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Tony McGowan Obituary
Tony (Former Window Cleaner)
Peacefully on
Sunday 12th July 2020 in the
Royal Blackburn Hospital,
Tony, aged 83 years.
Beloved husband of Ann,
very dear dad of Carole, Kay, Michelle, Annette and Nicola.
Much loved grandad and
great grandad, also a dear
father-in-law, brother,
uncle and friend to many.
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass will be held at
St Catherine's Church on
Tuesday 28th July at 1.15pm followed by a private cremation at Burnley Crematorium.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired can be sent to The Alzheimer's Society.
Enquiries to
Hartley Foulds Funeral Service, 230 Colne Road, Burnley,
Tel. 831854
Memories and Condolences
for Tony McGowan
Sponsored by Hartley Foulds.
43 Entries
Nicola Evans
March 2, 2022
Dad
Wish you was still here to enjoy all the funny modern day stuff such as tiktok and Snapchat, all the comical stuff. You would love it! Miss you ❤❤
Kailey
July 27, 2020
Grandad, we were so lucky we got such a loving, fun, caring, hilarious grandad growing up. You never failed to cheer us all up, make us feel special and remind us that we're tough cookies. I always felt us McGowan's can get through anything because we have each other. I will always remember our lazy afternoons watching films and eating ice creams, singing on the way home after being at the beach, watching you wind grandma up and the love you had for each other being the strongest love I've ever known. I'll be telling my little boy all about you and you will live on in all of us. Love you always Kailey xxx
Julie Griffiths
July 26, 2020
A lovely pleasant man who will be sadly missed . Love bill and Julie xx
July 26, 2020
Rest in peace, always in our thoughts.
Love from Paul & Kay xx
July 24, 2020
Rest in peace Grandad.
Love always from Charlie & the girls
Xxxx
July 23, 2020
It is a monument loss to lose not just a dad, but an amazing and exceptional human being. Dad possessed so many excellent and extraordinary qualities. He was so handsome; charismatic; kind; hilariously funny and self motivated. He also inspired confidence in other to achieve their goals. He was spirited, playful; fun-loving and a genuine man. His list of traits are endless and flawless. One of his greatest character strengths for me is, his sense of humour, and he never said no. He was as beautiful on the inside as he was on the outside - and I have never seen or will a more handsome fella! He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed! R.I.P. Dad love always Kay
Marsha Harris
July 20, 2020
Tony was one of the nicest men I have ever met in my life. I have known him close to 40 years but only got to meet him once. He always had a joke for me over the phone when I would get to call from the States to talk to Nicola. The rest of the world will never get to know one of the best men I have ever met. Even though I am not his daughter I have always thought of him as family and a second dad. My love goes out to his family and peace go out to you all knowing we will all be together again in the glory of GOD when our time comes.
Kelsea McGowan
July 20, 2020
Grandad, I'll always remember how much you made us all laugh constantly. Your funny faces, popping your teeth out and putting them in your hand where you'd drawn a face earlier, admiring yourself in the mirror, playing the drums with your knife and fork waiting for grandma to dish tea up and singing timeee to go hoooome when you'd had enough of us noisy lot. You'll never be forgotten. I've been missing you for many years already and will continue to do so but I'm glad you're at peace now ❤ I love you so much xxxxx
Hazel Allen
July 20, 2020
Tony was a truly wonderful person best window cleaner him and my late dad Jack Driver they was to comics together loved there family's loved there wife's just loved life god bless Tony. You have know me my sister Linda brother Andrew Colin all our lives you was very special to us all Jack is waiting for you to get them clouds cleaned God Bless never forget you love from hazel. Linda Andrew Colin. Xxxxxx
July 20, 2020
Will miss your sense of humour Mr Magoo all ways in our hearts love Hoskins esquire xx
July 20, 2020
You will be sadly missed your loving sister Ann xx
July 19, 2020
You will be missed not just by us
but many others. We had some laughs in
the Butterfly with you and Ann especially
when the boxing was on TV
Janice XX
Janice
July 19, 2020
You will be missed Tony not just by us
but many others. Used to enjoy our nights
in the Butterfly with you and Ann when we
were watching the boxing on tv xx
Marjorie Bryan
July 19, 2020
I have the fondness of memories stopping at auntie Edith's topping and tailing with Mary, Winnie, Ann, Edith, my sister Pat and me. Tony was the comedian of the family making us all laugh whilst resigned to the little cubby room on his own at the back of the house. He was a kind, thoughtful and gentle man and I will always have these happy memories of Tony to look back on.
Marjorie Bryan
July 19, 2020
Bryan
July 18, 2020
Thank you Tony for the chats and the toffees when you passed my door lovely man sadly missed Jxx
Rebecca Duggan
July 18, 2020
RIP to a beautiful soul.. literally lit up a room with your lovely smile and humour xx you'll be sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to know you xx
Carole Forrester
July 18, 2020
Rip dad will miss you loads especially the way you made us all laugh xxxx
July 18, 2020
Tony never passed our house without a cheery word and a sweety for the kids,a true gent and half of a very special couple,rest in peace Tony,from Maggie and Jimmy Ingham xxx
July 17, 2020
Rip grandad u will b missed very much especially your humour and everytime i watch wizard of oz reminds me of you lots of love charlotte xx
Nicola McGowan
July 17, 2020
Dad just thought I would light a candle for you because this one wont set the house on fire and you can't blow this one out
July 17, 2020
RIP Tony xx
July 17, 2020
Always remember him as my window cleaner. Always had a big smile on his face and a joke to tell. A very nice man. Rest in peace x
Sue Mott.
Duckworth
July 17, 2020
R. I. P to one true gentleman love Jean sonia and Diane xx❤❤
July 17, 2020
I never met you but heard lots of lovely things from your family. Hope heaven treats you well rest in peace love Diane xx
John Hill
July 17, 2020
RIP TONY.Lots of great memories. Give my mum and our other family members departed a hug.
Debbie Elly
July 17, 2020
A true gent, it was a pleasure knowing you, fly high with the angels and rest in paradise
Debbie xx
Michelle Walsh
July 17, 2020
So fortunate to have known you. You brightened up my childhood and made me laugh so much, thank you. You will missed by all. R.I.P and God bless. Love Merghie.xx
July 17, 2020
My grandad was a spectacular man who I would say is was more of a child than all of us. I loved all the times when he used to sneak us sweets and when he used play cowboys with me and I'd shoot him and his teeth would fall out. I just wish I could go back to being 10 and sit with him enjoying a shandy flicking our bogeys into the fire I will miss him with all my heart I love you grandad now and forever.
July 17, 2020
Tony you were always there for me. I am really going to miss you. My love for ever.xxx
Trevor Kendall
July 17, 2020
Tony was a great friend a classy footballer and my mentor in my formative years
I loved him then and I love him now. Sleep well old friend xx
July 17, 2020
Dad, what can I say. No words to describe how much I'm devestated you've gone! No words can express how i'm feeling right now. Love youxxxx
July 17, 2020
RIP Great Grandad Tony, you will be missed.. always remember you giving me sweets! Love from Chloe x x
July 17, 2020
Dad you've moved on to the next stage that life has for you. I know you'll still be around me. I'll still hear all your funny jokes and comments, they live on in me and my kids and will be passed on to my Granchildren. Love always Annette xxxxxx
July 17, 2020
RIP great grandad Tony, you will be missed.. love from Chloe xx
Michelle Walsh
July 17, 2020
Will miss you loads Tony, you brightened up my childhood and made me laugh so much! R.I.P and God bless.xx
Darren Evans
July 17, 2020
RIP Tony true legend
July 17, 2020
Sleep well Uncle Tony, nothing but fond memories! Give my mum a squeeze from me, until we meet again
July 17, 2020
RIP dad will be sadly missed but your funny sayings will always live on in your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren love always Nic xxx
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