'A lovely person' - Nathan Carter pays tribute after sad passing of Offaly photographer

Country music star Nathan Carter was among those to pay tribute to 'an extremely talented' Offaly photographer who passed unexpectedly this week. Christine O'Gorman, Blueball passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 26. 

In a post on social media, Nathan Carter said, "deepest sympathies to our friend & work colleague John Byrne, his children Aaron & Caelainn & all of their extended family on the very sudden passing of their beloved Christine. I had the pleasure of working with Christine in the past, She was a lovely person and an extremely talented photographer.. Myself, band & crew are devastated to hear of this heartbreaking news and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May Christine R.I.P."

A native of Co Limerick, Christine studied at Griffith College, Dublin and married musician and composer John Byrne in 2007.

She was an accomplished wedding, occasion and portrait photographer and her work also featured in publications such as RSVP magazine.

Christine will be sadly missed and always remembered by her heartbroken family, husband John, children Aaron and Caelainn, parents Pat and Anne, stepparent's Dave (Lawlor) and Sarah, sister Rachael, brothers Darren, Cian, Kristian and Joshua, sisters in law Margaret, Jamie and Holly, her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and many many friends.

Christine will repose at her home on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to St. Colman's Church, Mucklagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Removal after Mass to Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin, for Cremation Service at 2.30pm.

People have also been paying their respects in the condolences section of RIP.ie

One heartfelt tribute reads, "My deepest most heartfelt condolences for John, Aaron, Cae and all of their family for this devastating loss. A woman who changed lives has passed. Someone who loved photography so much you could see a little bit of her on every picture she has taken. With amazing stories to tell and a tragedy that they won’t be heard. Christine was such a funny, understanding, caring and wonderful human being. I hope her family can heal from this."

Another reads, "My deepest sympathies on the sad passing of Christine .. She was such a beautiful soul, she made our lockdown wedding so special with her talented photography. Sending all my love and prayers to the whole family."

While another reads, "Our hearts are broken to hear of the sad passing of Christine. No words can console any family when something like this happens! Thinking of her husband John and children and Pat, Sarah Kristian and Joshua and all the O'Gorman family. RIP Christine."