Shane Canavan

Shane-Canavan

Cuilmore, Claremorris – peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his father Seamus.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, adored wife Josie, sons Kieran and Cathal, his mother Angie, sisters Audrey and Nicola, brothers-in-law, Angie’s partner Joe, nieces, nephews, Godson James Guiney, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May he rest in Peace

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Tuesday evening January 27th from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock.

Removal from his residence on Wednesday afternoon to arrive for Funeral Mass at 1pm in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery, Claremorris.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the St. Colman’s Church Claremorris YouTube channel and on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd

House strictly private please.

Donations if desired to Mayo Hospice, c/o Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

The Canavan Family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and understanding at this difficult time, if you would like to offer a message of condolence, you can do so below.

Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, Tel: 094 9371274

Published On: January 26th, 2026

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Colman & Ashling Warde
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Josie Cathal and Kieran and the extended family on the sad loss of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Paula Desmond, Clonakilty, Co Cork
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Josie
Cathal and Kieran and the extended Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane .May he rest in peace RIP

Danny Hirrell ( Junior)
1 month ago

I am an old friend of Shanes. I remember him sitting beside me on the coach back from the Epsom Derby in the 1990’s and he sang ‘The Gambler’.. We have lost a good one.

Ciara Sheridan. Royal Rehab. Sydney
1 month ago

To Cathal and the Canavan family. We are so very sorry to hear about the untimely passing of Shane.
Sincere condolences to you all on your loss. May Shane rest in peace.

Rosie Kirrane irishtown
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to Shane’s family and friends may he rest in peace

Peter Reaney
1 month ago

Sorry to hear of the loss of Shane, My condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace.

Edel Newcombe
1 month ago

My deepest condolences to Josie, Kieran and Cathal, to Shane’s mother and sisters and to all his loved ones and family. I’m so sorry to hear of your very sad loss. My thoughts are with you all. May he rest in peace

Leah Horan McDonagh & James Vahey
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Shane’s passing. Sincere sympathies to all his family and many friends. Thinking of you all. Rest in peace Shane.

Leah Horan McDonagh
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Shane’s passing. Sincere sympathies to all his family and many friends. Thinking of you all. Rest in peace Shane.

James & Lorna Traynor Corofin, Co. Galway.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, sons Kieran and Cathal, mother Angie, sisters Audrey and Nicola and the extended Canavan family on the sad and untimely passing of Shane. He was a great laugh and a true professional in his work. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May Shane rest in peace.

Luke Coen
1 month ago

Sincere prayers, deepest condolences, and special thoughts are sent especially to Kieran, Cathal, Josie, and all of the extended members within the Canavan family at this time. May Shane rest in peace.

Billy and Mary Freeley, Irishtown
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Angie and Joe and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the untimely passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Rattigan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Angie and family on the sad passing of your son Shane Rip

Brian Quinn
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Josie,
Kieran, Cathal and the extended Canavan family. May Shane Rest in Peace.

Mark Lowe
1 month ago

R.I.P. Shane love & memories from Braunstone leicester 💚

Mark & Caroline Cosgrove
1 month ago

We are very saddened to hear of Shane’s passing.
Our sincere sympathies & condolences to All the Canavan & Extended Families.
May Shane’s Soul Rest In Peace.

Ann and Stephen Corley
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to all Shane’s heart broken family may his gentle soul rest in peace

Stephen Burke & Family Pollaphuca Cloonfad
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family and extended family on the sad passing of Shane may he rest in peace

Bridie Mannion, Mick Gallagher.
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Angie,Joe,Josie and extended Canavan family on the sudden passing of Shane. May his gentle soul rest in eternal comfort and peace.🙏

Chris O’Neill (Hynes) & familyC/O Clarke’s Ballindine
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Angie,Joe and all the family on the passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Micheál and Catherine Gilmore
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran Cathal, Angie and the extended Canavan and Kelly families.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
May Shane Rest in Peace.

The Daly family carrantulla claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family and extended family on the sad passing of Shane may he rest in peace

Nora Monaghan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Angie, Josie, Kieran, Cathal and extended family on the sudden death of Shane. May he rest in peace

David Bennett
1 month ago

My sinsere condolences to the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad and untimely passing of shane 🙏

Joe and Phil Noonan Garryedmond.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Canavan and Kelly families on the sudden death of Shane.R.I.P

Kathleen & Nathan Doherty from licester
1 month ago

Josie & family so sorry to hear about the passing of Shane. Thinking of you all today , my he rest in peace 🙏

Bina, Padraig, Connie,James and Padraig J Jennings Ballinlough Claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Josie, Kieran and Cathal and all the Canavan and Kelly Families and extended Families on the sad passing of Shane. Rest in peace Shane. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time. 🙏

Pat & Pauline Ronayne, Clonberne
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to all of Shane’s nearest & dearest at this sad time! Special thoughts are with you, Angie & Joe. God console you all and bring Shane to the eternal peace and happiness of heaven.

Jim Gibbons
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Canavan family on the passing of Shane. Rest In Peace

Mark Walsh, Chicago
1 month ago

Cathal so sorry to hear about your Dad. Sympathy to all your family.

David Macken
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to the Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Eric Murray / Bernie ruane
1 month ago

Shane was a great friend, we always had a good chat and laugh, he’ll be greatly missed condolences to his family

Karen & Dylan Brady
1 month ago

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Shane rest in peace.

Cllr Damien Ryan
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to the Extended Canavan family on the death of Shane. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Dympna. Clarke
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Josie , Kieran , Cathal , his mum Angie and Joe and the extended Canavan and Kelly families on the sudden death of Shane . You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Shane rest in peace

Martin & Katie Ronayne, California.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Angie and all the family on the sad death of Shane. May he rest in eternal peace.

Austin, Celia Carney and family.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran Cathal his mum Angie and the extended Canavan family on the untimely passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Brendan French, Claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie and all the extended Canavan and Kelly families. May Shane rest in peace.

Louise Farragher
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to you Josie, Cathal and Kieran on the sudden passing of Shane, thinking of you at this very difficult time

The Meehan Family Irishtown
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to the Canavan Family & extended Canavan & Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace. Helen Niamh Aoife & Seàn

Ger and Christina Kirrane
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy offered to the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane.May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Caroline & Stef
1 month ago

Thinking of you Josie, Kieran and Cathal on the sudden loss of Shane, sending you love and strength at this unbearable time, May he rest in eternal peace xxx

Patricia Hunt Knock Rd .
1 month ago

To Josie and all your family sincere sympathy on the sad news of the death of your beloved Shane. may he Rest in Peace.

John & Bernice Forde Carolan, Gort
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to all Shane’s family, especially to his mum Angie & Joe. We pray you all find comfort and strength to see you through these difficult times. May Shane’s gentle soul rest in peace .

Pat Higgins and family
1 month ago

Condolences to the Canavan Family on the sad loss of Shane
May he Rip

AnneMarie & Martin Kelly, Crimlin
1 month ago

Heartfelt sympathies to all Shane’s family on his sudden & untimely passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad & lonely time. May he rest in peace.

Nuala Conboy Kilbeg
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy Josie and all the family on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace

Teresa Walsh ex MUH
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie and family on the sad and sudden death of Shane May he rest in peace Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time

Val Beirne Tulsk
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Canavan and Kelly families on the untimely passing of Shane Rip..A gentleman and was fortunate to get to know him while living in Leicester..Rip Shane.

Mary Ruane claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to angie and Joe on the loss of Shane may his gentle soul rest in peace

Anna Wims
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie,Kieran and Cathal & extended family on your great loss.May Shane’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter & Catherine McHugh
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and extended family on the sudden passing of Shane. May he Rest in Peace

Tony,Edel. Barry, Emma & Aidan MC.Ging
1 month ago

So sorry Josie, Kieran, Cathal,Angie, Joe and extended Canavan and Kelly families on your huge loss. Rest in heavenly peace Shane.

John halligan
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to Shane’s family on his sudden passing, may Shane’s soul rest in peace.

Mary Keane
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Angie and Joe and all the Canavan Family on the sad passing of Shane May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace

Geraldine Ring, Daniel & Jason Murphy
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie, Audrey, Nicola and the extended family on the sad passing of Shane, RIP

Anne, John, David, Stephen and Sarah Gannon
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran,
Cathal and the extended family on the passing of Shane.

Orla, Tammy & Trev
1 month ago

Devastated and shocked on the passing of lovely Shane, thinking of you all, may he rest in peace xxx

Edel Dever, Castlebar
1 month ago

Dear Josie, so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your husband Shane. Sending condolences to you and all your family. May he rest in peace.

Marie Morgan (Kelly) & family, Dublin.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran and Cathal and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Gerry & Margaret Brady Barnacarroll
1 month ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Josie Cathal Kieran his mother Angie and extended family on the sad ..and untimely passing of Shane..He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him ..May he rest in eternal peace ..

Teresa Courtney
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to you Josie, Kieran and Cathal. Thinking of you in your grief. May Shane rest in peace

John Gavaghan Charlestown
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Shane’s passing may he rest in eternal peace

Tommy and Maureen Melvin Carra Bonniconlon
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Josie and son’s Kieran and Cathal on the sad passing of Shane. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Matt and Majella Foy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Josie. Kieran, Cathal and the extended Canavan and Kelly families. Thinking if you all at this very difficult time.
Rest in peace Shane.

Wadah Osman
1 month ago

My sincere condolences Josie to you and your family. May he rest in peace. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Eileen and Joe Trench & family.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences ,to josie kieran,cathal,canavan and Kelly families may he rest in peace.

Joe Cosgrove
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Angie,JR, and all the Canavan family on the shocking and sad death of your beloved Shane. May he forever rest in peace.

Tony And Kathy Gleeson
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Angie,Josie,Kieran and Cathal sisters Audrey and Nicola and to all extended families and friends .
May Shane Rest in Peace.

Tick and Flor Higgins
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the Canavan family and extended families on the sad passing of Shane
May his gentle soul Rest in eternal Peace

Callum Baum
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie & Family

We are so sorry to hear about Shane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May he rest in peace.

You’ll Never Walk Alone YNWA

Seamus and Michelle Horan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, kieran, Cathal and the extended Canavan and Kelly family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Shane rest in peace.

Gerry McLaughlin
1 month ago

Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time from Gerry McLaughlin and family Leicester

Kevin Heffernan
1 month ago

Condolences to Josie and family on the passing of Shane a true gentleman rip

Gerry and Nancy O Gara and family,Brickens
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie and family on your great loss of Shane, may his Soul rest in peace

Paul Carey
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Canavan and Kelly families on sad passing of Shane.
May he Rest in Peace.

Tara Murphy, Achill
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal & Family. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. May Shane rest in peace.

Rob & Gina Finn – Kildare
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathies to Shane’s family and friends at this very sad time. May he rest in peace

Michael and Teresa mc Vann
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Josie Kieran and Cathal all the Canavan family on the sad passing of your beloved Shane may god comfort you all at this difficult time may his soul rest in peace

Paul Reape
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to josie and the family. So very sorry for your loss.

Sarah Elder
1 month ago

Angie- I am so very sorry for such a loss to you and your family. I hope the comfort and joy in your memories ease the grief for you all very soon.

Frances Slattery
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Canavan family also the Kelly family on your sad loss I don’t Know the family But I was friend of the last Ann Kelly so rest in peace Shane

Ger & Patricia Prendergast
2 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Canavan and Kelly families on Shane’s passing. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Eileen Burke and Family, Lismurtagh, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the sudden passing of Shane.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
May he rest in peace.

Theresa and Pat Kavanagh (New York, USA)
2 months ago

Dear Josie, Kieran and Cathal and all the families, Sending prayers to you at this devastating time. We have beautiful memories of seeing Shane when we visited Claremorris. May he rest in the comfort of our Lord’s arms.

Calvin Joyce and Rachel Jennings
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran and Cathal on the devastating loss of Shane. May Shane rest in peace. A true gentleman.

John Joyce Ballindine
2 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Canavan family and extended families on the sad passing of Shane
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Mick & Anna Graven Islandeady
2 months ago

Condolences to Josie kieran Cathal Angie Audrey Nicola Joe Ryan and the Kelly family on the sad passing of Shane. I was shocked and saddened to hear it.
I worked with Shane on many jobs over the years he was a great worker at his job and we always had good banter and craic, Shane was a gentleman who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Rest in peace Shane.

Kevin and Aisling Charles
2 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the family on the sudden passing of Shane. May he rest in peace. YNWA

Laurence and Bridie Murphy Ballinlough Claremorris
2 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Shane’s wife Josie and sons Kieran and Cathal and mother Angie and all the Canavan and Kelly families at this Sad Time. May Shane Rest In Peace.

Angela Hession & Family
2 months ago

Our deepest condolences Josie, Kieran, Cathal and the extended Canavan & Kelly families on the sad loss of Shane. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time and our hearts go out to you for all you’re going through. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Maureen McGrath, Irishtown
2 months ago

My heartfelt sympathy to Josie, Cathal and Shane,to Angie and Joe and to the extended families on the sudden and untimely loss of your beloved Shane. Thinking of you all during these very difficult days. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Daly & Family. Boleyboy, Irishtown
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Shane’s wife Josie & family, to his mother Angie & Joe, also to the extended Canavan & Kelly families on your great loss. Thoughts & prayers are with you all at this heartbreaking time.
May Shane’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Amanda Glynn
2 months ago

My sincere condolences to all of your family on this devastating time for you all my thoughts and prayers are with you

Michael and Yvonne Burke
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan Family, his mother Angie & Joe on the sad passing of Shane. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Paraic & Mairead Prendergast
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie Cathal and Kieran on the sad and sudden passing of Shane, may he rest in peace.

Kieran Kenny
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all. Angie and all families at this very sad time. May Shane’s gentle soul RIP 🙏

Michael & Catherine O Brien(Bracklagh)
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie,Kieran Cathal and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane may he rest in peace

Bridget, Tony and Family x
2 months ago

We send our deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the family at this very sad time.
Rest in Peace Shane
You will be very much missed by us all. God bless xx

Padraic & Veronica Carney
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Canavan and Kelly Families on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace .

Chris Burke Scramogue Co Roscommon and Leicester
2 months ago

So sorry sad to hear of the sudden passing of Shane, he was an absolute gentleman and one in a million, you are in our prayers Josie and family.

Tom Cunnane
2 months ago

I don’t know ye, but met Shane often in town. A gentleman. My deepest sympathy to you all. May he rest in peace.

John Walsh Cartronnacross
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie and family on you sad loss..Shane was a real gentleman..may he rest in peace..

Lavinia Corley Castlebar
2 months ago

My sincere condolences to Josie Kieran Cathal extended Canavan and Kelly families on the heartbreaking and sudden passing of Shane. Rest in Peace Shane.

Nicola McAndrew
2 months ago

My deepest sympathys to Josie, Cathal and Kieran and family on the passing of Shane. My Prayers are with you all at this very sad time

Vincent Richardson, Leicester
2 months ago

Condolences to all the family, may Shane RIP

John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan family and to all of Shane’s relatives and friends on his death. May he rest in peace.

Seamus Doran
2 months ago

I was saddened to hear about Shane. May God strengthen you Josie and your family Please accept my Sincere Condolences for your great loss the Doran Family.

Gabrielle and Michael Fox
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and extended Canavan and Kelly Families on the sad and sudden passing of Shane.
May God comfort you all on your loss and may Shane rest in peace

Brian and Maud Finn and family.
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Canavan and Kelly families on the passing of Shane, may he rest in peace.

Frank Fahey Kilnock
2 months ago

Rest in Peace Shane.
Your passing leaves a big loss to the area of grounds and civil work. I was lucky to have worked with you many times over the years and it was always a pleasure.
My sympathy to family and friends at this time

Tom Garvin
2 months ago

Condolences to the Canavan & Kelly families on the sad Passing of Shane. A true gentleman,may his gentle soul Rest in peace 🙏🙏

Michael & Marian Clarke, Ballindine
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan Family, his mother Angie & Joe on the sad passing of Shane. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Eoin Prendergast Claremorris
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you Kieran, Cathal your Mum and the extended Canavan and Kelly families on the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Karen & Sean Canavan
2 months ago

We are deeply sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Shane, our lovely cousin. Our hearts go out to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie, Audery, Nicola, and the entire extended family during such an incredible difficult time.
We hope you find some comfort in the love and memories you shared with Shane, and in knowing how deeply he will be missed.
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts, may the light Shane brought into your lives, continues to guide you through the days ahead and forever ❤️

Helena, Graham, Aideen & Ailish Carter
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran and Cathal and extended Canavan and Kelly families on the untimely passing of Shane, RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Ger & Geraldine Conroy
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to the extended Canavan and Kelly families on the sudden and untimely passing of Shane. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Marie English
2 months ago

My sincere condolences Josie to you and all your family on the sad passing of your husband Shane. May his soul rest in peace.

James and Ann Clarke Ballindine
2 months ago

Our heartfelt sympathies to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie and Joe, Audrey, Nicola, brothers in law, Godson James, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends on the sudden passing of Shane RIP
You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Raymond and Mary Woolley
2 months ago

Our sincere sympathies to the Canavan and Kelly families on your devastating loss. May Shane rest in peace.

Patrick McHale and Sinéad McGowan
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan family. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Des
2 months ago

Deeply saddened to hear the news of his passing, may His gentle soul rest in peace.

Maria Byrne
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and to Shane’s Mother, Siblings and all the family on the very sad passing of Shane. May Shane rest in peace

Noel and Teresa Armstrong and family
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Canavan and Kelly family on the sad passing of Shane. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Tom Kearns
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Canavan and Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane a true gentleman may he rest in peace 🙏

Dolly, Dick And the Byrne Family.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, and Angie the Canavan and Kelly families on the passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Mary O Connell and Podge Convent Road
2 months ago

Angie so sorry to hear about the death of your beloved son. Sincere sympathies to Joe, Shane’s wife and sons and his extended family.
A genuine gentleman full of kindness and compassion. Rest in peace Shane.

Mary ,Martin , Aoife and Daire Higgins
2 months ago

We are so sorry Josie , to hear of your tragic loss of Shane
We send our sympathies to your sons Kieran and Cathal
His mam Angie and all the Canavan and Kelly family
Thinking of you all
May Shane rest in peace..

John & Pauline Healy
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran Cathal and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the sudden passing of Shane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
May Shanes soul Rest In Peace.

Alan and Niamh Prendergast
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie kieran Cathal and Shane mother Angie and sisters Audrey Nicola, we were very saddened to hear of Shane passing he was a great friend and will be missed very much . May his gentle soul rest in peace

Christine Conway, Castlebar
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran , Cathal and extended family on the sad and sudden passing of your husband and father.
May he rest in peace

Pj and Alison Mannix
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan family on the passing of Shane. A true gentleman. May his gentle sound rest in peace🙏

Micheal and Josephine Gormley ballindine
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cavanagh family on the passing of Shane.
A Lovely man. May he rest in peace 🙏

Kirsty, Lester & the girls
2 months ago

Shane, you were such a Gentleman.
We all loved and adored you so much
I’ll miss being called the Dishwasher. xx

Enda & Anne Mulkeen cloonbook Brickens
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and the extended Canavan & Kelly families on the sad loss of Shane
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time 🙏

Shirley Jarram ( Kirsty’s mum )
2 months ago

I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my heart is with you during this unimaginable difficult time
Shane, a husband, a father, a friend , a brother, a son
He was a wonderful man
He would light up any room he would walk in to, with his witty sense of humour, fast talk and big smile.
Sending you all love and Strength..

Frank and Mary Clarke Ballindine
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to extended Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Marian Armstrong
2 months ago

With sincere sympathy to you Josie Kieran Cathal and all the family on the sad passing of your husband and father. It’s such a shock for you all. May Shane Soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Louis and Mary Burke Ballybane Brickens
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, the extended Canavan and Kelly families on the sad and sudden passing of Shane. May God comfort you all in your great loss and may Shane rest in eternal peace.

Mary and mick Corley
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on your sad loss

Micheál and Fiona Murphy, Claremorris
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane. May Shane rest in peace.

John Dunleavy, Ballindine.
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan and extended families on the sad passing of Shane, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Donna and Noel Ryan
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Angie, Josie, Cathal, Kieran, Audrey, Nicola, Josie, Guiney and Kelly families on the untimely passing of Shane. He’ll be sadly missed by all who loved him. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Joe & Helen Reapy
2 months ago

Sincere sympathies to all the Canavan family on the passing of Shane . May he rest in peace….

Attracta Byrne
2 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie, Joe, and extended Canavan Family on the sad passing of Shane. May Shane RIP.

Kevin & Aneta Walsh
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the Canavan family on the heartbreaking loss of Shane. He was a dear friend to us and will be remembered with great love and fondness. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Patricia Hetherington (MUH)
2 months ago

So sorry for your loss Josie. SIncere sympathy to you, Kieran and Cathal and all Shane’s family, May he rest in peace

John and Mary dixon
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on your great loss rest in peace Shane

Mary Baynes
2 months ago

My sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Geraldine and jim moran co kilkenny
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie
Cathal and Kieran and the extended Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane .May he rest in peace RIP

Margaret & Emily Cleary, Farmhill
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran and Cathal and extended family on the sad passing of Shane. Our hearts are broken, Shane and Michael I’m sure are on their next journey together. May his gentle soul rest in peace. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

Annie and Stephen McNulty
2 months ago

Our deepest Condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the Canavan family.
May Shane rest in peace.

Anthony, Angela, Danny and Patrick Barry
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences, Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie and all the family. So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Shane. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace

Carmel Tierney
2 months ago

Sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Mary and all your family. So sorry to hear this news.

Lisa Guthrie
2 months ago

Deepest Condolences on your loss Josie and family. My sincere sympathies to you and his loved ones in these hard days. May you take strength and comfort in each other.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam

Orla Devereux
2 months ago

Deepest Condolences, Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the Canavan family, on your very sad loss
May Shane rest in peace.

Richard Diskin &family
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Josie, Kieran and Cathal and to all of Shane’s family and friends, may he rest in peace 🙏

Sean & Maura Heneghan
2 months ago

So sorry to hear of the sudden death of Shane. Condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal his mum Angie, Joe and extended Canavan and Kelly family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace Shane.

Peter & Ann Harrison, Irishtown
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you Angie & Joe on the devastating loss of your son Shane. Also to his wife Josie & family, sisters & extended Canavan & Kelly families. May he Rest in Peace.

Ivan Mohan.
2 months ago

So sorry to hear about Shanes passing, One of lifes real gentlemen. Rest in Peace.

Ann Connolly
2 months ago

My sincere condolences to Josie,Kieran,Cathal and all the Canavan and Kelly family.May Shane rest in eternal peace.

Seamus & Kathleen McGrenna Barnacarroll
2 months ago

Shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Shane. Deepest sympathy to Josie Kiernan and Cathal, to his mother Angie also the extended Canavan and Kelly families. Shane will be sadly missed by all who knew him, a hard worker and excellent at his job. May his soul rest in peace

Lourda & Padraic Bourke
2 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to you Josie, Kieran and Cathal on the sad passing of Shane. May he Rest in peace.

Mick Burke
2 months ago

To Josie, Kieran & Cathal. My heart breaks for you all. Shane was an incredible and loyal friend for years.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers❤️
Mick Wendy & the girls

Tom&Aine Fallon,Ballindine,
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie,Kieran and Cathal on the death of a husband and father,also to his mother Angie sisters Audrey and Nicola,Angie,s partner Joe,extended family relatives and friends we offer our deepest sympathy.Rest in peace Shane.

Steve & Kathleen Wickwar
2 months ago

To Josie, Cathal & Kieran We were so sorry to hear about the sudden death of Shane.
May he rest in peace.

Joe and Cora O’Brien Brownhall
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Shane’s family and friends. Very sorry to hear about his sad passing. A nice gentleman always. May he rest in eternal peace

Doherty family
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time from all of the family of the late Patrick Doherty, Leicester

Brendan McHugh
2 months ago

Sincere condolence to Josie, sons Kieran and Cathal, to his mother Angie and sisters Audrey and Nicola and all the family of Canivans and Kelly’s. Shane was a real gentleman and I am proud to say a great friend. Rest in peace Shane

Eileen & Richard
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family of Shane RIP.

Mary,PJ,and Lorraine Cribbin.
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie,Kieran,Cathal,Mum Angie,Joe and extended family on Shanes passing..A Gentleman..RIP Shane.

Staff of the Emergency Department- MUH
2 months ago

Josie, Kieran and Cathal, sincere sympathy to you and your family at this heartbreaking time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Caroline Lally
2 months ago

Josie Keiran and Cahal
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this heartbreaking time. My deepest condolences. May Shane’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Jason & Sharon McGann
2 months ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and to Angie and all extended family on the sudden passing of Shane. An absolute gentleman who will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this devastating time.

Anne Brennan
2 months ago

RIP Shane.A lovely person inside and out.xx

Chrissie Moran .Crossboyne
2 months ago

Dear Angie,- so sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful son Shane.
Rest in peace Shane.
Deepest sympathy to his wife and sons and all his family,friends and neighbors
Sending love and prayers and comfort to you all 🙏❤️

Kathleen feerick tulrahan
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran Cathal to the Canavan and Kelly family and friends, may Shane rest peacefully

The Lowry Family, (Dominick).
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to the Canavan and Kelly family on the sad and sudden
passing of Shane.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Russ & Tracy Andrews
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathies & condolences to all at this very sad time

Justine McGreal Hafferty
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie and all the family on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Pat howley garrymore
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan family on the sad passing of Shane, may he rest in peace

Cllr PatsyO Brien
2 months ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Canavan family on the death of Shane
Always pleasant to chat to a true gentleman
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Patsy and Clare Mc Hugh, Crimlin
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Patrick and Tina Calter
2 months ago

Sorry for your loss on the passing of Shane
May he rest in peace
Sympathy to all the Canavan and Kelly family’s

Ailish Coogan Lawless
2 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran and Cathal. May Shane’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Martin & Finola Mellett
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad passing of Shane,
May he Rest In Peace.

Ard Rí Community National School, Navan
2 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the Canavan family. Shane was working on an extension at our school and was a hard worker, highly skilled at his trade. He was extremely proud of his sons, Kieran and Cathal, he spoke about them every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam

Seamus Hession & Family
2 months ago

Our sincere and deepest to sympathy to Josie, Kieran,
and Cathal and all the Canavan
Family on your great loss.
One great neighbour and friend. Will be sadly missed in Coilmore forever more.

Sandra merrigan
2 months ago

RIP Shane
My sincere condolences to Josie and Kieran and Cathal Shane’s mother and sisters . Your all in our hearts and prayers 🙏 Eternal Rest Shane a true Gentleman and family friend x

Sean Gill /Angela Flanagan
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all involved may he rest in peace.

Patricia Smyth
2 months ago

I wish to sympathise with all the family on the passing of Shane, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Roger kirrane
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan family on the passing of Shane e true gentleman rest in peace Shane

Jonny Broxton
2 months ago

So sorry to see this. Shane was a gentleman. Condolences to all his family. RIP Shane.

Martin Merrigan
2 months ago

My deepest sympathies to all the family .
A genuine friend who will be missed by all who had the pleasure and privilege to know him .

Eugene and Breda Delaney and family Brickens
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Canavan and Kelly families on the sad sudden passing of your dear beloved Shane. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Martin,Mary O’Neill and family Clarinbridge. Co Galway
2 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Josie,Kiran, Cathal, and all the Canavan and Kelly families on the sudden passing of Shane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult and painful time.
May Shane RIP.

Joe & Pauline Rogers
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Josie, Kieran & Cathal and all the family for your very sad loss. May Shane’s soul be at peace.

TJ & Breege Duggan Carrowbeg
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Angie & all the Canavan family May he rest in peace.

Pat and Carmel Conway
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie and all the Canavan family on your great loss. Rest in peace Shane.

Pat and Eileen Culliney
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Angie and all the Canavan family on the sudden and very sad passing of Shane.
May he rest in peace.

Annette Garvey, Keith Judge and Family
2 months ago

To Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie and all the extended Kelly and Canavan families we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Losing someone who was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother is heartbreaking beyond words. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. May Shane rest in eternal peace.

The Staff and Volunteers Claremorris Hospice shop
2 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Josie Kieran Cathal our dear friend Angie.and extended family.
You are all in our thought and prayers.
May his gentle soul rest in peace .

Tom Foster
2 months ago

Very sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathy to all of Shane’s family at this sad time. May he rest in peace

Louise Murphy (Rawson) MUH
2 months ago

Josie i’m so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. May Shane rest in God’s eternal peace.

Sharon fitzpatrick
2 months ago

Knew Shane a long time
always jolly and smiling, always good for a chat,
a pure gentleman.
Deeply saddened and shocked on hearing about his passing..
Deepest Sympathy to Josie and family xx

Bernie Douglas, Castlebar
2 months ago

Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of your husband Josie, sincere sympathy to you, Kieran, Cathal, mum Angie, Audrey, Nicola and extended family, may Shane rest in peace.

Frank Fahey Brickens
2 months ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Shane, may he Rest in Peace

Kevin Sharon Mark & Emma Gibbons
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Kieran, Cathal and all the family on the death of your lovely husband and father Shane. May he rest in peace.

Anthony and Teresa Glynn Ballindine
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Angie and all the Canavan family on the passing of Shane Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time RIP Shane 🙏

Jarlath, Mary English and family
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Cathal, Kieran, Mother Angie, sisters Audrey, Nicola,Brothers in law, nieces and nephews & extended Canavan & Kelly families on the sad and sudden passing of Shane. May his gentle soul rip 🙏

Paul Lawless TD
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Canavan family on the passing of Shane. May he rest in peace.

Tom Mongan
2 months ago

Condolences to the family of Shane Canavan. To his wife Josie. His sons Kieran and Cathal. To his mother Angie. Sisters Audrey and Nicola. To his extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Shane rest in peace.
Tom Mongan. Ballygowan.

Jayne, Shauna, Eilis, David, Megan, Leona, Delaney
2 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Angie and all the family, at this devastating time, so sorry for your loss,
you are in our thoughts and prayers, rest in peace

Sarah Delaney
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Ciaran, Cathal, Angie, Audrey, Nikki and all the extended Canavan and Kelly families on your devastating loss.
Many happy memories of good times with Shane in Leicester
May he rest in peace 🙏🏻

Bertie and Breege Heneghan
2 months ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to Josie, Kieran,Cathal, Shane’s mother and sisters and to the extended Kelly and Canavan families on the sad and sudden passing of Shane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus O Brien
2 months ago

So so sorry for your loss to whole family may he RIP.

Joelyn & Dermot McGuire, Brickens
2 months ago

May we offer our Sincere sympathy to you Josie, Cathal, Kieran, Angie and to all the Canavan & Kelly family on the sad passing of Shane. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Shane rest in eternal peace.

Mary & Micheal Cleary & family.
2 months ago

Our condolences to all the Cannavan and Kelly family on the sad passing of Shane,you are in our thoughts and prayers,may Shane Rest in Eternal Peace.

Micheal and Noreen Costello
2 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to Angie and all the Canavan family on the sudden passing of Shane . RIP .

Jimmy and Ann Tully
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie. Cathal.and Kieran andall the Canavan and Kelly families on the death of Shane may his soul rest in peace

Mick and Mary Saunders
2 months ago

Shocked to hear this sad news , Shane was a gent .Deepest condolences to all the Canavan family at this very sad time , Rest in Peace Shane

Jim & Miriam McGowan
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Shane’s family. Such a nice man to meet and chat to. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his soul rest in peace.

Robert Hession
2 months ago

Sad News of Shanes passing May he rest in peace Condolences to Josie and all the Family and Friends 🙏

Mj and Ann Hughes
2 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Canavan family and extended families and friends on the sudden passing of Shane may he rest in peace Amen 🙏

Jarlath, Martina, Rachel and Iarla Jennings
2 months ago

We are so sad at Shane’s passing, sending love and strength to Josie, Kieran and Cathal, Shane’s mother Angie, and his sisters.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Johnny, Helena, Oisin, Saoirse, Finnian & Muireann Brady
2 months ago

Words cant describe how sorry we all are for you Josie, Ciaran & Cathal on the death of Shane. We are so sorry for your very sad loss. Such an amazing person he will be such a loss to you all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Martin Delaney Kilnock
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie Cathal and Kieran on the sad and sudden passing of Shane
Also to his mother Angie and sisters Audrey and Nicky and extended Canavan and Kelly families Coilmore.
Great memories of Shane in Leicester in the early 90s
May he rest in peace 🙏

Patrick Calter
2 months ago

Sorry to hear about Shane.
May he rest in peace
Deepest sympathy to the family

Pat & Maureen Meehan
2 months ago

Our sincere sympathy on the psssing of Shane.
Thinking of ye at this time Josie, Kieran, Cathal, Mum Angie sisters family & extended families.. RIP Shane

Tom Connolly Garrywadreen
2 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Canavan family neighbour’s and friends on the sudden death of Shane may his soul rest in peace 🙏.

Mick Melvin Vera and Family Leicester.England
2 months ago

Our Sympathies at this incredible sad time on the sudden death of Shane to his wife Josie and sons Kieran and Cathel and his Mother.
Thinking of you all.

Damien Hayes ballyhunis
2 months ago

May he Rest in Peace.

Oliver Brennan claremorris
2 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you all , on the sad passing of Shane lovely person RIP

Flynn family Perth
2 months ago

Sorry for your great loss. Thinking of you all.

Aiden & Bina Bell Taugheen.
2 months ago

Sympathy to you all on the passing of Shane Rip.

Padraig & Caroline Mullin
2 months ago

We are totally heartbroken to hear of Shane’s passing. Our thoughts are with your wife Josie and your two boys Kieran and Cathal and the whole family and your many friends. Going to miss ya mate.

Mag and Noel Griffey
2 months ago

Angie so so sorry for you Josie Kieran and Cathal on the passing of Shane may he RIP

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