'My values were learnt early on in life through my church and school'

'My values were learnt early on in life through my church and school'

Avril Patterson reflects upon her values and notes the importance of her church and school.

Avril Patterson

Trinity College Dublin

1943

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Avril Patterson

Reflections

Life Story

Belfast,Northern Ireland

1940's

The thing I am most proud about in my life is my family. I am very proud of my three grandchildren. My daughter recently completed a Master Degree in Art and Design,and is returning to complete a PHD.My values were learnt early on in life through my church and school. My mother was very strict so I knew the difference between right and wrong.As I reflect on my life,when we came back to Belfast from Enniskillen in 1943 I started to keep a diary. This was a present from Ray. This I kept writing for many years. I have written it religiously since then. I would not miss a day writing now. I often reflect back on past events and memories I could write about. I would need another book.

Irish Research Council for Arts,Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS)

Dr Kathleen McTiernan (Trinity College Dublin)

Dr Deirdre O'Donnell (Trinity College Dublin)