Tributes paid after sudden death of Letterkenny’s Peter “Porky” Patton

Peter “Porky” Patton, a 57‑year‑old resident of Trimragh, Letterkenny, died suddenly, prompting tributes from the local community.

Patton worked at Global Tiles and Bathrooms and was a long‑standing supporter of Bonagee United. At the time of his death he was the club’s assistant treasurer and regularly ran the tuck shop at Dry Arch Park on match days. Bonagee United Chairman Niall Callaghan described Patton as “irreplaceable” and praised his selfless dedication to fundraising and team support.

Following his death, Bonagee United announced that club activities are suspended until further notice. The loss comes six months after the passing of Patton’s friend and fellow club member Kieran McKay.

Patton was also a keen follower of St Eunan’s and Donegal football, cheering St Eunan’s to victory over Erne Gaels in the Ulster Club SFC shortly before his death. He was a former pupil of Lurgybrack NS and St Eunan’s College and stood as an Independent Fianna Fáil candidate in the 2004 Letterkenny Town Council election.

He is survived by his wife Anne Marie, children Lauren, Shaun, Emma and Stefany, his parents Jim and Rosemary, brothers Charlie, James, Mark, Damian, Gary and Declan, sister Marisa and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Patton’s remains will lie in repose at his former residence (F92 A3C4) on Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November from 12 noon to 10 pm, with a Rosary at 9 pm each night. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday 12 November at the Church of the Irish Martyrs, which will be streamed on the parish YouTube channel.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Daniel Wells / Pexels.