'Such a beautiful human being': Tributes pour in following sudden death of Limerick man
Shane Dawson worked as a member of An Garda Síochána in Shannon, Co Clare
Heartache has spread across both Limerick and Clare following the sudden death of a popular garda.
Shane Dawson, of Mountshannon Road, Lisnagry, Co Limerick, sadly passed away in his home on May 17.
A member of An Garda Síochána in Shannon, Co Clare, Mr Dawson is pre-deceased by his loving father Pat.
He will be sadly missed by his adoring mother Kathleen, brother Timmy, sister Syreeta, sister-in-law Fiona, brother-in-law Finbar, nephews and nieces Tara, Niamh, Donal and Cian, uncles, aunt, relatives, colleagues and friends.
Many colleagues, friends and former co-workers took to RIP.ie to express their condolences.
One person said, “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Shane, there are no words that can truly ease that pain. Shane touched the lives of everyone around him, the memories will live on in all of us who knew him. My deepest condolences to the Dawson family.”
A colleague stated, “RIP Shane, I hope your at peace now, I still cannot believe you're gone, you were always a pleasure to work with, your stories, your thoughts, things you loved to do, everyone in Shannon had the highest regard for you, thank you for listening and caring and for always checking in on me, fly high with the angels and mind the people who loved you the most, unit B will miss you.”
A friend of the man’s father said, “Sincere sympathies to the Dawson and Cosgrave and extended families on the passing of Shane. In a previous employment, Shane’s dad Pat Dawson supported me generously in regard to the supply of King Food Products to his area of management at Aer Rianta. Pat regularly spoke of the pride he held for his family, Pat will now welcome Shane into his care in their new life. Rest in peace Shane.”
While a former co-worker stated, “I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Shane. I had the pleasure of working with him while I was stationed in Ennis and he in Shannon. He was such a beautiful human being, great craic with such a big heart. He will be a huge loss to An Garda Síochána and to the world. Deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. Rest in peace Shane. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
The much-loved man reposed at Meehan’s Funeral Home in Castleconnell on Wednesday, May 20. Removal to St Joseph’s Church took place today, May 21, at 11:30am and was followed by cremation at 2pm.
It was family flowers only, donations, if desired, can go to Pieta House.
May he rest in peace.