Stephen Gately's family will scatter his ashes on the first anniversary of his death. The ceremony will be held at a secret location in Ireland on October 10 and will be attended by his bandmate Keith Duffy, who has revealed he will be laid to rest in "one of his favorite places". The rest of the band, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch, will be in Australia at the time.
Stephen died at his home in Majorca aged 33 from an undiagnosed heart condition. His bandmates were heavily involved in the arrangements for his body to be returned to the group's native Ireland and stayed with him overnight at St Laurence O'Toole's church in Dublin, where his funeral was held, because they didn't want Stephen to be alone.
They also organized a 12-hour wake for him which was attended by fellow Irish boy band Westlife, members of Take That...
Stephen died at his home in Majorca aged 33 from an undiagnosed heart condition. His bandmates were heavily involved in the arrangements for his body to be returned to the group's native Ireland and stayed with him overnight at St Laurence O'Toole's church in Dublin, where his funeral was held, because they didn't want Stephen to be alone.
They also organized a 12-hour wake for him which was attended by fellow Irish boy band Westlife, members of Take That...
- 9/30/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Stephen Gately’s family will scatter his ashes on the first anniversary of his death
The ceremony will be held at a secret location in Ireland on October 10 and will be attended by his bandmate Keith Duffy, who has revealed he will be laid to rest in "one of his favourite places".
The rest of the band – Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch – will be in Australia at the time.
Stephen died at his home in Majorca aged 33 from an undiagnosed heart condition.
His bandmates were heavily involved in the arrangements for his body to be returned to the group’s native Ireland and stayed with him overnight at St Laurence O'Toole's church in Dublin, where his funeral was held, because they didn't want Stephen to be alone.
They also organised a 12-hour wake for him which was attended by fellow Irish boy band Westlife, members of Take That...
The ceremony will be held at a secret location in Ireland on October 10 and will be attended by his bandmate Keith Duffy, who has revealed he will be laid to rest in "one of his favourite places".
The rest of the band – Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch – will be in Australia at the time.
Stephen died at his home in Majorca aged 33 from an undiagnosed heart condition.
His bandmates were heavily involved in the arrangements for his body to be returned to the group’s native Ireland and stayed with him overnight at St Laurence O'Toole's church in Dublin, where his funeral was held, because they didn't want Stephen to be alone.
They also organised a 12-hour wake for him which was attended by fellow Irish boy band Westlife, members of Take That...
- 9/29/2010
- by Kavy
- Gossipvita
The life of late boybander Stephen Gately was celebrated in a funeral ceremony in his native Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, October 17, during when Boyzone bandmate Ronan Keating delivered an emotional tribute, recalling the sweet memories they spent together with the rest of the music act. The private event, taking place at St Lawrence O'Toole church, was attended by close friends and family. Fans gathered outside the building as they listened to Ronan's eulogy.
In his tribute, Ronan recounted how Stephen loved to laugh and give nicknames for him as well as bandmates Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch. Beside recalling Stephen's good sense of humor, Ronan also said how the late 33-year-old singer was very excited about the prospect of Boyzone's new studio album.
Ronan's full tribute can be heard through the video provided after this news. And following the funeral, an announcement was made by Boyzone on their...
In his tribute, Ronan recounted how Stephen loved to laugh and give nicknames for him as well as bandmates Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch. Beside recalling Stephen's good sense of humor, Ronan also said how the late 33-year-old singer was very excited about the prospect of Boyzone's new studio album.
Ronan's full tribute can be heard through the video provided after this news. And following the funeral, an announcement was made by Boyzone on their...
- 10/19/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Stephen Gately's funeral has been held on Saturday, October 17 in his homeland Dublin, Ireland. More than one thousand of mourners, including fellow celebrities and fans, gathered at St. Lawrence O'Toole's Church, to say goodbye to the late singer. During the private ceremony, his band mates in Boyzone, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy, and Shane Lynch, got very emotional when they read eulogies.
"If he was here right now he would say 'Ro I'm looking for a stained glass window, if you see any around let me know,'" Ronan broke down in tears as he talked about his friend. He then continued, "We have lost our brother and I have lost my wing man. For Stephen we'll carry on but it'll never be the same without him."
Later, Mikey described Stephen as "quiet and guarded in private." He added, "Stephen's love for Andrew was true and only...
"If he was here right now he would say 'Ro I'm looking for a stained glass window, if you see any around let me know,'" Ronan broke down in tears as he talked about his friend. He then continued, "We have lost our brother and I have lost my wing man. For Stephen we'll carry on but it'll never be the same without him."
Later, Mikey described Stephen as "quiet and guarded in private." He added, "Stephen's love for Andrew was true and only...
- 10/19/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Ronan Keating paid an emotional tribute to his late Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately. The singer described Stephen - who died at his Majorca home, in Spain, last weekend aged just 33 - as his "brother and wing man" and vowed to continue the band in his honor during his eulogy at the service held at the St Laurence O'Toole Church in Dublin, Ireland.
A tearful Ronan said: "The world has lost one of its brightest stars. We have lost a brother and I have lost my wingman. For Stephen, we will carry on but the band will never be the same without him."
"Forever young and never forgotten. A friend, a brother, a son, a husband and a hero. We are going to miss you brother, we love you and we always will. We know you have found peace, perfect peace."
Bandmate Mikey Graham added: "He brought color to the band...
A tearful Ronan said: "The world has lost one of its brightest stars. We have lost a brother and I have lost my wingman. For Stephen, we will carry on but the band will never be the same without him."
"Forever young and never forgotten. A friend, a brother, a son, a husband and a hero. We are going to miss you brother, we love you and we always will. We know you have found peace, perfect peace."
Bandmate Mikey Graham added: "He brought color to the band...
- 10/18/2009
- icelebz.com
The final sad chapter in 33-year-old Stephen Gately's life came to a close in Dublin, Ireland as the Boyzone singer was laid to rest after a service at the St Laurence O'Toole Memorial Church in the Dublin neighborhood where Gately grew up. Gately died unexpectedly last week while on vacation in Spain with his husband Andrew Cowles.
Nearly four thousand mourners stood outside the church while 600 mourners inside paid their respects. Gately's fellow Boyzone member Ronan Keating called Gately "a man, a friend, a brother, a son, a husband, a hero."
Gately's tragic death from natural causes has drawn worldwide attention which only increased after a homophobic column by the Daily Mail's Jan Moir who used Gately's death to launch a vicious attack against gays and lesbians. Mourners at Gately's funeral took time to lash out at Moir and the Daily Mail to demand an apology.
Andrew Cowles attends...
Nearly four thousand mourners stood outside the church while 600 mourners inside paid their respects. Gately's fellow Boyzone member Ronan Keating called Gately "a man, a friend, a brother, a son, a husband, a hero."
Gately's tragic death from natural causes has drawn worldwide attention which only increased after a homophobic column by the Daily Mail's Jan Moir who used Gately's death to launch a vicious attack against gays and lesbians. Mourners at Gately's funeral took time to lash out at Moir and the Daily Mail to demand an apology.
Andrew Cowles attends...
- 10/17/2009
- by michael
- The Backlot
Ronan Keating paid an emotional tribute to his late Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately at his funeral today (17.10.09). The singer described Stephen - who died at his Majorca home, in Spain, last weekend aged just 33 - as his "brother and wing man" and vowed to continue the band in his honour during his eulogy at the service held at the St Laurence O'Toole Church in Dublin, Ireland. A tearful Ronan said: "The world has lost one of its brightest stars. We have lost a brother and I have lost my wing man. For Stephen, we will carry on but the band will never be the same without him. "Forever young and never forgotten. A friend, a brother, a...
- 10/17/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Ahead of the planned funeral, a private vigil was held for the late Stephen Gately in Dublin's north inner city on Friday night, October 16. His Boyzone bandmates Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch were spotted among the mourners, which also included Stephen's parents and siblings.
Ronan, Keith, Mikey, and Shane were photographed carrying Stephen's coffin into St Laurence O'Toole church for private viewing. "About 300 local people and fans lined streets near St Laurence O'Toole Church paying their own tribute to the West End star with a gentle applause," Daily Mail reported.
In addition to them all, Irish boyband Westlife joined mourners in paying tribute to Stephen. They said, "We are here today as friends of Stephen, not as popstars. It's a shame that today we have to say goodbye to him like this. Our love and support goes out to Andy (Cowles) and the rest of Stephen's family.
Ronan, Keith, Mikey, and Shane were photographed carrying Stephen's coffin into St Laurence O'Toole church for private viewing. "About 300 local people and fans lined streets near St Laurence O'Toole Church paying their own tribute to the West End star with a gentle applause," Daily Mail reported.
In addition to them all, Irish boyband Westlife joined mourners in paying tribute to Stephen. They said, "We are here today as friends of Stephen, not as popstars. It's a shame that today we have to say goodbye to him like this. Our love and support goes out to Andy (Cowles) and the rest of Stephen's family.
- 10/17/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The four surviving members of Boyzone will reportedly carry Stephen Gately's coffin at his funeral on Saturday. Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy and Mikey Graham, as well as two of Gately's family members, are expected to bring his body to the service at St Laurence O'Toole's Church on Sheriff Street in Dublin. The singer's husband Andrew Cowles, parents Martin and Margaret and siblings Michelle, Tony, Alan and Mark and will be joined by manager Louis Walsh and other celebrity friends for the funeral, which starts at midday. "Stephen's (more)...
- 10/15/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Stephen Gately will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 17. According to a statement which was posted on Wednesday, October 14 on his band Boyzone's official website, the funeral service is going to be held in Dublin, Ireland, a day after a "private family mass" will be kicked off.
"There will be a private family mass in Dublin on Friday night followed by a funeral service at St Lawrence O'Toole church on Saturday at midday," the statement read. "A further memorial service will be held in London, where Stephen & Andrew [Cowles] shared their home, at a date and venue to be confirmed in the near future."
Along with the announcement, the other members of Boyzone, Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch, confirmed that Stephen's death body has been released by Spanish authorities. "He is now lying in a chapel of rest in a small village in the hills of Majorca whilst repatriation formalities continue,...
"There will be a private family mass in Dublin on Friday night followed by a funeral service at St Lawrence O'Toole church on Saturday at midday," the statement read. "A further memorial service will be held in London, where Stephen & Andrew [Cowles] shared their home, at a date and venue to be confirmed in the near future."
Along with the announcement, the other members of Boyzone, Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch, confirmed that Stephen's death body has been released by Spanish authorities. "He is now lying in a chapel of rest in a small village in the hills of Majorca whilst repatriation formalities continue,...
- 10/15/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
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