Fintan Thomas Shannon

Catherine Gaffney - December 07, 2022, 06:56

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6 Dec, 2022

Peacefully, at his daughter’s residence in Galway, surrounded by his loving family. Fintan, predeceased by his beloved wife Lilian. Loving father of Tony, Fintan, Anne-Marie and Edel and dear brother of Joan, Maeve, DD and Bill. He will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, sisters, brother, his adored 13 grandchildren, daughters-in-law Pauline and Sarina, sons-in-law Marc and Brian, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law Tony, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and former colleagues at Sligo University Hospital.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Thursday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Friday morning at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Sligo for burial after.

You are welcome to stream Fintan’s Funeral Mass Live by following this link - https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/

House Private Please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Irish Hospice Foundation, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on the funeral home website.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/fintan-thomas-shannon/

Catherine Gaffney - December 07, 2022, 06:56

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Condolences

Declan Hegarty

Fintan was a true gentleman and kind person may he rest in peace

Kathleen Basler

With deep regret we have heard of Fintans death .We will miss him and his special humour. Our thoughts are with his family May he rest in peace

Mary and Barnes Murphy

Sincere sympathy to the Shannon and extended family on the sad passing of Fintan. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Marion Ryder

To Fintans daughters, sons, grandchildren , brothers and sisters and extended family may I extend my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. I worked with Fintan in Sligo hospital years ago, he was an excellent doctor, a professional and courteous gentleman to patients, and staff at all times. May he rest in peace.

John Mc Art

Condolences to the Shannon family on the death of your father. He was a pure gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Bernie Keegan

Fintan done my hip surgery at the age of 4 over 35 years ago he was a very kind and caring man to me and my family, condolences to all his family

Paul McLoone

Deepest sympathy to Fintan's family, he was a great surgeon and did so much for the people of the North West. I had the pleasure of working with him in Sligo Hospital and once met him in Ethiopia where he quietly gave his time and expertise to a people in great need.He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends

Jude and Breege McSharry

Sincere sympathy to the Shannon family on the death of your father Fintan a lovely gentleman and lovely compassionate doctor very kind to the Albanian children that our son Jude was involved with May he rest in peace Amen

Joe Kelly

To Edel and the Shannon Family, may I offer my condolences on my own behalf and that of The Sligo International Choral Festival, of which your Dad was a generous patron. May he rest in peace. R. I. P. Fintan.

Sheila and Mick Kilcoyne

Fintan was a warm, kind .caring gentleman ,loved by all who knew him. May he now be united with his beloved Lillian in eternal peace and happiiness.Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family'

Pauline terry Mc tiernan

Sending our sincere sympathy to the family’s friends of Fintan a true Gentleman May he rest in peace Pauline terry mc tiernan

Claire kelly

Rest in peace Mr Shannon. You were a true gentleman man to all of us working in Sligo General hospital. You were kind to every patient, their families and the staff. May heaven now be your resting place. Definitely another angel in heaven for Christmas.

Joe Fox

Sincere condolences on the passing of Fintan, a lovely man and a great surgeon, thank you for my replaced hips and I’ll always be grateful, Joe Fox

Michael Shannon

My deep sympathies to Fintans family on the passing of a true gentleman may Fintan rest in peace

Mary E. G .McGrath

My deep sympathies to Mr. Shannon's family on the passing of Mr. Shannon. may he rest in peace

Olive Carter

Sincere Sympathy to the Shannon Family on the death of your Dad,he was a true Gentleman,treated everyone the same all was considered part of the team,I worked in SUH for many years,I also was a patient there and your Dad was my consultant,he got me back on my feet again for which I will be forever grateful,Rest in Peace Mr Shannon

austin O Callaghan

Sincerest sympathy to the Shannon family. Lovely people Fintan and his late wife Lillian.Regretfully could not funeral obsequies

Martina Stewart

I have lovely memories of Dr Shannon looking after me in sligo I live in England now but he was simply the best condolences to his family and friends rest in peace Martina Stewart

Angela Maloney Kelly Sligo

Sad to hear of the Death of Mr Shannon To his Family i extend my Sincere Sympathies.Kind Caring and Approachable.worked as Staff Nurse in Orthopaedics Sgh..