Gayehadagreat interestandlove ofherfamily

THE death took place peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on April 17th of Gabrielle (Gaye) Doran, Meadow Grove, Dundalk after a very short illness.

Gabrielle was one of three children of the late Fred and Mollie Jordan, Mill Street and was educated at the Friary National School, St Vincent’s Secondary School and St. Marth’s Domestic College, Navan.

She first started work with Byrne and Maguire, Dublin Street and at the time of her marriage was employed by CCO, Quay Street from which she retired fallowing the birth of her son Eric. She later returned to work and worked for some years for Grosvenor Services.

In 1977, Gaye, as she like to be called, married her beloved husband, Peter Doran and the following year gave birth to their son Eric who was the light of her life.

In recent years Erics’ partner Rebekah has been welcomed into the family and a source of great joy to Gaye was the arrival of her grandson Ryan 11 years ago and the close relationship between those two generations was a joy to see.

There are many words one could use to describe Gaye. She was fiercely loyal, warm, welcoming, caring, funny, feisty, loving and very brave. She had a dreadful sense of direction which many many laughs. She loved children and the simple things in life, a famly get-together, eating out, a walk with Peter along the sea front in Blackrock.

She had an amazing talent for quizzes, a great interest in public affairs, loved history and could recall historical dates without any problem.

She never forgot birthdays and special occasions and was generous to a fault. But the real joy in her life was her family. She adored being a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister in law, aunt and was adored by her nieces and nephew. Her unexpected passing has left her family broken hearted and a loss that can never be filled.

Having reposed at her residence Gaye’s remains were taken to St Joseph’s Redemptorist Church where Requiem Mass was celebrated by her cousin, Very Rev. Gerald McCusker, Chorley, England who also gave the eulogy.

The Communion reflection was given by niece Maria Stapleton, who recalled what Gaye meant to her family. This was followed by a beautiful poem ‘If ’ written by cousin Verna Keogh in memory of Gaye.

The Readings were given by son, Eric Dolan and niece, Karl Doran while the Prayers of the Faithful were given by niece, Alicia Doran and nephew-in-law, Peter Stapleton.

The Offertory Gifts were presented by niece, Carla Dodwall and nephew, Michael Dowdall and the gifts symbolised Gaye’s life were presented by Eric’s partner, Rebekah and grandson, Ryan. The beautiful music was provided by Olivia, Roisin and Eibhlin.

Gaye is survived by her husband Peter, son Eric, his partner Rebekah and grandson Ryan (Dromiskin), sister Miriam Dowdall (Shore Road), nephew, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. Gaye was pre-deceased by her parents Fred in 1971 and Mollie in 1990 and brother John in 1992.

After mass burial took place in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Dowdallshill.