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.
Martin Mary Jo Hopkins & family
Sympathy to Betty & family, Mary Kate and all the extended Gavin family on the death of Ted, may he rest in peace
Margaret Heneghan &family drummin
Sincere sympathy to the Gavin families on the passing of Ted.
May he rest in peace

Pat & Sian Duffy Drummin
Sincere sympathy to Betty & family, to Mary Kate and the extended Gavin family on the sad passing of Ted. May his soul rest in peace.
Tommy and Patricia King Drummin
Deepest sympathy to Betty and family, Mary Kate and the extended Gavin family on the passing of Ted.
May his Gentle soul rest in peace with all gone before him.

Majella Diskin.
My deepest sympathy to Betty , Maura and all the Gavin family , Mary ( Flannery) and Julie and the Connollys on death of Ted. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all
Petie and Patricia Heraty
Sincere sympathy to Mary Kate and all the Gavin family.
Sean &MaryKeane (oReilly)Newport
Sincere sympathy to Betty &family on the death of Ted may god comfort you all at this sad time may he R I P Amen
Maureen and John Cusack (Hoban). Glynsk.
To Betty, Liz, Maura Joeseph and families we offer our deepest sympathy. Also thinking of Mary Kate, and Ted's nieces and nephews at this sad time. May Ted's soul rest in peace.
John Lenehan Charlestown
Sincere sympathy to Betty and the Gavin family on the sad passing of Chris, a true gentleman. Great memories many years ago along with his good friend John Hopkins (rip) of our trip to the Coursing Derby in Clonmel and meeting with another great Chicago man Dave Cahill. It was a privilege to have known Chris. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Pat & Elizabeth Heraty Drummin
Sincere sympathy to Betty and all the Gavin family on the passing of Ted may he rest in peace
Máire Treasa Daly & Family, Ballynew, Castlebar.
We are sorry Betty, Maura, Elizabeth, Patrick & Family to hear about your sad loss of Chris. May God console and comfort you and give you strength through these lonely times.
Thomas Staunton, my Dad, knew and worked with Chris in Chicago and in later years, Johnny, Tom, Pat, Eddie & Gerry remember meeting Chris on the working projects, recall what a nice man he always was to meet up with any time in Chicago. Hardworking man who left people with good memories.
Beannacht Dé le anam uasal Chris.
May God be with you.

JOE LYONS LYONS BAR MAIN ST LONGFORD
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO BETTY AND MAURA AND THE EXTENDED GAVIN ON THE SAD PASSING OF TED MAY HE R I P
John & Kathleen McNally Drummin
Our deepest sympathy to Betty and family and the extended Gavin family on the passing of Ted May his soul rest in peace
Kerrigan Family, Drummin
Condolences to all the Gavin Family on the loss of Ted, may he rest in peace.
Noel and Ann Duffy
Sincere sympathy to Betty and family and extended Gavin family on sad passing of Ted may he rest in peace and God comfort ye all at this sad time. 🙏
Sean & Margaret Berry Croaghrim/Drummin .
Sincere sympathy to the Gavin
family on the passing of Ted RIP.

Sean Kelly and family.
Sincere sympathy to Betty, Laura, Elizabeth and Patrick on your loss of Ted. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Majella Friel, Letterbrock
Deepest sympathy to Mary Kate & Gavin & Connolly families at this sad time. May Ted rest in peace with Joe and Aggie
Mary Anne Diskin and Padraig Mannion
Deepest sympathy to Betty, Maura, Mary and all of Ted's family.
Tony & Margaret Garrivan & family Drummin
Our deepest sympathy to the Gavin family and extended family on the passing of Ted .May he rest in peace
Family of the late Matt and Peggy O'Malley.
Sincere sympathy to Betty and Family also Mary and Connolly Family on the passing of Ted. Fond memories of you all visiting our late Grandmother Ted's Aunt many years ago. May he rest in eternal peace with all those gone before him and may you all find comfort from your many happy memories of times past.
Bridie Dominic McDonnell
Rest in peace Ted lovely man and his brother Joe sympathy to all the family
Ann Conway geraghty westport ,formally mc keowns pub drummin
Deepest sympathy to Betty and all the family on Ted's passing may his gentle soul rest in peace with all his loved ones gone before him 🙏
Dominick & Monica McGreal (Heraty) Westport
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Betty and family on the passing of Ted, May he Rest in Eternal Peace,
Thinking of you all at this time,

Nora Friel staed balla
My deepest sympathy to Betty, Mary Kate and all the Gavin family at this sad time.
Pa & Teresa Berry Drummin
Our sincere sympathy to Betty and the Gavin family on the passing of Ted. May he rest in peace.
Ann Staunton Hoban
Deepest Sympathy to Dear Betty, Maura, Liz, and Joseph.
I was extremely privileged to have known and met Ted on his annual visits home to Ireland. My meetings with Ted and Betty are memorable - he was such a wonderful hearty person and a great friend to all who knew him.
A true Irish Man who never forgot his home in the West. May he rest in Peace and May God comfort Betty, Maura and all the family at this very sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with ye all.
With Love from
Ann Staunton Hoban

Marie Coen Ballymote Sligo nee Hoban Drummin
Sincere sympathies to the Gavin family on the passing of Thady.
May he rest in peace

Pat & Chrissie Walsh (Berry) Breaffy.
Deepest sympathy to the Gavin family on Ted’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Mary Heraty
Our sincere sympathy to Ted's family and friends
Lucille and James Grealis,Mulranny
Deepest condolences to Betty and all the Gavin family on the passing of Ted .May he rest in peace
The Friel Family. Oughty. Drummin.
Sincere Sympathy to Betty and extended Gavin Families on Ted's passing. Our Folks connections go back a long way. RIP.

Joe and Kathleen Donnellan nee Berry Newport
Our sincere sympathy to Betty and all the family on the sad passing of Ted. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Paddy and Ann Hoban & family Derrykillew
Sincere sympathy to Betty and all the Gavin family on the passing of Ted May his gentle soul rest in peace
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