Suddenly & Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.
John, predeceased by his parents Jim & May and his wife Carmel. Sadly missed & lovingly remembered by his children Ciara, Kelvin, Sean & Colin, daughters-in-law Catherine Keaveney, Rebecca (Dolan-McLoughlin), brother Jimmy, sisters Marian, Kathleen (Burke), Claire (Smith), Shiela (Grennan), Anne (Ruane), Therese (Kiernan), his adored grandchildren Abbie, Ríadh, Maddox & Cian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at The Foley & McGowan funeral home, Market House, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm. Funeral will leave his residence on Thursday morning at 11am to arrive at St, Anne’s Church, Sligo for Requiem mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Sligo Cemetery.
John’s funeral mass can be live streamed on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-annes-cranmore
House Private Please.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers if desired to North West Hospice, 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/JohnMcGowan/
John McGowan
Condolences
Sean Mc Donagh, Ballina, Co.Mayo
My deepest sympathy to all of John's family and relations on his sudden passing. I played basketball against him in the 1970's and he was an absolute gentleman both on and off the court. May God have mercy on his soul. Rest in Peace my friend.
Padraig Kenna and Family
Sincere condolences to all John's family. So shocked to hear of the sudden passing of an absolute gentleman. R.I.P. John.
Brian Harte and June
Deepest sympathies to the McGowan and extended family on the untimely passing of John. A thorough gentleman. May he RIP.
Martin keaney
To the mc gowan family our deepest sympathy to yee on the passing of a gentleman may he rest in peace amen
Tommy and Ann Timoney Kinlough
Our deepest sympathy to the family and siblings of the passing of your beloved Father and Brother John, May his gentle Soul Rest in peace.
Paula Nairn
Condolences to the McGowan family. May he rest in peace
brendan c brogan
deepest love and sympathy.
Sheila and Mick Kilcoyne
So sorry to hear of John's passing.We extend our deepest sympathy to all the McGowan family.May John rest in peace.
Seanie McGuire
I was very sad to hear of John’s passing. He was a gent and great company and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with his lovely family. Seanie & Angela McGuire
Christy and Grainne McPartland
Very saddened to hear of John passing RIP. My condolences to the McGowan family.
Frank Lynott
Very sorry to hear of John passing, He was a kind person to meet, he done an great service to sports, for Sligo Town, May He R.I.P
John Harte
sorry to hear of John’s passing condolences to all the McGowan family and their partners John & grainne Harte
Robert and Geraldine McDaid, Rathcormac, Sligo
Sincere Condolences and Sympathies to all of John's Family and Friends.
Noel Flukey Gorman.
My deepest condolences to the McGowan family on the sad passing of John.
Liam and Geraldine McGettigan
Our deepest sympathy to Johns family and extended family. Thinking of you all at this difficult and sad time.
Sport
A true gentleman and an icon of basketball in Sligo (although he was a multi-talented sportsman). Morning, noon or night, he always made time for you. Rest Easy John. Austin O'Callaghan (Jnr)
Michae and Sally Conlon. Sligo
REST IN PEACE JOHN my good friend CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
JohnnKielty
So sorry to hear of the sad passing of John very fond memories of St Johns school
Jimmy Caheny
My deepest sympathy to the Mc gowan family on the sad passing of John. I have fond memories of the basketball years, such a nice gentleman. God bless you John.
padraic feehily
So sorry to hear of the death of my old school mate, John may he rest in peace.
Mick and Irene Geelan and family, Grange.
Deepest sympathy to the McGowan family from Irene, Mick, Fergus, Des, and Peadar. So sorry for your loss.
Susan Finan Sean Heraghty
Heartfelt condolences to all the family. An absolute gentleman he was. I have such great memories of him as our Mercy College coach. He was as patient as he was talented. RIP John