Fundraiser for Portlaoise woman's bereaved daughters reaches over €30,000

A fundraiser set up to support the bereaved daughters of a much loved Portlaoise woman has raised more than €30,000.
Dorata (Dora) Gabrysiak, who was from Esker Hills, Portlaoise and worked in Mueller and O'Connell Bakery in Abbeyleix,  sadly passed away in June.

Her friends started a fundraiser to support the future education and well-being of Dora’s two cherished daughters, Suzanne and Julia. The GoFund me page 'Friends of Dora' has now raised €33,000. 

Dora touched the lives of many local people which could be seen in the outpouring of grief after her death. Her friends explained why they are holding the fundraiser, and describe the lady that Dora was.

"We have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support following the heartbreaking loss of our beloved Dora. So many of you who knew her as a friend, colleague, or simply through the warmth she shared with everyone have asked how you can help," the fundraiser says. 

"In response to these kind requests, we have set up this GoFundMe to support the future education and well-being of Dora’s two cherished daughters, Suzanne and Julia, as they face an uncertain road ahead without their Mum.

"Dora gave so much to all of us with her kindness, her laughter, her unwavering heart. This fund is a way for us to give something back, and to honour her legacy by supporting the people she loved most in the world.

"All contributions will go solely toward Suzanne and Julia’s future education and welfare, and the funds will be administered by the executors of Dora’s will to ensure they are used with care and integrity. Thank you for your generosity, your compassion, and for keeping Dora’s spirit alive through your support."

Dora Gabrysiak at the counter in Mueller O'Connell bakery in Abbeyleix.