon at St Mary’s Hospice in Birmingham. His mum, dad, brother and I were by his side. Pat was 25 and was diagnosed with a brain tumour 5 years and 2 days before he passed away. A great deal of that time Pat was able to continue doing what he loved in life and even managed to complete his degree while still undergoing chemotherapy.

As many of you have mentioned Pat never complained about his illness and tried so hard not to let it get in the way of his life. We are all completely devastated by his loss, although he will live on forever in our hearts.

Arrangements have been made for Patrick’s funeral, which will take place Friday next week not too far from the Birmingham area. I won’t post specific details here, however if you feel that you knew Pat well enough to want to attend then feel free to send me a message and I will get back to you.

Thank you again for your words of support,

Mark