Patrick O'Dea (public servant) explained

Sir Patrick Jerad O'Dea (18 April 1918 – 28 August 2010) was a senior New Zealand public servant who organised royal tours of New Zealand. He was educated in Dunedin at the Christian Brothers School (now called Kavanagh College)^{[1] [2]}

Death

O'Dea died on 28 August 2010, aged 92, after a long retirement in Waikanae, where he is buried.^{[1] [3]}

See also

• List of Lady & Gentleman Ushers

Notes and References

1. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/obituaries/4142249/Civil-servant-also-a-born-diplomat Tom Donoghue, "Civil servant also a born diplomat", The Dominion Post, 18 September 2010, pg. A25.
2. "Distinguished former pupils", 1876-1976: The First 100 Years in New Zealand at Christian Brothers School Dunedin, Christian Brothers School Centennial Committee, Dunedin, 1976. pgs. 37-8
3. Web site: Cemetery details . 2014 . Kāpiti Coast District Council . 6 April 2014.