Remembering the late Paula Pritchard of Russborough
The late Paula Pritchard will be remembered fondly by friends and former workmates
There was a lovely service in St Mary’s, Blessington the week before last for the late Paula Pritchard, nee Duffin, of Russborough, Blessington, Co Wicklow and formerly of Dublin.
Paula passed away on January 25, following a sudden illness. It was lovely to see some of her work friends and connections from Poulaphouca House and Dunnes Stores, Blessington, where she had worked for many years at the service. She was aged only 63 years.
Friends and family recalled her good nature, albeit a bit quirky. Paula would advise a herb or a vitamin for every ailment, and berate elderly diners for not eating their veg at Poulaphouca: “Ye should be eating your greens at your age….” she would say. And there was many a chef who got a telling off for not cooking the main meats properly!
Staff from both Dunnes and ‘the Fall’ recounted how she always looked out for the younger staff, saying: “If you’re studying, you need to eat proper food, you need your energy!”.
Some even recalled how she came up to student digs in Dublin and cleaned the house, bringing groceries too. She was incorrigible, and will be remembered fondly as a free spirit and a ‘unique’ personality having touched the souls of many.
She is survived by her children Morgan, Sarah and Rameses, and by her siblings Rory, Eithne, Paul, Deirdre, Alan, Colin, Greg and Norma, and friend Ed.
It was Paula's wishes that her ashes be given to the sea; after the service in St Mary’s, followed by a reception in Blessington, family and friends then took her ashes to her favourite beach at Killiney Bay, Dublin. God bless to Paula, hope the other side affords you some peace, comfort and pampering (and good coffee).
The late Paula Pritchard, rest in peace, amen.