Thursday, 6th March, 2025

Bertie McGowan

Ronan Flanagan -
Bertie McGowan

Peacefully surrounded by his family in the loving care of the staff at Saint John’s Community, Hospital, Sligo.

 

Dearly loved husband of Frances and father of Josephine, Yvonne (Murphy), Brian (U.K.), Paula (Lynch) and Edel.

 

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Delia and sisters Marie Rafferty and Rosaleen Walsh.

 

Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers Liam (Sligo) and Colm (U.K.), sisters Joan Lynch (Sligo) and Noreen Murrin (U.K.), sons-in-law Mickey Rooney, Vinny Murphy, Kieran Lynch, Ciaran Isaac, daughter-in-law Sandra, sister-in-law Marie, grandchildren Ryan, Shane, Keelan, Ciara, Shayla, Rhys, Aimee, Seán, Chloe and Jamie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

 

Rest in Peace.

 

Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo from 5.00pm on Friday February 14 th . Removal at 6.30pm to Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Ransboro arriving at 7.00pm.

 

Mass of the Resurrection at 2.00pm on Saturday February 15th.

 

Burial follows in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

 

Funeral Mass will livestreamed via www.studiorove.ie/bmcgowan

 

Home private please.

 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Saint John’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay.

 

Condolence messages can be placed privately at the condolence page on www.feehilys.ie, on rip.ie or by traditional manner.

Ronan Flanagan -

Condolences

Martin keaney

To Frances and the mc gowan our deepest sympathy to yee all at this sad time. May he rest in peace amen from martin and marion keaney and family

Gerry Farry

Sincere condolences are extended to Frances and the McGowan family on the sad passing of Bertie. An absolute gentleman, always. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Albert ettie higgins carrowroe

Deepest sympathy in our thoughts and prayers

MARIE SCANLON

Rest in Peace zBirthy

Francis McHugh

Deepest sympathy to Yvonne, Vinny and all the family on the passing of Bertie. May his soul rest in peace. Francis McHugh PSO

Nora Durcan

My deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Bertie, may he Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time.

Michael Farrell

Very sorry to hear of Bertie’s passing. He was a true gentleman. I have very happy memories of Bertie refereeing and in particular the Yeats United 7 a side tournaments some years ago. Rest in peace Bertie.

Aswathi (Ash)Thomas

Sincere condolences to dear Fran & family at this difficult time .Bert always known for his cheerful smile and he will be deeply missed …May his soul rest in peace !

William (Liam)Rooney

Rest In Peace Bertie.Condolences to Family and friends.

Barbara Dobson

Sincere Sympathy for your sad loss Yvonne and all your family. RIP. Barbara Dobson.

Joe and Vera Storey, Sligo.

Deepest sympathy on the death of Bertie,

Padraic Feehily

Deepest Sympathy to Bertie's family. Always a gentleman in his job in D.M. Hanley's in Old Market St. many moon's ago.

michael clancy & Carmel

Condolences to Berties family. I remember him from his days working in Brooks Hanley. He was a lovely gentleman. May His gentle soul R.I.P.