Gortaruaun, Belcarra, Castlebar and late of Leitir, Islandeady (18th June, 2025) – peacefully in the intensive care unit in the Galway Clinic, after a short illness borne with great dignity, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Martin and Margaret Gavin (Leitir, Islandeady) and infant sister Catherine.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, wife Eileen (née O’Donnell), daughters Zara and Jenny, son James, grandsons Senan and Leo, father-in-law Jim, mother-in-law Maura, sisters Noreen (Staunton, Castlebar), Eileen (Corcoran, Westport), Mary (Hanbury, Castlebar), Teresa (Garrivan, Westport), Anne (Gallagher, Westport), Pauline (Sloan, England), Margaret (Holland, Westport), Joan (Kenny, Castlebar), brothers James (Gavin, Westport) and Martin (Gavin, Leitir), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in Peace
PJ will repose in Belcarra Community Centre on Friday (20th June) from 4pm with removal at 6.30pm to his residence.
Funeral cortege will arrive to St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra on Saturday (21st June) at 10.15a.m for Requiem Mass at 11a.m.
PJ will be laid to rest afterwards in Guesdian Cemetery, Belcarra.
House strictly private please.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association
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Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231