Missing Elderly Man from Nunhead

[PeckhamRose]

Local housing officers are co-ordinating info on any-one they may suspect who has previously taken elderly people for their pensions. I know it is unlikely in this case but I thought I'd cover all angles.

[paddygirl]

Hi

It might be worth contacting Aisling - http://www.aisling.org.uk/drupal/?q=node/19

I think Aisling have strong connections with Arlington House (the biggest homeless hostel in Europe) and the London Irish Centre in Camden

I also have a friend working near Victoria for an organisation helping the Irish homeless (can't think of what they are called - have contacted her)

Siobhan (girl who came down for couple of hours on Saturday to hand out flyers)

[mrsS]

Also there is an organisation called 'Irish pensioners' based in Bermondsey, could be worth contacting them as they do a lot of outreach work.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

THanks evereyone for your suggestions.

[paddygirl]

the organisation my friend works for is The passage - http://www.passage.org.uk/about_us.aspx

this is the message my friend replied to me:

yes i heard about him - its v sad. been keeping an eye out at work, but no-one matching his description has come in at all, nor been seen on the streets. i will forward this link to our outreach team, just in case they come across him while doing their shifts late at night or early morning. hope he gets found soon!

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Thank you.

[Bic Basher]

The family have announced the sad news that Patrick was found deceased in Peckham Rye Park.

https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindPatrickConnellyMissingSince7thJune

Deepest sympathy to the family.

[muffins78]

I've just seen the message on FB too, its very sad. My thoughts are with them xx

[boosboss]

Such sad news after so much hope! Condolences to the family.

[3 little piggies]

Deeply sad news, so many people wishing him home safe. Hopefully at least there will now be closure for the family after the awful couple of weeks of not knowing where he was. RIP Patrick. Thoughts to the family x

[dimples]

Im so so sorry to hear about youre sad loss, I didnt know patrick but ever since your message went up for help I havent stopped looking for him . you are and have been in my thoughts and once again you have my sincere condolences.

sarah x

[Sue]

I'm so sorry. Thinking of his family and friends.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Sadly, Mr Connelly's body was found earlier today. He was such a lovely, kind and wise man.

Thank you to all of you have have helped in the search, spread the word and for the many suggestions received on this thread and by PM.

The family are very grateful for all your concern and help.

[ultraburner]

RIP patrick. So very, very sad:(

[Twirly]

So sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to the family.

[snowflake]

So very sad. Condolences to all his family.

[southmark]

So sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[woodland]

I am shocked and sorry to hear this news - condolences to all his family and friends.

[tallulah71]

So sad to hear of this today...deepest condolences to all family and friends.

[Alan Medic]

I'm so sorry to hear this but hope he and the family will find peace.

[bon3yard]

I am so sad to hear this, but hope it is a relief to have found Patrick after such a long period of uncertainty. All my thoughts are with his friends and family. I only wish I had known him

[ozzy]

was deeply saddened when i heard today about Pats passing,my condolences go out to all of his family. hes been in my thoughts since i first heard of this.sending love to all his family ,god bless xxx

[sapphira]

My condolences go out to all the family. My father too went missing and was of a similar age and died almost the same day several years ago, albeit in different circumstances so news of Patrick going missing and then being found dead have resonated with me and the sad news has been difficult to hear and take in as well as him being a neighbour who would exchange a greeting since I moved to the area. Once again my sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to all of his friends and family members. I truly hope he did not suffer unduly and that there was no foul play involved.

RIP Patrick.

[tometoyou]

Thank you all so much in the part the whole community played in spreading the word for our missing grandad, it amazed the whole family how people helped with us. Grandad will be missed a lot by us all, thank you all again.

Adam.

Grandson

[Pugwash]

So sorry to hear the sad news, but I am glad that you received so many offers of help both practical and emotional.

It is at times like this, one's faith in the general goodness of other people's hearts and actions, is restored.

At an age where money and self gratification is so rife, it is good to know that most people are basically kind and selfless.