Nathan Carter leads tributes following sudden death of 'wonderful' mum-of-two
Heartbreaking tributes have poured in following the shock death of a 'kind and considerate' mum-of-two from Co Offaly.
Christine O'Gorman, originally from Bulgaden and Co Limerick but recently of Blueball near Tullamore, passed away "unexpectedly at home" on Thursday, according to a death notice shared on RIP.ie.
Christine, a talented photographer, was married to musician, composer and arranger John Byrne, who has worked with artists including Bob Geldof and Billy Ocean, has played venues including The 3Arena and the London Palladium and has worked as score supervisor on films including Albert Nobbs, Black '47 and Room.
John is a frequent collaborator with chart-topping country music singer Nathan Carter, who said he was "devastated" to hear of Christine's shock death as he paid heartbreaking tribute to the young mum-of-two.
"Deepest Sympathies to our friend & work colleague John Byrne, his children Aaron & Caelainn & all of their extended family on the very sudden passing of their beloved Christine," Nathan said in a message shared on social media.
"I had the pleasure of working with Christine in the past, She was a lovely person and an extremely talented photographer.
"Myself, band & crew are devastated to hear of this heartbreaking news and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May Christine R.I.P."
Christine's sudden death has left her friends and family devastated, with tributes pouring in for the Offaly-based photographer, who has been remembered as "a beautiful person inside and out".
A close pal said: "My deepest condolences to John, Aaron, Caelainn, Pat and Anne; your family and friends on the sad passing of Christine. In school Christine was kind, considerate and a person of wonderful abilities. May she rest in peace."
Another mourner added: "Oh Anne and family I'm so very sorry to hear such sad news, Christine was a beautiful person inside and out my her very gentle soul rest in peace."
A third person said: "Sincere condolences to John, Aaron, Caelainn, Christine's family and all who knew and loved her. I've such fond memories of Christine in school and after, always up for a chat and a laugh. You're in our thoughts xx."
While a fourth added: "So so sorry to hear the passing of Christine . A beautiful young girl taken way to soon . Our deepest sympathy to Ann, Dave, Pat, and to all Christine's extended family. May she rest in eternal peace. Aidan & Shirley Fitzgerald Kilfinane."
Christine will lie in repose at her home on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm, with removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to St. Colman's Church Mucklagh, arriving for funeral mass at 11am.
Following the funeral mass, a cremation service will take place at Newlands Cross Crematorium in Dublin.
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