Ray O’Rourke’s more youthful brother Des has died after a brief sickness. He was once 75.
The brothers changed into deputy chairs of the rustic’s largest personal contractor originally of this month after Ray stated he was once stepping down as leader govt and delivering the reins to son Cathal.
Ray, 77, and Des have been the shareholders of a industry based in 1977 as a regional formwork and urban specialist in Dartford, taking up its present identify after obtaining Laing Development for £1 in 2001.
In a remark launched final evening, the company stated: “It’s with deep disappointment that Des O’Rourke’s circle of relatives ascertain his passing previous as of late.
“Des were in poor health for a brief length, and he kicked the bucket surrounded through his speedy and prolonged circle of relatives.
“The O’Rourke circle of relatives now asks for privateness right now to permit us to come back to phrases with this loss. Might Des relaxation in peace.”