Thady Christopher Gavin, (better known as “Ted” or “Chris”),
Native of Shanvalleybeg, Drummin, Westport, Co. Mayo, and 66 year resident of Evergreen Park and Chicago, Illinois – passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on December 17th, 2024.
Devoted and loving husband of Gertrude Elizabeth, nee Gilmartin, better known as Betty, from Derrylihan, Grange, Co. Sligo, for 63 happy years; Loving father of Maura (Co. Wicklow), Elizabeth Baumgart (Thomas)(Chicago suburb) and Patrick Joseph (Mary Therese Seroczynski) (Chicago suburb); Proud Appa of Gavin and Andrew.
Cherished son of the late Patrick and Bridget Gavin; Beloved eldest brother of Mary (the late Thomas Flannery), Birmingham, UK, and Westport, the late Agnes (the late Patrick Connolly), Wellington, NZ, and the late Joe, Drummin, Westport; also survived by loving nieces and nephews in New Zealand, his much-loved, devoted caregiver and adopted daughter, Yesenia Vargas-Ruiz, cousins, and by many dear neighbors, friends and colleagues.
Ted’s/Chris’s remains will be sent home to Ireland for burial arriving Monday the 13th of January.
His funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, the 15th of January, 2025, in St. Mary’s Church, Drummin, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 CX84 at 11:00 am, 65 years to the day that Ted’s father was buried.
Burial will take place immediately after the mass in the adjoining cemetery, next to his beloved parents, adored brother and brother in law.
Enquiries to Navin’s Funeral Directors, Westport – 087 6147877.
