RIP: "Paddy" Neilson

Tributes have been pouring in for Louis "Paddy" Neilson, III, of West Grove, who died Sept. 5 at age 77: a consummate horseman, a tireless advocate for equestrian sports, a faithful and supportive friend, a delightful guest, a world-class conversationalist, an always perfectly dressed gentleman who loved life and loved his family. Everyone seems to mention his unforgettable smile and sense of humor. According to his obituary, he "jumped his last fence in the line of duty just a couple of weeks before his death."
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 4, on the kennel lawn of Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds on Route 82. Contributions may be made in Paddy’s memory to (1) Fair Hill Foundation (P.O. Box 1324, Elkton, MD 21922); Cheshire Land Preservation Fund (P.O. Box 983, Unionville, PA 19375); or the Atlantic Salmon Federation (P.O. Box 807 Calais, ME 04619-0807).