NATHAN Carter has led heartfelt tributes following the sudden death of a mum-of-two who has been remembered as “a beautiful person inside and out”.
Christine O’Gorman, originally from Bulgaden in Co Limerick but living in Blueball, Co Offaly, sadly passed away “unexpectedly at home” on Thursday.
The talented photographer was married to musician, composer and arranger John Byrne.
Byrne has worked alongside many music legends including Bob Geldof and Billy Ocean, performed at venues like the 3Arena and the London Palladium and served as score supervisor on films such as Albert Nobbs, Black ’47 and Room.
He’s also a long-time collaborator of country star Nathan Carter, who has shared his grief online saying he was “devastated” to hear of Christine’s passing.
The singer posted an emotional message where he described the mum-of-two as “lovely” and “talented”.
He wrote: “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.
“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 untimely death has left her loved ones heartbroken with many tributes pouring in for the Offaly-based photographer.
A close friend 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 added: “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 x.”
A third tribute read: “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 fourth wrote: “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.”
Another added: “So sad to hear the news of Christine’s passing. What a beautiful woman gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time x.”
‘GONE TOO SOON’
Christine will repose at her home on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm.
Her removal will take place on Monday morning at 10.30am to St. Colman’s Church in Mucklagh, with Funeral Mass at 11am.
Following the mass, she will be brough to Newlands Cross Crematorium in Dublin for a Cremation Service at 2.30pm.
Christine will be sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, husband John, children Aaron and Caelainn, parents Pat and Anne, stepparent’s Dave (Lawlor) and Sarah.
She is also deeply mourned by her sister Rachael, brothers Darren, Cian, Kristian and Joshua, sisters in law Margaret, Jamie and Holly, her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and many many friends.
