Tributes paid to Raphoe supermarket owner and ‘gentleman’ Paddy Joe Coyle
The owner of Coyle’s Centra on the town's Diamond, which he opened in 1971, has been described as a gentleman who ‘always had a kind word for everyone’
Tributes have been paid to Raphoe businessman Paddy Joe Coyle who has died.
Mr Coyle opened his supermarket in Raphoe in 1971. Coyle’s Centra, which is on the town’s Diamond, said in a social media post: “It is with great sadness we share the news of Paddy Joe's passing. He will be sorely missed.”
Tributes posted described Mr Coyle as “a lovely kind gentleman” and “a gentle soul” who “always had a kind word for everyone”.
Mr Coyle, of Gortfad, Raphoe, was predeceased by his wife Eva and sister Kathleen.
He is survived by his children Edward (Raphoe), Marie Hickey (Mullingar), John (London), Evelyn Coyle (Mullingar), daughters-in-law and sons-in-law: Samantha, Pat, Dawn and Declan, grandchildren: Ciára, Niamh, Fiona, Gráinne, Emma, Éamon, Ultán, Áine: his sisters Helena Howarth and Ann Foy and all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
His requiem Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 10.30am at St Eunan's Church in Raphoe followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.