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Noreen Gavin (Nora P) née Maher

Noreen-Gavin

Cloughanover, Headford Co. Galway and formerly of Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo (11th September 2025) – in her 97th year, peacefully at home with her daughter Dolores and family.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Tommie and her infant son John.

She will be deeply missed by her family, Ann English, Adrian, Dolores Doyle, Joe, Paul, Tomás and Diarmuid, sons-in-law Brian English and John Doyle, daughters-in-law Mary, Martina, Trish, Helen and Deirdre, 23 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, brother Tony and his wife Margaret (Ennis), sisters Crissie Pringle (USA) and Grace Cock, and her husband Jim (UK), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Noreen’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Noreen will repose at Carey’s Funeral Home, Claran Road, Headford (H91 E6X9) on Saturday, 13th September from 5pm until 7pm.

Removal from her home on Sunday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Tourmakeady for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.

Burial afterwards in Guesdian Cemetery, Ballinafad.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchtv.ie/tourmakeady .

Book of Condolences: If you would like to leave a message for the family, please use the condolence section below. The family would like to thank you for your sympathy and support at this sad time.

Published On: September 12th, 2025

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Sean & Breege Heneghan Ballintubber
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Gavin family on the death of your mother and grandmother. Rest in Peace Noreen

Bernie Joyce, Islandeady,
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Dolores and all the family at this sad time.
May your beloved mother rest in peace.
In my thoughts at this difficult time.

Marie Lally
10 months ago

Condolences to all the family on Noreens’s passing. May she rest in peace.
Marie Lally
Formerly of Tourmakeady (and old baby sitter)

Tim & Mary Heneghan, Dublin (fomerly of Dereendafderg).
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Gavin and Maher families. May your Mum’s soul rest in peace.

Frankie & Brigid Carr and family. Cappaduff, Tourmakeady
10 months ago

So sorry for your loss of your beloved mum Noreen. Thinking of of the Gavin family at this sad time. May your mum Noreen Rest In Peace. Amen

Bernie Burke, Castlebar Tennis Club
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Gavin & Maher Families on the sad death of Noreen R.I.P.

Mary P Collins Mc Donnell
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to Dolores , Adrian and the Gavin family on the passing of your mum. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Bernie Douglas, Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Gavin family on the sad passing of your beloved Mum, may she rest in peace.

Helen and Anto Heneghan
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the sad passing of your beloved Mum Noreen , may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sean & Ann Marie Heneghan Tourmakeady
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Gavin family on the passing of Noreen May she Rest in Peace

John and Bernie Walsh. Ballymacragh, Castlebar
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrain, Mary and extended Gavin family on the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May her gentle soul Rest in peace.

Anna Browne, Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Gavin family and extended families on the sad death of Noreen. I had the pleasure of working with her in MUH many years ago, she was always a kind and thoughtful nurse.

Anne Gavan -Egan,Ballina
10 months ago

Dolores and Gavin Family ,sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.May her ge tale soul rest in peace

Fionnuala Feeney
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Gavin family and friends on the passing of Noreen. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Walter Donoghue
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the passing of your mom.
May she rest in peace

Geraldine Brennan, Belcarra
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gavin family on the sad passing of your dear mother Noreen. May she rest in peace.

Kathy O’Toole
10 months ago

Condolences to Adrian and Mary, Diarmuid and Deirdre and the extended Gavin families. May Noreen rest in peace,

Maudy McConnell
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gavin family on the sad passing of your dear mother Noreen. May she rest in peace.🙏

Kathleen O Malley and family Srah
10 months ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Gavin and extended families on the sad news of Norrens passing. Always such a lovely kind and gentle lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jacqueline Brady, Partry
10 months ago

Thinking of you Dolores, Lizzy and the Gavin family on the passing of your mum. Mayo she rest in Peace

Seamus Burke
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the sad passing of Noreen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Conor and Anne O Toole
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the passing of your mom.
May she rest in peace

Jim & Cathy O’Neill Partry
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Gavin family on the passing of Noreen, a lovely lady.
May she rest in peace.

BridTimoney
10 months ago

Ann, Adrian, Dolores , Joseph , and all of the family members and extended family, I offer my deepest sympathy.
I have such fond memories of her gorgeous homemade chocolate cake—— we were always given our tea when we went to play with you.

Anne and John McCormack .Islandeady
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Gavin Family .
May Noreen Rest In Peace .

Maura Reaney, Manulla, Castlebar.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Dolores, John & family and the extended Gavin Family on Noreen’s passing. May she Rest in Peace.

Shane and Pauline Rodgers, Castlebar
10 months ago

Our sincere sympathies to all the Gavin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May Noreen’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Evyleen Horan Partry
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gavin family on the passing of their dear mother Nora may she rest in peace

Kathryn Foley Ardoughan Ballina
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gavin family on the death of your beloved Noreen, she was a lovely lady and a great nurse, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time Rip 🙏

Tomas and Teresa Walsh
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Gavin and Maher Family on the sad death of Noreen May she rest in eternal peace

Paddy Burke
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Gavin and Maher families on the sad passing of Noreen.
Fantastic age Always sad to see them go. Noreen was such a lovely woman
May she rest in peace

Nora Griffith, Castlebar.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Gavin and Maher families on the sad passing of Noreen. May her gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Pat and Mary Richardson manulla
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Gavin and Maher familys Rest In Peace Noreen,

Tommy & Helen Horan Ballintubber
10 months ago

Our sincere condolences to you Dolores and all the Gavin family on the passing of your mother Noreen. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Willie and Chris Kelly ballintleva clogher Westport
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the passing of Noreen may she rest in peace

Carol and Terry O’Hara, Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Adrian, Diarmuid and extended family on passing of your Mum . May she rest in peace.

Anne (Geraghty) and John Deasy Errew Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Dolores, Adrian and all the Gavin family and extended families on Noreen’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jimmy and Celia Coghill Ballyheane
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Adrian and the Gavin family on the passing of Noreen great memories of working with her in MGH may she rest in peace

Niamh & Pádraig Rice and Family, Glenisland
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Diarmuid, Deirdre, Luke, Harry, Isabel, Adrian, Mary, Niamh, Deirdre, Ailis, Róísín, Cillian and all the extended family.

Noreens long life of 97 years is something to celebrate, and her spirit and love live on in you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Mary McGovern. Tourmakeady/Castlebar
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Gavin family on your sad loss. Rest in peace Noreen 🙏

Joe & Dolores Cuddy.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Adrian, Diarmuid and to all the Gavin family on the death of your mum. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Noreen Reddington
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you Dolores and the Gavin family on the death of your mother. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Marian Langan Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Gavin family on the passing of your mother. Fond memories of Noreen working as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit. May she rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen Mulroy and family
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Gavin family on the sad passing of your mother Noreen,may her gently soul rest in peace with all that has gone before her.

Delia and Maurice O Malley
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann and Brian Dolores Adrian Joe Paul Thomas and Diarmuid on the passing of your mum.I remember a Lovely elegant lady.May she now rest in peace after a life well lived.You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Kathleen Cannon (Killawalla)
10 months ago

Deepest condolences to you Dolores &family on the sad passing of your Mam,may her soul rest in eternal peace.

JP & Helen Leonard ( Leonard’s of Lahardane)
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy on Noreen’s passing. Found memories of all her visits.
May she Rest In Peace.

Michael and Joanne thornton
10 months ago

Our sympathy to all the gavin family, she was a lovely lady may she rest in peace 🙏

Michael Heneghan (Gorteenmore)
10 months ago

Sincerest condolences to all the Gavin family on the passing of Noreen. RIP

Ann & John Melvin, Castlebar.
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian & all the Gavin family on the passing of your Mam. RIP.

Margaret Igoe and Leo Hegarty
10 months ago

Our deepest condolences to you Adrian and all your family on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Sean & Kathleen Bourke.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Dolores and all the Gavin and Maher family on the death of Nora.May she Rest in Peace

Gibbons Family, Treenlaur,Tourmakeady
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Gavin family on the sad passing of your Mom. Go ndéanfaidh Dia trócaire ar a hanam niofa.

James and Louise O’Malley.
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Dolores and all the Gavin family on the passing of your mother Noreen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Rita Groden.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Gavin family on the passing of Noreen. May she rest in peace.

Mary Timoney
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann,Adrian and the extended Gavin family on the sad death
of your mother ,Noreen.May she rest in peace.

Austin & Teresa Quinn
10 months ago

Sincere sympathise to Adrian & Diarmuid and the Gavin families on the sad news of your Mother’s passing.
May She Rest In Peace

Martin and Agnes Larkin, Clogher
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Gavin family on the death of Noreen . May she rest in peace.

Tom and Marian Martyn Breaffy Castlebar
10 months ago

Diarmuid, Adrian and all the extended Gavin family, We are sorry for the loss of your mum.
May she Rest In Peace.

Judy Coleman Houlahan
10 months ago

So sorry to hear of the death of Noreen. R.I.P.Thinking about you all at this sad time.You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Chris and Caitriona Kelly
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Susan Michael flynn family westport
10 months ago

Condolences to roisin and gavin families may she rest in peace

Sharon Flynn, Castlebar.
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian and the extended Gavin family on the passing of your Mam.
Leaba i measc na nAingil di.

John and Margaret Naughton .Mountdaisy.
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Gavin family and their extended families on the death of Noreen.
May she Rest In Peace.

The Walsh Family, Cappaduff Lower
10 months ago

Condolences to the Gavin family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Your mom was a lovely lady 🙏

Barbara and Family Máire Luke’s
10 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the sad passing of dear Noreen. Such a lovely lady. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hAnam Dílis agus go dtuga Dia Sólàs díbhse as bhur gcailliúnt

Anna Bradley & family Waterford.
10 months ago

Heartfelt sympathy to you Paul and to your sisters and brothers & extended family on the death of your beloved mother.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time. The light of Heaven to her & may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tommy and Bridie prendergast Tourmakeady sincere sympathy to
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the gavin family and extended families on the passing of noreen you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad times great memories of her a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace

Sean teresa brennan weatherfort clogher
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the gavin family on the death of there mother noreen may her soul rest in peace

Siobhan Flynn tourmakeady
10 months ago

To all of you, I am sincerely sorry for your loss of your beautiful mom. I remember her so well from calling to o tooles shop an was such a lovely woman. RIP Nora.

James snr and Nora McHale Castlebar .
10 months ago

Condolences to Diarmuid Adrian and the Gavin family on the death of your Mam. R.I.P. Noreen.

Philip Heneghan
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Adrian, Diarmuid and all the Gavin family on the passing of your mother Noreen ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis

Carmel Feely Ballymote ( Weatherfort)
10 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Gavin family , on the death of your Mother Noreen, may her gentle Soul rest in peace.

Ann Gavin & Andy Ballyvary & Cambridge
10 months ago

Our heartfelt condolences to all the Gavin family on Noreen’s passing. A wonderful lady may she rest in peace with her beloved Tommie. ❤️

Marilyn Kirby,Castlebar
10 months ago

Condolences to you Dolores and the Gavin family on the loss of your mother.May she Rest In Peace.

Brendan Dolan
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathys to all the Gavin family on the very sad loss of ye’r dear Mom, may Noreen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mark Cadden
10 months ago

My sincere condolences to Adrian, Diarmuid and all the Gavin and Maher family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Langtry (Castlebar)
10 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Adrian, Ann, Dolores, Diarmuid, Joe, Paul, Tomas, and the extended family on the sad passing of Noreen, She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Noel and Mary Moran castlebar
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Diarmuid , Deirdre , Luke , Harry , Isabel and all the Gavin families on the passing of Noreen.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank and Patricia Larkin, Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Adrian, the extended Gavin family and the extended Maher families on the sad passing of Noreen. I have great memories of visiting the Maher household many years ago. May she rest in peace.

Gerry tolster
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the GAVIN FAMILY AND THERE EXTENDED FAMILYS ON THE DEATH NOREEN MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Golden Family
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Diarmuid, Deirdre, Luke, Harry, Isabel and all the extended family on the passing of your mum and granny. Thinking of ye during this difficult time.

Matt and Miriam Leonard, Castlebar
10 months ago

Sincere sympathy Doloras and all extended Gavin and Maher family on the sad passing of your beloved mother,grandmother, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Raymond Clarke, Manulla
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Diarmuid, Deirdre, Luke, Harry, Isabel and all the Gavin family on your sad loss. May Noreen Rest In Eternal Peace.

The O’Connor family, Ballintubber
10 months ago

Sincere sympathies to all the Gavin and Maher families on the sad passing of your beloved Noreen.
Go nDéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Myra Mooney Balla.
10 months ago

My sincere sympathy on Noreen’s death. A wonderful colleague & a true Christian.

Frank & Mary O’Reilly, Ballyvary
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to Ann, Adrian, Dolores, Joe, Paul, Tomás, Diarmuid and extended family. May Nora rest in peace.

Willie & Kathleen Feeley
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on the death of your mother Noreen. Rest in peace Mrs. Gavin.

Ronnie and Mary Lawlor,Castlebar.
10 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Gavin family on the sad passing of their mother Noreen.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kitty Geraghty,Louisburgh.
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Dolores and all of Noreen’s family.May Noreen rest peacefully.

Marian Basquill
10 months ago

Sending my sincere condolences to you Dolores and the Gavin family on your sad loss.
May Noreen rest in peace.

Fiona & Russell Gibbons
10 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Diarmuid, Deirdre, Luke, Harry, Isabel and extended family on the sad passing of your mam and granny, may she rest in peace

Michael and Regina Murphy
10 months ago

Sincerest Condolences Dolores,Ann , Adrian,Joe ,Paul, Tomas ,Diarmuid and extended family. Fondly Remembered-May Noreen Rest In Eternal Peace 🌟

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