Tributes following death of respected Cavan chef
Gearóid 'Gerry' Lynch, owner and head chef at Cavan's Olde Post Inn, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30
Tributes have been paid following the death of Gearóid 'Gerry' Lynch, owner and head chef at Cavan's Olde Post Inn.
Mr Lynch, of Rockwood House, Cloverhill, Belturbet, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He had faced his illness with remarkable strength and courage.
Predeceased by his father Owen, Mr Lynch is survived by his loving wife Tara, their children Orán, Lorcan, Emma, and Eoin, his mother Maura, brothers Cathal (Karen) and Damien (Stephanie), sister Marese, nephew Noah, and extended family.
He was also deeply cherished by his parents-in-law John and Marie, sister-in-law Sinéad, brother-in-law Cillian (Valerie), as well as a wide circle of friends, neighbours, and colleagues, particularly in the hospitality sector and at The Olde Post Inn, where he was widely respected.
Mr Lynch’s funeral arrangements include a repose at St. Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge, on Tuesday evening, March 31, from 5pm, concluding with prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Aidan’s Church on Wednesday, April 1, at 1pm, followed by burial in St. Aidan’s Cemetery.
The family has requested that the house remain private, and that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care Fund.
Paying tribute on social media, The Olde Post Inn confirmed: “It is with the greatest sadness that we share that Gearóid, known lovingly to us all as Gerry, passed away peacefully today. With the strength of Tara by his side, he faced the past number of years with remarkable courage and dignity. His legacy will live on through his beautiful children. Gerry’s smile and spirit never wavered, and his wit and humour were truly unmatched. His passion for everything he did touched and inspired everyone around him. Even when faced with the most difficult diagnosis, he continued to show up for others with generosity and kindness. Our prayers are with Tara, Orán, Lorcan, Emma & Eoin, Maura, and all the family through this difficult time.”