John Charles Shanahan

Died: April 2, 2008 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

Obituary

SHANAHAN

At London Health Sciences Center, University Hospital on Wednesday April 2, 2008. John Charles Shanahan of London in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma Ileen (Pickett) Shanahan (1998). Loved father of Brenda Fansher of Kitchener and Steven Shanahan of Bayfield. Dear brother of Phyllis Boyd and her husband Owen, and Sally Foster all of London. Also survived by his grandchildren Tracey, Joseph, Arlene, Luke, Ben and great-grandson Ethan. Predeceased by his parents Rose and Charles Shanahan, his brother Gerald R. Shanahan and his brother-in-law Jack Foster. Also remembered by his many extened relatives. Cremation has taken place. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London (519-433-5184). As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, 468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario, N6B 2T3 as well as the Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S4. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com.

5 Comments

  1. Jennifer Grigg April 4, 2008 at 9:11 am

    To the Shanahan Family:

    I am so sorry to hear of John’s death. He was a wonderful neighbour. He always had time to talk to me and introduce me to his children. John always spoke so highly of his family.

    Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Shanahan family.

    Sincerely,

    Jennifer Grigg
    Neighbour (across the hall)

  2. Jo-Ann & Bob Mac Eachern April 4, 2008 at 9:29 am

    Brenda & Steve

    Sorry to read about the passing of your father. We hope the waters are calm for hime.

    Love

    Jo-Ann & Bob

  3. Sam Brazier April 4, 2008 at 10:56 am

    I was privileged to share a room with John at London Health Sciences (University Hospital). We exchanged war time stories together, and later spent time with him at Maple Village Retirement Home. Deepest sympathy to the Shanahan family.
    Sam

  4. Terry&Edna Elliott ( nee Edna shanahan) April 4, 2008 at 11:03 am

    to the Shanahan family…..we send our condolences to your family. i so wish we all could have been in contact with each other,i remember a little about john when i was a youngster,when he came to visit my dad & mom ,witt and hazle shanahan at the farn home.

  5. Terry Mawdsley April 6, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    I will miss bringing him his coffee in the morning at the hospital. He always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to have as a patient.

    But I know he is not in pain now and is at peace. My thoughts are with you at this time and in the future. Everytime I go to Bayfield I will think of all of you. It was an honour to get to know your family as well as your father. May you find comfort in remembering all the good times you had and enjoyed with John. God Bless
    Terry Mawdsley

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