RIP: Tributes paid to father of legendary Tipperary singer-songwriter
Maurice MacGowan, father of the late Shane MacGowan, passed away on August 3
The death has occurred of Maurice Matthew MacGowan, originally of Ranelagh, Dublin and late of Silvermines & Nenagh.
Maurice passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 3, in the care of the staff at University Hospital Limerick, following a short illness.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Therese and cherished son, Shane.
He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter, Siobhan, son-in-law Anthony, daughter-in-law Victoria, nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Maurice’s funeral service takes place at the Shannon Crematorium on Saturday, August 8 at 4pm.
A livestream will be available on shannoncrematorium.com.
Donations in lieu of flowers if desired, to SVP.
Tributes have been paid to Maurice online following his passing, with one person saying: “Deepest sympathies to Siobhan and Anthony also Mary Victoria on the sad passing of Maurice. Many a fond memory I have of Maurice in the pub in Silvermines almost every evening also our little chats and how he would record his purchases on his beer mat. Now reunite with beloved wife and son. May he rest in peace.”
Another said: “Deepest sympathies to Siobhan,Anthony and Victoria on the passing of Maurice.He lived a long healthy life and was a gentleman to speak to and a pleasure to cook vegetarian food for, always complimentary and thankful. May he rest peacefully!!”